“Earlier, topics of academic interest tended to circulate in a niche audience, but today non-fiction writing has become more accessible. There is growing awareness that non-fiction writing need not always be academic,” says Nirmala Lakshman, Festival Director and Director, The Hindu Group of Publications. “The Hindu has always been a custodian of democracy and these conversations reflect the paper’s values and ethos. The Hindu Lit for Life is moving towards becoming a zero-waste festival, in collaboration with Chennai Kalai Theru Vizha. Illustration: Art forwardContinuing to explore the diversity in the book world, this year LFL looks to the role of illustrations.

Source: The Hindu January 04, 2019 11:48 UTC