Instagram story viewer> @kumaonlitfest> Tagged

Kumaon Literary Festival

@kumaonlitfest

778

followers

437

following

https://www.tearoha.in/request-invite

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

Can’t believe this happened 🥹

Thank you Dia @diamirzaofficial for your beautiful words about my new book Rootless and Restless - during the book launch at the Royal Opera House, Mumbai 🥹🙏

You inspire me everyday to use my platforms and voice to advocate for the planet 💚

And thank you @avidlearning @asadlalljee @agirlunderwater @mumbaiopera for making this surreal evening possible!

My heart is full 🌸

PS: If you don’t have a copy yet, you can get Rootless and Restless at your favorite bookstores, via the online shop of the female-owned @champacabooks or on Amazon!

3

39

PAHAADI–7 registrations are now OPEN

If you’re a writer with roots in Uttarakhand, this is your moment.

In the last 6 seasons, PAHAADI has published 6 books
featuring 81 short stories
by 49 authors,
And the journey continues.

🌼 Early Bird closes: 31st January 2026
Don’t wait. Write.
Submit. Be read.

🔗 Register now (link in bio and first comment below)

#PAHAADI. #PAHAADI7. #IndianWriters
#ShortStoryWriting. #WritingCommunity
#Uttarakhand. #WomenWriters. #AspiringWriters. #CreativeWriting
#IndieAuthors #Contest

@euttaranchal @sunaynarc @seem.bhatt.544 @dil.se_official @pant.deepa @ashutoshjoshi001 @Priyanxi369 @Sunitachamoli21

21

1

Join us in our initiative to preserve our fading cinematic memories, stars and legacy.

To register for the symposium click on the link in bio.

#FutureOfMemories #FilmPreservation #IndianCinemaHistory #CinemaMemories #OralHistories #FilmHeritage #MemoryKeeper

113

17

Join us for this enriching session on cinema and advertising paraphernalia and their role in writing the history of Indian cinema with our esteemed panelist for the session 'History of Indian cinema through cinema literature'

Register by clicking on the link in bio.

#FutureOfMemories #VoicesOfMemory #FilmPreservation#IndianCinemaHistory #CinemaMemories #OralHistories#FilmHeritage #MemoryKeeper

45

0

Film archiving and preservation can extend beyond the recovery and restoring deteriorating materials. The boom in technology has brought forth the role of AI in preserving film heritage. Use of AI may often result in having to make decisions on colour grading, sound design, aspect ratio adjustments, or the reconstruction of missing footage – altering aesthetics. Interpretations often involves choices between historical fidelity, artistic intention, and present-day viewing expectations, raising questions about authenticity and cultural responsibility. This session will bring scholars, researchers, academicians together to talk about the future of film history preservation with the technological acceleration and eventually the ‘future of memories’. To join this conversation, click on the link in bio to register. #FutureOfMemories #FilmPreservation #AestheticsAndAI #IndianCinema #CinemaHeritage #AIandCulture #FilmArchiving #MemoryKeeper

6

1

Old film advertisements, pamphlets, magazines, and books are not just nostalgic keepsakes—they are invaluable records of cinema’s past. These printed materials preserve fragments of film culture, from contemporary reviews and journals to rare publications that shaped how audiences understood cinema. They offer scholars, writers, and enthusiasts vital entry points into exploring Indian film history, helping to piece together narratives that films alone cannot tell. Yet, while these archives open windows to cultural memory, questions of ownership and rights remain pressing. Who truly holds these materials—the publishers, collectors, institutions, or the public? And how can they be preserved and made accessible for future generations without erasing their histories of circulation and use? This panel will bring together scholars, archivists, writers, and cinephiles to reflect on the role of cinema literature in documenting history and to debate the challenges of preservation, access, and ownership in a rapidly changing archival landscape.

To join this important dialogue, please register by clicking the link in bio.

#FutureOfMemories #CinemaLiterature #FilmPreservation #IndianCinemaHistory #FilmCulture #FilmMagazines #CulturalHeritage #MemoryKeeper

29

2

Before hashtags, the passion for Indian cinema flourished in early online forums like RMIM (rec.music.indian.misc) and Passion for Cinema. These platforms became vital hubs where dispersed fans evolved into unofficial archivists, collaboratively preserving our cinematic heritage.
The second session, at Future of Memories symposium, will explore how these digital communities, driven by shared knowledge and passion, built invaluable repositories of film history, music, and memorabilia. We will examine their role in democratizing cultural memory through crowd-sourced archiving and metadata creation, making film history accessible to all.
The conversation will also address the significant challenges these communities face today, including issues of sustainability, recognition, and preserving digital archives for future generations. Join us to celebrate these pioneers of online fandom and discuss the future of community-driven preservation.

To join this important dialogue, please register by clicking the link in bio.

#FutureOfMemories #DigitalArchiving #FilmCommunity #IndianCinema #CinemaMemories #FilmPreservation #CulturalMemory #MemoryKeeper

3

0

Indian cinema isn’t just preserved in archives — it lives in memories.
What can octogenarian cinephiles teach us about film history?

At Future of Memories, a one-day symposium on film history documentation and archiving, we have a panel specifically dedicated to this aspect that will bring together voices who have lived through cinema’s golden decades. Their stories humanize history and show us how memories shape the way we understand film culture today. The panelists will include eminent intermedia historian and archivist Ravikant, film critic Sukhpreet Kahlon and film enthusiast and archivist Pavan Jha. Alongside, we will have voices with lived experiences of the lost time who will lend their memories in forming the history of Indian cinema.
Save this post to revisit later and share with someone who loves film history.

To join this important dialogue, please register by clicking the link in bio.

#FutureOfMemories #VoicesOfMemory #FilmPreservation #IndianCinemaHistory #CinemaMemories #OralHistories #FilmHeritage #MemoryKeeper

14

0

This one felt special. ✨
Thank you dear Nimrat @nimratofficial -thank you for holding space for You Are Enough!
.
.
.
It was long incoming — a divine whisper that turned into You Are Enough.
Grateful for the flow, the faith, and the gentle guidance that led the way, as u stand and watch this unfold♥️♥️

#youareenough❤ #blessedbeyomdmeasure #manifestwithanaiysha

Grateful, always. ♥️♥️

9

3

Conversations That Shape Perspectives! 🎙✨"

Revisiting the Kumaon Literary Festival - Kashmir Edition (2022), where insightful discussions on Kashmir, identity, and progress took center stage. Grateful for the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue that continues to resonate today.

The journey of change is ongoing, and conversations like these pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive future.

#Kashmir #Srinagar #LiteraryFestival #DialogueForChange #BuildingTheFuture

@kumaonlitfest @harvard @kyariindia @harvardkennedyschool

3

9

“ईजा कहती थी”
#4
“अपजसी भाग पर म्यहोवक फूल”
अर्थात
जिसकी किस्मत साथ ना दे वह हर हाल में परेशान रहता है !

— कुमाऊँनी मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ । ईजा स्टूडियो !
—
[ IJA Studio, Culture, Folklore, Stories, Literature, Theatre, Kumauni, Idioms and Proverbs, Storytelling, Poetry, Open Mic, Theatre, Films ]

39

7

स्कूली नाम - भावित जोशी । ईजा स्टूडियो । ओपन माइक - स्टूडियो चैप्टर ।
#ijastudio #ईजा_स्टूडियो #contentcreation #kissagoi #openmic #uttarakhand #kasardevi #kasardevi #almora #newstudio

409

153