Explore History Literature Festival
The HLF 2023 schedule is handcrafted to cover a wide range of history topics
food, movies, culture, and military to business.
18 Mar | 09:40 AM – 10:00 AM
Opening
18 Mar | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Ethics & Epics
For centuries, Indian Epics have mirrored the society to tell tales of some of the most complex human moral and ethical dilemmas. After all, was the court of Dhritarashtra right to remain silent during the Draupadi ChirHarana?
18 Mar | 11:30 AM – 01:00 PM
History of Indian Languages
Languages are the leftover essence of all the civilizations that came and perished on Indian soil. Know how languages spun centuries over centuries in different cultures and different dialects.
18 Mar | 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Break
18 Mar | 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM
Tools of History - How do we Know what we Know?
What has to be our approach to diving deep into Indian History? How to dissect its multilateral character in an uncomplex way? Know it all through this insightful session.
18 Mar | 03:30 PM – 05:00 PM
History of Science & Technology in the Context of India
We are well-versed with the names and achievements of pioneers like Aryabhata and Bhaskaracharya, but what about the enablers of science & technology in India? Know which kings and their kingdoms let technology applications and modern science proliferate
18 Mar | 05:00 PM – 06:00 PM
History of 'Indian' Music
From NaadBrahma to Indie Pop, the History of Indian music has been iconic. Know how Hindustani music evolved with foreign influences centuries by centuries in a power-packed session.
18 Mar | 06:30 PM – 07:30 PM
Hindustani Music Performance
18 Mar | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Socio-political History of the Indian Subcontinent
India’s socio-political History is as complicated as Panini’s grammatical puzzles. To unwind on the multifaceted subject, our dignified speakers will take on each facet and converse on its vividness. Explore the polity and its influence on society through this session.
18 Mar | 11:30 AM – 01:00 PM
History of Business in India
From Mahajans to today’s hardcore capitalist, did business carry the exact amount of influence on a country or kingdom’s economy and foreign diplomacy? Know everything about the History of business through this insightful session.
18 Mar | 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Break
18 Mar | 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM
History of Indian Cinema
Cricket and Cinema have been the two big influences on the Indian masses. Know the evolution of Indian Cinema from talkies to multiplexes to OTT platforms with this session. So be ready for Lights, Camera, and Action!
18 Mar | 03:30 PM – 05:00 PM
The Journey of 'Indian' Food
If food matters, then so do its origin. Indian Kitchen is not just a delight to taste buds but also holds secrets that encompass culture, nutrition, medicine and more. From gol-gappas to mysore paak, know why we eat what we eat today.
18 Mar | 05:00 PM – 06:30 PM
History of Ahmedabad
The walled city of Ahmedabad has many Pols to unravel about its History. Let’s walk around them through a fun and intuitive session. Know when and why UNESCO awarded Ahmedabad as a World Heritage City.
18 Mar | 06:30 PM – 08:00 PM