Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India • VIBGYOR High, Malad East, will host the inaugural edition on Saturday, 17 January 2026. • Renowned author Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik to inaugurate the festival and engage in a Meet & Greet Author Session. • Sessions include author interactions, book reviews, creative workshops and storytelling zones. VIBGYOR Group of Schools, one of India’s leading K-12 education networks, is set to host the first edition of the VIBGYOR Lit Fest, a dedicated literature festival at VIBGYOR High, Malad East, on Saturday, 17 January 2026, from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. The festival reflects the Group’s commitment to creating learning spaces that nurture curiosity, creativity and meaningful engagement beyond the classroom with Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik as the Guest of Honour. Designed as a celebration of literature and ideas, the VIBGYOR Lit Fest will bring together students, parents, educators and creative professionals to engage with stories through interactive and participative formats. The festival aims to strengthen reading habits while enabling learners to think critically, articulate perspectives, and explore storytelling across genres. The inauguration will be done by Founder and Chairman, Mr Rustom Kerawala and Vice Chairperson, Ms Kavita Kerawala. Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik will address students at the opening session. The event will also feature a line-up of speakers, including Dr. Mickey Mehta, Ms. Savitha Rao, Ms. Sanaya Irani and Mr. Rahul Saini, who will participate in sessions across the day, contributing diverse perspectives on literature, creativity and learning. Dr Devdut would be the guest of honour. The day-long programme will feature a variety of interactive formats, including author conversations exploring the craft of storytelling, book review sessions to strengthen analytical thinking and creative workshops where students can visually and narratively express their ideas. Activities such as comic creation studios, book cover design workshops and dedicated writing zones will offer hands-on learning experiences, while book exchanges and curated shows will introduce learners to a wide spectrum of literary genres. Commenting on the initiative, Ms. Kavita Kerawalla, Vice Chairperson, VIBGYOR Group of Schools, said, “At VIBGYOR, we see literature as a powerful tool for shaping independent thought, empathy and expression. The VIBGYOR Lit Fest is an extension of our belief in experiential learning where students engage deeply with ideas, stories and creativity. Through this platform, we hope to nurture a genuine love for reading while giving children the space to imagine, question and create beyond the confines of textbooks and screens.” Adding a modern and experiential dimension, Myra Multimedia will conduct workshops that enable learners to explore storytelling through visual and multimedia formats, offering new ways to interpret and present narratives. Amar Chitra Katha (ACK Comics) will also conduct workshops on Creative Writing and Comic Making, where students will write and draw alongside the artist while gaining insights into the history and creation of characters from Tinkle, including Suppandi and Shambu. As the inaugural edition takes shape, the VIBGYOR Lit Fest stands as a celebration of language, ideas and creativity, bringing learners closer to the timeless power of storytelling while giving them the space to explore their own narratives. About VIBGYOR Group of Schools Founded in 2004, VIBGYOR Group of Schools, recognised as Best Brand-Education of 2024 by The Economic Times, followed by the BW Education Top Education Brands Award 2024 for Academic Excellence in K-12, is a leading network of K-12 schools known for its academic excellence for over two decades. The Group offers a unique range of world-class educational programs for the holistic development of learners in curricular and co-curricular studies across all its schools. Under the visionary leadership of Mr. Rustom Kerawalla, Founder Chairman of the institution, who has been recently honoured with the Education World Lifetime Achievement Award 2025, VIBGYOR Group of Schools is nurturing the academic growth and development of over 55,000 learners nationwide across its 40 schools in 15 major cities. VIBGYOR Group of Schools delivers international levels of education in affiliation with CISCE, CBSE and Cambridge International curriculum, from early years education to Grade 12. To schedule a school visit, call +91 600 3000 700 (Monday to Saturday, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm) or visit https://www.vgos.org/. To View the Image, Click on the Link Below: VIBGYOR High Malad East hosts the VIBGYOR Lit Fest.

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