Pokhara, Dec. 16 -- The eighth edition of Nepal Literature Festival in Pokhara has been a fertile platform to discuss diverse issues. From folk songs, the growing relationship between crime and politics to sports, the literary festival left no stone unturned.

Until the third day of the four-day festival, many personalities took to the stage to discuss various contemporary issues. Nepal Nexus by Sudhir Sharma and Tamas by Narayan Dhakal were also launched in the festival, with individual sessions dedicated to discussing the contents of the books as well as its authors.

The festival, however, wasn't just targeted to discuss literary works. The variety of topics for panel discussions hinted at the organisers' attempt to include contemporar...