Literature Live!, Avid Learning, The Royal Opera House, Mumbai, and HarperCollins Publishers India proudly announce the Mumbai launch of Historian and Environmentalist Ramachandra Guha’s latest book Speaking with Nature: The Origins of Indian Environmentalism. The deeply researched work is a vivid account of India’s deep-rooted environmental consciousness as the author sheds light on the pioneering voices that redefined sustainability in India. The book launch will be followed by a riveting conversation between the author and Journalist and Editor Supriya Nair.

Did you know that India's environmental consciousness predates the global movement? Long before Silent Spring or climate change debates, a handful of Indian thinkers championed the need for ecological balance and social justice. Discover their legacy at the Mumbai launch of this deeply researched book.

Explore India’s deep-rooted environmental consciousness as the author sheds light on the pioneering voices that redefined sustainability in a riveting intellectual exchange. As the nation faces pressing challenges—rising pollution, vanishing green spaces, and the growing need for sustainable urban planning—understanding our environmental roots has never been more vital. From Tagore to Kumarappa, these early thinkers continue to shape our ecological conscience and guide our path forward.

Join us and unearth the wisdom of the past to guide us toward a sustainable future.