Date:16 Feb 2026
Day 1 (22.01.26) at Alipore Museum began with engaging discussions on modern communication, emojis, and Gen-Z language by Ahon Gupta, Simon Beck, Hal Cazalet and Aritro Sarkar. The session “Canines and Coyotes” with Lily Kingsolver, Anjana Saha and Sakhi Singhi explored dogs, coyotes, their habitats, and personal experiences. A thought-provoking talk on AI—its scope, limits and risks by RJ Agni and author Dipanwita Roy followed, ending with an interactive Q&A. The day concluded with “Parashuramer Sangraha @ 100”, celebrating literature and legacy.
Day 2 (27.01.26) at Kolkata Centre for Creativity featured British cartoonist Kate Evans, who discussed Jane Austen and her graphic novel Patchwork. Singer-author Anupam Roy shared insights from his children’s book Oirabot ar Dragon Master, ending the session with a soulful song. The meet concluded with Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, who inspired students with lessons on resilience, success, and life, followed by a lively Literature Quiz.