Sun Jan 12 19:31:02 UTC 2025: **Chennai, January 13, 2025** – The Hindu Lit for Life festival in Chennai featured prominent voices discussing Dalit narratives and the importance of mathematical literacy.
Writer Bama, in a discussion moderated by poet Meena Kandasamy, emphasized the crucial role of education and self-determination in achieving Dalit liberation. Bama highlighted the shift from victimhood to militant action in creating an equitable society, advocating for rewriting history and personal narratives. Visual artist Krithika Sriram, also participating in the event, discussed her photography’s focus on identity and the power of self-representation within the art world.
In a separate session, Nivedita Ganesh, co-author of “The Mischief of Math,” stressed the growing importance of critical thinking and detecting fake data in the age of artificial intelligence. She encouraged the audience to embrace curiosity and confront the challenges of a complex world.
The event, held in partnership with the British Council and sponsored by several organizations, underscored the significance of literature, art, and education in fostering social change and critical thinking.
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