About Book
Poised to become one of the major economies of the twenty-first century, India at times seems unmindful of questions on the sustainability of such growth and its effect on the stability of the nation. Veteran journalist and bestselling author of No Full Stops in India, Mark Tully travels across India to turn the spotlight on the everyday concerns of the common man in areas such as governance and business, spirituality and ecology. In revealing interviews with captains of industry and subsistence farmers, politicians and Dalits, spiritual leaders and bandits, he captures the voices of the nation even as he celebrates its vibrant history and incredible potential.
About Author
Sir Mark Tully was born in Calcutta, India, in 1935. He was the Chief of Bureau, BBC, New Delhi, for twenty-two years, was knighted in the New Years Honours list in 2002 and was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2005. Today, his distinguished broadcasting career includes being the regular presenter of the contemplative BBC Radio 4 programme Something Understood. His books include No Full stops in India, The Heart of India, India in Slow Motion (written with his partner and colleague Gillian Wright), and Indias Unending Journey. He lives in New Delh