India’s Finest Historians Under One Roof

HLF brings together India’s most eminent historians, archaeologists, academicians, and authors to discuss the ideas, discoveries, and debates that continue to shape our understanding of the past.

Chinmay Tumbe

Historian | Author | Economist

Disha Ahluwalia

Archaeologist | Columnist | Researcher

Ameer Shahul

Author | Journalist

Anupam Gupta

Author | Podcaster

C. Yamini Krishna

Film Historian | Researcher | Author | Scholar

Dinesh C Sharma

Journalist | Author | Media Trainer

Indivar Kamtekar

Professor | Historian | Board Member

Jaithirth Rao

Entrepreneur | Columnist

Priya Purushothaman

Hindustani Vocalist | Writer | Educator

Parul Pandya Dhar

Art Historian | Scholar | Artist | Columnist

Naman Ahuja

Art Historian | Writer | Editor

Manjari Chaturvedi

Kathak Dancer | Researcher

Mukund Padmanabhan

Professor | Journalist | Writer

Srinivas Kondra

A PhD Scholar

Sudeep Chakravarti

Historian | Columnist | Educator | Chronicler

SV Srinivas

Film Scholar | Author | Professor

Sumana Ramanan

Journalist | Writer | Columnist

Sanghamitra Chatterjee

Archivist | Oral Historian | Entrepreneur

Raghu Karnad

Journalist | Essayist | Author | Co-Founder

Priya Purushothaman

Hindustani Vocalist | Writer | Educator

Sriram Devatha

Writer | Storyteller

Aanchal Malhotra

Writer | Oral Historian | Co-founder

Hemanth Kadambi

Archaeologist | Educator

Uthara Suvrathan

Archaeologist | Historian

M B Rajani

Geospatial Scientist | Researcher

Naman Ahuja

Art Historian | Writer | Editor

Aparajith Ramnath

Author | Historian | Professor

Eric Chopra

Public Historian | Podcaster | Creator

Narayani Basu

Author | Historian

Histories that Make the India Story

The HLF schedule is curated to unravel the layered histories of food, colonialism, music, science, polity, society, and more. Explore the sessions and experience conversations led by speakers who bring depth, clarity, and expertise.

Delve into the rich tapestry of film history, comparing the trajectories of popular mainstream cinema with the avant-garde world of parallel cinema.

History of Cinema

Uncover the culinary tales that have shaped cultures and civilizations, exploring the historical tapestry of gastronomy and the evolution of what's been sizzling in India's kitchens.

History of Food

Explore the intricate threads that weave together the diverse musical traditions of Gharanas, unraveling the harmonious stories that echo through India's rich musical heritage.

History of Music

Uncover the stories behind iconic industries, exploring the diverse landscapes of trade, innovation, and the economic tapestry that has shaped India's business history.

History of Business

HLF in Press

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