Kolkata Lit Fest Concludes: Identity, Heritage, Debate

Kolkata's 17th annual literary festival recently concluded its three-day run, leaving a rich tapestry of intellectual exchange. The event served as a crucial platform for discussions on identity, heritage, creativity, and tolerance, uniting writers, thinkers, and artists across the city's venues. Diverse sessions explored crime writing, philosophical traditions, media ethics, and palliative care.

The festival featured engaging conversations with authors on crime narratives rooted in real-life policing and reflections on India's philosophical heritage. Literary highlights included explorations of Kolkata's cultural history, candid discussions on gender and self-expression, and critical analyses of media responsibility in a polarized era.

The concluding day celebrated book design with a cover prize shortlist, honored filmmaker Raj Khosla on his centenary, and launched Shashi Tharoor's new work on Sree Narayana Guru. The festival reaffirmed Kolkata's status as a city of ideas, debate, and creative exchange.