UNLESS WE TELL THE STORY OF OUR OWN, NO ONE WILL TELL THE REAL STORY: KOMBAI S. ANWAR

Name: National Sahityotsav 2026 — Eudaemonic Equations
Start: 2026-10-02T09:00:00+05:30
End: 2026-10-04T22:00:00+05:30
Location: Chennai

Chennai: Writer and historian Kombai S. Anwar has stressed the importance of telling and preserving our own stories, highlighting the role of reading, learning and historical understanding in the present era. Speaking at the inauguration of the SSF National Sahityotsav in Chennai, Anwar emphasised the importance of engaging critically with the narratives that shape our understanding of history and society. He noted that reading the actual story is essential to understanding the times we live in. He further stressed the importance of engaging with both the past and the present, while taking responsibility for presenting authentic narratives to the wider world.