Schedule 2025

21st November 2025, Inauguration Ceremony, Chitnavis Center
Timing Programme Scheduled
4.30 PM Arrival of Delegates
5.00 PM Invocation Ceremony (Lighting of Lamp)
5.15 PM Welcome Performance By Sanskar Kathak Kendra - Mrs Priyanka Abhyankar and Group
5.20 PM to 5.30 PM Formal Welcome
5.35 PM to 5.50 PM Introduction to the Festival - Dr. Mrunal Naik (Director OCLF)
Welcome Address - Dr. Rajan Welukar (Organising Board Member OCLF, Vice-Chancellor of ATLAS SkillTech University)
Goodwill Messge by Dr. Pawan Sinha Guruji (Patron OCLF, Spiritual Guru & Educationist )
LIC Message on Literature - SDM LIC Nagpur
Message of Inspiration by Shri Ajay Sancheti ji (Industrialist, Philanthrophist, Former rajya Sabha Member, Patron OCLF)
5.55 PM to 6.30 PM
 Book launch of "Sugriva's Atlas" by Dr. Nilesh Oak - followed by Monologue
Book Launch of “Many Shades of Saffron: Decoding 100 Years of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh” by Shri Chandrachur Ghose - followed by Monologue
6.30 Pm to 7.10 PM Key Note by Chief Guest Shri Sunil ji Ambekar (Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh (national media/publicity chief) of RSS)
7.15 Pm - 7.25 PM Presidential Address by Shri Sunil Raisoni, Chairman Raisoni Education and Lit Fest
7.25 Pm - 7.30 Pm Vote of Thanks
7.30 Pm to 9.00 PM Musical Concert - Classical Conclave - नादब्रह्म — राग, भाव आणि भक्तीची सुरमयी साधना with Vidushi Aarti Ankalikar (Indian Classical Vocalist) | on Harmonium - Shri. Sandip Gurmule | On Tabla Shri. Ajinkya Galande | Ashish Gaydhan Pakhwaj
22nd November 2025, Chitnavis Center
Timing Banyan Hall Tamarind Hall Mimosa Hall Laburnum Hall Lawn Ashoka (Session room)Mic Neem (Chairs with writing Facility) Rangayan Art Gallery
09.30 AM To 10:40 AM Anirban Bhattacharyya (Writer, Producer, Actor) on “Many Dreams, One Journey: Storytelling, Courage & Creativity” (10+) CA Aman Jain (Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary ) & CA Premlata Daga Saboo (Financial Literacy Activist) On “Money Smart Kids: Learn to Save, Spend & Grow Your Money the Right Way!” (Financial literacy for 8th to 12th class students)Workshop Purnima Ramakrishnan (Author) on “Think Like Tenali Raman: Wit, Wonder & Royal Puzzles!” (For the Champs of 8yrs and Above) Dipankar Mukherjee (Publisher and director of Readomania Publishing) on "Let's experience the Magic of Observation" (For Champs of 9 yrs to 15 yrs) ( Publisher Support : Readomania Publishing)
11.00 AM To 11:40 AM Anuja Chandramouli (Author, Mythologist, New Age Classicist) on "From Epic to Instagram: Making Myth & History Cool Again" (For the Champs of 11 yrs and above) Khushboo Shah (Eye surgeon, an Author and a Spoken Word Artist) on “If Animals Could Speak : Every life clucks, moos, meows — and matters.” (For the Champs of 12 yrs and above)( Publisher Support : Readomania Publishing) Riri G Trivedi (Parenting Mentor, Psychotherapist and Trainer) on "Parenting in the Age of Screens & Stress" (A session Especially curated for New Age Parents) In Conversation with Mona Verma (Author- Poet- Leadership skills facilitator)( Publisher Support : Readomania Publishing)GHRP Divya Jain ( Sport Psychologist, Fortis Healthcare ) on "Mindset of a Medal-Maker: Building Mental Strength for Young Athletes" (11 Years and Above) In conversation with Ms. Ananya Amit Gandhare (Student & Sportsperson )
Smita Aloni (Artist and Educator) on "Practical Workshop - Roots of Devotion: The Sacred Trees of Phad Painting and Their Living Stories" (A Master Class on Phad Painting - Material will be Provided)
