What do colonial-era photographs tell us about identity and power in Kerala’s High Ranges? Scholar and writer KP Jayakumar engages with Pranav Sethuratnam, Senior Project Associate: Archives at IFA. They speak about his IFA-supported research that examines the visual legacy of European photographers in the region, with a focus on hunting imagery and its lasting impact. Drawing from archives, travelogues, and field visits, Jayakumar reflects on how these photographs contributed to colonial stereotypes and continue to shape postcolonial nostalgia. The conversation delves into the politics of representation, the framing of indigenous cultures, and the enduring power of images in shaping cultural memory.

This episode is in Malayalam.

How does photography bear witness in times of conflict? Filmmaker and writer Sanjay Kak engages with Menaka Rodriguez, Executive Director at IFA. They speak about his IFA-supported project that traces three decades of photojournalism in Kashmir through the journeys of nine Kashmiri photographers. The conversation reflects on cultural silence, memory, and the visual language of resistance in a region marked by long-standing conflict. Sanjay shares insights into the making of the photobook Witness: Kashmir 1986–2016 / Nine Photographers, and explores how the act of witnessing through a camera becomes a form of storytelling, testimony, and cultural practice.

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What role have Bengali Little Magazines played in shaping intellectual and artistic discourse? Writer and editor Susnato Chowdhury discusses two of his IFA-supported research projects with Biswadeep Chakraborty, Archivist at IFA exploring the radical design and editorial practices of these magazines in West Bengal. He also delves into Darjeeling’s overlooked printing history, sharing insights from his exhibition and panel discussion. This episode uncovers the legacy of Little Magazines and their lasting impact on publishing. This episode is in Bangla.

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