Newsclick discusses with Githa Hariharan the rising intolerance across the country, which is manifested in the recent incidents where writers were not allowed into cities, where films and performances were banned, and where art exhibits were attacked. These have led to many questions on freedom of expression.

Sadananad Menon, well known cultural critic, speaks on 'New Imaginaries in Cultural Activism' wherein he explores the intricate relationship between politics and culture. He says it is doing the political, culturally and adds that it is a belief in the power of art to transform and radicalise conventional meanings. Cultural activism, according to him, would imply being able to change the terms of discourse that whoever dominant is trying to force upon. He cautions that the move today is to specifically transform culture into what is called revenue model and thereby convert cultural diversity into a supply side window.

Novelist Githa Hariharan in conversation with Ayesha Kidwai about her English translation of the acclaimed partition memoir by Begum Anis Kidwai, Azadi ki Chhao Mein...

Novelist Githa Hariharan in conversation with Ayesha Kidwai about her English translation of the acclaimed partition memoir by Begum Anis Kidwai, Azadi ki Chhao Mein...

Well known writers Githa Hariharan, Radwa Ashour and Ahdaf Souief talk about engaging political issues through novels, poetry short stories etc.