Talks and Interactions
Talks and Interactions
In conversation with Vikram Sridhar – Performance Artist and Storyteller, Chennai. “Interpersonal Communication and Storytelling”. 04 Jan 2023. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX-woUOL3yk
In conversation with Srinjayi Sengupta – Copywriter with Ogilvy, Mumbai. “Advertising: Crazy or Cool?” 17 Dec 2022.
In conversation with Prof Vandana Singh – Professor of Physics and Environment, Framingham State University, USA. “Time and the Apocalypse”. 10 Dec 2022. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scdndfrneEs
In conversation with Vanessa Sasson - Professor of Religious Studies, Marianopolis College, Canada. “Academic Writing and Creative Writing”. Webinar by the Department of English, SRM University, Andhra Pradesh. 05 May 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqN0E7LBGSI
In conversation with Geert Lovink - Professor of Media Studies, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. “Programmed Sadness”. Webinar by the Department of English, SRM University, Andhra Pradesh. 11 April 2022.
In conversation with Manan Ahmad - Associate Professor in History, University of Columbia. “Reading Skills: Insights from a Historian”. Webinar by the Department of English, SRM University, Andhra Pradesh. 17 February 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUUhbqcCkN0
In conversation with Jairam Ramesh - Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha. “On the Journey of Writing”. Webinar by the Department of English, SRM University, Andhra Pradesh. 26 November 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OizzPwI4gQI
Invited to deliver a talk titled “Challenges to Digitisation and Open Access in Low Resource Languages: Perspectives from Sindhi” as part of Future of the Commons Talks Series organised by Centre for Internet and Society, Bangalore. 30 May 2025.
Invited to deliver a talk on public speaking for She Leads Boot Camp organised by Centre for Internet and Society, Bangalore. 01-02 Feb 2025.
Invited to panel discussion “Story, voice, and verse: New books” at Hyderabad Literature Festival. 24-26 Jan 2025.
Invited to panel discussion “Fragmented Selves: Sindhi Language, Literature, and History” at Hyderabad Literature Festival. 24-26 Jan 2025. https://youtu.be/ieWYBVnrr1w?si=EtfqXJ0DUHnqF2-d
Invited to the performance “Ranjha Ranjha” at Bangalore Literature Festival. 14 Dec 2024. Link: https://youtu.be/LzcCsntQ_CI?si=JtsCl79_Tlrvgrhf
Invited to a panel discussion on “Sikh History Unveiled” at Bangalore International Centre. 19 Nov 2024. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV0-zsqY0fw
Invited to teach 6 modules for the Certificate Course on Content Writing by Sarojini Naidu College for Women Sep-Oct 2024.
Invited to deliver a talk on “Introduction to Digital Archiving” by IIT (ISM) Dhanbad to Masters’ students of Digital Humanities on 11 Sep 2024.
Invited to deliver a talk on “The Vulnerability of Languages” by UNESCO Chair in Vulnerability Studies, University of Hyderabad and Wilson College (Mumbai) for online Certificate Course in Vulnerability Studies on 04 Sep 2024.
Facilitator for the panel on archives in India at the conference titled “Future of Commons: A Conversation on AI, Indian Languages, and Archives” organised by Center for Internet and Society and Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Ltd in Pune. 05-07 July 2024.
“Sufi Lyrics: Selections from a World Classic” at Bangalore International Centre. 31 May 2024. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0uHaEPg0xk
"Digital Libraries for Minor Languages in India: An Archivist’s Perspective on Policy and Governance" - Invited Talk delivered at the International Symposium titled "Digital Libraries: Sustainable Development in Education" organised by IIT Kharagpur, 20-22 November 2023.
Facilitator for panel discussion on “The Sufi and His Muse: The Mysteries of Love and Faith” at Bangalore International Centre. 27 August 2023. Link for full recording on YouTube. Programme coverage in The Hindu.
P G Sindhi Library: Activitating the Digital Archive with a Book Reading Session. Goethe Institut, Bangalore as part of Namma Harate Jagalige Banni, A Public Showcase of Constructing Personal Archives 2022, curated by Ishita Shah. 06-07 May 2023.
Facilitator for the Panel titled "Engaging the Digital, Digitization of Content and Knowledge: Are We Doing It Right?". Wikimedia Technology Summit. 03-04 March 2023.
Interaction at IIC Kamla Devi Art Gallery, Delhi. On Archiving Sindhi Literature. Exhibition Title: Kitchen to Kacheri. 17 March 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DBJEgfC_ZU
In conversation with author Sarbpreet Singh. New Book - The Story of the Sikhs 1469-1798. Orange City Literature Festival. 27 November 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1bXPIdH1rU
Invited Talk “Literatures of the Middle East”. Webinar organised by V G Vaze College of Arts, Science, and Commerce. 31 July 2021.