Vikas Swarup
@VikasSwarup
Ex diplomat, former High Commissioner to Canada, & author of Slumdog Millionaire, Six Suspects & The Accidental Apprentice. Ready for new journeys, new stories.
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http://vikasswarup.net/ 16-07-2013 10:35:28
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Just cast my vote in the world's largest festival of democracy, the Indian General Election! With 968 million voters and 15 million officials overseeing the polls, every ballot counts! #IndianElections #DemocracyInAction 🗳️🇮🇳
17-year-old Indian prodigy 🇮🇳 Gukesh D makes history as the youngest-ever player to win the #FIDECandidates ! 🔥
📷 Michal Walusza
Thrilled to share the stage with sportsman Tarun Yadav at Samagam at Ramanujan College, inspiring students to play their part in shaping the India of 2047! Together, let's build a #ViksitBharat 🇮🇳
Honoured to participate in the Inaugural McGill Institute for the Study of Canada Conversations in Montreal, w/ former Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella & Justice Luís Roberto Barroso, moderated by Nahlah Ayed where we explored meaningful solutions for a more civil & democratic society.
Huge congratulations to one of India's most dynamic civil servants Amitabh Kant on receiving the Order of the Rising Sun Gold and Silver Star at a moving ceremony at the Japanese Residence tonight, in the presence of Minister Hardeep Singh Puri (मोदी का परिवार) and several of his friends & admirers.
Honored to be a jury member alongside Upinder Singh and Parvati Sharma at the 5th AutHER awards celebrating women writers! Congratulations to all the winners. Huge thanks to The Times Of India and JK Paper for supporting and recognizing women's voices in literature.
Excited to be at the launch of 'A Game of Fire', Nanak Singh's timeless tale of the Partition of India, beautifully translated into English by @NavdeepSuri. It carries a poignant message still relevant 75 years later, a powerful reminder of the human cost of division.Jyoti Malhotra
Jazz is about bridging cultures, rhythms, and souls. 🎶 All credit to Vincenzo De Luca for orchestrating the mesmerizing fusion of Paolo Fresu's trumpet, Rita Marcotulli's piano, and Trilok Gurtu's percussions. Together, they've woven a symphony that transcends boundaries.Grazie!
Thrilled to attend the Delhi launch of 'Swallowing the Sun' by Ambassador Lakshmi M Puri! Engaging conversation with publisher David Davidar and captivating reading by KABIR BEDI. The packed hall at ITC Maurya was buzzing with literary energy! 📚
In a world where health is wealth, investing in understanding our bodies becomes paramount. Kudos to Rajdeep Sardesai for moderating an engaging conversation with Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin, actor Sonam K Ahuja & artist Satish Gupta at launch of 'Own your Body' by Dr Sarin.