Does Shashi Tharoor speak the best English in India?

Sarvepalli Radha Krishnan (1888-1975) was known for his profound philosophical lectures.

Philosopher : This Indian scholar was a renowned philosopher.

He taught philosophy at the Universities of Oxford , Calcutta , Madras and Banaras

Academician : He also served as the Vice Chancellor of University of Andhra, Banaras. Hindu University and as the chancellor of University of Delhi.

Orator : He was a brillant orator and spoke in depth on ancient Indian texts and western literature.

No wonder, his lectures were well attended by who’s of Indian and international elite.

Language : He retained his Indian accent and spoke naturally without pretense.

Traditional : He served as a professor for 16 years in University of Oxford and later UNESCO.

But, he remained vegetarian , a teetotaler , non smoker all his life.

President : He served as President of India between 1962–1967.

He was also the first Vice President of India serving for 1962 -1962.

Laurels : His wisdom earned him a knighthood in 1931.

Interestingly, he held more than 100 honorary doctorates.

Fact : Well, only well read and seasoned human beings speak in the right manner.

Remember : When we think we know, we cease to learn. : Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

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