CM Rekha Gupta Inaugurates Delhi Shabdotsav 2026 Festival
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the Delhi Shabdotsav 2026 literary festival, a grand celebration of words and culture. Explore the key highlights and events.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the Delhi Shabdotsav 2026 literary festival, a grand celebration of words and culture. Explore the key highlights and events.
Delhi Development Authority organizes a free 3-day kite festival at Baansera, Jan 16-18. Explore kite history, international displays, food, and cultural performances. Join thousands of visitors!
The 14th Kolkata Literary Meet (KaLaM) starts Jan 22, featuring Jhumpa Lahiri, Kiran Desai, Amitav Ghosh & 100+ speakers. Explore the multi-venue literary extravaganza.
The Beary Sahitya Sammelan literary conference is set to take place in Mangaluru taluk on January 4, 2026, featuring a grand presidential procession. Discover the cultural significance and key details of the event.
The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2026 dates are out! Get all details on the venue, how to reach, and what to expect at Mumbai's iconic cultural event. Plan your visit now!
India's premier oral storytelling festival, Udaipur Tales, is back from Jan 9-11, 2026. Featuring Divya Dutta, Rajit Kapur & more. Discover inclusive storytelling magic in Udaipur!
The 36th Vijayawada Book Festival kicks off Jan 2-11 at IGMC Stadium with 280 stalls. Inaugurated by Justice Pamidighantam Narasimha, it features launches, governor visits, and cultural programs. Explore the literary extravaganza!
Andhra Pradesh Govt launches Avakai: Amaravati Festival of Cinema, Culture & Literature from Jan 8-10, 2026. A public riverfront event celebrating Telugu arts. Explore the details!
The 11th Khajuraho International Film Festival, held from Dec 16-22, celebrated cinema, culture, and ideas. Featuring stars, 102 films, and folk arts, it honored legends like Dharmendra. Explore the highlights!
The 3rd Sharjah Festival of African Literature opens on Jan 14, featuring 50+ writers from 15+ countries. Explore panels, poetry, and cultural exchange in the UAE. Discover the full programme now!
The Pune Book Festival concluded with a historic 12.5 lakh footfall and Rs 50 crore in sales, showcasing Pune's vibrant literary culture. Discover the highlights and future plans.
The final day of Bazm-e-Virasat in Prayagraj featured fusion band Pakshee, literary discourse on Allahabad, ghazals, and retro classics, celebrating India's rich cultural heritage. Explore the highlights.
Over 3,100 youth will converge in Bilaspur for Chhattisgarh's State Youth Festival 2025 from Dec 23-25. The event launches Khelo India Tribal Games, aiming to empower youth and preserve culture. Read more.
The 88th All India Kannada Literary Festival, slated for Ballari, faces indefinite delay due to leadership turmoil and financial concerns. Writers protest as the event's fate hangs on a court verdict.
The 9th Mahindra Kabira Festival starts on Dec 19 in Varanasi, exploring Kabir's teachings through music, art & dialogue. Discover the schedule & highlights.
Javed Akhtar calls burqa 'peer pressure' in a viral video. His comments spark debate as Nitish Kumar faces backlash for pulling a doctor's hijab. Full story inside.
Kerala Legislative Assembly hosts its 4th International Book Festival from Jan 7-13, 2026. Free entry, 200+ publishers, author talks & cultural events. Explore!
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will address the closing session of the Auroville Literary Festival on December 21. The festival, which began on Dec 15, features a unique language-based itinerary with distinguished speakers.
Madurai gears up for its first major literary festival, 'Sangam,' on Jan 30-31. Inspired by Jaipur, it will feature writers, artists & cultural events at heritage sites. Free entry with registration.
FirstSteps School hosts the Paper Trails Literary Fest 2025, uniting young readers with renowned authors. Discover how the festival is transforming reading into a shared, interactive experience for children.
Bangalore Literature Festival moves from hotel halls to the open grounds of historic Freedom Park, the city's former jail, celebrating ideas in a space once meant for confinement. Explore the new venue's impact.
A Mysuru school is buzzing with literary activities, hosting multiple competitions in preparation for the Panorama International Literature Festival 2026, scheduled from Jan 1 to Feb 14, 2026.
Discover how Meghalaya is reviving its economy through a unique creative focus—from literary festivals and local fruit wines to grassroots music and a cosmopolitanism rooted in Khasi culture.
From Kochi's sea views to Panaji's heritage spaces, India's art festivals are using location as a canvas. Explore how Serendipity, Kochi Biennale, and literary fests are changing art consumption and sparking new career paths like culinary arts.
The 10th Serendipity Arts Festival in Panaji, from Dec 12-21, showcases interdisciplinary art, breaking genre silos with 35+ curators. Explore dance, theatre, food & tech fusion.
The 12th Manipur Sangai Festival concluded successfully, highlighting resilience, cultural heritage, and sports. Governor Bhalla praised stakeholders and infrastructure initiatives boosting tourism. Read more.
Over 100 authors will attend the Raipur Sahitya Utsav from Jan 23-25, 2025, as part of Chhattisgarh's silver jubilee. CM Sai unveils logo, aiming to put state on literary map. Discover the sessions!
Bhavan Vidyalaya in Chandigarh celebrated National Library Week with a vibrant literary festival, featuring author talks, book fairs, and student-led activities to promote reading culture.
Speakers at Koshala Literary Festival reveal 30-40% of books are pirated, draining industry potential. Panel demands National Anti-Piracy Task Force to protect India's cultural fabric.
Discover how AK Ramanujan's precise language and deep cultural roots made his poetry timeless. Learn why his work remains relevant today at the Koshala Literary Festival.