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India’s Challenging Neighbourhood : Role of Extra Regional Powers
11-01-2026Day 2 | Audi 1 – Session 3 : 12.00 pm Amb. Ruchira Kamboj, Dr. Swasti Rao and Dr. Bidanda Chengappa India must take action against the killing of Hindus in Bangladesh: Dr. Swasti Rao UN Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj sheds light on relations with neighboring nations. “The Government of India should not sit idle
ಕುಮಾರವ್ಯಾಸ ಭಾರತ : ವಾಚನ – ವ್ಯಾಖ್ಯಾನ : ಲಿಪಿಕಾರನ ಕಥಾನಾಯಕ ಶ್ರೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
11-01-2026Day 2 | Audi 3 – Session 2 : 11.00 pm ಸಮುದ್ಯತಾ ಮತ್ತೂರು, ಪ್ರಸಾದ ಭಾರದ್ವಾಜ್ ಮತ್ತು ಡಾ. ಪಾದೇಕಲ್ಲು ವಿಷ್ಣು ಭಟ್ Kumaravyasa Bharata: Recitation and Commentary At the 8th edition of the Mangalore Lit Fest, a session featuring the recitation and commentary of a segment from Kumaravyasa Bharata was held. Verses from the ‘Shri Krishna Rayabhara’
Veera Gatha
11-01-2026Day 2 | Audi 2 – Session 2 : 11.00 am Vikas Manhas, Akash Raj and Archana Baliga Tear-jerking stories of soldiers’ families: Listeners moved by sagas of military heroism A session was organized to share information about the army and recount the poignant stories of military families. The session featured Vikas Manhas, who since
Beyond the Broken Global Consensus : India’s Choices in an Age of Strategic Flux
11-01-2026Day 2 | Audi 1 – Session 2 : 11.00 am Amb T. S. Tirumurti, Prof. (Dr.) Sreeram Chaulia and Vijeth Kanahalli No End to Terrorism Due to China and US Support for Pakistan: Dr. Sreeram Chaulia Thinker opines that India must be prepared for more bloodshed. “No matter how much India tries to control
ಚಿಣ್ಣರ ಅಂಗಳ
11-01-2026Day 2 | Audi 3 – Session 1 : 10.00 pm ಚಿಣ್ಣರ ಅಂಗಳ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತ ಭಾರತಿ, ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಇವರ ತಂಡದಿಂದ India is hailed as ‘Vishwaguru’ because of Sanskrit and its Culture: Samskara Bharati Sanskrit and Value-based lessons for children at ‘Chinnara Angala’ The Samskrita Bharati Mangalore team, which works towards spreading the importance of Dharma among children,
ಭೈರಪ್ಪನವರ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಕಲೆ, ರಸ, ಧ್ವನಿ ಮತ್ತು ಭಾರತೀಯತೆ
11-01-2026Day 2 | Audi 2 – Session 1 : 10.00 am ಅರ್ಜುನ್ ಭಾರಧ್ವಾಜ್ ಮತ್ತು ಬಿ. ಎನ್. ಶಶಿಕಿರಣ್ Bhyrappa’s works lead one through the path of knowledge to supreme bliss: Arjun Bharadwaj “The titles of Bhyrappa’s novels are deeply evocative and rich with resonance. Take the novel Daatu, for instance; it could mean a boat, a
The Second Space Age for India & Beyond
11-01-2026Day 2 | Audi 1 – Session 1 : 10.00 am Prof. Duvvuri Subrahmanyam, Prof. Aloke Kumar and Kartheek Subramanya Space Technology directly impacts the Armed Forces: Duvvuri Subrahmanyam Dialogue on next-generation space technology at the Lit Fest “Space technology is not just about building rockets. It involves constant observation of the Earth and continuous
ಪರದೆ ಮೇಲೆ ಪರಂಪರೆ : ಓಂದು ಸಂವಾದ
11-01-2026Day 2 | Audi 1 – Session 4 : 2.00 pm ಬಾಸುಮ ಕೊಡಗು, ಶ್ರೀರಾಜ್ ಗುಡಿ It is not right to say that Daivaradhane and tradition should not be shown on screen: Basuma Kodagu, theatre artist of Kantara 1 fame Discussion on the usage of tradition on screen during the “Heritage on Screen” session “I have
ತುಳು ಭಾಷೆ, ಜನಪದ, ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ : ನಿನ್ನೆ-ಇಂದು-ನಾಳೆ
10-01-2026Day 1 | Audi 2 – Session 3 : 4.00 pm ಡಾ. ರವೀಶ ಪಡುಮಲೆ, ಯದುಪತಿ ಗೌಡ ಮತ್ತು ಡಾ. ವಸಂತ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಪೆರ್ಲ Tulu will remain the language of tomorrow: Yadupathi Gowda “The Tulu language possesses immense strength. In the coming days, the culture, the Daiva (spirit worship), and the divine traditions of this land will only
ಭೈರಪ್ಪ ಬದುಕು ಮತ್ತು ಬರಹ – ಸಾಕ್ಷ್ಯಚಿತ್ರ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ
10-01-2026Day 1 | Audi 1 – Session 6 : 4.00 pm ನಿರ್ದೇಶನ : ಪಿ. ಶೇಷಾದ್ರಿ Documentary on Bhairappa’s Life and Works Screened at Mlrlitfest As part of the 8th edition of MIRLITFEST, the documentary “Bhairappa: Life and Writings” was screened, offering audiences an insightful look into the literary journey and philosophical depth of one of