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Timeless and Ageless! Leg Spin celebrates the enduring art of leg spin through a rich conversation hosted by the Chennai International Centre, featuring T.T. Srinivasaraghavan, V.V. Kumar (former India Test player), and S. Madhavan (former Ranji Trophy player). More than a bowling style, leg spin is explored here as craft, intellect, patience, and imagination—tracing its evolution, challenges, and continued relevance in Indian cricket, along with personal stories and insights from the game.
Timeless and Ageless! Leg Spin
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly entering classrooms — but is it truly transforming education, or creating new challenges for students and teachers? This session explores the real impact of AI in K–12 education, examining how it can enhance learning outcomes, support teachers, and personalize education, while also addressing concerns around ethics, dependency, data privacy, and critical thinking. The speakers discuss curriculum integration, classroom realities, and the responsibilities that come with adopting AI at an early age.
Taking AI to Schools: Boon or Bane!
In this engaging translation session, Arunava Sinha and Sayari Debnath are in conversation with Pradeep Chakravarthy, discussing how stories travel across languages and cultures. Arunava speaks about Ten Days of the Strike, reflecting on resistance, collective action, and the human stories embedded within political movements. Sayari discusses A Temple of No Gods, exploring themes of belief, power, and silence through translation. The session delves into the craft of translation, the responsibility of carrying voice and context across languages, and the choices translators make while bringing contemporary Indian literature to new readers. A thoughtful and enriching conversation on words, worlds, and the art of translation.
Arunava Sinha & Sayari Debnath in Conversation with Pradeep Chakravarthy | Translation
In this inspiring session, Natarajan Ramji, fondly known as The Location Guru, shares fascinating anecdotes and experiences from his extraordinary journey across 137 countries with the global film industry. Founder-Director of Travel Master and a key advisor to Bollywood, Kollywood, and Tollywood, Ramji offers rare insights into international filmmaking, travel logistics, and the unseen world behind cinematic locations. Beyond cinema, the session is a heartfelt reflection on life, resilience, and turning challenges into opportunities. With warmth, humour, and humility, Ramji’s stories captivate the audience and leave them motivated and smiling. A fitting close to the day, this session is a celebration of travel, storytelling, and the power of lived experience.
Natarajan Ramji – The Location Guru | Cinema, Travel & Life Stories
In this second translation session of the day, Banibrata Mahanta and Dilraj Suri are in conversation with Sanjeev Chopra, exploring the craft, responsibility, and legacy of literary translation. Banibrata brings an academic and critical perspective to translation, while Dilraj reflects on translating his grandfather Nanak Singh’s classic Punjabi novel Chitta Lahu into English as White Blood. The discussion examines how stories travel across languages, generations, and cultures, and the role of translation in preserving literary heritage while making it accessible to new audiences. Sanjeev Chopra’s thoughtful moderation ties together scholarship, personal narrative, and the lived experience of translation. A rich and engaging session on language, memory, and the enduring power of stories.
Banibrata Mahanta & Dilraj Suri in Conversation with Sanjeev Chopra | Translation
In this special session, Ashok K. Kantha, Dr. Anup Wadhawan, and T. S. Tirumurti come together to discuss the evolving US–China trade and tariff tensions and their global implications. Drawing on their extensive experience in diplomacy, economics, and international policy, the speakers examine how tariffs have reshaped global trade flows, strategic alliances, and economic decision-making. The discussion explores what these shifts mean for emerging economies, global supply chains, and India’s position in a changing geopolitical landscape. From trade policy to diplomacy and long-term global stability, the session offers informed perspectives on one of the most significant economic confrontations of our time. A timely and insightful conversation for anyone interested in geopolitics, global trade, and international relations.
Ashok K. Kantha, Anup Wadhawan & T. S. Tirumurti | US–China Trade Tensions
In this insightful session, writer, theatre practitioner, and translator Bhushan Korgaonkar is in conversation with Vidya Singh, discussing Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada. The book explores food as culture, memory, identity, and resistance, giving voice to communities whose stories are rarely heard in mainstream narratives. Drawing from his deep engagement with performance and lived traditions, Bhushan reflects on how everyday food practices carry histories of exclusion, resilience, and dignity. Vidya Singh’s thoughtful moderation brings clarity and warmth to the discussion, opening up conversations around caste, culture, and representation. A powerful session that shows how food can become a lens to understand society, history, and human experience.
Bhushan Korgaonkar in Conversation with Vidya Singh | Dalit Kitchens of Marathwada
In this powerful session, acclaimed Tamil writer Imayam is in conversation with Ramya Kannan, discussing his literary journey and the themes that define his work. Known for his uncompromising realism, Imayam writes about ordinary lives on the margins, confronting caste, power, gender, and everyday injustice with rare honesty and emotional depth. The conversation explores why writing must remain truthful and fearless, and how literature can give voice to those often unheard. Ramya Kannan’s thoughtful moderation brings depth and clarity to the discussion, allowing the audience to engage deeply with Imayam’s ideas and experiences. A raw, moving, and deeply thought-provoking session that underscores the power of literature to challenge silence and provoke conscience.
Imayam in Conversation with Ramya Kannan
In this session, author and journalist Bhaskar Roy discusses his novel Border Crossers in conversation with R. Chandrasekar. The book offers a powerful and empathetic portrayal of undocumented migrants living and working in Indian cities, capturing their struggles, fears, and quiet resilience. Through the discussion, Bhaskar Roy explores themes of migration, identity, religion, and belonging, shedding light on the human cost of borders and the lives often reduced to statistics. Drawing from his long experience as a journalist and storyteller, he reflects on how fiction can reveal uncomfortable truths and foster empathy. A compelling conversation that moves beyond politics to focus on people — their dignity, survival, and search for home.
Bhaskar Roy in Conversation with R. Chandrasekar | Border Crossers
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