Bharat Express CMD Upendrra Rai To Address Session On ‘Role Of Young Authors’ At New Delhi World Book Fair

Upendra Rai, Chairman and Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of Bharat Express News Network, will be the speaker at Bharat Literature Festival at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026, where he will address the young authors selected under the Prime Minister’s Young Authors Mentorship Scheme.

The session will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Theme Pavilion, Hall 5, Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, as part of the Bharat Literature Festival Season 6, running alongside the prestigious New Delhi World Book Fair.

With a strong focus on the contribution of young writers to India’s social, cultural, and intellectual development, the session is expected to highlight how emerging voices can shape national discourse, preserve democratic values, and contribute to inclusive nation-building.

CMD Upendra Rai, known for his leadership in Indian media and editorial stewardship, is also expected to share insights drawn from his experience in journalism, publishing, and institution-building.

Organisers said the session aims to inspire aspiring authors, students, and literary enthusiasts by underlining the responsibility and potential of young writers in a rapidly evolving India.

The event forms part of a broader effort to connect literature with contemporary national priorities and encourage meaningful engagement among the next generation of thinkers.

The New Delhi World Book Fair, one of the largest literary gatherings in the country, continues to serve as a major platform for authors, publishers, and intellectuals, with the Bharat Literature Festival adding focused thematic discussions to the programme.

The session featuring Upendrra Rai is expected to draw significant attention from the literary and media community attending the fair.

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