4th International Writers Festival-India
29-30 November, 2008
 


 

Venue  

Gandhi Memorial National College, Ambala Cantt – 133001 (Haryana)- India.
College Phone : ++91-171-2640321. 

Location 

Gandhi Memorial National College, Ambala Cantt. is situated near the main Bus Stand and Railway Station of Ambala Cantt.. (Opposite Capital Theatre).  Ambala Cantt. is 200 kilometers away from Delhi on Delhi-Chandigarh National Highway.  For traveling by road, one can take Bus from Inter-States Bus Terminus, Kashmere Gate, Delhi (Buses are available 24 hours). Ambala Cantt. is also connected with Rail. Advance reservation for traveling by Rail is required. Visit Indian Railways website :  
http://www.indianrail.gov.in/

Nearest International Airport : Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi
Nearest Domestic Airport : Chandigarh (45 kilometers away) 

Organizers 

India Inter-Continental Cultural Association (Regd,) Chandigarh, (IICCA),
Writers Club International, Chandigarh

in collaboration with

GMN College, Ambala Cantt,
Punjabi Sahit Sabha, GMN College, Ambala Cantt.
Haryana Sahit Academy, Panchkuka 

Theme  

Main theme of the Festival is Literature & World Peace with special focus on spreading the message of VASUDHAIV KUTUMBAKAM (the whole world is one family), the India delivered thousands years ago and which is unparallel in the history of mankind all over the world.  

Languages 

English, Hindi, Punjabi
However the participating poets can read poetry in any language of the world but he/she must provide us an English translation of the same for circulation among delegates and for publishing in the Anthology / literary journal Kafla Intercontinental.

Deadlines 

For sending Registration Form : 30 October 2008 (pay 50% extra after this date)
For sending papers/poetry/other literary writings : 30 October 2008 

Date wise activity 

28 November 2008 : Receiving the Delegates + Press Conference at 5.00 P. M.
29 November 2008 : Opening at 11.00 AM (three sessions till evening)
30 November 2008 : Starting first session at 11.00 A.M.
 (Presentation of papers, discussions, reading poetry, cultural presentations…
music, dances by local artists)
1 December, 2008 (Goodbye Breakfast 9.00 A.M.) 

Registration Fee

(Non refundable and to be sent in advance by 30 September 2008)

Rs. 500 (for participants from India)
US $ 50 for participants from abroad
(includes all meals from evening of 28th of November to morning of 1st December 2008) 

Accomodation (Hotels)
Rates per person per day  
(One US $ = 42 Indian Rupee)

Type                Twin Sharing               _____________Single_____________
Please tick against one you want

I                       Rupees 250 onwards                          Rupees 500 onwards

II                     Rupees 500 onwards                          Rupees 1000 onwards

III                    Rupees 1000 onwards                        Rupees 2000 onwards

IV                    Rupees 2000 onwards                        Rupees 4000 onwards 

Note : Delegates are requested to kindly send the registration forms at the earliest so that suitable arrangements for stay are made as per requirement. 

Contact persons 

Dev Bhardwaj, Programme Director (at Chandigarh)
Cell Phone : ++91-98728-23437, Landline ++91-172-2605738

Prof. Sudarshan Gasso , Programme Coordinator (at GMN College, Ambala Cantt)
Cell Phone : ++91-98962-01036 

Dev Bhardwaj
Director, IICCA

# 3437 sector 46C,
Chandigarh-160047 (India)
Cell Phone : ++91-98728-23437
Landline Phone : ++91-172-2605738

Emails :
iicca@live.com
editorkafla@yahoo.com

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MEDITATION & YOGA

On our special invitation, Dr. Leo Rebello, poet laureate, writer, pacifist, educator, also a world renowned Health Guru  from Mumbai is joining us during this Writers Festival.  He has published 3 poetry anthologies, one book of short stories, two books of essays, editorial letters and articles, one book of quotations, and 28 other books. Recipient of several awards, Prof. Dr. Leo Rebello will address during the inaugural session as a writer, but will also conduct Yoga-meditation, stress management, and holistic health classes on demand.  Dr. Leo Rebello has trained and treated thousands since the eighties. He has also delivered over 10,000 lectures in 63 countries and been  interviewed by the world media. For more details see his popular website : www.healthwisdom.org  So, come prepared to participate in the two-in-one conference. Activate your mind, improve your health, get high on spiritualism. Contact Dr. Leo Rebello at : prof.leorebello@gmail.com