Azadi - Updated Edition by Arundhati Roy in Hardcover
Azadi - Updated Edition by Arundhati Roy in Hardcover
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The slogan of 'Azadi!' - a word in Urdu meaning 'Freedom'- is prevalent in the freedom fight of Kashmir against what the locals deem as Indian control. Ironically, it also became a rallying cry for millions on the streets of India in opposition to the concept of Hindu nationalism. As Arundhati Roy explores the relationship between these two calls for freedom - is it a divide or a connection - the streets fell inexplicably quiet, not only in India but worldwide. The emergence of Covid-19 has brought about a different, more dreadful interpretation of Azadi, breaking down international borders, imprisoning entire populations, and halting the modern world like never before. In her thought-provoking series of essays, Arundhati Roy urges us to contemplate the true meaning of freedom in a time of rising authoritarianism. These essays include musings on language, both public and personal, and the role of fiction and imaginative thinking in these tumultuous times. According to Roy, the pandemic
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