Rajiv Malhotra Age, Wiki and Bio

Rajiv Malhotra

Quick Info

ProfessionAuthor, Researcher, Professor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth15/09/1950
Age74 years
BirthplaceNew Delhi, Delhi, India

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Author
  • Researcher
  • Professor

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (167 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorWhite

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • St. Stephen's College, Delhi
  • Syracuse University, New York

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Food HabitVegetarian

Career

DescriptionRajiv 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.
CritiqueMalhotra 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.

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.