12.00 PM TO 12:40 PM Riri G Trivedi (Parenting Mentor, Psychotherapist and Trainer) , Dr Samir Parikh (Psychiatrist, Chairperson Fortis National Mental Health Program and Adayu Mindfulness), Dr. Rozina Rana (Psychologist, Parenting & Life Coach), on “From Hurt to Healing: Childhood, Mental Health & Finding Meaning After Loss” In Conversation with Monica Bhagwagar (Designer and Social Entrepreneur) Prof Debashis Chatterjee (Director, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK), Kunnamangalam Campus (P.O.)on "60 Seconds to Change Everything: Wisdom That Rewires How You Live, Learn & Lead" In Conversation With Dr. Atya Kapley (Former Chief Scientist CSIR-NEERI & Prof of Practice)( Publisher Support : Penguin Random House) Anuj Tiwari (Author, Entrepreneur) on"From Heartbreaks to Headlines: Writing Stories That Heal, Challenge, and Change India" In Conversation with Swati Naidu (Empowerment Coach / Soft skills and Behavioral Skills Trainer) Chandrachur Ghose (An author, columnist and public speaker on history, politics, economics, and environment) on "Many Shades of Saffron: A Century of Ideas, Identity & Institution" In Conversation with Dr. Supantha Bhattacharya (Professor, PG Dept of English - Hislop College, Nagpur) ( Publisher Support :Rupa Publication ) Sunita Pant Bansal (Author, Mythologist, Storyteller, Festival Director) on "Gita for Young Minds : Big Wisdom for Little Hearts" In Conversation with Dr. Shakti Sharma (Academician and a Holistic clinical nutritionist)( Publisher Support : RUPA Publication) GHRP Naveen Choudhary (Author, Marketer and Public Speaker) On “From Classroom to Boardroom to Bestseller: Branding Yourself in a Fast-Changing India” In Conversation with CA Sandeep Agrawal(Chartered Accountant )
01.00 PM TO 01:40 PM Dr. Pawan Sinha (Spiritual Guru & Educationist ), Nilesh Oak (Author, Original researcher, GAIA and TEDx speaker and adjunct faculty at Institute of Advanced Sciences, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA.), Sunita Pant Bansal (Author, Mythologist, Storyteller, Festival Director) on "Mythology re-examined: Myth or Memory?" In Conversation with Dr. Supantha Bhattacharya (Professor, PG Dept of English - Hislop College, Nagpur) Iti Khurana (Marketing and Publicity Expert) , Dipankar Mukherjee (Publisher and director of Readomania Publishing), , Arun Anand (Author and Columnist ) on "Every story deserves a chance — let’s learn how to publish yours" In Conversation with Dr. Puja Bang (Surgeon, Teacher, Author & Poet) Narendra Nath Mishra (Political Journ alist ) , Marya Shakil (Indian television journalist and TV news anchor, India Today) On "India on the Move: When Jai Shree Ram Met Bharat Mata ki Jai" In Conversation WithNaveen Choudhary (Author, Marketer and Public Speaker) Medha Bhaskaran (Author) On "Legacy of Lions: Shivaji & Sambhaji — Courage That Challenged Empires" In Conversation with Dr. Sharad Bhave (Member, Governing Council – DMIMS, Advisor – NIPM Nagpur Chapter)( Publisher Support : Sakal Media Group) Dr. Naznin Chimthanawala (Clinical Psychologist and Relationship Counsellor) on "Finding light in everyday moments" In conversation with Priyanka Sharma ( Communication Coach & content consultant ) Ita Mehrotra (Graphic Novalist and Educator) on "Sketching Voices, Shaping Memories: The Power of Visual Narratives in Change" In Conversation with Khushnoor Chugh (Senior Journalist)( Publisher Support :Westland Books)
02.00 PM TO 02:40 PM Kavyal Sedanni (Life Coach, Hypnotherapist, and Relationship Expert) on "From Hurt to Hope: Building Self-Worth and Resilient Minds" In Conversation with Niharika Chugh Vali (Entrepreneur) Ambi M G Parameswaran (Independent Brand Coach, Founder Brand-Building.com) on "Marketing Mixology: Crafting Brand Marketing that Speaks, Connects & Win Hearts" In Conversation with Dr. Ashutosh Paturkar (Dean GH Raisoni Skill Tech University) Dr Nilesh Oak (Author, Original researcher, GAIA and TEDx speaker and adjunct faculty at Institute of Advanced Sciences, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA.) on "Why Only India Has Itihasa ? : A Scientific Study of Ancient Indian Astronomy" In Conversation with Khushboo Shah (Eye surgeon, an Author and a Spoken Word Artist)( Publisher Support : Sakal Media Group) Close talk with Gurcharan Das (Author, Commentator, Public Intellectual) on "What Can we Learn from the Past" In Conversation with Akshay Chopra (Author: After Us: A Tale of Life Beyond Superintelligent AI, Serial Innovation Leader, Venture Builder and Angel Investor.)