History and environment buffs can check this Nov.2 evening event in Alwarpet where renowned author and historian Ramachandra Guha is in conversation with Prof. A. R. Venkatachalapathy about his new book, SPEAKING WITH NATURE: THE ORIGINS OF INDIAN ENVIRONMENTALISM.
Guha writes on how in India, environment issues and actions happened far before the West began to talk about it.
This Harper Collins book is priced Rs.799 and will be on sale here; perhaps, you can get a copy signed by the author.
This is a Madras Book Club event. Non-members must pay a donation of Rs.100
On Saturday, November 2, 7 pm onwards at C. P. Arts Centre, Eldams Road. Refreshments at 6.30 p.m.