The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 Day 1 LIVE

Participants queue at Lady Andal School premises in Chennai for Lit For Life 2026.
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R. Ragu

Welcome to The Hindu’s literature festival of 2026. This is The Hindu’s annual literature festival which showcases a variety of expression in arts, literature and culture.

This two-day extravaganza will connect literature to the masses and will help the listeners travel beyond books.

“We have tried to ensure diversity of topics and authors,” says Dr. Nirmala Lakshman, Festival Director, Curator, and Chairperson of The Hindu Group. “We have also included sessions on the multiple issues that the world is confronting, such as the importance of the Constitution, of physical and mental health, and of journalism in a polarised world. Beyond just celebrities, Lit For Life provides space for people who have produced good work.”

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