(Supported by : REVESHH - Empowering Entrepreneurs)(Penguin Random House India) Greenstone Lobo (Business Astrologer, Educator, Ex-Banker, Finance Astrology, Research Scholar, Author) On "Your Destiny in India’s Destiny: A Scientific Astrologer’s View of the Coming Decade" In Conversation with Dr. Meena Rajesh (Vice Chancellor - G H Raisoni University, Saikheda)( Publisher Support : Readomania Publishing) Mona Verma (Author- Poet- Leadership skills facilitator) , Milli Vikamshi (Artist , Educator, Poet and Curator) On “Banaras: A City Woven in Words & Colours” In Conversation with Iti Khurana (Marketing and Publicity Expert)
03.00 PM To 03:40 PM Ambi Parameswaran (Independent Brand Coach, Founder Brand-Building.com) , Harit Nagpal (Managing Director and CEO of Tata Play), Dr. Ajit Joshi ( Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India), Dr. Radhakrishnan Pillai (Deputy Director, Chanakya International Institute of Leadership Studies (CIILS); Leadership Speaker, Author, Trainer, and Personal Mentor) On "Beyond Growth: Creating Future-Ready Leaders & Legacy-Driven Institutions" In Conversation with Dr. Ashutosh Paturkar (Dean GH Raisoni Skill Tech University) Medha Bhaskaran (Author) , Aabhas Maldahiyar (Author & Historian), Anuja Chandramouli (Author, Mythologist, New Age Classicist) & Chandrachur Ghose on “Fact, Faith & Footprints: When history breathes, a nation remembers.” In Conversation with Dr. Sanjiv Chugh (Passionate Writer, Pediatrician and Neonatologist)Book Launch Aabhas Maldahiyar - Hitler: The Proclaimed Messiah of the Palestinian CauseBabur: The Quest for Hindustan Amit Behl (Indian theatre, television, and film actor) on "Discipline, Dialogue & the Drama of Life: From Heartthrob in Shanti to Mentor" In Conversation with Nandita Om Puri (Author, Journalist and Chairperson - Om Puri Foundation) and Ishan Om Puri (LS E global topper and assisting in theatre. Lifelong learner) Dr Manjari Chandra (Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Clinical Dietitian, Cardiometabolic Disease Reversal Expert, Speaker, Author and Founder of Manjari Wellness) On "Brainwashed By Your Gut: The Secret Link between Food and Mood" In Conversation with Dr. Puja Bang (Surgeon, Teacher, Author & Poet) ( Publisher Support : RUPA Publication) Arun Anand (Author & Columnist) On "The soul of a nation: Understanding Hindu Nationalism." In Conversation with Naveen Chaudhary (Author, Marketer and Public Speaker) Dr. Rozina Rana (Psychologist, Parenting & Life Coach), Paromita Goswami (Grassroots Activist) , Koutilya Chhajed (Psychologist, Integrative Health Practitioner, and Life Coach) , Dr. Chanda Sinhababu (HR professional and Author) On “ Stories Within Us: Voices That Finally Spoke A Journey of Debut Authors” In Conversation with Biji George (Principal, NEERI Modern School)
