Joshi's performative cultural studies

The essence of his cultural studies is that no subject or belief becomes meaningful sans performance.

One thing that struck me after the passing away of Satya Mohan Joshi on October 16 at the age of 103 is the nature of his response to life and work. Some very readable and insightful essays in English and Nepali have been published about Joshi's long life; work in cultural studies and different social roles. The insightful questions put by reporters about Joshi's activities and creative cultural engagements show another aspect that I find very important at this moment of awakening in Nepal.