Gracing as chief guest on the 17th Kadambini Literature Festival and Patrika Haat held at KIIT Deemed to be University on January 5 , former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said human values enjoyed the uniformity across the religions but it differed when presented in diverse languages.
The inclination towards English language has been soared to such a level, it is envisaged that not any of Indian languages will able to upkeep its existence in years to come, said journalist Rahul Dev.
Gracing the occasion, Mridula Garg said that literature was gradually losing its sheen, following the readers' apathy. Only literature can bring a change in the society, said Rajat Kapoor, renowned Filmmaker, director and actor.
On the occasion, the prestigious National level Nilimarani Sahitya Samman-2020 was conferred upon distinguished novelist Anuradaha Ray. She was given Rs 5 lakh as cash award along with a silver medal. Likewise, eminent litterateur Haraprasad Das bagged Kadambini Sahitya Samman-2020.
Presiding over the function, Prof Shantanu Acharya said that literature is nothing but visiting one's inner self.
While the Editor of Shatadru, Upendra Nayak was honoured with Kadambini Editor Award, Priyabrata Das, Binodini Devi, Bhupen Mohapatra and Rajeswari Dalbehera were conferred Kadambini Literature Award-2020.
Editor of Kadambini and Kunikatha Iti Samanta proposed a vote of thanks.