04.00 PM To 04:40 PM Gurcharan Das (Author, Commentator, Public Intellectual) on "Making a Life" In Conversation with Dr. Mrunal Naik (Director OCLF)(Penguin Random House ) Swati Pandey ( Career Bureaucrat | Aviation & Infrastructure Leader | National Award-Winning Filmmaker | Author l) & Nandita Puri (Author, Journalist and Chairperson - Om Puri Foundation) In Conversation on "Veiled Voices, Unheard Truths: the Silent Battles for Women and Child Safety" Abhirup Dhar (Author) on "From the true-life world of Bhay (a webseries on Ghost Hunter Gaurav Tiwari) to the haunting layers of Karma — where belief meets fear, and reality meets the unknown." In Conversation with Dipankar Mukherjee (Publisher and director of Readomania Publishing) Abhijit Das (Practitioner- Scholar and Author) On Inside Global Trade Talks: What India Fights For and Why It Matters In Conversation with Iti Khurana (Marketing and Publicity Expert)( Publisher Support : Oxford University Press) Drishti Sharma (journalist and digital creator), Shashank Gattewar (Active Youth Citizen),Vaibhav Ganjapure (Senior Journalist, TOI), Yash Gourkhede (Founder Jan Badlaav Party) on "News, Youth & Power: The Conversation Nagpur Needs" In Conversation with Arshia Murrian Dr Rozina Rana (Psychologist, Parenting & Life Coach) on "21 Days to Reinvent Yourself: Building Habits That Heal, Empower and Transform" In Conversation with Dr. Sakina Qubbawala (Consultant Nutritionist and Academician) Prafull Shiledar (Poet-Translator-Editor) on "Poetry Without Borders: Connecting Hearts Through Language, Emotion, and Culture" In Conversation with Dr. Supantha Bhattacharya (Professor, PG Dept of English - Hislop College, Nagpur) Anirban Bhattacharya(Writer, Producer, Actor) on "When Good Turns Bad: Serial Killers, Criminal Mastermind and a Conwoman" In Conversation With Swati Naidu (Empowerment Coach / Soft skills and Behavioral Skills Trainer)
05.00 PM TO 05:40 PM Maria Goretti (TV host, chef, and an award-winning author ) on "From kitchen warmth to poetic wonder — finding love, life and meaning in everyday moments" In Conversation with Mithilesh Vazalwar Akshay Chopra (Author: After Us: A Tale of Life Beyond Superintelligent AI, Serial Innovation Leader, Venture Builder and Angel Investor.) on "AFTER US: Where Technology Ends and Consciousness Begins" In Conversation with Vinita Bahri (Chartered Accountant and Financial Consultant)( Publisher Support : Jaico Publishing House) Dr Samir Parikh (Psychiatrist, Chairperson Fortis National Mental Health Program and Adayu Mindfulness) , Divya Jain ( Sport Psychologist, Fortis Healthcare ) on "The Champion Within: Life Lessons from Sport Psychology" In Conversation with Dr. Anushree Duseja (Physiotherapist)( Publisher Support : RUPA Publication) Purnima Ramakrishnan (Editor of the book - Daaji Kamlesh Patel ) On "Holy Tirthankars: In the Light of Heartfulness" In Conversation with Dr. Meena Rajesh (Vice Chancellor - G H Raisoni University, Saikheda) Simran Dhameja (Entrepreneur | Public speakerCEO & Founder | Shark.En) on "How to use social media, digital platforms, and AI to grow your business & personal brand & how to build a startup".(Workshop) Vikaas Vitthal (Author, Publisher & Founder - 2b1 TM Publications) and Mrunali Goutam (Co-Author & Creative Director – 2b1™ Publications) Conversing on "Important Questions To Ask Before Getting Married"
06.00 PM TO 06:40 PM Amit Behl (Indian theatre, television, and film actor), Amborish Roychoudhury (writer, biographer and film historian) , Ishaan Puri & Nandita Puri (Author, Journalist and Chairperson - Om Puri Foundation) on "Celebrating Om Puri @75 - Stories that Stay, Songs that Heal: An Evening" In Conversation with Sharon Prabhakar (award winning Theatre actor, 2 time TEDx speaker, Pop singer and renowned Corporate Trainer) Dr Hansaji Yogendra (Yoga Guru & Director, The Yoga Institute) on "Yoga for Every Life: Living with Balance, Awareness, and Inner Joy" In Conversation with Dr. Amina Vali (Principal, Sadabai Raisoni Women's College, Nagpur)( Publisher Support : RUPA Publication) Dr. Srinath Sridharan (Advisor - Succession Planning, CEO Coach, Independent Director, Author) On "Family and Dhanda: A to Z of Succession Planning for Founders and Successors" In Conversation with Dr. Ashutosh Paturkar (Dean GH Raisoni Skill Tech University)( Publisher Support : RUPA Publication) Harinder Singh Pelia (Author and Founder, 10Xer Club & Talent Labs) on "Personal Branding and Other Lies"In Conversation with Rohan Patole (Creative Head, Travel & Food show Presenter/ Director with TravelXP and National Geographic channel)( Publisher Support : Jaico Publishing House)
