Kochi, Jan. 31 -- Day Three of the Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL) 2026 stood out for its wide-ranging discussions on politics and society, highlighted by a face-off between BJP MP Tejasvi Surya and CPI(M) MP John Brittas on ideology and electoral trends.

Introspective conversations on heartbreak and healing, deliberations on building trust in global business, and a captivating live performance by the Thakara Band that brought the day to a vibrant close.

South India's largest literature festival continued to reinforce its reputation for intellectual depth and cultural richness as writers, readers, thinkers, influencers and cultural enthusiasts converged across multiple venues.

Since its inception, MBIFL has been kno...