Fifth Edition of Mysuru Literary Fest-2024, Dr. B. Nanjamma Chinappa, Statistician, Translator and  Author, inaugurates, 10.30 am; Session by Prof. R. Indira, Distinguished Sociologist, on the topic ‘Ecotourism in Western Ghats – Who Gains and Who Loses?,’ 11.30 am; Prof. N. Manu Chakravarthy, Film and Cultural Critic, on ‘Reading Literature: Encountering the Spirit of the Times,’ 12.30 pm; Prof. H.S. Shivaprakash, Poet and Playwright, will make a presentation on the topic ‘Translation as Creativity in Indian Literary Cultures,’ 2.30 pm; Anuradha Nalapat, Visual Artist, Poet and Short Story writer, on ‘Homunculus (Little Man) and the Art of Yo-Yoing,’ Maharaja’s College Centenary Hall, 3.30 pm.