{"id":42717,"date":"2025-10-25T15:12:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T09:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/10\/25\/celebrating-the-eternal-power-of-art-literature-and-culture-bhasha-beyond-3-0\/"},"modified":"2025-10-25T15:12:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T09:42:13","slug":"celebrating-the-eternal-power-of-art-literature-and-culture-bhasha-beyond-3-0","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/10\/25\/celebrating-the-eternal-power-of-art-literature-and-culture-bhasha-beyond-3-0\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating the Eternal Power of Art, Literature, and Culture \u2014 \u201cBhasha &amp; Beyond 3.0\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 25:<\/strong> Pune, YASHADA Campus: The much-awaited literary festival \u201cBhasha &amp; Beyond 3.0,\u201d organized on the 4th and 5th of October by the Literary Warriors Group (LWG), unfolded in all its grandeur in Maharashtra\u2019s cultural capital, Pune. The two-day celebration turned into a vibrant confluence of art, literature, and culture\u2014an exquisite testimony to the timeless power of creative expression.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0The Legacy of LWG<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2011, the Literary Warriors Group (LWG) was envisioned to keep the flame of creativity alive while providing a shared platform for writers, poets, storytellers, and artists. With its philosophy rooted in \u201cquality over quantity,\u201d LWG has steadily grown into a global literary family of over 2,96,000 active members. Over the years, its reach has extended beyond India\u2019s borders, nurturing creative voices from across the world.<\/p>\n<p>After successfully organizing festivals in Lucknow, Delhi, Mumbai, and CME Pune last year, this year\u2019s Bhasha &amp; Beyond 3.0 at YASHADA Campus, Pune, marked yet another milestone in LWG\u2019s illustrious journey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Inaugural Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The festival was inaugurated in the esteemed presence of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mr. Niranjan Kumar Sudhanshu, Director General, YASHADA<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Sujata Jadhav, Head \u2013 Libraries &amp; Documentation Centre, NCPA<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Sunil Deodhar, eminent writer and radio personality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Their presence set an inspiring tone for the celebration that followed, where literature and creativity intertwined seamlessly with thought and dialogue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Highlights of Day One<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The most anticipated event of the first day was an insightful interactive session with veteran actor and director Amol Palekar and Sandhya Gokhale on their acclaimed book \u201cViewfinder.\u201d The session was anchored by author Neelam Saxena, who engaged the duo in a soulful conversation about their artistic journey, cinematic experiences, and the philosophy that drives their creativity.<\/p>\n<p>This dialogue was a joint initiative between Page to Stage, NCPA Mumbai, and Literary Warriors Group (LWG), made possible through the gracious support of Mr. Khushroo Suntook, Chairman, NCPA, and coordinated by Dr. Sujata Jadhav.<\/p>\n<p>A panel discussion on \u201cEnhancing Creativity through Reading\u201d also added intellectual depth to the day. The panel featured Dr. Padmaja Iyengar-Paddy, Hema Ravi, Madhumita Bhattacharya, and Urna Bose, moderated by Dr. Koyal Biswas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Book Launches and Author Interactions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the day\u2019s major attractions was the launch of several books under the LWG banner, with the spotlight on the bilingual poetry anthology \u201cKacche Dhaage \u2013 Strings of Connections.\u201d The anthology, curated by Neelam Chandra and edited by Dr. Renu Mishra and Asha Singh Gaur, beautifully embodied the spirit of linguistic and emotional connectedness.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to this, the following titles were also launched, followed by engaging author interactions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Meri Aankhon ka Mahtaab \u2013 Neelam Saxena<\/li>\n<li>Anamika \u2013 Dr. Renu Mishra<\/li>\n<li>Nirjhar Man \u2013 Dr. Aparna Pradhan<\/li>\n<li>Fifteen Days and Seven Stories \u2013 Asha Singh Gaur<\/li>\n<li>Baadalon ke Peeche Ek Ghar Hai \u2013 Koyal Biswas<\/li>\n<li>Momentum \u2013 Nisha Motghare<\/li>\n<li>Mayan Routes, Indian Roots \u2013 Vineet Kumar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The guests for this event were Dr. Sujata Jadhav, Sanjay Chandra, and Dr. Renu Mishra.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Creative Workshops<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To encourage and refine literary expression, several interactive workshops were conducted during the festival:<\/p>\n<p>A Haiku Writing Workshop by Srinivas Rao, which explored the essence of brevity and imagination.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShabd Sadhana\u201d (Word Craft) by Hemant Deolekar, which guided participants in discovering newer dimensions of linguistic expression.