About
Well-known journalist and political commentator Swapan Dasgupta has worked for many leading Indian publications, including The Times of India, Indian Express and the India Today. He is a member of the Rajya Sabha and the BJP. He is an alumnus of St Stephens College and the Universities of London and Oxford he was conferred the Padma Bhushan in 2015.
His books include: Awakening Bharat Mata: the political beliefs of the Indian Right.
He has been viewed as a vocal exponent of exploiting English as a tool in reaching out to the masses.
Antarang - Politics and Theology, do they make good bedfellows: Swapan Dasgupta, Journalist Politician in conversation with Dr Sandeep Shastri, VC JLU and Deepak Tiwari (5:00 PM TO 5:40 PM)
Rangdarshini - Kathak Lok, Temple, Tradition & History: Padmashri Shovana Narayan and Geetika Kalha in conversation with Ranjeeta Sahay Ashesh