Jhumpa Lahiri on Language, Migration, and Belonging

Jhumpa Lahiri, a famous author, talked about how language and migration are connected at an event in Delhi.

She said that the world feels more hostile to migrants and minorities, and language is a big part of this.

She shared her own experiences growing up in the US, feeling nervous about speaking Bengali and English.

Lahiri believes that learning different languages is a way to resist the idea that one language is more important than others.

She also talked about how cities can be safer for diverse people, but intolerance can still exist in subtle ways.

Lahiri doesn't feel at home in any one place but finds belonging in books, nature, and with her family and friends.