Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 2 -- The Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL), South India's premier literary festival, returns for its 7th edition from January 29 to February 1, 2026, at Kanakakkunnu Palace in this Capital City.
The festival this year takes on the theme "Paradox of Pace", examining the dual nature of speed: The progress it brings and the challenges it imposes. MBIFL 2026 aims to provide a platform for reflection, dialogue, and creative exploration.
Over 400 speakers and participants from India and across the globe will engage in sessions spanning fiction, poetry, nonfiction, politics, environment, travel, science, activism, and cinema.
The first set of speakers announced includes Declan Walsh, Jeet Thayil, Rah...