Mysuru, July 5 -- Mysuru Literature Festival - 2026

Rajasthan, India's largest State, stands out for its rich cultural diversity, arts, crafts and traditions. But beyond its vibrant heritage, the State also offers vital insights into the political and social currents shaping Hindi-speaking North India, said senior journalist Tabeenah Anjum.

She was speaking yesterday at the 10th edition of the Mysuru Literature Festival during the English panel discussion on the topic 'What Power Leaves Behind - Reading Karnataka and Rajasthan Against the Grain.'

Anjum said, book 'From Dynasties To Democracy' focuses on the political transformations that unfolded in Rajasthan after Independence. She noted that many former princely rulers quickly realis...