07.00 PM TO 07:40 PM Classical Conclave - Abhang Vari - A musical tribute to the Rich Heritage of Divine and Devotional Literature of Maharashtra with Vidushi Sawani Shende (Indian Classical Vocalist) | on Harmonium - Shri. Shrikant Pise | On Tabla Shri. Sandesh Popatkar | Ashish Gaydhan Pakhwaj
23rd November 2025, Chitnavis Center
Timing Banyan Hall Tamarind Hall Mimosa Hall Laburnum Hall Lawn Ashoka (Session room)Mic Neem (Chairs with writing Facility) Rangayan Art Gallery
9.30AM To 10.40 AM Bijal Vachharajani (Commissioning editor at Pratham Books & Children’s author) on "Different is Beautiful: Celebrating Uniqueness and Standing Up to Everyday Bullying" (for the Champs of 8 and Above)( Publisher Support : Penguin Random House ) Arihant Jain (Pranic Healer ) on "The Inner Alchemy: Meditate. Heal. Manifest (Transmute Stress into Peace, Emotions into Power and thoughts into Manifestation)" (18 +) Shubhanshi Chakraborty (Author and filmmaker) on "When Roots Speak, The Future Listens: Ancient Wisdom & Young India’s Climate Courage" In Conversation with Ms. Ananya Amit Gandhare (Student & Sportsperson ) ( Publisher Support : Indus Source Books) Dr. Puja Bang (Surgeon, Teacher, Author & Poet) (Poetry Workshop) "The Thera- Poetic Way... A Workshop on 'Verse'atile Expression."
Art CompetitionTheme: A World Built on Stories(Artworks bringing books & imagination to life, a perfect literary blend)
11.00 AM To 11:40 AM Dr. Pawan Sinha (Spiritual Guru & Educationist ) on “Awakening Young Bharat: Leadership & Life Management through the Wisdom of Shri Ram and Shri Krishna” (14+) Vinita Zutshi (Author, Storyteller, Transformational Parenting Coach) on "The People Who Lived in Paradise: Rediscovering Kashmir’s Folktales" In Conversation with Biji George (Principal, NEERI Modern School) Abhijeet Mukherjee (Author) on "Calm in the Chaos: Rewiring the Mind for Peace in a Noisy World" In Conversation with Dr. Puja Bang (Surgeon, Teacher, Author & Poet) ( Publisher Support : Jaico Publishing House) Nalin Verma (Professor of Practice – Media Studies and Creative Writing, Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi) on "कहानियाँ जो दिल से संभालते हैं : How Simple Tales Shape Strong Hearts" In Conversation with Arun Anand (Author and Columnist)( Supported By : The Book Bakers ) Koutilya Chhajed(Psychologist, Integrative Health Practitioner, and Life Coach) on "The Ultimate Reboot : A Life Reset Guide to Letting Go, Opening Up and Moving Forward" In Conversation with Dr. Chanda Sinhababu (HR professional and Author)
12.00 PM TO 12:40 PM D Sivanandhan (Former DGP, Maharashtra and Commissioner of Police,Mumbai) and Dr. Radhakrishnan Pillai (Deputy Director, Chanakya International Institute of Leadership Studies (CIILS); Leadership Speaker, Author, Trainer, and Personal Mentor) on "Walking with Chanakya to Build Leaders for Tomorrow"In Conversation with Dr. Sanjiv Chugh (Passionate Writer, Pediatrician and Neonatologist) Sfurti Sahare (best-selling author, high-energy motivational speaker, andentrepreneur) on "Champion Mindset: Think, Focus & Win the Dhoni–Virat Way" In Conversation with Dr. Amina Vali (Principal, Sadabai Raisoni Women's College, Nagpur)( Publisher Support : Jaico Publishing House) Lt Col (Dr) Sanjeev Malik (Indian Army Doctor, Special Forces, Fitness enthusiast) on “The Graphene Mindset: Turning Pressure into Power and Flexibility into