World Book Fair a 'Gyan Kumbh', promoting Indian languages: Dharmendra Pradhan
1 month, 1 week ago

World Book Fair a 'Gyan Kumbh', promoting Indian languages: Dharmendra Pradhan

India Today  

Books from India, Books from Russia, Books from France. On the eighth day of World Book Fair 2025, Education Miniter Dharmendra Pradhan launched 41 books under the PM YUVA 2.0 scheme. Dharmendra Pradhan at World Book Fair 2025 During the event, Dharmendra Pradhan also released the Hindi version of the Saga of Kudopali: The Unsung Story of 1857, which will soon be made available in 12 Indian and two foreign languages. WORLD BOOK FAIR 2025 SO FAR The Word Book Fair 2025 is currently underway at Bharat Mandapam, having commenced on February 1, 2025. The confluence of cultures, ideas and literary traditions, the World Book Fair 2025 is coming out as more than just an exhibition, now it has turned into a global storytelling celebration.

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20 lakh flock to World Book Fair 2025: Books, debates and 'We the People of India'
1 month, 1 week ago

20 lakh flock to World Book Fair 2025: Books, debates and 'We the People of India'

India Today  

With a footfall of 20 lakh, over 20,000 books, and more than 200 stalls -- including Bloomsbury, Penguin, and Oxford -- the World Book Fair 2025 drew in a vibrant and diverse crowd. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at the event At the World Book Fair, Alisha, a book lover shared, "Thank God my mentors insisted I come. Together, the Brahmaputra …

Dharmendra Pradhan launches 41 books under PM YUVA scheme
1 month, 1 week ago

Dharmendra Pradhan launches 41 books under PM YUVA scheme

Hindustan Times  

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday launched 41 books under the ‘PM YUVA mentorship programme 2.0,’ an initiative to cultivate young literary talent through mentorship. The ‘Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme’ announced in this year’s budget is also going to add momentum to this national mission,” he added in a post on X. In the Union Budget 2025-26, finance minister …

‘Book fair promoting sub-standard literature than habit of reading’
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Book fair promoting sub-standard literature than habit of reading’

The Hindu  

The oldest existing bookshop in Kolkata has come down heavily on the city’s book fair, saying the “once-glorious” event now promoted poor quality literature through numerous book-launches rather than promoting the habit of reading. Arabinda Dasgupta, the managing director of Dasgupta and Co., founded in 1886 on College Street, was never a big fan of the Kolkata Book Fair, having …

New Delhi World Book Fair 2025: Book lovers throng to Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan despite day 1 delays
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New Delhi World Book Fair 2025: Book lovers throng to Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan despite day 1 delays

Hindustan Times  

First day of a fair is expected to start with a bang, but this one was pretty loud to state how the interest for books is resurging! The New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 opened on Saturday, February 1, to a massive crowd of people who queued till the metro station on day 1. Books, authors, and a buzzing crowd …

New Delhi Book Fair 2025: Here is everything that you need to know about time, venue, theme and activities
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New Delhi Book Fair 2025: Here is everything that you need to know about time, venue, theme and activities

Hindustan Times  

Whether you like reading literary classics or smut, self-help books or snazzy bedtime reads, the New Delhi Book Fair is back to present you with an opportunity to get reading now! New Delhi Book Fair 2025) Not just for book lovers With installations, books, movies, and cultural programs, the theme for this year's ultimate book extravaganza is ‘We, the People …

Delhi set to get its cultural fix at World Book Fair
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi set to get its cultural fix at World Book Fair

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Delhi set to get its cultural fix at World Book Fair Documentaries, panel discussions, literary analysis and roundtables are among just a few of the exciting events the Bharat Mandapam will host this weekend, as part of the World Book Fair—one of the most-awaited academic exchange events—set to start this Saturday. The book fair will feature more than …

48th International Kolkata Book Fair kicks off without Bangladeshi participation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

48th International Kolkata Book Fair kicks off without Bangladeshi participation

The Hindu  

The 48th International Kolkata Book Fair kicked off on Tuesday with a record 1,000-odd book, magazine and cultural stalls, but without the participation of Bangladesh. And on March 5, 1976, the first-ever Kolkata Book Fair kicked off with just 52 book stalls,” Mr. Chatterjee said. “The book fair is our pride… Last year the International Kolkata Book Fair amassed ₹30 …

World Book Fair 2025: Know date, timing, ticket prices, nearest metro station and more
1 month, 3 weeks ago

World Book Fair 2025: Know date, timing, ticket prices, nearest metro station and more

India TV News  

World Book Fair 2025 is going to be organised once again in the national capital Delhi. Date and timing of World Book Fair 2025: The World Book Fair 2025 will be held from February 1 to 9 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. World Book Fair 2025 theme: This year, to mark 75 years of India as a republic, the …

World Book Fair 2025: Everything about tickets, timings, nearest Metro, and more
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2 months ago

World Book Fair 2025: Everything about tickets, timings, nearest Metro, and more

India Today  

Good news for all book enthusiasts, the New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 from February 1 to 9 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi is all set to start. Here are the key details about New Delhi World Book Fair 2025: WORLD BOOK FAIR 2025 LOCATION The book fair which is prominently known as New Delhi World Book Fair 2025, will …

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy inaugurates book fair
3 months ago

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy inaugurates book fair

The Hindu  

The 28th national book fair organised by the Puducherry Writers’ Book Society began at the Vel Sokkanathan Marriage Hall on Friday. Chief Minister N. Rangasamy inaugurated the book exhibition and also released 28 books written by various authors from Puducherry at the inaugural event. Educational institutions and students will get 25% discount for books purchased, the society said in a …

