Ashis Nandy

Ashis Nandy is an Indian political psychologist, sociologist, and social theorist whose work examines colonialism, nationalism, mass violence, culture, and human creativity. Trained in sociology and clinical psychology, he developed an interdisciplinary approach through his long association with the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies in Delhi. His books include The Tao of Cricket, Alternative Sciences, and An Ambiguous Journey to the City, reflecting his interest in cultural memory, dissent, and non-Western forms of knowledge.