The two-day Chaya Literature Festival concluded at the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Open University (Braou) on Sunday, with nearly 2,000 writers, scholars and literature enthusiasts from different states and countries participating in discussions on literature, feminism, cinema and contemporary issues.
On the second day, TPCC vice-president Dr Kota Neelima spoke on Sonia Gandhi’s book, ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’. Kashmiri and Urdu poet Nighat Sahiba, Kannada writer Anupama and filmmaker Leena Manimekalai discussed feminist voices of resistance against patriarchy, according to a statement. Prof. Koyi Koteswara Rao, Lakshman Chakravarthy and Nazia Akhtar discussed the contributions of literary personalities Kusuma Dharmanna, Viswanatha Satyanarayana, Kattamanchi Ramalinga Reddy and Jeelani Bano.
Actor Thiruveer participated in a discussion on the broken bridge between novels, theatre and cinema. Vivek Lankamala, whose novel ‘Aila’ won the first prize in the festival’s novel-writing competition, was felicitated.
Eight books were released on the concluding day. A book exhibition and flea market were among the attractions.
Braou Vice Chancellor Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani and festival director K. Srinivas attended the programme. Organisers Satish Chapparike, Arunank, Kuppili Padma and Kranthi said the festival aimed to promote literary discussions and cultural exchange among writers from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
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