What Ruins Reveal: Professor Sadia Abbas on Empire, Memory & South Asia

Why are there so many ruins across India, Pakistan, and South Asia? What do these broken buildings and forgotten places really tell us? In this powerful talk, author and professor Sadia Abbas explains how ruins are not just old structures — they hold deep stories about colonialism, empire, Partition, and lost memories. From Delhi to Karachi, these ruins still shape how we live, what we forget, and what we’re told to remember. ???? If you’re interested in South Asian history, British colonial rule, Partition, postcolonial identity, or cultural heritage, this talk is for you.