Dignity- Gravity Personified!
Penguin invited me to be in conversation with Sudha Murty. writer,chairperson of Infosys Foundation, at the launch of her book :
Three Thousand Stitches : Anthology of short stories based on her experience, work and human nature, rendered in a lucid, conversational tone!
The first story from which the book gets its title; 3000 rehabilitated devdasis presented her a metaphorical quilt, embroidering their stories of life!
Highly inspiring and humbling to be in dialogue with a woman who is redefining social work in India working with prostitutes, alcoholics.......
Not CHARITY, but social responsibility which leads to social cohesion, social development and social change. Work based on justice, human rights and an acceptance of diversity! Sudha is also a part of the health care in Gates Foundation!
Narayan Murty sat through the whole event; spot him in the audience behind Baljit!
Packed house, interactive session, audience (children to adults) all ears !
