Swami Swaroopanandaji (2nd from left), the global head of Chinmaya Mission lighting the ceremonial lamp to mark the inauguration of the second edition of the Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman ceremony in Delhi in the presence of (from L-R) Manoj Kumar Sonthalia, Chairman and Managing Director of The New Indian Express Group, Prabhu Chawla, editorial director of The New Indian Express, Lakshmi Menon, TNIE CEO and Santwana Bhattacharya, TNIE Editor.
Manoj Kumar Sonthalia speaking at the event.
Swami Swaroopanandaji addressing the event saying that writers “are those who protect and spread the knowledge to the world.”
Santwana Bhattacharya addressing the attendees.
Prabhu Chawla honouring Swami Swaroopanandaji.
Non-fiction winner Neerja Chowdhury being awarded.
Ruskin Bond's granddaughter Srishti receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award on his behalf.
Aishwarya Jha has captivated readers and critics alike with her debut novel, The Scent of Fallen Stars, earning her the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Sahitya Samman.
Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman awardees
Attendees at the second edition of Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman.