Asian Literary Society

PRESS RELEASE "Caravan 2021 - Bhutan", a program organized by the Asian Literary Society jointly with the Journal of Asian Art, Culture and Literature (JAACL)   On January 10, 2021, the Asian Literary Society in association with the Journal of Asian Art, Culture and Literature (JAACL) organized "Caravan 2021 -Bhutan" a program to celebrate the rich heritage of Bhutanese art, culture, and literature. In light of the present Covid-19 scenario, this event was conducted online.   The day-long event began with a welcome note by Mr. Manoj Krishnan (Founder, Asian Literary Society). The Chief Guest Prof. Thakur S. Powdyel (Former Minister of Education, Royal Government of Bhutan) delivered the inaugural address and highlighted the grandeur of Bhutanese culture.  The Guest of Honour Dr. Saamdu Chetri (Former Joint Secretary at the PM's Office, Royal Government of Bhutan) spoke about "Mindfulness and Gross National Happiness".  A panel discussion on the rich he...

  PRESS RELEASE Journal of Asian Art, Culture and Literature (JAACL) and Asian Literary Society deliberate on "Challenges and Opportunities for Asian Literature in Years to Come" at their first  annual  lecture                                                              Journal of Asian Art, Culture and Literature (JAACL) and Asian Literary Society hosted its first  Annual  Lecture by Dr. A. J. Thomas (Renowned Writer and Poet & Former Editor, Indian Literature, Sahitya Akademi) on 12th December 2020. Mr. Manoj Krishnan (Editor-in-chief JAACL and Founder, Asia Literary Society) presided this much-awaited  annual  event. In his opening note, he outlined the ALS and JAACL's mission of promoting Asian art, culture, and literature all over the world. Speaking on the topic "Challenges and Opportuniti...