7 months ago
Sudha Murty highlights Partition's impact in new book
Sudha Murty, a famous author, talked about India's Partition in her new book, The Magic of the Lost Earrings.
She shared this story at the Jaipur Literature Festival.
She wants children to know that Partition was a big mistake and should never happen again.
Many people lost their homes, families, and even their languages during this time.
She told the story to her granddaughter, Anoushka Sunak, to help her understand the hardships their family faced.
Murty also talked about how some communities, like the Sindhis, lost their land and culture forever.
She hopes that by learning about this history, children will appreciate the struggles of the past and work for a better future.
Sudha Murty's new book, The Magic of the Lost Earrings, addresses the impact of India's Partition.
She discussed the book at the Jaipur Literature Festival, emphasizing the importance of teaching children about Partition.
Murty shared her son-in-law Rishi Sunak's family history, highlighting the repeated uprooting they faced.
She expressed concern for the Sindhi community, which lost its land, language, and culture during Partition.
Murty aims to help children understand the sacrifices made by their ancestors for the stability they enjoy today.
- Who
- Sudha Murty, author and philanthropist
- What
- Discussion on the impact of India's Partition in her new book
- Where
- Jaipur, India
- When
- During the 19th edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival
- Why
- To educate children about the historical significance and trauma of Partition
Key facts
- Author
- Sudha Murty
- Book Title
- The Magic of the Lost Earrings
- Event
- Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF)
- Central Character
- Nooni (based on Anoushka Sunak)
- Affected Communities
- Sindhi, Punjabis, Bengalis
Quotes
Richard Flanagan
Australian novelist and winner of the Man Booker Prize
“Fiction comes from making up stories to answer questions you have no idea how to answer.”
thestatesman.com
Sudha Murty
Indian educator, author, and chairperson of the Infosys Foundation
“We don’t tell children the importance of the past. I always believe that if you do not know your history, then you will not know your future. History and the future are connected.”
thestatesman.com
Amish
Indian author known for his mythological fiction
“I denounced the caste system as a repressive construct and, invoking the ideals of Babasaheb Ambedkar, asserted that it remains a major hindrance to India’s progress.”
thestatesman.com
Rujuta Diwekar
Indian nutritionist, author, and fitness expert
“We are much more than what we eat. We are not just the food on our plate, but also the attitude with which we eat and the wisdom with which we welcome it.”
thestatesman.com



