Alliance Literary Festival The Asian Century’, ALF 4.0

Bengaluru, 12th February  2025 :  Alliance University is 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 year’s theme, “The Asian Century”, highlights Asia’s 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 Guest Padma 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 Invitees Mr. Valerii Khodzhaev, Consul General of Russia in Chennai, Mr. Shiv Aroor, Indian journalist and writer, Mr. Stanly Johny international affairs editor, Mr. R Jagannathan, Writer and Author, Mr. Andrey Yuryevich Kurkov, Ukrainian author and Public intellectual and Ms. 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