World Telugu Consortium hosts fourth online international conference
The event brought together Telugu literary enthusiasts, scholars and cultural ambassadors from across the globe, including America, Qatar, Botswana, Australia and Japan.
The conference began with an address highlighting the role of poetry, storytelling, personality and philosophy in shaping both literature and society by Vanguri Chitten Raju, President of the Vanguri Foundation of America and Chief Advisor to the samiti.
The chief guest, Sharada Poornashanthi, an author based in America, delivered a speech on the Ramayanas of Valmiki and Kamba. She discussed concepts including Sanatana and modern dharma, a secular mindset and creative approaches to literary values.
Vamsi Ramraju, head of Vamsi Arts Theatres and founder of the samiti, emphasised the significance of merging tradition with modernity, the impact of literature on professional growth.
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