Mysuru, July 4 -- The 10th edition of the Mysuru Literature Festival began at Hotel Southern Star on Vinoba Road this morning, bringing together eminent authors, historians, journalists, artistes, entrepreneurs and intellectuals from across the country.

The two-day festival, jointly organised by the Mysuru Literary Forum Charitable Trust and Mysuru Book Clubs Charitable Trust, was inaugurated by Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, member of the erstwhile Mysore Royal Family. Bestselling author Amish Tripathi and author-entrepreneur Aroon Raman were the guests of honour.

Marking a decade of literary engagement, this year's festival features sessions on literature, history, mythology, science, business, cinema, music, public policy and artificial intel...