Kalpana Raina

Kalpana Raina, a Kashmiri writer and translator, dives into the world of her uncle, Hari Krishna Kaul, a prominent Kashmiri modernist. She discusses her motivation to translate his powerful stories shaped by Kashmir's socio-political turmoil. Kalpana elaborates on how Kaul's exile influenced his writing style. The conversation reveals a standout story about exile and the challenges of collaborative translation. Raina hopes the translation project will elevate interest in Kashmiri literature and revive its cultural narrative.