CCIFI 2026 Literary Prize Award Ceremony
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The Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Franco-Indienne (CCIFI) is delighted to invite you to the 2026 Literary Prize Award Ceremony, celebrating this year’s laureate:
Hema Macherla for her acclaimed novel Lettres sur le sable published in France by Éditions Mercure de France
The novel offers a moving and powerful portrait of contemporary India through the story of Kiri, a young girl in 1970s Andhra Pradesh whose secret education changes the course of her life.
Event Details :
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
6:00 PM
Venue : Théâtre du Parfum – Fragonard
39 Boulevard des Capucines, 75002 Paris
Please confirm your participation by completing your registration here :
Seats are limited and registration will be confirmed upon payment.
Evening Programme :
✨ Literary Prize Presentation
✨ Conversation with author Hema Macherla
✨ Book signing session with the author
✨ Copies of Lettres sur le sable available for purchase onsite
✨ Cocktail reception following the ceremony
This special evening will bring together members of the literary, cultural, diplomatic and business communities for a celebration of literature and Indo-French cultural dialogue.
About the CCIFI Literary Prize
Founded in 2022, the CCIFI Literary Prize honours contemporary Indian literature translated into French, with the aim of fostering a deeper understanding between France and India through culture and storytelling.
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