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Westland Books invites you to an evening of conversations | Radhika Swarup and Unmana with Radhika Timbadia | 12 December, 6 PM

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Westland Books invites you to an evening of conversations | Radhika Swarup and Unmana with Radhika Timbadia | 12 December, 6 PM

Join us to celebrate Unmana's debut novel CHIKKAMMA TOURS (PVT.) and Radhika Swarup's THE NEW NEW DELHI BOOK CLUB. While CHIKKAMMA TOURS (PVT.) LTD is a queer bibliomystery set in Bangalore, THE NEW NEW DELHI BOOK CLUB paints a vivid portrait of a community in lockdown. Both the books are about the act of reading (be it solitary or in a community) and offer a delightful treat for bibliophiles. The authors will be in conversation with Radhika Timbadia. Here are the details of the event- DATE- 12 DECEMBER, THURSDAY TIME- 6 PM Since the seating is limited, please RSVP here...

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Book discussion and reading: YOU ARE THE WORLD with Rajan Chandy and T.M. Veeraraghav | 15 December, 11:30 AM

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Book discussion and reading: YOU ARE THE WORLD with Rajan Chandy and T.M. Veeraraghav | 15 December, 11:30 AM

Join us at the bookstore for a reading session and book discussion on J. Krishnamurti's YOU ARE THE WORLD. Rajan Chandy, a teacher at Rishi Valley School, will be in conversation with T.M. Veeraraghav, Executive Editor at NDTV.  The details of the event are as follows:  DATE: 15 DECEMBER, SUNDAY  TIME: 11:30 AM Since the seating is limited, please RSVP on this link to confirm your presence.  About the speakers: Rajan Chandy was a political activist in the late sixties and seventies. The questions that arose out of this experience led him to a more philosophical enquiry, and he moved to...

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Book launch and discussion: GOVERNING FORESTS by Arpitha Kodiveri in conversation with Disha Ravi | 14 December, 5 PM

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Book launch and discussion: GOVERNING FORESTS by Arpitha Kodiveri in conversation with Disha Ravi | 14 December, 5 PM

Join us for a book launch of GOVERNING FORESTS authored by environmental lawyer and legal scholar, Arpitha Kodiveri. Arpitha will be in conversation with Disha Ravi. In this book the author narrates her encounters with various forest-dwelling communities, and discusses many of their challenges in the face of mining and pressure for conserving forests. It examines the history of environmental laws in India, touching upon several subjects such as citizenship, the role of the State, the exclusion of the Dalit community in these forest laws, and much more.  The details of the events are as follows: DATE- 14 DECEMBER, SATURDAY TIME- 5 PMSince the...

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A Musical Night and Book Launch of I'LL HAVE IT HERE with Jeet Thayil | 30 November, 5 PM

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A Musical Night and Book Launch of I'LL HAVE IT HERE with Jeet Thayil | 30 November, 5 PM

Jeet Thayil is back with a new poetry book after 16 long years, and we're so excited to be a part of the launch!  Join us as we celebrate the launch of I'LL HAVE IT HERE with Jeet Thayil and Rahul Soni. This discussion and reading will then be followed by an interactive Q&A with the audience, and a musical performance by Yashas and Hollis!  It's going to be an evening filled with poetry, music and conversations, and since there is limited seating we recommend you book your seat right away! Here is the RSVP link.  The details of the...

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Book Discussion: INVISIBLE EMPIRE | Pranay Lal in conversation with Thejaswi Shivanand | 23 October 6 PM

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Book Discussion: INVISIBLE EMPIRE | Pranay Lal in conversation with Thejaswi Shivanand | 23 October 6 PM

 Join Pranay Lal in conversation with Thejaswi Shivanand as they discuss INVISIBLE EMPIRE: THE NATURAL HISTORY OF VIRUSES and INDICA: A DEEP NATURAL HISTORY OF THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT. The details of the event are as follows:  DATE- 23 OCTOBER, 2024 TIME- 6 PM Kindly RSVP here since there will be limited seating.  About the speakers  Pranay Lal is a biochemist by training and works for a non-profit organisation on public health. He has been a caricaturist for newspapers, an animator for an advertising agency and an environmental campaigner. His first book, INDICA: A DEEP NATURAL HISTORY OF THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT...

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