Mysuru: History is not merely a chronicle of wars and imperial expansions. It is also the study of cultural traditions, agriculture, trade and the rhythms of everyday life, said historian and columnist Anirudh Kanisetti. He was speaking at a session titled ‘Battles and Bloodbaths of Yore, Mystical Magic of Historical Fictions’ during the Mysuru Literature…
Mysore/Mysuru: The 9th edition of two-day Mysuru Literature Festival, organised by Mysuru Literary Forum Charitable Trust and Mysuru Book Clubs Charitable Trust, commenced this morning at Hotel Southern Star. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of the erstwhile Mysore Royal Family. Padma Shri Prahlada Rama Rao, former Director of the Defence Research…
Mysore/Mysuru: The opening session of the 9th Mysuru Literature Festival set the tone for a thought-provoking weekend with a powerful conversation titled “Lighting the Way: Kannada, Women and the Booker’s International Stage.” The panel featured Kannada litterateur Banu Mushtaq and acclaimed translator Deepa Bhasthi, winners of the 2025 International Booker Prize for ‘Heart Lamp’, a…
‘The Hidden Life Of A Yogi’ by K.B. Ganapathy This year’s Mysuru Literature Festival has two Mysuru authors releasing their books — one among them is renowned journalist K.B. Ganapathy, who has authored the book titled ‘The Hidden Life Of A Yogi.’ This captivating book traces the adventurous and colourful journey of a restless seeker…
International Booker Prize winners Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhasthi to adorn the stage; Operation Sindoor, Bofors scam, translation, wildlife conservation among key topics listed for panel discussions Mysore/Mysuru: Kannada litterateur Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi, who shot to fame by winning The International Booker Prize-2025 for ‘Heart Lamp,’ a collection of stories, will be…
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…
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