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Physical Stats & More
Height | 5' 6" (167 cm) |
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Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | White |
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Personal Life
Religion | Hinduism |
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Food Habit | Vegetarian |
Career
Description | Rajiv Malhotra began his career in the corporate world, working in the United States as a computer scientist specializing in artificial intelligence. He transitioned into entrepreneurship, running multiple IT companies in over 20 countries. At the age of 44, he opted for early retirement and ceased all for-profit endeavors in the early 1990s. In 1995, he founded the Infinity Foundation in Princeton, New Jersey, and later established the Educational Council of Indic Traditions (ECIT) in 2000. His scholarly work includes more than 400 research projects conducted through his foundation. |
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Critique | Malhotra is well-known for his critiques of Western academia regarding Hinduism. He has authored several blogs and articles highlighting perceived biases in the works of scholars like Wendy Doniger. His notable publications include 'Breaking India' and 'Snakes in the Ganga'. In October 2018, he was appointed an honorary visiting professor at the Centre for Media Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi. |
Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/rajivmalhotra_if/ | |
https://www.facebook.com/RajivMalhotra.Official | |
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk85J3pqkn1y--k2wNMbthA |
https://x.com/RajivMessage | |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajivmalhotra2007/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Rajiv identifies as a Hindu nationalist ideologue. | |
Initially trained as a physicist, he switched to studying artificial intelligence. | |
He took early retirement to focus on his philanthropic efforts. | |
Malhotra's work has been met with criticism for its unconventional approaches to academic argumentation. | |
He has published 16 books, with several receiving significant attention for their controversial perspectives. |