Literary Corner : Independence by Chitra Divakaruni

An interaction with Chitra Divakaruni

Date

IST 08:30 PM

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Online

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75 Seats Left

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Join us for a heartwarming evening with the lovely and renowned author, Chitra Divakaruni, as she takes us through the journey of her newest novel, Independence. This captivating story follows the lives of three sisters in strife-torn Calcutta during India's fight for freedom from British rule. The novel has already earned her the prestigious 2024 American Book Award.

In this interactive session, Chitra will share her thought process, creative vision, and the inspirations behind her writing. It?s also your chance to engage with her directly, share your thoughts, and ask questions.

Don?t miss this opportunity to connect with one of the most celebrated authors of our time. It?s sure to be an evening well spent, filled with stories, insights, and meaningful conversations

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Chitra Divakaruni

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Chitra Divakaruni is an award-winning writer, activist, professor, and speaker, as well as the author of 21 books. Her work has been featured in over 100 magazines and anthologies, including The Atlantic, The New Yorker, The Best American Short Stories, and The O. Henry Prize Stories. It has been translated into 30 languages, such as Dutch, Hebrew, Bengali, Hungarian, Turkish, Hindi, and Japanese.

Her creations have been adapted into films, plays, dance dramas, and even operas. Among her many accolades are the American Book Award, the PEN Josephine Miles Award, the Premio Scanno, and the Light of India Award. In 2015, The Economic Times recognized her as one of the 20 Most Influential Global Indian Women.