IBSA in collaboration with Oxford Bookstore and Ahava Communications organised an interactive session with Ruchir Joshi, on the launch of his book Great Eastern Hotel, on 25^th April 2025 at Oxford Book Store.

Ruchir, a writer, film maker, columnist for The Telegraph, India Today, The Economist and other publications was in conversation with a riveting panel comprising of Dr. Debanjan Chakrabarti, Director British Council East and Northeast India, Mrs. Anjum Katyal and Dr. Julie Mehta. The session was moderated by Oindrilla Dutt.

Ms. Nayantara Palchoudhuri, Honorary Consul General of Norway and Past President of IBSA was Chief Guest while Mr. Abhrajit Mitra, President IBSA, and Ms. Reetasri Ghosh, Vice President IBSA were the Guests of honour at the evening.