India book tour 2025 turned out to be a month-long trip of meaningful programs, interactions and opportunities. From touchdown in Chennai on March 24 to takeoff from Mumbai on April 23, we were constantly on the move. Packed with back-to-back events and nonstop travel from city to city, the entire month was an exhilarating whirlwind of purpose. Here’s a quick glimpse into one of the busiest months of my life.
Book Launch in Chennai:
The revised edition of my book, The Bible and the Making of Modern India, was officially launched at the Ecumenical Easter Celebration organized by the CSI Diocese of Chennai. The event brought together church leaders, believers and dignitaries from across the city, including Member of Parliament Mr. Thol. Thirumavalavan.
A heartfelt thank you to Rt. Rev. H. Sharma Nithiyanandham (Bishop in charge), Rev. C. Jayaseelan Gnanadikam (Hon. Vice President MDC), Rev. S. Augustin Premraj (Hon. Secretary, MDC), Prof. Dr. J Samuel Cornelius (Hon. Treasurer, MDC). Special appreciation to Pastor Reuben Jeyakumar and Andrew Jerome for their tireless coordination efforts and for bringing this event together beautifully.
Had the honor of being interviewed by Senior Journalist Jennifer Arul for her “Going Beyond” series on Good News TV Channel. Grateful to Mr Ashvin Dhyriam (Co-Founder, M.D – GoodNews Channel Pvt. Ltd) for the opportunity to share the vision behind the book.
On Easter Sunday, Ruth and I had the joy of preaching at Hope Church, Chennai, pastored by our dear friend Dr J N Manokaran and his son, Pas. Thambos Manokaran. It was a privilege to share the message of resurrection and hope with such a warm and engaged congregation.
Thanks to Dr Mercia Selvamalar for inviting me to speak to the CIM (Christian Institute of Management) team in Chennai.
Telugu Book Launch in Hyderabad
Launching the Telugu translation of the book Father of Modern India: William Carey in Hyderabad, at a special gathering held at the Police Officers’ Mess, organized by the dedicated CRII (Civil Rights Initiative Internationale) team. A heartfelt thank you to Persis and Franklin Sudhakar for translating, proofreading and printing the book.
Grateful for the platform to speak about how the Bible shaped Indian history, geography, and national consciousness in an interview with Senior Journalist Nirmala Abraham for Aradana TV. (Click the video above to view the full conversation)
Hyderabad Institute of Theology and Apologetics (HITHA) and Right Theology Forum (RTF) invited me to speak at their conference on the topic ‘Mission in the Marketplace.’ It was a delight interacting with the bright minds of HITHA after the event. Thanks to Rev. Sudhakar Mondithoka, Pas John Christopher and their team for the efforts behind the event.
Engaging with Legal Minds in Delhi
It was a real joy to interact with the students and faculty of the Law Department at SRM University, Sonipat, Haryana. I also had the chance to tour the university’s expansive and state-of-the-art campus, an inspiring setting that reflects the energy and ambition of its students.
Had the pleasure of sitting down for a dialogue session with senior journalist A J Philip, where we discussed key themes from my book The Bible and the Making of Modern India. In one of the sessions, I also had the opportunity to address the UPSC aspirants in Hindi and lectured them on why IAS officers were taught the Bible. Thanks to Dr. Samuel Raj, Adv. Priya Aristotle and Dr. Shilohu Rao for organizing the events in Delhi.
Grateful for the team in Vizag
We had a chance to catch our breath in Vizag with a much-needed day of rest, followed by two impactful events organized by Hope Vizag: one open to all and another specifically for the youth. Both gatherings were centered around promoting the message of ‘The Bible and the Making of Modern India’ and engaging with the community.
