The Hindu Lit For Life

The Hindu's literature festival. Register online at

[Dr Meena Kandasamy மீனா கந்தசாமி @meenakandasamy]

Discussing Fieldwork in Chennai with Vaishna Roy @vaishnaroy and hosted by the @HinduLitforLife. Please come if you are in Chennai

[Narayan Lakshman @narlak]

Proud and absolutely delighted to be curating the sixth edition of @TheHinduHuddle, the cutting edge ideas conclave hosted by @the_hindu group in Bengaluru on June 5-6. It will be an extravaganza of the most insightful conversations on topical subjects. Can’t wait for next month!

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Behind every moment at Lit For Life 2026 is a reason for being there. These reflections offer a glimpse into the connections, conversations, and experiences that make the festival special.

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Smiles from across Lit For Life 2026! Thank you to everyone who shared a moment, a smile, and the joy of being part of Lit For Life.

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Thank you for the enthusiastic participation in the Lit For Life 2026 Short Story Contest. Our team is reviewing the submissions, and the results will be shared soon.

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“We felt there wasn’t an interdisciplinary book on development that took a comprehensive view.”
Arvind Subramanian speaks about why this book was written, and the need to bring multiple perspectives together to better understand development.

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Kiran Desai shares her Lit for Life experience, praising its democratic spirit and thoughtful conversations. She speaks about discovering Banu Mushtaq’s work and reflects on the wonder of building a life within literature.

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Devesh Kapur on Lit for Life: “Public spaces bring people together… you might attend a talk you never focused on, and a new world opens up.” A celebration of ideas, discourse, and diverse perspectives.

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Moments from across the festival- packed halls, engaged listeners, and conversations that carried on beyond the sessions.

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Thank you for being part of Lit For Life and for making it a space for ideas, dialogue, and shared moments. Share with us your thoughts, ideas and moments that made you love every bit of lit!

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Sumana Chandrasekhar shares how following a recurring dream led her to the ghatam as an adult.

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Chess legend Viswanathan Anand brings wit and warmth to Lit for Life, sharing memories from the board, his reading habits, and love for filter coffee and naps.

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Kiran Desai shares her Lit for Life experience, praising its democratic spirit and thoughtful conversations. She speaks about discovering Banu Mushtaq’s work and reflects on the wonder of building a life within literature.

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Shobhaa De on why The Hindu Lit For Life feels special: its unmatched energy, thoughtful curation, and insightful questions.

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Manoranjan Byapari shares his Lit for Life experience, a festival that brings diverse voices together and reminds us why stories matter.

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Imayam reflects on why literary festivals matter: as vital public spaces that strengthen society and bring voices together.

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Mari Selvaraj speaks about the novel he hopes to adapt for cinema and why silence is a conscious, powerful choice in filmmaking.

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Priyambada Jayakumar reflects on India’s journey from food dependency to the Green Revolution, recalling Indira Gandhi’s resolve and the role of science in reclaiming sovereignty.

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Shashi Tharoor speaks about sleepless creativity, current political reading, and enjoying Rushdie’s short stories.

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First time at Lit for Life, Chef Hussain Shahzad calls it “absolutely special… a very intellectual space.” Loving Indian and Southeast Asian cuisine, he admits butter is a must, and talks about his go-to dish.