Radha Vatsal

Radha Vatsal, author and researcher, explores the impactful life of Pandita Ramabai, a 19th-century Indian feminist who confronted the caste system and patriarchal norms. Tarini Bhamburkar dives into the cross-cultural feminist networks between British and Indian women, shedding light on the emerging transnational Suffrage movement. Sandeep Banerjee discusses Ramabai's critiques of American gender roles while drawing parallels to her advocacy for women's education in India, highlighting her legacy as a pioneer of reform and empowerment during a transformative era.

Mira T. Sundara Rajan, an expert in international copyright law and author of 'The Moral Rights of Authors and Artists,' joins to discuss the urgent need for moral rights protections in the face of technological advancements. She addresses the complexities artists encounter regarding control over their works and the contrasting views on copyright law. Mystery novelist Radha Vatsal shares her choice for the last book she would ever read, adding a personal touch to the conversation on legacy and identity in literature.

Radha Vatsal, a novelist celebrated for the Kitty Weeks series, shares insights from her gripping new novel, No. 10 Doyers Street, where an Indian journalist uncovers crime in 1907 Chinatown. She discusses the struggles immigrant women faced in journalism, weaving personal narratives with historical context. Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen, a writer and podcaster, reflects on her experience hosting The Five Books, emphasizing how literature shapes Jewish identity and personal growth, and the importance of diverse representation in storytelling.