Lucknow, Sept. 27 -- A discussion on the global economy was held as part of Gomti Book Festival at Lucknow University on Friday. While the dean of Arts, Prof. Arvind Mohan, underscored the changing economic challenges faced by the world, Prof. Manoj Kumar Agarwal said India was strengthening its economic strategies through indigenisation. Prof. Rajsharan Shahi, a faculty member at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, spoke about why the world should learn from India's economic thinking. Agarwal also described how India was rapidly advancing through self-reliance, indigenisation, and inclusive and sustainable development through its diverse economic strategies. Vice-chancellor Prof. Manuka Khanna and honorary librarian Prof. Keya Pandey were also present on the occasion. In another session, Sadaf Hussain spoke how he learned the 'master recipe' of cooking from his own home. Later, in the session 'Picture Words: The Rise of Graphic Narratives', leading voices in the field like Soumitra Dasgupta, Uttam Pal Singh and Ishita Debnath Biswas discussed the growing impact of graphic storytelling . A 'mushaira' was also organised in collaboration with the Urdu department. In the evening, Birju Maharaj Kathak Sansthan staged classical performances. Later, a Kathak performance was held. In the end, Sadho music band gave a dynamic live performance....