Vikas Swarup
@VikasSwarup
Ex diplomat, former High Commissioner to Canada, & author of Slumdog Millionaire, Six Suspects, The Accidental Apprentice & The Girl with the Seven Lives.
Strategic convergence must guide the path forward in India-Canada ties, says former High Commissioner to #Canada Vikas Swarup @VikasSwarup in The Tribune @thetribunechd #TheTribuneOpinion tribuneindia.com/news/comment/h…
Books and hotels - great combo. After all hotels are where we do a lot of our reading! @RadissonHotels and @SimonBooks collaboration #LiteraryEscapes kicks off in style with @VikasSwarup reading from his book - The Girl with the Seven Lives. Gripping start! #printisalive
Enjoyed being part of @CPLFellows Policy Conclave @IIC_Delhi speaking on India’s strategic alliances & influence. Great to share the panel with my friend @MalikAshok, and kudos to veteran journalist @Smita_Sharma for moderating it so ably.
Looking forward to interacting with the bright minds at @CPLFellows at the CPL Policy Conclave today at the India International Centre.
Great catching up with @goldyhyder, President & CEO of the @BizCouncilofCan. Always value his sharp insights on the global economy and the evolving contours of India–Canada business ties. 🇮🇳🤝🇨🇦
Delighted to receive The Ayodhya Alliance, the latest thriller by my friend and bestselling author @ashwinsanghi. Blending history, myth, and fiction, it explores the ancient connection between Ayodhya and Korea and promises to be a riveting read! 📚🔥
What ChatGPT is doing to our brains: When researchers forced ChatGPT users to write without AI, they performed worse than people who never used AI at all. It's not just dependency. It's cognitive atrophy. Like a muscle that's forgotten how to work.
BREAKING: MIT just completed the first brain scan study of ChatGPT users & the results are terrifying. Turns out, AI isn't making us more productive. It's making us cognitively bankrupt. Here's what 4 months of data revealed: (hint: we've been measuring productivity all wrong)
As PM Modi returns to Canada after a decade, I've penned this piece for The Tribune on why the moment is ripe for a quiet reset in India-Canada ties. Strategic convergence, not tactical provocation, must guide the way forward. 📰 Hope floats for a thaw: tribuneindia.com/news/comment/h…
Spoke to 34 bright diplomats from the Republic of Iraq on the power of public diplomacy in a connected world. For a nation with such a rich civilizational legacy, the task ahead is clear: reclaim the narrative, share the story, and unlock Iraq’s boundless potential. @IraqMFA
On the occasion of Father's Day, honoured to be featured alongside some wonderful writers in this Indian Express piece on books and fatherhood. indianexpress.com/article/books-…
Just had the pleasure of meeting Amitabha Bagchi—brilliant author and Professor of Computer Science at IIT Delhi. A rare blend of literary flair and scientific rigour! @amitabhabagchi
Had the privilege of addressing officers of the Indian Defence Accounts Service at @ISBedu Mohali as part of their Mid-Career Training Programme. Spoke on Geopolitics and International Trade — followed by a sharp, engaging Q&A session. A rewarding exchange.
First time at the Indian School of Business campus in Mohali — impressive, serene, and beautifully designed. A perfect setting for learning and reflection. @ISBedu
Visited the quieter gems of Angkor’s Grand Circuit – Neak Poan, the mystical island temple, Ta Som with its photogenic tree gate, the elephant guardians of East Mebon, and the sunset-hued towers of Pre Rup. Fewer crowds, just as magical.
Explored other temples in the Angkor complex: Bayon, Ta Prohm and Baphuon. Each temple is unique – Bayon’s giant faces, Ta Prohm’s jungle vibe, and Baphuon’s sheer scale. Blown away by the craftsmanship.
Finally made it to Angkor Wat – the largest Hindu temple in the world. Truly massive and incredibly well preserved. Hard to believe this was built nearly 900 years ago.
Congratulations to Kannada writer Banu Mushtaq on winning the International Booker Prize for her short story collection ‘Heart Lamp’ - thehindu.com/books/books-au… Another triumph for Indian writing, a celebration of diversity & of the writer’s belief that “no story is ever too small”
Current situation summed up so well - “India doesn’t want escalation, Pakistan cannot afford escalation” says Amb @VikasSwarup on @maryashakil show.
From a slumdog's million dreams to a girl’s seven lives — what a ride it’s been! Loved unpacking the journey with Arthy Muthanna Singh at @NainitalLitFest. Stories never die — they just find new avatars.
A masterful session at the @NainitalLitFest on geopolitics & the heinous terrorist attack in Pahalgam with @PushpeshPant, Ambassador @tca_raghavan, & @aniruddh_gupta1, brilliantly moderated by ace journalist @bhupendrachaube. We explored the global landscape & India's options
