
The Delhi Literature Festival (DLF) returns with its 13th edition, celebrating the vibrant spirit of storytelling, art, culture, and social discourse. Under the theme “Delhi Writes – Voices, Visions & Verses,” this year’s event brings together an eclectic mix of authors, diplomats, poets, influencers, policy makers, and thinkers from across India and beyond.
Enjoy three immersive days of literary conversations, panel discussions, book launches, poetry sessions, and cultural performances at one of Delhi’s most iconic venues.
Festival Highlights
Day 1 – Friday, 2nd May
- Panel on Delhi as an Art & Heritage Hub featuring influencers and authors
- Inaugural Ceremony & Delhi Literature Festival Awards 2025
- Book talks: Mahabharat 2025 by Divyansh Mundra, Janiye Sangh Ko by Arun Anand
- Power-packed panels on diplomacy, social media, Indian politics, and culture
- Evening spotlight: “Indian Renaissance: The Modi Decade”
Day 2 – Saturday, 3rd May
- Key sessions with Ravi Shankar Etteth, Abhay K., Lakshmi Puri, and Thomas Mathew
- Special discussions: Healing the Yamuna, Nalanda’s Legacy, Young Author Awards
- Literary gems: Can We Be Strangers Again, Ratan Tata – A Life
Day 3 – Sunday, 4th May
- Bold talks: Rise of India’s New Right, Burning Roses in My Garden by Taslima Nasrin
- Highlights: Pavan K. Varma, Mukul Kumar, Nityananda Misra, and Anand Ranganathan
Dates: 2nd – 4th May, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Bikaner House (Ballroom), Pandara Road, Near India Gate, New Delhi