Max City Valley of Words Literature Festival was held in Mumbai on 01 & 02 March, 2025. India’s only litfest which discusses geopolitical, business and economical ‘Issues That Engage Us As A Nation.' The festival features eminent authors and personalities over two days of discussions at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), a heritage institution in Mumbai, and in the prestigious Kitabkhana.

Calling India’s epics “mythology” is a colonial misrepresentation. These texts—our Itihasa—are not fiction, but civilizational memory and ancient history. This mislabeling was part of a deliberate effort to sever Indians from their intellectual heritage. Unlike the fragmented records of the West, India preserved vast Sanskrit knowledge—science, medicine, philosophy—rooted in pluralism and continuity. Our influence across Southeast Asia proves this legacy was real, not imagined. The colonial education system disconnected us from this truth. Reclaiming our narrative means building our own frameworks and respecting our heritage. Let us revive our creative spirit and honor the Maha Vakyas—not just as philosophy, but as a call to reclaim who we are.

About Speakers:
Amish Tripathi is one of India’s bestselling authors, known for blending mythology, philosophy, and history in gripping narratives. Often called “India’s Tolkien,” his 11 books have sold over 7 million copies and been translated into 20 languages. Amish is widely praised for his deep research, rooted pride in India, and progressive worldview.
Ameya Pratap Singh is the author of Ram: A Global History. He holds degrees from the London School of Economics, the University of Cambridge, and a DPhil from the University of Oxford. He has written for major national and international publications, and has a chapter in an upcoming Springer Nature volume edited by Kishore Mahbubani.
Brijesh Singh is a senior IPS officer and former principal secretary to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. He previously served as Additional Director-General of Police and led Maharashtra Cyber for several years. A noted voice on cybersecurity, he is the author of the thriller Quantum Siege and co-author of Dangerous Minds of India.
Tarun Mehrishi is a graduate of National Law School, Bangalore, and the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. After moving on from corporate law, he spent over a decade in sports marketing, serving as COO at IOS Sports and Head of Consulting at Rise Worldwide. He now focuses on building an EV rental venture and pursuing his passion for writing.
Eika Chaturvedi Banerjee (Moderator) is the founder of Eikam Resonance, a purpose-driven organization exploring ancient wisdom to address modern challenges. With two decades in corporate leadership—including as CEO of Future Learning—she is also the author of 52RedPills and Tales of Panchkanya, and a contributor to the Nari Shakti anthology.

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