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Iconic Indians: 75 Extraordinary Individuals Who Inspired the Country

Iconic Indians: 75 Extraordinary Individuals Who Inspired the Country

Sanyal, Sanjeev
Singh, Rajesh

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ISBN10: 9355207913
ISBN13: 9789355207913
Publisher: Rupa Publications India
Published: May 8 2024
Pages: 360
Language: English
'... by Sanjeev Sanyal and Rajesh Singh is a fitting tribute to 75 iconic Indians, some lesser known, who have shaped modern India.' -- BIBEK DEBROY The India that we see today is the result of 75 years of effort by a large number of remarkable men and women spanning across different generations, geographies and fields of endeavour. Iconic Indians: 75 Extraordinary Individuals Who Inspired the Country celebrates 75 Indians who played an important role in transforming an impoverished former colony into an increasingly confident and rapidly growing nation. Chosen from diverse fields such as politics, sports, arts, defence, business, entertainment, science and environment, this collection of essays examines the personal journeys of these exceptional individuals, including not just their successes but also their self-doubt, failures and even their disagreements with each other. While many of them are household names, several are remarkable characters who made major contributions in their time but have faded from public memory. Through these narratives, the book simultaneously tells the wider story of how India traversed the first 75 years of Independence. An excellent primer on the stalwart

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