In conversation
Tishani Doshi in conversation with Vayu Naidu
Vayu Naidu talks to Tishani Doshi about the round-the-world adventures her poetry has taken her on.
12th August, 2026
Tishani Doshi
'Girls are coming out of the woods, / wrapped in cloaks and hoods, / carrying iron bars and candles / and a multitude of scars'
Vayu Naidu
Vayu Naidu’s storytelling spans diaspora, urban, epic, folk and tribal stories inspired by multiple literary and performance traditions.
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