Kolkata, Nov. 24 -- The second edition of the Purvodaya Literary Festival unfolded on Monday at the Satyajit Ray Auditorium, ICCR, ushering in a spirited celebration of literature, art, performances and intellectual exchange.
Jointly organised by the Institute of Social and Cultural Studies (ISCS) and the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Instead of Asian Studies (MAKAIAS), the event opened to a hall filled with students, performers and literature enthusiasts. The festival will run till November 28.
The inaugural ceremony was presided over by West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, attended the event as the chief guest. In his address, the Governor emphasised the sustained role of literature and culture in shaping society, inspiring intellectual inqui...