In this session, participants will explore diverse approaches to capturing the essence of their cities through words. Drawing from personal experiences, adopting the perspective of a first-time tourist discovering local legends, or immersing themselves in the city’s pulse by walking and eavesdropping, the goal is to articulate the urban landscape. The discussion will ponder the choice of the narrator, questioning whether an individual perspective suffices or if a collective voice from city residents is essential. The dynamic nature of a city poses a challenge in portraying its vibrancy on the static page, urging participants to explore creative expressions.

The session will take a closer look at the book ‘Beyond the Boulevards: A Short Biography of Pondicherry,’ offering insights into the author’s process. The session will conclude with on-the-spot writing, allowing for a hands-on exploration of the discussed concepts.

Delivered an address at the Valedictory Ceremony of the Department of English, Jamia Millia Islamia for the session 2022-23.

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Gathering celebrated novelists, poets, translators, editors, teachers, and scholars from India, the US, and the UK, “Writing across Borders” launched a multifaceted discussion of interconnected literary futures in Asia, Europe, North America, and beyond. Srikanth Reddy, Professor, Department of English, Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture, Committee on Creative Writing, University of Chicago moderated this session on “Creative Writing Programs in a Global Context.” Panelists included John Wilkinson, University of Chicago; Amit Chaudhuri; Saikat Majumdar, Ashoka University; and Aditi Sriram.