INDIA AND AFRICA: LEGACY OF EXCHANGES AND CULTURAL AFFINITIES delves into the growing engagements between Africa and India in the 21st century, exploring the ties that are deeply rooted in centuries of exchange through trade, migration, and culture. Drawing from the proceedings of a 2020 India International Centre conference featuring scholars from 12 African nations and India, the volume offers rich interdisciplinary perspectives on the evolving Afro–Indian relationship. The collection of essays traverses traditional knowledge systems, oral epics, and diasporic literatures, as well as the dynamic exchanges in music, cinema, textiles, and art. Moving beyond historical linkages, it envisions new collaborations in culture, media, and technology that can shape the future of the Global South. Thought-provoking and forward-looking, this collection invites readers to reflect on how shared experiences can inspire inclusive, creative partnerships in a rapidly changing world.
H.H.S. Viswanathan is a former Indian diplomat and Distinguished Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, known for his leadership in Africa studies and global governance issues.
K.N. Shrivastava, Director of the India International Centre, New Delhi, is a former member of the National Disaster Management and a senior civil servant with extensive experience in culture, aviation, and international cooperation.
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