Symbiosis to Host Literary Festival “Ink, Ideas and Inspiration”
Pune, 8th October 2025: Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts (SSLA), Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is organizing “Literary Festival” on 11th and 12th October 2025 at 11:00 AM onwards at Symbiosis Ishanya Auditorium, Viman Nagar. This year’s theme, “Ink, Ideas and Inspiration,” sets the stage for a vibrant celebration of literature, cinema, art, and ideas. This event is open to all.
The Inaugural Session will take place on Saturday, 11th October at 11:00 AM. Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) & Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee of External Affairs is invited as the Chief Guest for the Function and the Closing Ceremony at 5.30 PM on 12th October will be honoured by eminent Indian screenwriter, lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar. Dr. S.B. Mujumdar, Founder & President of Symbiosis will preside over the function. Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro Chancellor, SIU and Dr. Ramakrishnan Raman, Vice Chancellor, SIU will also be present for the ceremony.
Additionally, there will be in-conversation session with Amb. Pavan Varma and a lecture-demonstration by eminent Marathi thespian Sushama Deshpande.
Over the two days, the festival will feature panels and discussions exploring diverse themes, including:
A tribute to Shyam Benegal’s cinematic legacy
Conversations on India’s crafts and textile traditions – curated by Symbiosis Institute of Design
Community histories shaping our collective identity
Poured Narratives: India in a glass – curated by Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts
Travel writing across the Indian landscape
Explorations of regional literary cartographies
A discussion on Indian science fiction, dedicated to the memory of Dr. J. V. Narlikar.
