Exide Powers Kolkata Literary Meet, Celebrating Ideas & Culture

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 23: Often described as the cultural capital of India, Kolkata has long sustained a deep-rooted tradition of literary and intellectual exchange. From informal evening discussions over tea to landmark events such as book fairs and literary festivals, the city continues to nurture a vibrant ecosystem of prose, poetry, and public dialogue.

Among these celebrated platforms stands the Kolkata Literary Meet, scheduled from January 22 to 27, a living expression of Kolkata’s enduring relationship with the written word. This year’s edition carries added significance as it is presented in partnership with Exide Industries Limited, one of the city’s oldest and most respected corporate institutions.

The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to heritage, creativity, and progress—values that define both Kolkata and Exide. Rooted in the city’s cultural and industrial history, Exide’s association with the literary meet underscores its belief that corporate citizenship extends beyond commerce to the nurturing of ideas, stories, and informed discourse.

The 14th edition of the Exide Kolkata Literary Meet (KALAM) will be inaugurated on January 22 at the historic Alipore Museum. Over six days, the festival will host a distinguished lineup of writers, thinkers, and cultural figures, transforming the venue into a hub of conversation and intellectual exchange. Among the acclaimed participants are Amitav Ghosh, Jhumpa Lahiri, Kiran Desai, Javed Akhtar, Banu Mushtaq, and Viswanathan Anand.

The programme promises a series of thought-provoking discussions spanning literature, society, politics, creativity, and contemporary challenges. In doing so, the meet continues Kolkata’s tradition of positioning literature not as a solitary pursuit, but as a shared civic experience—one that invites questioning, debate, and reflection.

Exide’s association with KALAM mirrors its own institutional journey. As a company shaped by history yet firmly oriented toward the future, Exide has consistently balanced legacy with innovation. Its roots in Kolkata—a city renowned for intellectual depth and cultural plurality—have influenced its ethos of responsible growth and community engagement.

By supporting one of India’s most respected literary and intellectual forums, Exide reinforces its commitment to enriching the cultural fabric of the communities it serves. The partnership signals a recognition that ideas, much like industries, require sustained investment to thrive. In championing the Kolkata Literary Meet, Exide aligns itself with a tradition that values conversation as a catalyst for progress.

As the festival unfolds from January 22 to 27, the Exide Kolkata Literary Meet stands as a reminder that literature remains central to Kolkata’s identity—not merely as a celebration, but as a conversation. In bringing together voices from across disciplines and generations, the meeting affirms the city’s place as a crucible of ideas, where stories continue to shape how society thinks, questions, and evolves.

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