Shashi Tharoor on the Evolution of English #shorts #language #shashitharoor #englishlanguage @JLFInternational

Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

The 2025 edition of JLF London was made possible with our partners, Dettol, who presented a fascinating session on the nature of the English language, featuring the insights of Shashi Tharoor.

Shashi Tharoor on the Evolution of English #shorts #language #shashitharoor #englishlanguage

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Shashi Tharoor on the Evolution of English #shorts #language #shashitharoor #englishlanguage