Romila Thapar on life, teaching and what led her to history
Historian Romila Thapar's new memoir, 'Just Being', reflects on her life, education, and career as a historian and public intellectual. The book was written after much persuasion from friends, family, and publishers, and was facilitated by the COVID-19 lockdown.
Renowned historian Romila Thapar has released a memoir titled 'Just Being'. The book is a personal account of her life, covering her childhood, education in London, and decades of teaching at Jawaharlal Nehru University. Thapar initially hesitated to write the memoir, feeling it was outside her usual academic style. It took significant persuasion from friends, family, and publishers to convince her to proceed. The COVID-19 lockdown provided the opportunity for her to dedicate time to writing. The memoir was initially considered for posthumous publication, but Thapar was eventually persuaded to publish it during her lifetime.
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