Mysuru: Shubha Sanjay Urs, Founder-Chairperson and Director, Mysuru Literary Forum Charitable Trust and Mysuru Book Clubs-2015 participated in the Jaipur Bookmark’s “Director’s Roundtable” alongside Festival Directors from around the world at the recently concluded Jaipur Literature Festival-2025. The session, titled “A Fractured World: Literature Amid Conflict and Change,” explored how literary festivals can foster dialogue,…
Panel debates the relevance of poems, literature in an era of online relationships Mysore/Mysuru: During the 8th Mysuru Literature Festival, panellists engaged in a thought-provoking discussion on the topic ‘relevance of poems in an era of online relationships.’ Their consensus was that social media serves as the simplest and fastest means of connecting literature with…
Padma Shri awardee Dr. Khadar Valli Dudekula advocates a return to traditional dietary practices Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Khadar Valli Dudekula, a Padma Shri awardee known for promoting millets, delivered a thought-provoking message at the Mysuru Literature Festival, asserting that “health lost in the kitchen won’t be regained in the hospital.” Speaking on achieving a healthy life…
Mysore/Mysuru: A coffee-table book titled ‘In True Colours’ by city-based entrepreneur and author Ashvini Ranjan, containing photographs he had taken with related explanations, was released this morning by Actor Ramesh Aravind at the Mysuru Literature Fest being held at Hotel Southern Star in city. Ashvini Ranjan has become an acknowledged creative photographer endowed with a…
Mysore/Mysuru: Emphasising the distinct identity and independence of folklore, Dr. Chandrashekar Kambar, renowned Kannada writer and recipient of the Jnanpith Award, stated that India has been a pioneer in teaching the world how to tell stories in the most captivating manner. Dr. Kambar made these remarks during his talk on “Jnanapeethakke Janapadada Arivina Meragu” (Awareness…
Fans mob wildlife filmmaker Amoghavarsha for autographs on books they purchased Mysore/Mysuru: Two sessions focussed on wildlife, biodiversity and the ill-effects of monoculture at the Mysuru Literature Festival yesterday. The sessions were held in Kannada, evoked the attention and subject interest of the audience. While wildlife filmmaker and director J.S. Amoghavarsha spoke at the first…
Mysore/Mysuru: In a unique session, extraordinary individuals from different domains came together for a rare confluence at the Mysuru Literature Festival last evening. They introduced the audience to new perspectives and showcased their talent beautifully. Abdul Rasheed, Programme Executive, Akashvani, Mysuru, delivered an engaging speech and introduced the audience to the world of new ideas….
Mysore/Mysuru: Senior writer Jogi expressed his belief that we should observe the movements in life rather than the other way around. He shared his views during an interaction on the topic “Jolige Tumbi Suriyuva Jogiyavara Bahumukha Barahagalondige Neelikurinjiya Narugampu” (The multifaceted aspects of Jogis who blossom with movements) at the Mysuru Literature Festival held yesterday….
Mysore/Mysuru: Young people are interested in learning various forms of art such as music and dance. However, noted flautist Praveen Godkhindi expressed his sadness that today’s youth lack interest in pursuing education to its fullest extent. He spoke about the book ‘Prahaar: The Singing Clock’ during the final discussion of the 7th Mysuru Literature Festival…
Mysore/Mysuru: Commander Abhilash Tomy (retd.), who made history as the first Indian to successfully complete a solo circumnavigation of the globe, shared his remarkable adventure at the Seventh Edition of the Mysuru Literature Festival, which concluded at Hotel Southern Star last evening. Speaking about the challenges of sailing solo around the world, Commander Tomy highlighted…
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