Shahjahanabad Partitioned - A City Refashioned

Mehmaan (Guest)
Professor Asim Siddiqui: Mohammad Asim Siddiqui is an English Professor at Aligarh Muslim University, he delves into the magical realms of South Asian Literature and Literary Theory, weaving captivating narratives on Mark Twain and Shahryar, leaving an indelible mark in prestigious publications like The Guardian.

Dr. Debjani Sengupta: Dr Debjani Sengupta is the author/editor of 'The Partition of Bengal' (2015) and 'Mapmaking' (2011), she co-edited 'Bangladesh: Writings on 1971' (2023) with Rakhshanda Jalil. Dr Gupta also teaches History at IP College, University of Delhi.

Dr. Rachna Mehra: Dr. Rachna Mehra is an Assistant Professor at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi, she specializes in small town and city urban history, holding a Ph.D. in Modern Indian History and receiving the 2023 New Indian Foundation book fellowship.

Ms. Urvashi Butalia: Urvashi Butalia is a feminist luminary and co-founder of Kali for Women, has made seminal contributions to gender discourse, particularly through her poignant writings on women's narratives during the Partition of India.

Mezbaan (Host):
Ms. Adrija Roychowdhury: Adrija Roychowdhury, a journalist at the Indian Express, is the author of "Delhi in Thy Name: The Many Legends That Make a City." Her debut book explores the history and emotions behind Delhi's street names. She holds a History degree from Lady Shri Ram College, a Master's in Modern Indian History from Delhi University, and a Master's in European and Mediterranean Studies from New York University. She is currently working on her second book about the suffrage movement in India.