Changing Phase of Non-Fiction Writing Discussed at 7th Global Literary Festival

7th Global Literary Festival Noida 2021 Third Day Session

New Delhi: “Sarvepalli Dr. Radhakrishnan was an Indian philosopher and statesman who served as the second President of India. One of the most distinguished twentieth-century scholars of comparative religion and philosophy, Radhakrishnan believed that “teachers should be the best minds in the country”. Since 1962, his birthday has been celebrated in India as Teacher’s Day on 5 September every year,” said Sushil Bharti Festival Director remembering the great leader at the beginning of session on the third day of 7^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2021.

“Literary non-fiction is a type of writing which uses similar techniques as fiction to create an interesting piece of writing about real events. Common literary examples of nonfiction include expository, argumentative, functional, and opinion pieces; essays on art or literature; biographies; memoirs; journalism; and historical, scientific, technical, or economic writings including electronic ones,” session initiated by Sandeep Marwah President of Festival.

“Most nonfiction is written to express or inform. If the author’s purpose is to express, the concepts expressed are always based on true, real-life situations. Because of this, one could argue all nonfiction serves to inform the reader, as well,” added Dr. Prem Janmejay a well-known writer.

“Few points you should remember such as find your story, Identify your “why, Identify your target audience, do your research, piece together the narrative, set manageable goals for yourself,” added Kumar Anupam of Sahitya Academy. Prof. Sidhic Muhammed Chancellor European Digital University, Sandya Suri author, Vivek Gautam and others also gave their point of view on non-fiction literature.A book titled Kavya’s Bag written by Kavya Mohindro released in the session.

“I on behalf of ICMEI, Media and Entertainment Industry and complete art & culture fraternity of India extend my heartiest congratulations to  H.E. Federico Salas Lofte Ambassador of Mexico to India and people of Mexico on their Independence Day which falls on 16^th September. Global Literary Festival is celebrating Independence Day of Mexico,” said Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI and Global Festival thanking all the dignities present there.

Photography Exhibition by AAFT at 7th Global Literary Festival

7th Global Literary Festival Noida 2021 Third Day

New Delhi: September 16^th was designated by the United Nations General Assembly as World Ozone Day. UN defines ozone layer as a fragile shield of gas that protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the Sun, thus helping preserve life on the planet,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and GLFN and asked dignities to release the poster to create awareness about the same during the third day of Global Literary Festival Noida 2021.

The event was to high light the creative work of photography by the student of AAFT School of Photography. A wonderful presentation was given on well-designed application in the presence of dignities who all appreciated each and every picture projected online.

“There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer. What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce. A good photograph is one that communicates a fact, touches the heart and leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it. It is, in a word, effective,” said Sandeep Marwah and requested the dignities to inaugurate the exhibition.

Shyamli Rathore social activist and writer, Dr. Rekha Rajwanshi poetess and journalist from Australia, Zena Chung Director Global Diplomats Forum from South Korea, HE Dr. Zahid Haque, High Commissioner Asian Pacific Region from Malaysia, Dr. Rajat Sharma, Director, UNAccc and Ashok Tyagi Secretary General ICMEI discussed with the students about their works of photography. Sushil Bharti Festival Director proposed vote of thanks.

An Exhibition of Photographs by Muhamed Cengic at 7th GLFN

Exhibition of Photographs by Muhamed Cengic at 7th GLFN

New Delhi: Photographs are the everlasting memories. One picture is 1000 words. Photography is a way of feeling, way of touching and way of loving. The best part is that they are loyal to you as they don’t change ever though the person or the place you had clicked can change drastically,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios at the inauguration of photography exhibition on the second day of 7^th Global Literary Festival Noida 202.

“I have been in photography for many years. It is my hobby and I do spare time from my work to click pictures. When you click they are ordinary when you see them they look rare. Photography is an art of observation. It is about finding something interesting in an ordinary place,” said H.E. Muhamed Cengic Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to India while explaining his pieces of art.

“I love photographs. I enjoy finding out the depth in every picture clicked and hanged    at exhibition. These pictures are out of the World. Photographs are the base of every creative work,” said K.L.Ganju Honorary Consul General of Comoros in India.

“Photography for me is not looking, it’s feeling. If you can’t feel what you’re looking at, then you’re never going to get others to feel anything when they look at your pictures,” added Arijit  Bhattacharya Serial Entrepreneur Angel investor and founder World Leader Summit.

“Taking an image, freezing a moment, reveals how rich reality truly is expressed spoken by Aigerim Zhakypbekova Attache (Cosul) Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in India appreciating every picture of Muhamed Cengic.

