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Shashi Tharoor is set to host a new documentary series for Russia Today titled 'Imperial Receipts,' examining colonialism's lasting effects. The 10-part series will air on both RT and RT India. Tharoor previewed the project while discussing India-China tensions on RT’s 'Sanchez Effect.' His collaboration follows a diplomatic tour advocating India’s anti-terrorism stance post-Pahalgam attack.

Key Points: Shashi Tharoor to Host RT Documentary Series on Colonial Legacies

  • Tharoor to host RT series on colonial history
  • Series coincides with India-China tensions discussion
  • Collaboration follows his diplomatic US tour
  • RT India to air the series simultaneously
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Tharoor to host new historical series on Russia's RT

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor collaborates with Russia Today for 'Imperial Receipts,' a 10-part series on colonialism's impact on modern India.

"The series will explore the enduring legacies of colonialism and their impact on modern India. – Shashi Tharoor"

Moscow, June 25

Indian Member of Parliament (MP) and renowned author Shashi Tharoor, currently on a tour of Russia as head of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, is set to collaborate with Russia's state broadcaster, Russia Today (RT), for an upcoming documentary series titled 'Imperial Receipts', it was announced on Wednesday.

Drawing upon Tharoor's extensive scholarship and acclaimed works such as 'Why I Am a Hindu', 'An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India', and 'India: From Midnight to the Millennium and Beyond', the series will explore the enduring legacies of colonialism and their impact on modern India.

The 10-part series will air simultaneously on RT and its Indian counterpart, RT India.

On Tuesday, Tharoor offered an early preview to the documentary series while appearing on the latest episode of RT's 'Sanchez Effect' show. He detailed that the series is currently in production and the official release date is yet to be announced.

On the show, Tharoor also dived into tensions between India and China, revealing what exactly New Delhi seeks from Beijing and why China is playing a loyal friend to Pakistan.

Tharoor is currently in Moscow, where he also met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the prestigious Primakov Readings.

The Congress MP, long known for his suave public persona and global outlook, Tharoor recently led an Indian all party delegation to the United States and several other countries as part of the Operation Sindhoor outreach initiative.

During the extensive tour, he and other members of the delegation conveyed on global platforms India's resolute and united stand against terrorism and the new normal created through Operation Sindoor following the heinous April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.

Having played a crucial role in elaborating India's commitment to peace and the need to eradicate the menace of terrorism, Tharoor also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi after returning from the visit to various nations.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Interesting move by Tharoor ji. While RT has its controversies, his scholarship on colonialism is unmatched. Hope this series educates global audiences about how colonial powers looted India. Just wish it wasn't on RT - could've chosen a more neutral platform.
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Priya M.
As someone who's read all of Tharoor's books, I'm excited for this series! 👏 His 'Era of Darkness' completely changed how I view British rule. But collaborating with RT while tensions with China are high? Not sure about the timing...
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Amit S.
Why is an Indian MP working with Russian state media when our relations with China (Russia's ally) are strained? Feels contradictory after his strong stance against terrorism. National interest should come first, no?
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Sunita R.
Tharoor sir always presents India's case brilliantly on global platforms. His books made me proud of our civilizational history. Hope this series reaches young Indians - we need to understand our past to build a better future. Jai Hind!
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Vikram J.
Mixed feelings about this. On one hand, great to see Indian perspectives on colonialism getting global attention. On the other, RT isn't exactly known for balanced journalism. Hope Tharoor maintains academic integrity and doesn't become a propaganda tool.
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Neha T.
Whether you agree with him or not, you have to admit Tharoor puts Indian history on the world stage like no other politician. His Oxford speech on colonial reparations went viral for good reason. Looking forward to learning more through this series!

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