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Hyd Indian-SF Reading Circle
Sun Feb 15, 2:00 PM
Karthik Prasad
This event marks the inaugural meeting of a new reading circle dedicated exclusively to Indian science fiction. Founded with the aim of spotlighting the richness and diversity of speculative writing from India, the reading circle brings together readers interested in exploring how Indian authors imagine science, technology, history and the future.
Over the course of one year, we will collectively read and discuss eight selected works of Indian science fiction. The first in-person session will take place on February 15, 2026, from 2pm to 4pm (with subsequent meetings scheduled at six-week intervals). In addition to the offline gatherings, the group will also host regular online discussions to share progress, reflections, and insights between sessions. Anyone interested to join our community can you use this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LPQMXSgLpLbCIMyqwfPN43
The opening session will focus on The Calcutta Chromosome by Amitav Ghosh, a landmark novel that blends science fiction, history and mystery. It won the Arthur C. Clarke Award in 1997. The discussion will introduce participants to the themes of the book while setting the tone for thoughtful, inclusive and engaging conversations throughout the year.
The reading circle is open to anyone interested in discovering or revisiting Indian science fiction and aims to encourage more readers to engage with this important and often underrepresented literary tradition.
Over the course of one year, we will collectively read and discuss eight selected works of Indian science fiction. The first in-person session will take place on February 15, 2026, from 2pm to 4pm (with subsequent meetings scheduled at six-week intervals). In addition to the offline gatherings, the group will also host regular online discussions to share progress, reflections, and insights between sessions. Anyone interested to join our community can you use this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LPQMXSgLpLbCIMyqwfPN43
The opening session will focus on The Calcutta Chromosome by Amitav Ghosh, a landmark novel that blends science fiction, history and mystery. It won the Arthur C. Clarke Award in 1997. The discussion will introduce participants to the themes of the book while setting the tone for thoughtful, inclusive and engaging conversations throughout the year.
The reading circle is open to anyone interested in discovering or revisiting Indian science fiction and aims to encourage more readers to engage with this important and often underrepresented literary tradition.