Renowned novelist Amitav Ghosh and Kazi Ashraf, an urbanist, humanitarian, and architect, engaged in a thought-provoking discussion moderated by Monica Ghosh, South Asia Librarian at the Asia Collection in Hamilton Library. The conversation, held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in the College of Social Sciences Digital Studios, delved into a spectrum of pressing topics ranging from colonial legacies to the urgent challenges posed by climate change. This conversation was held in conjunction with the CSAS Spring Symposium 2023 on Climate Change and South Asia.

The conversation can be viewed here.

The Center for South Asian Studies collaborated with the Better Tomorrow Speaker Series in producing this interview. The Better Tomorrow Speaker Series features incisive conversations on the most pressing issues of our time. The project is a joint venture of the University of Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i Community Foundation, and Kamehameha Schools with support from UH Foundation.

The CSAS Spring Symposium is a yearly event focusing on a different topic each year. See recent symposia.