Join us at the 8th Edition of the Mysuru Literature Festival and Mysuru Sahitya Sambrama for an insightful panel discussion featuring Vivek Shanbhag, Srinath Perur, Sita Bhaskar, and Jayashree Jagannatha. This engaging session, titled “Between Two Knocks: Sakina's Kiss,” delves into the layers of the book “Sakina’s Kiss” authored by Vivek Shanbhag and translated by Srinath Perur.

Vivek Shanbhag shares his profound connection with the Kannada language as a writer, while Srinath Perur discusses his deep bond with the English language. Both emphasize the significance of a strong linguistic connection to uncover the hidden nuances of a language. Shanbhag highlights the layered complexity of the seemingly simple book and explores its open-ended conclusion.

Perur, quoting Jorge Luis Borges, states, “The original is not faithful to the translation,” and discusses the balance between making translations accessible and retaining the cultural intonations of the original language. He underscores the necessity for both translator and writer to deeply understand each other’s worlds.

The panel also touches on the realm of artificial intelligence, with Shanbhag and Perur sharing their views on the disruptive nature of AI technology and the potential of applications like ChatGPT.

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