Twin Souls of Indian Literature: Mumbai and Bangalore as Cultural Capitals

Sat, 31 May 2025 06:59:21 +0000

When we speak of India's literary geography, the conversation often begins and ends with Delhi, the seat of power, publishing houses, and literary establishments. This narrative overlooks two cities that have quietly revolutionized Indian writing: Mumbai, the commercial capital that transformed literature through its multilingual energy, and Bangalore, the garden city that became an unlikely crucible for contemporary Indian writing.