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This year's festival, held at the Sri Aurobindo Society, is themed "Bharat in the New Age," drawing inspiration from Sri Aurobindo's concept of "Bharat Shakti." The discussions have spanned critical topics such as defense, security, spirituality, and science, all through the lens of India's cultural and historical framework.

Addressing the theme "Democracy's Destiny is Demography" at the Pondy Lit Fest, Pradeep Bhandari warned of an emerging challenge that may not be apparent now but will become clear in the next two decades.

Dr. Shamika Ravi, a member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, spoke about poverty eradication and development in India at the 7th Pondicherry Literary Festival.

Subramani Ramaswamy, a distinguished guest at the Pondicherry Literature Festival, delivered a speech about Sri Aurobindo's journal 'Arya'. Aurobindo published this journal from 1914 to 1921.

Aravindan Neelakandan, a renowned writer, delivered a speech at the Pondy Lit Fest 2024 held in Pondicherry.

Governor RN Ravi addressed the 7th edition of Pondy Lit Fest 2024 in Puducherry, emphasizing the significance of Bharat Shakti in shaping a new India.

During his talk, Neelakandan highlighted how Tamil Nadu, a state known for its deep-rooted connection to Vedic traditions and Dharma, has become a target for these divisive forces. He warned that similar strategies are being replicated in other regions.

Drawing a parallel with historical atrocities, Gupta suggested that the camps designated for these refugees bore a resemblance to Hitler's concentration camps, which were essentially termed "labour camps."

During her talk, Sengupta pointed that Akbar's famed policy of "Sulh-i-Kul" (peace with all) only began in the late 1570s, over two decades into his rule. "For the first couple of decades of his reign, Akbar was not the tolerant figure he is often portrayed as," she said.

Marking its 7th edition, the Pondy Lit Fest 2024 will be held from September 20 to September 22, 2024. It continues its tradition of inviting distinguished speakers with notable achievements. This year, the festival has once again stressed substantive discussions over sensationalism, focusing on enriching knowledge in various fields including spirituality, culture, science, and technology.