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MBIFL 2027 to explore ‘Era of Riddles’; literary festival from Jan 28

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 14 (UNI) The eighth edition of the Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL), one of South India's largest literary festivals, will focus on the theme ‘Era of Riddles’ and bring together more than 500 writers, thinkers, scholars and artists from India and abroad.
The four-day festival will be held at Kanakakkunnu Palace here from January 28 to 31, 2027.
The theme seeks to examine the complex questions confronting humanity in an increasingly uncertain world, marked by rapid technological advancements, ethical dilemmas, questions of identity and belonging, and the challenges of contemporary society.
It also highlights the continuing relevance of literature in encouraging critical thinking, intellectual inquiry and the exploration of questions that do not have easy answers.
Among the prominent participants expected at the festival are Dr Shashi Tharoor, Geetanjali Shree, Meg Mason, Saurav Das, Shelly Van Pelt, Sonam Wangchuk, Baradwaj Rangan, Manik Kaur, Daniel Hahn, Avinash Kaul, Lavanya Lakshminarayan, Anant Sonawane and Disha Mullick.
M V Shreyams Kumar, Festival Chairman, said the theme reflected the complexities of the present era, where access to information did not necessarily translate into deeper understanding.
Literature provided a space to engage with difficult questions, encourage open discussions and explore different perspectives, he said.
Festival curator Dr V Venu said the event would bring together more than 500 voices from across the world, creating opportunities for meaningful interactions between writers, scholars, artists and readers.
Early bird registration for the festival has opened on the MBIFL website.
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