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

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 o…

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

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 a…

Chinese Whispers Gautam Bambawale and Suhasini Haidar 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.

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

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 #JLFB…

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

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 un…

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

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.

THE LEXICON OF LOVE Ruth Vanita and Sandip Roy in conversation

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.

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

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.

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

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

The Ramcharitmanas Pavan K. Varma and Shashi Tharoor 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.