THE incredible mosaic of language, literature, art and culture, music and cinema is all set to be laid in Bhubaneswar as the Odisha Literary Festival (OLF) 2024 goes underway here on Saturday. Organised by The New Indian Express, the 12th edition of the signature literary festival of Odisha will host 34 speakers, spread across 23 specially-curated sessions over two days.
The theme of this year is 'So Many Indias', seeking to explore the diversity - be it identities, cultures, art and literature - that defines the nation. In line with this idea, the festival will be inaugurated by celebrated poet in Koshali language and Padma Shri awardee Haldhar Nag. A fitting embodiment of 'One Voice from Many Indias', Nag will be speaking on his life and recite a few of his poems on the occasion. Ace diplomat and acclaimed writer Vikas Swarup will hold the centrestage to share knowledge, give lessons on how to write bestsellers or create blockbusters.
Best known as the author of novel 'Q & A' which was adapted in film as 'Slumdog Millionaire', Swarup's works have been translated into more than 45 international languages. His session 'From Words to Pictures: The Alchemy of Adaptations' is a must-attend for all budding writers and creators.
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'I DO HAVE AN AUDIENCE IN MIND-ME'
With his new film Despatch, which had its India premiere at MAMI Mumbai Film Festival this year and is streaming soon on ZEE5, Kanu Behl decides to steer clear of genre tropes.
Weaving green dreams
Mandeep Nagi's journey embodies the idea that our roots can shape lifelong passions
WINTER COMES KNOCKING AT THE NCR MARKETS
With Diwali being close to a weekend this year, most of us took advantage of the surprise long weekend with festivities prolonging just a little more than usual.
'GOLDEN AGE FOR U.S.'
\"This was a movement like nobody's ever seen before, and frankly, this was, I believe, the greatest political movement of all time,\" says Donald Trump
INDIA'S BENCH STRENGTH IN CHESS
INSIDE the cavernous playing hall at the Anna Centenary Library, Levon Aronian has just gone for a walk. Facing Arjun Erigaisi, the US GM, one of the best ever the world has seen in the game, has disappeared, perhaps to help himself to a beverage.
Ramayana to be in two parts, release dates out
The release date of Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming mythological epic Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Sita, is out.
Holders Madrid & Man City stunned, statement victory for Liverpool
VIKTOR Gyokeres scored a hat-trick as Ruben Amorim's Sporting Lisbon stunned Manchester City with a 4-1 win in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Liverpool trounced Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan beat holders Real Madrid in Spain.
Not yet informed of host city/region for 2036 Oly: IOC
INDIA is yet to decide on a host city or region for the 2036 Olympics (bid).
Dhull scores another ton for Delhi
YASH Dhull continued his good form with a second century of the season, but left-arm spinner Nishunk Birla's six-wicket haul helped Chandigarh bowl out Delhi for a below-par 276 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy match in Chandigarh.
Rahul's form under focus as India A face Aus A
KL Rahul's batting number and current form will be keenly watched by the national selection committee as he gets ready to match his wares for India A against an Australia A line-up in the second unofficial Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground starting Thursday.