 “In the world of photography, you get to share a captured moment with other people To me, photography must suggest, not insist or explain” said Ritu Bhagat Educationist and Author. Sushil Bharti Festival Director proposed vote of thanks.

Suraj Parkash Sahitya Ratan Award to Literary Veterans at 7th GLFN

Suraj Parkash Marwah Sahitya Ratan Awards During 7th GLFN

New Delhi: The second edition of Suraj Parkash Marwah Sahitya Ratan Award for the veteran writers was the part of 7^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2021on the first day itself.

“If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have time to write simple as that. You should write because you love the shape of stories and sentences and creation of different words on a page. Writing   comes from reading, and reading is the finest teacher of how to write. Read thousand books and your words will flow like a river,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and 7^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2021 at the award function.

The event started by honouring Lifetime Achievement Award to distinguished writer Pratap Sehgal who has been in writing for more than fifty years. He is the celebrated name in Hindi play wright.

Renowned Poets and fiction writers Pankaj Mitr, Rakesh Tiwari, Ashok Arora, Neeraj Neer, Vibha Rani, Jaywardhan (J.P.Singh), Kumar Anupam and Gunveer Rana were honored with prestigious Suraj Parkash Marwah Sahitya Ratan Award for their untiring contribution to the literary World who all were individually introduced by the festival Director Sushil Bharti.

All the popular writers spoke their heart out and thanked Asian Academy of Arts and its allied agencies for bestowing upon this prominent and esteemed award. Later a a book titled ‘Khawabon Ke Saat Rang’ written by Alok Shukla was released by the dignities.

Known writer Jeet Bhatt and many other writers attended the session along with the young writers and film makers from Asian Academy of Film and Television. The event was supported by World Peace Development and Research Foundation, International Public Broadcasting Forum, Radio Noida and MSTV.

The Suraj Parkash Marwah Sahitya Ratan Award has been titled after the name of  a well-known Nationalist Late Shri Suraj Parkash Marwah, a freedom fighter from Peshawar who had sacrificed a lot to promote love, peace and unity through art and culture.

7th Global Literary Festival Kick Start with Hindi Diwas

Celebration of Hindi Diwas at 7th Global Literary Festival

New Delhi: There is no surer foundation for a beautiful friendship than a mutual taste in literature. You need to know the language and Hindi is the best. Today is Hindi Day. Hindi Diwas, celebrated on September 14 every year, aims to raise awareness about the language and also commemorate the event when it was adopted as one of the official language of India. The Constituent Assembly of India had, in 1949, recognised and adopted Hindi as the official language of the country,” said Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts in the opening remarks at Hindi Diwas celebration during 7^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2021

 “Indian population in Cambodia is though small in number but it remains an intimate and close-knit group that has integrated well into local society. popular Hindi soap operas and films are shown by local TV channels dubbed in local Khmer language. Hindi newspapers are also available. It is a proud privileged for Indo Cambodia Film and Cultural Forum to be part of this 7^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2021,” said H.E. Ung Sean Ambassador of Cambodia to India.

“All of us must use Hindi as our language. You should never feel hesitant in speaking your language. Our own prime Minister speaks in Hindi even though when he is on international platforms. Your growth depends on how well you can commute in your own language. Hindi  is one of the most popular language in the World,” said H.E. Akhilesh Mishra Designated Ambassador of India to Ireland.

“Feel proud of your nation Hindustan and your language Hindi, It is sad that it is not Hindi but  English is the language of status. We all have to work together to bring prestige to Hindi language. This is for the first time traditional courses like Engineering and Medical are going to be taught in Hindi under New Education Policy. Reading habits are essential to keep the light of Hindi on,” said Kunwar Vijendra Singh Chancellor Shobit University.

“Hindi is an Indo Aryan Language. It is the main language in India . About 800 million people speak Hindi in India. The Devanagari script is used to write Hindi. Previously Hindi was known as Hindui. Hindi developed from Sanskrit, the ancient language of India. Hindi started to develop in the 7^th century  as “Apabhramsha” and became stable by the 10^th century.  Dialects of Hindi include: Avadhi, Braj, Bhojpuri, Bundeli, Bagheli, Chhattisgarhi, Dogri and Marwari,” said Ashok Kumar Sharma and gave a wonderful detailed speech on history of Hindi.

A poster on Hindi Diwas released  to mark respect to Hindi Language and another poster on  Ram Manohar Lohiya  to remember his works and achievements. Dato Sri Dr. Sirajudeen Chairman Sirajexim Trading Co. Cambodia, Ashok Arora Author and Lawyer,Shikha Sharma Director AAFT University, Ashok Tyagi Secretary General ICMEI also spoke on the occasion. Sushil Bharti Festival Director summed up the session.