A confluence of literature, history

The city witnessed an enchanting convergence of literature and history at the 'Words and Worlds' programme held on Monday evening.

- Vikrant Jha

Hosted by the Columbia Global Center, Mumbai, the event brought together celebrated poet and prose writer Sharmistha Mohanty and Professor Anupama Rao from Columbia University for a captivating exchange of ideas and readings.

Mohanty, founder-editor of online literature journal 'Almost Island', engaged the audience with her deep reflections on literature's ability to transcend time and space. Later, Rao, an eminent historian with expertise in caste, race and comparative urbanism, hosted a talk show with Mohanty, who is also the author of acclaimed works such as Extinctions and Five Movements in Praise.