The Times of India
IIT Kanpur is set to host the fifth edition of *Akshar - An IIT Kanpur Literary Festival* from October 29 to 31, a three-day celebration of Indian literature, music, theatre, dance and folk art. The event is organised by the *Shivani Centre for the Nurture and Re-Integration of Hindi and Other Indian Languages* along with the *Rajbhasha Prakoshth*, underscoring its core mission of promoting Hindi and other Indian languages while encouraging creative expression.
Since its inception in 2022, Akshar has brought together more than 400 artists, including poets, writers, actors and musicians such as Dr Pushpesh Pant, Dr Mrinal Pande, filmmaker R Balki and Padma Shri awardee Dr Soma Ghosh. This year's edition will again combine literary discussions, open-mic sessions, musical and theatrical performances, dance and poetry readings, alongside a book fair featuring classical and contemporary works from major publishers.
The first two days will be held at the Outreach Auditorium from 3 pm to 9 pm, while the finale moves to the Open Air Theatre from 3.30 pm onwards, reflecting the festival's continued commitment to celebrating India's rich linguistic and cultural heritage.
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