'Samvadi' sixth edition to be held in Lucknow Dec 13-15

The sixth edition of Dainik Jagran Samvadi, a three-day festival of sessions on literature, politics, music, food, cinema and religion, will be held in Lucknow's Bhartendu Natya Academy from December 13 to 15.The festival will pay tribute to Namvar Singh, Kedarnath Singh, Krishna Sobti and Nabaneeta Dev Sen, the giants of Hindi literature who passed away this year.

With a view to promote fundamental research in Hindi language, 'Gyanvritti'

fellowship to winners will also be announced.

A copyright bazaar, for which all Hindi publishers have been invited, will also be held. This will also serve as a platform for young writers to show their literary works to publishers.

This year, a specially prepared session will also be organised to commemorate 100 years of Lucknow University.IANS