The OICSD is hosting a special evening as a part of the Khushwant Singh Literary Festival (KSLF). The KSLF began in the mountains of Kasauli, India 13 years ago, where the iconoclast Khushwant Singh (KS), had a home and did most of his writing. The festival was invited to London by the Indian High Commissioner, as Khushwant Singh had close links with the city where he studied and worked. KSLF has always been a festival with a purpose – celebrating the ideals and values of Khushwant Singh. Some of which are women’s access to formal education, promoting peace and closer ties between India and Pakistan, and the preservation of our ecology and heritage. It is an entirely volunteer led festival.

The Oxford edition will feature two recent publications:
Matt Ridley’s “Birds, Sex and Beauty: The Extraordinary Implications of Charles Darwin’s Strangest Idea” (Harper Collins UK, 2025). Matt will be in conversation with Prof. Sunetra Gupta, Department of Biology, University of Oxford.

Keshava Guha’s “The Tiger’s Share” (John Murray, 2025). Keshava will be in conversation with Francesca Kay, author and Somerville alumna.