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Namit Arora
Writer and social critic trained in science and technology who authors public-history books about India, including Indians: A Brief History of a Civilization and Speaking of History.
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Jan 22, 2026
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Namit Arora and Romila Thapar, "Speaking of History: Conversations about India’s Past and Present" (India Allen Lane, 2025)
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Namit Arora, a writer and social critic known for his works on India's history, joins the conversation alongside esteemed historian Romila Thapar. They explore the complexities of being a historian in a politically charged environment, discussing the distortions in public history around topics like caste and religion. Namit emphasizes the need for rigorous academic methods while engaging with the public, highlighting the challenges posed by misinformation in India's historical narrative. Their insights reveal pressing issues in balancing scholarly integrity with societal discourse.
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