Dehradun, Feb. 12 -- The SK Das Memorial Lecture organised by The Doon Library and Research Centre on Sunday, 8 February, once again brought together scholars, writers, journalists and citizens to remember a man whose life seamlessly blended public service with a deep commitment to ideas and culture. Instituted after his passing in September 2023, the annual lecture has become a thoughtful and dignified tribute to Surjit Kishore Das, popularly and officially known as SK Das. This year's memorial lecture was delivered by distinguished senior journalist P Sainath, who spoke on 'India in an Age of Inequality', a theme that resonated deeply with the values SK Das stood for.

In his address, Sainath dwelt on the sharp and widening inequalities...