#BookLounge: The Blue Elephant - Why India Must Boost its Soft Power

About the Book:
How can India and the rest of the world use culture as a tool for shared progress? In The Blue Elephant, Rahul Das, a reverse migrant, consultant and backpacker explores Soft Power, an abstract topic in International Relations, by weaving together his experiences with relatable ideas.

About the Author:
Rahul Das’s grandfather was among the thousands who migrated to Malaysia (then Malaya) by boat during the first half of the 20th century. Even so, circumstances led to Rahul “reverse migrating” and spending his formative years in India, the country his grandfather had chosen to leave. Growing up across India, first as a reluctant outsider to now someone who considers himself as Indian as anyone can be, Rahul has had unique perspectives of the country. Several of the ideas for The Blue Elephant, his first book, have been inspired by observations he has made during his travels.