Desire in Urdu and Sufi Poetry

Desire in Urdu and Sufi Poetry

by | Jul 6, 2026

Panelists: Wafa Hamid, Amit Julka; Moderator: Madhavi Menon A panel discussion with Wafa Hamid and Amit Julka, moderated by Madhavi Menon. Immersing into the rich tradition of Sufi and Urdu poetry, the panel explored themes of homoerotic ambiguity, the politics of...
Indifference: On the Praxis of Interspecies Being

Indifference: On the Praxis of Interspecies Being

by | Jul 6, 2026

Panelists: Naisargi N. Dave in conversation with Charul Mehndiratta Anthropologist and author Naisargi N. Dave spoke to Charul Mehndiratta about her book ‘Indifference: On the Praxis of Interspecies Being’, engaging with selected chapters, including those...
Launda Naach, Caste and Culture

Launda Naach, Caste and Culture

by | Jul 6, 2026

Speaker: Krishanu In this talk, research practitioner Krishanu explored the caste based cultural practice “Launda Naach” embedded in the socio-historical context of Bihar to understand the contemporary transformations in the art form (2020 and ongoing). She...
A Creative Reading Session with Queer Caravan

A Creative Reading Session with Queer Caravan

by | Jul 6, 2026

Panelists: Ozan Zakariya Keskinkılıç, Kadir Ozdemir, Jamal Ouazzani, Hameeda Syed, Poongodi Mathiarasu This creative showcase in collaboration with the Queer Muslim Project brought together the voices of queer artists from France, Germany, and India. Spanning...
Disability, Vulnerability, and Life Writing

Disability, Vulnerability, and Life Writing

by | Jul 6, 2026

Speaker: Abhishek Anicca How does one embrace the complexities of disability and chronic illness? What are the benefits and challenges of vulnerability, and how does one tell their truth while living it? CSGS invited Abhishek Anicca to deliver a talk titled...