Bengaluru, 12th February 2025:Alliance Universityis hosting the fourth edition of the Alliance Literary Festival (ALF 4.0), a three-day extravaganza celebrating literature, culture, and intellectual dialogue, scheduled from February 13 to February 15, 2025.This yearֱ theme,“The Asian Century”,highlights Asiaֱ profound impact on global culture, politics, economy, and art, offering an exceptional platform for literary enthusiasts, academicians, policymakers, diplomats, and cultural connoisseurs to engage in meaningful conversations and immersive experiences.
Mani Shankar Aiyar, Former Minister of Panchayati Raj of India, will inaugurate the event. The inauguration will be graced by Chief GuestPadma Shri Anju Bobby George,Vice President of the Athletics Federation of India, along with the distinguished Guest of Honour,Anil Kumble, former Indian cricketer, coach and commentator.
The inauguration will also be attended by Special InviteesMr. Valerii Khodzhaev,Consul General of Russia in Chennai,Mr.Shiv Aroor,Indian journalist and writer,Mr. Stanly Johnyinternational affairs editor,Mr. R Jagannathan, Writer and Author,Mr. Andrey Yuryevich Kurkov, Ukrainian author and Public intellectual andMs. Asako Yuzuki, Japanese Writer.
When:February 13–15, 2025 (Thursday–Saturday), From 9:30 AM onwards
Where:Alliance University – Central Campus, Chikkahadage Cross, Chandapura-Anekal Main Road,Bengaluru – 562106