Thiruvananthapuram, Nov. 14 -- The eighth edition of the Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL), one of South India's largest literary festivals, will focus on the theme 'Era of Riddles' and bring together more than 500 writers, thinkers, scholars and artists from India and abroad.
The four-day festival will be held at Kanakakkunnu Palace here from January 28 to 31, 2027.
The theme seeks to examine the complex questions confronting humanity in an increasingly uncertain world, marked by rapid technological advancements, ethical dilemmas, questions of identity and belonging, and the challenges of contemporary society.
It also highlights the continuing relevance of literature in encouraging critical thinking, intellectual inq...