Forgotten Treasures: Rummaging the dustbins of time with Dr. Vikram Sampath
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Notable historian, bestselling author, student of Carnatic classical vocal music and regular columnist, Dr. Vikram Sampath is a man of talents galore. Subjects related to history, music, art and culture are close to his heart. In this captivating episode, he paints us a picture of his journey rummaging through the hidden pages of India's history books and tells us about his endeavour towards illuminating the lives of some of India’s forgotten names thrown away into the dustbins of time. His love for untold characters and events throughout Indian history has led him to a career that involves the artistic representation of his interests through words, and eventually to go beyond as a writer. Catch us in conversation with historian and author Dr. Vikram Sampath.
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