A mesmerising evening of literary classics and musical renditions

The book 'Ten Indian Classics' was recently launched at IHC's Stein Auditorium

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Living traditions form the very foundation of our culture, a bedrock of heritage, traditions and philosophies that transcend geographical boundaries and bind the sub-continent in a kaleidoscope of ruminations. These traditions have been passed on through generations and a storyteller comes along once in a century and weaves these mesmerising droplets of wisdom into a beautiful collection of works in the language of the time.

The Murty Classical Library of India has taken a unique conversation on classics and their translations and their relevance in an increasingly digital juxtaposed world. On November 6, with the talented Shubha Mudgal rendering the originals in her mellifluous voice, the Stein Auditorium at the India Habitat Centre resounded with the words of Surdas and Mir Taqi Mir as eminent writer and founder of 'A Suitable Agency' brought to the audiences an engaging discussion with Ranjit Hoskote, Vanamala Vishwanatha and former ambassador Navdeep Sarna, who was the moderator for this engaging and vivacious panel discussion.