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>

Chinese Whispers Gautam Bambawale and Suhasini Haidar in conversation 

Megha Majumdar’s debut ‘A Burning’ has dominated summer reading lists with TIME Magazine describing it as a “powerful corrective to the political narratives that have dominated in contemporary India.” Majumdar discusses her work and more with Penguin Random House India’s Manasi Subramaniam on #JLFBraveNewWorld.

<div>Megha Majumdar’s debut ‘A Burning’ has dominated summer reading lists with TIME Magazine describing it as a “powerful corrective to the political narratives that have dominated in contemporary India.” Majumdar discusses her work and more with Penguin Random House India’s Manasi Subramaniam on #JLFBraveNewWorld.</div>

A Burning: Writing and Resistance  Megha Majumdar in conversation with Manasi Subramaniam

Film director Anubhav Sinha isn’t afraid to shy away from controversial and complex issues. In conversation on #JLFBraveNewWorld with Vani Tripathi Tikoo, the youngest ever member of the Central Board of Film Certification, he discusses his work, including ‘Article 15’, which set out to confront uncomfortable truths on India’s caste system

<div>Film director Anubhav Sinha isn’t afraid to shy away from controversial and complex issues. In conversation on #JLFBraveNewWorld with Vani Tripathi Tikoo, the youngest ever member of the Central Board of Film Certification, he discusses his work, including ‘Article 15’, which set out to confront uncomfortable truths on India’s caste system</div>

ANUBHAV SINHA: ARTICLE 15 Anubhav Sinha in conversation with Vani Tripathi Tikoo

Writer Shobhaa De speaks with her daughter Anandita De in a no-holds-barred
conversation on her new e-book, ‘Lockdown Liaisons’, as they share their takes on the charged emotional and social realities of the pandemic.

<div>Writer Shobhaa De speaks with her daughter Anandita De in a no-holds-barred<br>conversation on her new e-book, ‘Lockdown Liaisons’, as they share their takes on the charged emotional and social realities of the pandemic.</div>

Shobhaa De: Lockdown Liaisons: Shobhaa De in conversation with Anandita De

Ruth Vanita, with a vast body of groundbreaking work on gender, sexuality and women’s rights, speaks to writer journalist @sandipr, author of ‘Don’t Let Him Know’, about her evocative new novel ‘Memory of Light’ on same sex love in the last century and the impact of LGBT literature.

<div>Ruth Vanita, with a vast body of groundbreaking work on gender, sexuality and women’s rights, speaks to writer journalist @sandipr, author of ‘Don’t Let Him Know’, about her evocative new novel ‘Memory of Light’ on same sex love in the last century and the impact of LGBT literature.</div>

THE LEXICON OF LOVE  Ruth Vanita and Sandip Roy in conversation

The globally-celebrated @neilhimself, and one of the most beloved and popular writers in India too, talks to @nilanjanaroy about his life and work, and how he is surviving under lockdown.

<div>The globally-celebrated @neilhimself, and one of the most beloved and popular writers in India too, talks to @nilanjanaroy about his life and work, and how he is surviving under lockdown.</div>

Good Omens:  Neil Gaiman in conversation with Nilanjana S. Roy

As the rainclouds spread their shadows, acclaimed music historian Dr. @katherineschof8 and accomplished vocalist and writer @vidyasings speak of the power and splendour of the monsoon ragas and the stories and emotions

<div>As the rainclouds spread their shadows, acclaimed music historian Dr. @katherineschof8 and accomplished vocalist and writer @vidyasings speak of the power and splendour of the monsoon ragas and the stories and emotions</div>

Monsoon Ragas: The Music of the Rains   Katherine Butler Schofield and Vidya Shah in conversation 

Diplomat, author & former MP @PavanK_Varma
discusses his latest book, ‘The Greatest Ode to Lord Ram: Tulsidas’s Ramcharitmanas; Selections and Commentaries’, with politician & writer @ShashiTharoor, as they delve into the philosophy and continuing relevance of the Ramcharitmanas.

<div>Diplomat, author &amp; former MP @PavanK_Varma<br>discusses his latest book, ‘The Greatest Ode to Lord Ram: Tulsidas’s Ramcharitmanas; Selections and Commentaries’, with politician &amp; writer @ShashiTharoor, as they delve into the philosophy and continuing relevance of the Ramcharitmanas.</div>

The Ramcharitmanas   Pavan K. Varma and Shashi Tharoor in conversation 

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>

Jaipur Literature Festival with Brave New World

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