World Book Day

Pune World Book Day- 2025

2 Days of Festival, 11 Sessions, 20 Speakers/Artist

Pune’s World Book Day 2025, held on April 11th and 12th at MIT-World Peace University (MIT-WPU), was an immersive celebration of literature with the theme “Extraordinary Stories.” This initiative by Paalvia Foundation was organized by MIT-World Peace University and Nukkad Cafe, in collaboration with other esteemed partners. The festival featured a diverse array of activities including panel discussions, storytelling sessions, book readings, workshops, and performances. The first day centred on expanding the audience for your work, while the second day delved into purposeful writing, the significance of literature, and the ability of compelling narratives to inspire action.

Guest Speakers

Siddharth Kak

Indian Television Producer and Presenter

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Tenzin Tsundue

Poet, Writer and Activist

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Zainab Chinikamwala

Visually Impaired, French Translator

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Pratham Parishrut

Visually Impaired, Poet and Songwriter

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Dr. Vishal Ghule

Dean, School of Liberal Arts, MIT-World Peace University

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Ashutosh Ramgir

Business Head of Publishing, Sakal Media Group

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Wrucha Jiwane

Pali Scholar and Dhamma Practitioner

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Lalita Marathe,

Translator, Language Trainer

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Pratik Shingare

Osteogenesis Imperfecta Disability

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Manjiri Dhamankar

Author, Translator

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Collaborators

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