<\/p>\n<p>A Dance Workshop by Aparna Rao from Aamna Foundation, where participants experienced the rhythm and grace of storytelling through movement.<\/p>\n<p>The evening came alive with a captivating Kathak performance by Aparna Rao and Nandita, followed by electrifying drum beats by Ojas of Project Kalakriti, which filled the auditorium with rhythm, energy, and enthusiasm.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day Two \u2013 A Literary Feast<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The second day continued the festival\u2019s creative momentum with the launch of more literary works. The highlight was the story anthology \u201cCurry for the Spirited Soul,\u201d conceptualized by Neelam Saxena and edited by Nitya Shukla and Dr. Maitreyi Joshi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other books released included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Berang-si Duaaein \u2013 Archana Jain<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Luminara \u2013 Poetry that Touches the Soul \u2013 Bindu Unnikrishnan<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0The Last Wish \u2013 Jasbir Basu<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Midnight Ponders \u2013 Maria Hussain<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Sine Geeton ka Rasasvaadan aur Alankarik Bhashik Vyanjana \u2013 Prof. Nirmala Rajpoot<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0A Pocket Full of Limericks \u2013 Waheeda Hussain<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Avisha and the Kaalkoot Assassins \u2013 Siddharth Sujir<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The distinguished guests for the session included Maya Jaju Maheshwari (Principal Chief Income Tax Commissioner, Mumbai), Dilip Mohapatra, Surekha Sahu, and Dr. Aparna Pradhan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dialogue and Reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A thought-provoking session titled \u201cDrishtikon \u2013 Perspectives\u201d was moderated by Col. Salil Jain, featuring Neelam Saxena, Hemant Deolekar, and Rahul Mahiwal (YASHADA) as speakers.<\/p>\n<p>The discussion revolved around the balance between creativity and profession, and how poetry reflects one\u2019s inner truth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pune\u2019s Voice \u2013 A Special Segment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another highlight of the day was \u201cPune ki Aawaaz \u2013 Khaas Aawaaz,\u201d conducted by Dr. Sunil Deodhar, a renowned literary personality from Pune.<\/p>\n<p>Poet Maddy Christy and poetess Swarangi Sane enthralled the audience with their poignant verses.<\/p>\n<p>The segment was curated by Dr. Renu Mishra.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Cultural Evening and Awards Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As twilight descended, the LWG members took the stage with soulful performances \u2014 from mesmerizing dances and meaningful plays to heartwarming musical renditions. The auditorium resonated with creativity and applause.<\/p>\n<p>The festival culminated in the much-awaited \u201cAarambh\u201d Award Ceremony \u2014 symbolizing not an end, but a promising new beginning. Winners of online and offline literary contests were felicitated amidst great applause.<\/p>\n<p>The Chief Guests for the ceremony were Rajesh Verma (DRM), Surabhi Alpesh, and Shekhar Gaikwad (ADG, YASHADA).<\/p>\n<p>Vinita Sharma was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her exceptional contribution to literature. Padmaja Iyengar-Paddy was honored with Distinguished achievement award.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58407\" src=\"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/art-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Acknowledgment and Closing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In her closing note, co-founder Dr. Renu Mishra expressed heartfelt gratitude to the organizing team for their dedication and passion.<\/p>\n<p>Special appreciation was extended to Dr. Aparna Pradhan, Lt. Col. Salil Jain, Sunil Joshi, Juhi Gupte, Nitya Shukla, Waheeda Hussain, Asha Singh Gaur, Tejal Bhosle, Veena Dixit, Shweta Bhide, Priyanshu Saxena, Akshainie, Dr Koyal Biswas, Dr Maitreyee Joshi Ashu Ratra, Pooja Dhadiwal, Surekha Sahu, Anjali Bajpai, Archana Jain, Purna Parikh, Meera Bhansali, Meghna Bhakat, Dr Purnima Kulkarni, Rashmi Sabale, Nishad Bhide, Mariya Hussain and other members for their invaluable efforts.<\/p>\n<p>The LWG family also extended sincere thanks to NCPA, Mumbai for its continued collaboration, which has enriched the group\u2019s literary journey. Design Media served as the official Photography Partner.<\/p>\n<p>With Bhasha &amp; Beyond 3.0, the Literary Warriors Group not only strengthened the spirit of literary dialogue but also united art, music, and words in one harmonious celebration \u2014 a true festival of creativity, expression, and culture.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. We will respond and rectify the situation in the next 24 hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 25: Pune, YASHADA Campus: The much-awaited literary festival \u201cBhasha &amp; Beyond 3.0,\u201d organized on the 4th and 5th of October by the Literary Warriors Group (LWG), unfolded in all its grandeur in Maharashtra\u2019s cultural capital, Pune. 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