Strength” In Conversation with Col Abhay Mukherjee (Presently serving in operational appointment at HQ Uttar Maharashtra and Gujrat Sub Area)( Publisher Support : Jaico Publishing House) Shital Mahajan (Rane) (Skydiver, PADMASHRI Awardee 2011) on “Wings of courage: lesson's from the edge of the sky” In Conversation with Dr. Ruchi Chaudhary (Assistant Professor, Dr Ambedkar Institue of Management Studies & Research) Rrashima Verma (Senior corporate professional and a prolific columnist, novelist) on “Beyond Headlines & History: The Human Hearts That Shaped Empires” In Conversations with Suhail Mathur (Award Winning Literary Agent (CEO: The Book Bakers) and Bestselling Author) Neelam Saxena Chandra (Poet, Author and Researcher) on "Words That Heal, Stories That Matter" In Conversation with Pooja Dhadiwal (Poet , Painter & Homemaker)
01.00 PM TO 01:40 PM Dr. Rajan Welukar (Vice-Chancellor of ATLAS SkillTech University) ,Dr. Pawan Sinha (Spiritual Guru & Educationist) , Maneeza Ahuja (Vedic Astrologer | Spiritual Counsellor | Former Sr. Vice President Percept India & Associate Vice President Hindustan Times Media Ltd.) on "Why Spirituality Matters Today : Preparing Minds for a World That Needs Wisdom" In Conversation with Dr Abhishek N Singh (Ast. Prof. (Business Analytics and IT)at IMT Nagpur, Design Thinking Expert) Srijan Pal Singh (An author, scientist, education innovator and social entrepreneur) on "Nation-Builders of Tomorrow: Turning Every age Student into a Changemaker" In Conversation with Dr. Atya Kapley (Former Chief Scientist CSIR-NEERI & Prof of Practice) Vinit Goenka (Secrectray, Centre for knowledge Sovereignty | Former National Co-convener ITcell BJP) on “From Booth to Bharat: A Journey Where Grassroots Service Meets Digital Nation-Building” In Conversation with Shabbir Shakir (Past District Governor of Rotary District 3030) Harit Nagpal (Managing Director and CEO of Tata Play) on "SO? — The Small Question That Builds Big Lives" In Conversation with Dr. Ashutosh Paturkar (Dean GH Raisoni Skill Tech University)Book Launch - PIVOT Between two options Pick the third Amrita Mukherjee (Author, Journalist & Blogger) on "Inside a Criminal Mind: Human Emotions Behind Crime and Justice" In Conversation with Dr. Chanda Sinhababu (HR professional and Author)( Publisher Support : Readomania Publishing) Alok Cartoonist (Editorial Cartoonist, Sakal Media Group) on 'When a Line Becomes a Voice: Lessons in Humor, Courage & Observation from a Cartoonist’s Journey" In Conversation with Nupur Jain (Acquisition Manager at Sakal Publications)( Publisher Support : Sakal Media Group)
02.00 PM TO 02:40 PM Dr. Radhakrishnan Pillai (Deputy Director, Chanakya International Institute of Leadership Studies (CIILS); Leadership Speaker, Author, Trainer, and Personal Mentor), Abhijeet Mukherjee (Author) , Dr. Srinath Sridharan (Advisor - Succession Planning, CEO Coach, Independent Director, Author) on “Transforming Leadership: Bridging Ancient Wisdom, Entrepreneurial Innovation, and Succession Planning for Sustainable Growth” In Conversation with Dr. Puja Bang (Surgeon, Teacher, Author & Poet) Ashutosh (Co-founder - SatyaHindi, Author of five books Recent one - Reclaiming Bharat and Hindu Rashtra ) on "Reclaiming Bharat: What Changed in 2024 and What Lies Ahead" In Conversation with with Vikrant Shandilya (Senior Journalist)( Publisher Support :Westland Books) Shefalee Vasudev (Journalist and Co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Voice of Fashion) on "Wearing Identity: How Fashion Becomes Memory, Power, and Mental Health" In Conversation with Shivani Lalwani (Fashion Stylist • Designer • Entrepreneur)( Publisher Support :Westland Books) Anvita Sudarshan (Author and Digital Content Creator ) on “Life Is Not One Track: From Pageants to Farming — Finding Success in Many Ways” In Conversation with Priyam DagaHindi web-series, Asur Fame Bhaskar Hande (Poet, Author, Visual Artist: Very Substantial of Varkari culture) on "Exploring Tradition, Faith, and Modern Thought Through Creative Expression" In Conversation with Dr. Bhumika Agrawal (Associate Professor, Humanities Dept., Priyadarshini College of Engineering, Nagpur)( Publisher Support : Sakal Media Group) Anirban Bhattacharya (Writer, Producer, Actor), Suhail Mathur (Award Winning Literary Agent (CEO: The Book Bakers) andBestselling Author) , Amrita Mukherjee (Author, Journalist & Blogger) On “From Print to Pixels: The Journey of Books Becoming OTT Hits” In Conversation with Priyanka Sharma ( Communication Coach & content consultant )
03.00 PM To 03:40 PM Ila Arun (Indian actress, TV personality and Rajasthani folk-pop singer), Nandita Puri (Author, Journalist and Chairperson - Om Puri Foundation) , Padamsee Sharon Prabhakar ( Award winning Theatre actor, 2 time TEDx speaker, Pop singer and renowned Corporate Trainer) In Conversation on “परदे के पीछे: A heartfelt conversation on the untold journey behind Ila Arun’s biography” Shefalee Vasudev (Journalist and Co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Voice of Fashion) , Anvita Sudarshan (Author and Digital Content Creator ), Shruti Sancheti (Fashion Designer and Board Member of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI)) on “The Power of Appearance: When Style Becomes Self-Expression and Social Commentary” In Conversation with Vikrant Shandilya (Senior Journalist) D Sivanandhan (Former DGP, Maharashtra and Commissioner of Police,Mumbai) on "The Brahmastra Unleashed: A First-Person Account of How the Mumbai Underworld Was Annihilated" In Conversation with Dr. Ashutosh Paturkar (Dean GH Raisoni Skill Tech University) Adhirath Sethi (Industrialist, Author, and a Trustee for the Agastya Foundation) On “The Moving of Mountains: How Ordinary People Built an Extraordinary Learning Revolution” In Conversation with Dr. Smita Singh Dabholkar Bhavik Mehta (Founder, Thinking Birds (Creative Agency), Lalit Vikamshi (Sculptor & Founder, AlagAngle community artcentre)(Creative & Art Community), Gajesh Mitkari (Founder, Studio Modak, Designer & Illustrator), Aishwarya Gudadhe (Brand Identity ,Graphic and UI/UX Designer) on “The Making of a Brand: From Idea to Icon.” In Conversation with Vinay Pande (Senior Journalist, Podcaster, and Informator formerly associated with Republic TV.) Varun Thakkar (Wildlife photographer, Owner Nagpur Camera Rental) On "More than just a snapshot: 18 years capturing the untamed wildlife" In Conversation with Rohan Patole (Creative Head, Travel & Food show Presenter/ Director with TravelXP and National Geographic channel) Reenita Malhotra Hora (Author/Screenwriter) on “Ace of Blades: The Story of R.K Malhotra, Business, Family, and Legacy” In Conversation with Shabbir Shakir (Past District Governor of Rotary District 3030)
04.00 PM To 04:40 PM Karan Oberoi (Singer , actor , author and producer) on "In a world full of distractions- is there true love ? Or is that a failed concept?" In Conversation with Monica Bhagwagar (Designer and Social Entrepreneur) Mritunjay Singh Yadav (Senior Private Secretary to the Chairman, Standing Committee on Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Lok SabhaAuthor | Policy Researcher | Political Strategist) on Youth, Yatra & the Idea of India: Inside the Democratic Pushback In Conversation with Vikrant Shandilya (Senior Journalist)( Publisher Support : RUPA Publication) Reenita Malhotra Hora ( Author/Screenwriter) on "Stories that feel like home — with history, heart, and a hint of magic" In Conversation with Khushnoor Chugh (Senior Journalist)( Publisher Support : Jaico Publishing House) Dr. Manan Vora (Orthopaedic Surgeon, Health Educator & Author) on "But What Does Science Say?: 101 Health Myths Busted" In Conversation with Dr. Supantha Bhattacharya (Professor, PG Dept of English - Hislop College, Nagpur)
