The second Delhi literature Festival concluded recently. The festival was inaugurated by M Veerappa Moily, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas and received an overwhelming response.
The sessions at the festival ranged from topics like the digital revolution and literature, sex and the city: erotica in literature, literary criticism: now and then, the art of playwriting: a discussion on love and relationships in contemporary writings. The third day began with a session ‘Know The Author’ by Dr Kusum Ansal, a prolific writer who has 25 books to her credit, including short stories, poetry collections, novels, travelogues and autobiography.
Speaking on the occasion Ansal said, “The three-day festival provided an opportunity to bring together world-class writers, poets and artists. Delhi literature Festival is an initiative to promote the literary world among all and also provide a platform to encourage and promote the young, talented and independent authors and publishers.” During the festival, a number of workshops, discussions, debates and meetings between Indian and International artists were held. The festival concluded with chief minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal’s conversation with journalist Barkha Dutt.