Charvaka Award
- This year, the award was to be conferred upon the renowned astrophysicist, Dr. Jayant Narlikar. In light of his recent passing, his daughter, Dr. Leelavati, will accept the award on his behalf.
Art, Literature and Atheism
कला, साहित्य आणि नास्तिक्य
During this three-day conference, formal sessions will feature speeches by distinguished personalities. Details about these sessions will be shared shortly. Informal sessions will also be held to encourage attendees to interact with each other, engage in intellectual exchanges, and find answers to challenging questions posed by contrarians/dissenters.
वर्धा येथे तीन दिवसांच्या या परिषदेत आयोजित औपचारिक सत्रांमध्ये मान्यवरांचे भाषणे असतील. उपस्थितांनी एकमेकांशी संवाद साधावा,वैचारिक देवाण-घेवाण करावी, आणि वादग्रस्त/भिन्न विचारांच्या प्रश्नांना उत्तरे मिळावी यासाठी अनौपचारिक सत्रेदेखील ह्या परिषदेत असतील.
Gandhi Ashram, Sewagram
From Pune/Mumbai: Smariddhi Express way, take Arvi - Wardha interchange 4 exit. The Ashram is about 16 Kms from this exit
From Nagpur: Ashram is about 75 kms, 1.5 hours away. Nagpur - Wardha Bus service costs around 200/- and is very regular. A private taxi would cost around 2000/- for the drop
Via Sevagram Junction (formerly Wardha East), about 4 kms from Ashram. It lies on both the Howrah – Mumbai and New Delhi - Chennai main lines. Auto-rickshaws for the Ashram cost about 100/-
Via Wardha Junction, about 8 km from the Ashram. Many trains stop at Wardha Junction. Auto - rickshaws for the Ashram cost about 150/-
Via Nagpur: It is a major railway station and all trains to/from Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Banaras stop here
Nearest major airport is Nagpur