“हम बोलते हैं” : एक कवि सम्मेलनस्नेहल वानखेडे (बैकर ,कवि , ट्रैवलर)प्रज्ञा गुप्ता (आर्किटेक्ट और कवि )वैशाली ओस्तवाल (आर्किटेक्ट)तेजल (इंटीरियर डिज़ाइनर, कवयित्री, कहानीकार और एंकर)मिली विकमशी (कलाकार, शिक्षिका, कवियित्री एवं क्यूरेटर)
 Divyaroop Bhatnagar (Author) on "Whispers in the Mist: Untold Tales from Old Mussoorie" In Conversation with CA Sandeep Agrawal( Supported by : The Book Bakers ) Paromita Goswami (Grassroots Activist) on "A Death in the Forest : A literary journey through Central India's unseen lives" In Conversation with Priyanka Sharma ( Communication Coach & content consultant ) Rrashima Verma (Senior corporate professional and a prolific columnist, novelist) , Anuja Chandramouli (Author, Mythologist, New Age Classicist), Sfurti Sahare (best-selling author, high-energy motivational speaker, and entrepreneur) on “Career. Creativity. Courage: The Modern Working Woman’s Journey from Boardroom to Bookshelf.” In Conversation with Dr. Meena Rajesh (Vice Chancellor - G H Raisoni University, Saikheda)
05.00 PM TO 05:40 PM Ila Arun, Bharat Dabholkar (Advertising professional and playwright, actor, director) , Padamsee Sharon Prabhakar ( Award winning Theatre actor, 2 time TEDx speaker, Pop singer and renowned Corporate Trainer) & Amit Behl (Indian theatre, television, and film actor) on "Remembering Piyush Pandey : A tribute to the man who made India speak like India" In Conversation with Nandita Puri. Aditya Pittie (Entrepreneur, angel investor, author, and policy thought leader) on "Building a Viksit Bharat: How Innovation, Self-confidence, and Collective Purpose Can Shape Our Future" In Conversation with Bhavya Chowdhury (Director, Bulls Eye Education Private Limited)( Publisher Support : Prakash Books) Anirban Bhattacharya (Writer, Producer, Actor), Amrita Mukherjee (Author, Journalist & Blogger), Divyaroop Bhatnagar (Author) on “Fear, Justice & Curiosity: Why India Loves Crime Stories” In Conversation with Adv Tufel Sharif Maneeza Ahuja (Vedic Astrologer | Spiritual Counsellor | Former Sr. Vice President Percept India & Associate Vice President Hindustan Times Media Ltd.) on “Astrology Beyond Horoscopes: Understanding Karma, Patterns & Life Design” In Conversation With RJ Nisha (Brand Manager) Simran Dhameja (Entrepreneur | Public speaker CEO & Founder | Shark.En) on Turning digital strategy into business growth learn Data driven digital business & E-commerce.(Workshop)
06.00 PM TO 06:40 PM Akshat Gupta (Author, screenwriter, poet, Lyricist) on "When Time Remembers : इतिहास कथाएँ नहीं — एक संकेत है, उत्तर हैं वर्तमान के भविष्य का ।" In Conversation with Dr. Supantha Bhattacharya (Professor, PG Dept of English - Hislop College, Nagpur) Harinder Singh Pelia (Author and Founder, 10Xer Club & Talent Labs), Bharat Dabholkar (Advertising professional. And playwright, actor, director), Dr. Sanjay Arora (Marketing Consultant & Founder Shells Advertising) on "Where Stories Meet Strategy: Building Iconic Brands in the Age of Consumers, Culture & Content" In Conversation with Kshitij Jane (Entrepreneur) Aabhas Maldahiyar(Author & Historian) on “Cities Remember Even When People Forget: How Our Architecture Carries Our Stories”In Conversation with Bhaveshh Tahalramani (ED BNI Nagpur)(Penguin Random House)Book Launch Arihant Jain (Pranic Healer) on "Speaking the Language of energy (The Modern Art & Science of Pranic Healing)" In Conversation with Dr. Shakti Sharma (Academician and a Holistic clinical nutritionist)
07.00 PM TO 08.30 PM " Retro to Metro" A Musical Evening of a journey through Decades of Bollywood with Sursangam Nagpur