Toshali Literature Festival 2026

Toshali Literature Festival 2026

1000 Seats

30 SPEAKERS

Bhubaneswar

Welcome to the Toshali Literature Festival 2026

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Our Speakers

AKSHAY KUMAR DAS

CHINMAYEE SARANGI

DIPAK SAMANTRAI

NIHARIKA RAY BARAL

PRATIBHA RAY

SUNANDA PATNAIK JANAH

JP JAGDEV

TUHINANSU RATH

SMITHA V SEHGAL

MATRALINA PATI

BINA SINGH

SNEHAPRAVA DAS

Schedule Plan

Day 01 31 Jan 2026

Day 02 01 Feb 2026

INAUGURAL SESSION

Welcome Address to Chief Guest: Dr Pratibha Ray, Distinguished Guest of Honour: Dr. Shanta Acharya, Guest of Honour: Dr. KV Dominic, Prof. Mazrooh Rashid, Dr. Chandrasekhar Hota Conferment of JMNAfL 2026 to Mr. Robin Singh Ngangom. Keynote Address by Keynote Speaker: Mr. Hara Prasad Das Release of Toshali Anthology Book

PANEL DISCUSSION – 01

Literature and Gender

Chair: Dr. Bhagaban Jaysingh

Co-Chair: Ms. Parampita Satpathy

Moderator: Ms. Sushri Sangita Mishra

Panelist: Dr. Adyasha Das, Dr. Vinita Agrawal, Dr. Kamala Prasad Mahapatra

PANEL DISCUSSION – 02

Climate Change and Literature

Chair: Dr. Aurobindo Behera

Moderator: Mr. Jay Jagdev

Panelist: Mr. Chadrahas Chaudhury, Mr. Bhabani Tripathy, Dr. JK Panigrahi, Dr. Sutapa Pati

PANEL DISCUSSION – 03

Poetry: My Cup of Tea

Chair: Mr. Krushna Bal

Moderator: Mr. Agnivesh Mohapatra

Panelists: Ms. Smitha Sehgal, Dr. Ranjit Dutta, Ms. Divya K Unni

PANEL DISCUSSION – 04

Engaging with Regional Literature

Chair: Prof Jatin Nayak

Moderator: Mr. N. N. Das

Panelists: Dr. Gourahari Das, Dr. Sangram Jena, Dr. Rudra Kinshuk

Poetry Session (English)

Chair: Mr. Dillip Mohapatra

Moderator: Ms. Anindita Bose, Ms. Afruja Akhtar

Co-Chair: Ms. Meenakshi Goswami

Face to Face

Mr. Robin S. Ngangom, winner JMNAfL 2026 in conversation with Mr. Dipak Samantrai

Cultural Programme

Screening of ‘A Tale to Begin With’ a movie on the life of Late Shri. Jayanta Mahapatra by Mr.Bishweswar Das

Singing

PANEL DISCUSSION – 01

Feminism in Contemporary Fiction

Chair: Dr. Bina Singh

Moderator: Dr. Pragyan Prabartika Dash

Panelists : Dr. Snehaprava Das, Ms.Sarojini Sahu, Dr. Gopa Nayak, Ms. Namitarani Panda.

PANEL DISCUSSION – 02

Film and Literature

Chair: Mr.Sabyasachi Mohapatra

Moderator: Mr.Zakir Khan

Panelists : Mr. Surya Deo, Dr. Rajani Ranjan

PANEL DISCUSSION – 03

Children’s Literature - Loosing Ground

Chair: Mr. Dash Benhur

Moderator: Mr. Prasanna Behera

Panelists : Mr. Mahendra Mallick, Mr.Braja K. Sarkar, Mr.Parashuram R. Gande

PANEL DISCUSSION – 04

Literature and Social Media

Chair: Mrs. Mrinal Chatterjee

Moderator: Mr. Parambrahma Tripathi

Panelists : Prof. Asim Ranjan Padhi, Dr. Priyanka Banerjee, Dr. Nidhi Garg

PANEL DISCUSSION – 05

Poet’s Poetry versus AI Poetry

Chair: Mr. Mrutyunjay Sarangi

Moderator: Ms. Kalkee Krushna

Panelists : Mr. Sankar Narayan Mallik, Mr. Satyananda Sarangi, Ms. Shakuntala Gupta, Ms. Mitra Samal

New Faces, New Voices- Short Story Reading by Young Writers

Chair : Dr. Hiranmayee Mishra

Co-Chair: Mr. Saroj Bal

Participants: Ms. Saijyoti Pradhan, Mr. Subrat Senapati, Ms. Srisikta Suvadarsini, Ms. Pragyan Paramita Rath, Mr. Anshuman Sahu, Mr. Anup Senapati

Multilingual Poetry Reading Session

Chair : Mr. Inam Hussain Begg Mullick

Co- Chair : Mr. Rakshak Nayak

Moderator: Dr. Vedula Ramalakshmi, Ms. Sweta Rout

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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.

Experience inspiring talks from industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries who will share their expertise, success stories, and practical insights to empower your growth.

Immerse yourself in a transformative journey filled with impactful sessions, hands-on workshops, and engaging activities that will leave a lasting impression.

Connect with like-minded professionals, build valuable relationships, and explore collaborative opportunities that can elevate your career or business.

Celebrate with fellow attendees during our vibrant evening events and a relaxed environment perfect for unwinding and connecting.

Expand your horizons by meeting diverse individuals from different industries, cultures, and backgrounds, creating opportunities for meaningful interactions.