British Council and the University of Reading invite you to an engaging book discussion with Abhay K, distinguished author, poet, and diplomat, as he presents his latest work – a national bestseller, Nalanda: How It Changed the World.
This insightful session will explore the legacy of Nalanda Mahavihara - one of the world’s earliest and most renowned centres of learning and its contributions to science, mathematics, philosophy, art, architecture, and poetry. Broad in scope and rich in history, the book takes readers on a journey through millennia, revealing how Nalanda shaped intellectual traditions across the globe.
The discussion will be moderated by Dhanya Madhavan Nair, curator of the "Literature Page," a writer and translator.
About the Author
Abhay K is an award-winning poet, editor, and translator. He is the author of several poetry collections, including Celestial and Monsoon, and the editor of The Book of Bihari Literature. His translation of Kalidasa’s Meghaduta and Ritusamhara won the KLF Poetry Book of the Year Award, and his translation of Fool Bahadur, the first Magahi novel, has been published by Penguin India as a modern classic. His paintings on the Buddhist philosophy of “Sunyata” have been exhibited at Bihar Museum, Patna, and the National Museum, New Delhi.
Please note:
- Entry to the event is free and open to all aged 18 and above.
- RSVP is mandatory due to limited seating.
For inquiries, please contact:
Stephen.john@in.britishcouncil.org
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with thought-provoking ideas and hear from the author himself about one of history’s greatest centres of learning!