Jaipur Literature Festival, Day 1

In conversation with author Vikram Seth at the opening session. He talked about how he writes, what his mum Leila Seth really thought about him and his siblings when they were all living at home 'doing nothing much!' and about the importance of developing hobbies (he plays the flute, writes calligraphy, solves bridge problems, paints ...). 'It's important to develop interests outside of writing,' said Seth. 'Otherwise you're no better than a cook who cooks chicken and nothing else.'

My own session, for the book AIDS Sutra, is on the final day of the festival, on January 25th. Do come by.

For further details, visit www.jaipurliteraturefestival.org.