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Corbett Literature Festival in Uttarakhand

Overview

The inaugural Corbett Literature Festival was held in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, focusing on forest narratives and wildlife conservation. Supported by the Uttarakhand Forest Department and local tourism officials, the three-day event brought together writers, scientists, and forest officials to discuss the welfare of forest-adjacent communities and the regional identity of the Himalayas.

During the festival, British nature writer Richard Kerridge commented on the strength of India’s nature writing tradition, tracing its roots from ancient Sanskrit to contemporary works. Kerridge highlighted specific authors such as Prerna Singh Bindra and Yuvan Aves, noting that India’s diverse biodiversity provides a rich subject for ecological literature.

Entities

Corbett Literature Festival · Prerna Singh Bindra · Yuvan Aves · Richard Kerridge · Ramnagar

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Richard Kerridge praises India’s nature writing and biodiversity

    British ecocritic Richard Kerridge praised India’s rich nature writing and biodiversity at the Corbett Literature Festival, highlighting contemporary works addressing ecological crises.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Corbett Literature Festival explores forest stories and conservation

    The first Corbett Literature Festival in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, unites writers and conservationists to explore forest stories and promote wildlife conservation alongside community welfare.

Sources

desitalkchicago.com · edexlive.com · newsable.asianetnews.com