Understanding Modern India | Patrick French | Royal Society of Arts | Lecture

Award-winning writer and historian Patrick French argues that the way in which Britain looks at and deals with India needs to be updated - rapidly. Explore more from the Royal Society of Arts Discover our latest ideas, events and work: https://www.thersa.org/ Follow us Instagram:   / royalsocietyofarts   LinkedIn:   / thersaorg   TikTok:   / royalsocietyofarts    Facebook:   / theroyalsocietyofarts   The Royal Society of Arts is the home of creativity for the common good. For commercial licensing enquiries relating to any RSA films please email our licensing partners London Screen Archives at screenheritage@filmlondon.org.uk 0:00 The changing face of India 4:40 Managing cultural diversity 7:29 Flexibility and resilience 10:44 Devotion to education 13:10 Environmental challenges 15:35 Persistent contradictions 21:21 Q&A and final reflections