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LITERARY FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
Juneteenth 2026: Where and how NYC, Southern California and Central Illinois are celebrating the federal holidayJuneteenth celebrations are underway nationwide, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Events range from food festivals and parades ...- Quote of the Day by Father of Tragedy Aeschylus: “Married love between man and woman is… – Inspiring lessons on marriage, commitment, trust and why actions speak louder than vows by the ancient Athenian playwright known for his powerful tragedies and deep insight into human nature and moralityQuote of the Day by Aeschylus: Aeschylus’s quote, “Married love between man and woman is bigger than oaths guarded by right of nature,” exp...
- Word of the Day: CallithumpianThe term ‘callithumpian’ dates back to 19th-century America, where it was associated with so-called callithumpian parades, noisy, mock proc...
- Word of the Day: QuodlibetQuodlibet is a word that celebrates intellectual freedom, diversity of thought, and the joy of unrestricted dialogue. With its Latin roots,...
- Word of the Day: UlulationUlulation is a word that resonates, both literally and figuratively. It transforms a simple vocal act into a powerful symbol of emotion and...
- DY Chandrachud, Imtiaz Ali, Shobhaa De among speakers at Dehradun Literature Festival 2025The seventh Dehradun Literature Festival, themed "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: Voices of Unity," will feature prominent figures like former CJI D...
- Meghalaya announces Autumn Calendar 2025: Global artists, world-class festivals, and daily music across the stateMeghalaya's Department of Tourism has launched the Autumn Calendar 2025, featuring a diverse array of festivals designed to boost the local...
- From cherry blossoms to literary fireworks: Highlights from Shillong Lit Fest 2024Where Vikram Seth said “Fiyaaah” and literature bloomed, where poetry, prose, and pink canopies came together, when Jerry Pinto and Shobhaa...
- 'Makes Me Sick to See Indrani Mukerjea Dance': Sheena Bora's murder accused faces backlash at Khushwant Singh Lit FestOrganisers of the Khushwant Singh Literary Festival are under criticism for featuring Indrani Mukerjea, accused of her daughter Sheena Bora...
- Is Angelina Jolie dating Corbynista rapper Akala? Rumours fly after both seen together in the film premiereAngelina Jolie and British rapper and political activist Akala were spotted together at several events, including her film premiere, sparki...
- World's biggest Dickens festival takes over Dutch cityIn Deventer, the Netherlands, an annual event turns back the clock to the Victorian era in a grand celebration known as the Deventer Dicken...
- Playing Bollywood songs at wedding ceremonies not a copyright infringement, clarifies govtThe government has clarified that playing Bollywood music at weddings and associated festivities will not lead to copyright infringement ac...
- New Delhi World Book Fair 2023 set to be held February 25 - March 5The theme for the 2023 book festival will be 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', commemorating 75 years of India’s Independence. Major highlights of...
- Kolkata Literary Meet postponed amid rising Covid cases, few online sessions to be heldThe Literary Meet was slated to be held on the lawns of Victoria Memorial.
- Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest 2021 announces its line-upThe Festival will be conducted in a virtual format for the second year running.
- Going digital: Booker Prize winner Douglas Stuart to be a part of JLF's 2021 virtual editionThe 10-day literary event will feature a line-up of speakers from across the world.
- Awards launched: Intolerance to dominate this year's Bangalore Literature FestivalIntroduction of literary awards in three categories -fiction, nonfiction and literary achievement in Kannada -will be the other highlight.
- PM Narendra Modi inaugurates five-day cultural festival 'Sanskriti'The foreign tourists should carry with them vision of beauty and wisdom of the country and not pictures of its unclean places, the Minister...
- Naseerudin Shah's book shortlisted at Tata Lit Live! festival"And Then One Day", an account of his early years has been nominated for the Tata Literature Live! First Book Award in the non-fiction cate...
- Irish experienceHe is as hospitable as his ministry, and has the smiling Irish eyes of legend. Irish minister John O’Donoghue wears a tri-cornered hat of t...
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