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Welcome to the Toshali Literature Festival 2025
The Toshali Literature Festival, hosted in Bhubaneswar, is a vibrant celebration of literature and the arts. With engaging panel discussions, poetry sessions, and cultural events, it brings together authors, thinkers, and creatives from across India. Organized by the Udaygiri Foundation, the festival aims to promote diverse voices, regional literature, and intellectual discourse. It serves as a platform for exploring ideas, storytelling, and the power of words in an evolving cultural landscape.
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Experience inspiring talks from industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries who will share their expertise, success stories, and practical insights to empower your growth.
Experience
Immerse yourself in a transformative journey filled with impactful sessions, hands-on workshops, and engaging activities that will leave a lasting impression.
Networking
Connect with like-minded professionals, build valuable relationships, and explore collaborative opportunities that can elevate your career or business.
Event
Celebrate with fellow attendees during our vibrant evening events and a relaxed environment perfect for unwinding and connecting.
New People
Expand your horizons by meeting diverse individuals from different industries, cultures, and backgrounds, creating opportunities for meaningful interactions.
About Conference
Schedule Plan
10.30 12.00
Inaugural Session
Welcome Address: JP Jagdev
Inaugurator: Sanjeeb Kumar Mishra, IAS, Principal Secretary Odia Language, Literature & Culture Dept.
Chief Guest: Shri Sharan Kumar Limbale, Eminent Writer
Guests of Honour: Chandrahas Choudhury Eminent Indian English Writer, Ayaz Rasool Nazki Distinguished Poet & Author , Dr.Raja Rajeswari Seetha Raman, Eminent Malaysian Poet
Keynote Address: Dr. Prafulla Kumar Mohanty, Eminent Educationist & Writer
Chair: Paresh Kumar Patnaik
Award: Conferment of 2nd JMNAfL 2025 on Vinita Agrawal
Felicitation of the Juries
Felicitation of the Guests
Release of Toshali Anthology of Poetry
Release of New Books
Release of February Issue of kabitalive.com
Vote of thanks
01.00 01.45
Panel Discussion: Life & Literature
Chair: Dr. Basanta Kumar Panda
Co-Chair: Dipak Samantarai
Panelist : Dr. Sukanti Mohapatra ,Raja Chakraborty & Dr.Adyasha Das
2.45 3.45
Panel Discussion: Challenges in Translations
Chair: Mrutyunjay Sarangi
Panelists: Prof. Jatin Nayak , Dr Sangram Jena, Dr. Gourahari Das
Moderator: Dr. Nidhi Garg
5.45 6.30
Poetry Reading Session (English)
Chair: Dr. Raja Rajeswari Seetha Raman
Co- Chair: Aneek Chatterjee , Sarbajit Sarkar
Moderators: Shakuntala Gupta , Dr. Vedula Ramalakshmi
Participants: (30)
10.00 11.00
In Conversation
Shri Sharan Kumar Limbale with Prof. Mandakini Bhattacherya & Dr. Rudra Kinshuk.
11.15 12.15
Panel Discussion: Voice of Dissent
Chair: Ayaz Rasool Nazki
Panelists: Tapeswar Prasad, Purushottam Upadhyay
Moderator: Priyanka Banerjee
12.30 01.30
Panel Discussion: Voice of Women
Chair: Dr. Snehaprava Das
Panelists: Sonali Pattnaik, Meenakshi Goswami, Sulekha Sarkar, Runa Srivastava
Moderator: Anindita Bose
3.00 5.00
Poetry Reading Session (Multilingual)
Chair: Braja Kumar Sarkar
Co-Chair: Joba Murmu , Rakshak Nayak , Chirashree Indrasingh
Moderators: Ritu Halwasia Mahipal, Lopamudra Mishra, Prasanna Behera
6.00 6.30
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