Is Tharoor Set to Host a New Historical Series on Russia's RT?

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Key Takeaways
- Shashi Tharoor hosts a new series on RT.
- The series is called 'Imperial Receipts'.
- It examines the impact of colonialism on India.
- Tharoor has extensive experience as an author and politician.
- The series will air on both RT and RT India.
Moscow, June 25 (NationPress) Indian Member of Parliament (MP) and acclaimed author Shashi Tharoor, who is currently visiting Russia as the head of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, is poised to partner with Russia's state broadcaster, Russia Today (RT), for an exciting new documentary series titled 'Imperial Receipts', as revealed on Wednesday.
This series will leverage Tharoor's vast knowledge and celebrated publications, including 'Why I Am a Hindu', 'An Era of Darkness: The British Empire in India', and 'India: From Midnight to the Millennium and Beyond', delving into the lasting influences of colonialism and their repercussions on contemporary India.
The ten-part series is set to broadcast concurrently on RT and its Indian equivalent, RT India.
On Tuesday, Tharoor provided an initial glimpse of the documentary series during his appearance on the latest episode of RT's 'Sanchez Effect' show. He confirmed that the series is currently under production, with the official release date still pending.
During the show, Tharoor also discussed the ongoing tensions between India and China, outlining New Delhi’s aspirations regarding Beijing and the reasons behind China’s allegiance to Pakistan.
Tharoor is presently in Moscow, where he had a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the esteemed Primakov Readings.
The Congress MP, celebrated for his sophisticated public image and global perspective, recently led a bipartisan Indian delegation to the United States and other nations as part of the Operation Sindhoor outreach initiative.
Throughout this extensive tour, he and the other delegation members communicated India's firm stance against terrorism and the new reality established through Operation Sindhoor following the tragic April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
Having played a pivotal role in reinforcing India’s dedication to peace and the urgent need to combat terrorism, Tharoor also met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon returning from his international engagements.