The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 Explores Literature, Culture, and Social Change

The Hindu Lit for Life 2026 festival featured diverse sessions exploring literature, culture, and social issues. Discussions included the politics of translating Indian languages, legacies of figures like M. Visvesvaraya and M.S. Swaminathan, and the impact of social reformers such as Narayana Guru and Periyar. Other topics covered mental health, indigenous storytelling, intimacy in modern India, and the growth of Indian chess. Authors and experts reflected on language, identity, and societal change, highlighting both historical and contemporary perspectives.