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Lakshmi Pratury remembers the lost art of letter-writing and shares a series of notes her father wrote to her before he died. Her short but heartfelt talk may inspire you to set pen to paper, too.
About Lakshmi Pratury
Lakshmi Pratury is the founder of Tamarind Grove, a group that builds connections and hosts events around the Indian community in India and America. Full bio and more links »
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