Dr. Slathia presented from her work with the Partition Archive, exploring the individual experiences and feelings of the families impacted by the 1947 split of India and Pakistan from a region that has hitherto received little attention. Dr. Slathia demonstrated how the method of oral narratives can be used to highlight the experiences of survivors who are frequently underrepresented in popular literature on the Partition. Dr. Slathia interacted with the audience on the ways of highlighting stories that focus on how common people experienced the event and offer their many viewpoints. Her presentation illuminated not only the anguish, bloodshed, and grief of the survivors but also the triumph of cultural harmony among diverse cultures. Additionally, she also presented narratives that demonstrate how interreligious ties across the groups endure throughout times of unrest.

Outcome of the Event:

(i) Students and faculty were exposed to the singular social scientific research method of oral history and oral narratives.

(ii) The audience was exposed to novel narratives of the Partition of 1947 that had previously not received much journalistic or scholarly attention.

(iii) Students were sensitised to the nuances of conducting fieldwork interviews among respondents dealing with traumatic memories.