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Ep 369: The Life and Times of Ira Pande

The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma

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Exploring Multilingual Influences on Identity and Translation Challenges

The chapter delves into the guest's relationship with various languages and how growing up with multiple languages influenced their life, literary intake, and identity as a writer. It discusses the challenges and successes of translating works, from Jumanakari to books in strong kumani Hindi, highlighting the emotional journey involved. Additionally, it explores themes of courage, social history, friendship, memory, and the evolving landscape of regional and English writing in the post-colonial era.

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