The unyielding importance of the printed word in the revival of Marathi

In an age where the global lingua franca, English, seems to hold an unassailable position in the digital sphere, the survival of the regional vernacular often appears to be a losing battle. Yet, at the recent Jaipur Literature Festival, a quiet conversation took place, not about the ascendancy of the screen, but about the tenacious resilience of the printed word, particularly in Marathi.

by Prasad Gangurde