Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 2 -- The Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL) 2026 concluded on a stirring note at the Kanakakkunnu Palace grounds, bringing together some of the world's most influential literary, cultural and creative voices.
The valedictory event featured renowned actor Shabana Azmi, award-winning journalist-author Declan Walsh and Sahitya Akademi laureate T. Padmanabhan as chief guest, along with a special message from cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, underscoring the festival's wide cultural resonance.
Curtains came down on the four-day literary extravaganza amid vibrant discussions, performances and reflections that reaffirmed MBIFL's position as one of India's premier platforms for ideas and dialogue.
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