The social and political realities of modern India can be effectively understood through its living epics, which are constantly reinterpreted to reflect the collective imagination of its peoples. Writers Amish Tripathi and Namita Gokhale discuss the intersections of myth, memory and culture.

<div>The social and political realities of modern India can be effectively understood through its living epics, which are constantly reinterpreted to reflect the collective imagination of its peoples. Writers Amish Tripathi and Namita Gokhale discuss the intersections of myth, memory and culture.</div>

Jaipur Literature Festival with Brave New World 

<p>Jaipur Literature Festival with Brave New World&nbsp;</p>

Jaipur Literature Festival with Brave New World

<p>Jaipur Literature Festival with Brave New World</p>

Myth and Memory Amish and Namita Gokhale in conversation 

Among the most spectacular works of Indian sculptural art are the Chola Age temple bronzes. In conversation with fellow historian William Dalrymple, Vidya Dehejia reveals why this period fuelled creativity with Hindu devotees believing their deities had public personas not too dissimilar to those of human monarchs. Tune into #JLFBraveNewWorld.

<div>Among the most spectacular works of Indian sculptural art are the Chola Age temple bronzes. In conversation with fellow historian William Dalrymple, Vidya Dehejia reveals why this period fuelled creativity with Hindu devotees believing their deities had public personas not too dissimilar to those of human monarchs. Tune into #JLFBraveNewWorld.</div>

How Can the Sacred be Sensuous? Vidya Dehejia in conversation with William Dalrymple

Nepal and India are bound together by history and culture but recent developments have caused friction between the two neighbours. On #JLFBraveNewWorld, author and thought leader Sujeev Shakya alongside writer and diplomat Navtej Sarna discuss the economic and geopolitical realities of the region and the need to reinforce ties in these fraught times.

<div>Nepal and India are bound together by history and culture but recent developments have caused friction between the two neighbours. On #JLFBraveNewWorld, author and thought leader Sujeev Shakya alongside writer and diplomat Navtej Sarna discuss the economic and geopolitical realities of the region and the need to reinforce ties in these fraught times.</div>

Nepal: Unleashing the Vajra Sujeev Shakya and Navtej Sarna in conversation

As tensions escalate between India and China, are troubled times ahead for the Asian powerhouses? Former Indian Ambassador to China, Gautam Bambawale, discusses this and more on #JLFBraveNewWorld with journalist Suhasini Haider.

<div>As tensions escalate between India and China, are troubled times ahead for the Asian powerhouses? Former Indian Ambassador to China, Gautam Bambawale, discusses this and more on #JLFBraveNewWorld with journalist Suhasini Haider.</div>

Myth and Memory Amish and Namita Gokhale in conversation

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