Book Brahma Literature Festival 2024 kicks off
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Book Brahma Literature Festival 2024 kicks off

The Hindu  

Book Brahma Literature Festival 2024 began on Friday at the St. John’s Auditorium, Koramangala, launching a three-day celebration of literature, art, and cultural dialogue. Speaking at the inaugural conference, Satish Chapparike, Director of BBLF 2024, highlighted the festival’s mission to foster a literary culture that transcends boundaries and celebrates the diversity of south Indian languages and traditions. The inaugural session, titled Tenkana Nudi Kaudi, featured a panel from diverse linguistic literary traditions of south India, including H.S. The Book Brahma Kadambari Puraskara-2024 award ceremony was presented by Tamil author and scholar Perumal Murugan, honouring literary contributors from across south India.

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Karisal lit fest an occasion to celebrate people of the land, says MP Kanimozhi

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Sahitya Aaj Tak 2024: Watch LIVE as President Murmu joins celebration of literary brilliance

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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Report: Banaras Literature Festival 2024

Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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