Outgoing director of TISS S. Parasuraman on the growing demand for development professionals and the road ahead for social science education.
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His eyes, behind rectangular framed lenses, carry a wisdom and calm that find a mirror in his words. Having helmed the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) for 10 years, S. Parasuraman says he does not want to be re-elected for a third term. The outgoing director hints that his next mission would be to take on journalism schools in India.