No decision yet on Bangladesh's participation in next Kolkata Book Fair: Organiser
4 months ago

No decision yet on Bangladesh's participation in next Kolkata Book Fair: Organiser

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, In a departure from previous years, Bangladesh is absent from the list of participating countries at the 48th International Kolkata Book Fair, which will kick off on January 28. No decision yet on Bangladesh's participation in next Kolkata Book Fair: Organiser The fair will feature Germany as the focal theme country, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and literary legacy, …

In a first, Germany to be theme country at Kolkata book fair 2025
4 months ago

In a first, Germany to be theme country at Kolkata book fair 2025

The Hindu  

West Bengal is set for its biggest festival after Durga Puja — the International Kolkata Book Fair, which draws over 25 lakh people — that is just a little over two months away. “We would like to mention that the idea of organising the Kolkata Book Fair for the first time in 1976 came from Germany’s iconic Frankfurt Book Fair. …

National Book Fair begins from Sept 27; dedicated to Kakori martyrs
5 months, 3 weeks ago

National Book Fair begins from Sept 27; dedicated to Kakori martyrs

Hindustan Times  

: A special corner dedicated to literature related to freedom fighters and start-ups will be a major attraction for bibliophiles visiting Balrampur Garden during the 21st National Book Fair. Officials addressing media persons ahead of National Book Fair on Tuesday. Over 68 publishers will be a part of the book fair which includes – Rajkamal Prakashan, Lokbharti Prakashan, Vaani Prakashan, …

Book Fair and Stationery Fair return to Delhi: Namaskar, bibliophiles!
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Book Fair and Stationery Fair return to Delhi: Namaskar, bibliophiles!

Hindustan Times  

Indian literature has time and again been under the spotlight for being the ambassador of our rich cultural heritage. Acknowledging and highlighting the relevance of books published in India will be the upcoming 28th edition of Delhi Book Fair. "Besides promoting books of all genres, the aim is to focus on providing students with educational books and stationery," says Hema …

New Delhi World Book Fair 2024: A multi-lingual world in books
1 year, 1 month ago

New Delhi World Book Fair 2024: A multi-lingual world in books

The Hindu  

February 16, 2024 10:53 am | Updated 11:24 am IST For 50 years now, the New Delhi World Book Fair has brought together thousands of book lovers, readers, authors, publishers, scholars, educationists, students and literary enthusiasts from all over the world. This year too a mammoth crowd has been gathering at the newly constructed International Convention Centre at Pragati Maidan …

World Book Fair 2024 begins tomorrow in Delhi: Here's how to book tickets online
1 year, 1 month ago

World Book Fair 2024 begins tomorrow in Delhi: Here's how to book tickets online

India TV News  

Good news for book lovers! The World Book Fair 2024 is happening in Delhi starting from tomorrow, February 10. Details of the World Book Fair 2024 The World Book Fair will continue till February 18th, from 11 am to 8 pm daily. To book tickets online, visit the website Paytm Insider, Click on the “Buy Ticket” option, then select the …

National Digital Library for children to be unveiled at New Delhi World Book Fair
1 year, 1 month ago

National Digital Library for children to be unveiled at New Delhi World Book Fair

The Hindu  

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will inaugurate the New Delhi World Book Fair at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan on February 10, the director of the National Book Trust of India, Yuvraj Malik, announced on Thursday. A National Digital Library for children and adolescents will also be unveiled during the festival. According to Mr. Malik, the library will make quality books available …

With 1,000-plus stalls, 2024 Kolkata Book Fair to be biggest ever
1 year, 2 months ago

With 1,000-plus stalls, 2024 Kolkata Book Fair to be biggest ever

The Hindu  

The Kolkata Book Fair of 2024 — to be held from January 18 to 31 — is going to be the largest ever, with the total number of stalls crossing the 1,000 mark, according to the organisers, who said that this edition will “This time due to tremendous pressure from participants, the number of stalls has been increased. The Kolkata …

Delhi Book Fair: Calling all bibliophiles, stationery lovers to unite
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi Book Fair: Calling all bibliophiles, stationery lovers to unite

Hindustan Times  

Are your a hoarder of books or fan of quirky stationery? If yes, then look no further because the Delhi Book Fair has made its return to the Capital, and this time it’s reclaiming its pre-Covid original slot of the monsoon month. “Since youngsters are the ones who keep our fair lively, this event is designed in a way that …

New Delhi World Book Fair: A thrifting guide
2 years ago

New Delhi World Book Fair: A thrifting guide

Live Mint  

The New Delhi World Book Fair began last Saturday, and after an initial confusion about ticket availability, the crowds thronged halls 2-5 at Pragati Maidan. Jain Book Center This is a reasonably well-known vendor of used books at Daryaganj’s Nayi Sadak. I would especially focus on the encyclopaedias here: Jain have a lot to offer, with several pristine volumes of …

New Delhi World Book Fair kicks off today after a two year hiatus
2 years ago

New Delhi World Book Fair kicks off today after a two year hiatus

The Hindu  

French culture, literature, heritage, and cuisine will be celebrated at the 31st edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair, as France has been invited as the guest of honour to one of the most significant literary events, which is set to begin today in the presence of 2022 Nobel Laureate for Literature, Annie Ernaux. France will be represented by …

5 reasons to visit the World Book Fair in Delhi
2 years ago

5 reasons to visit the World Book Fair in Delhi

Live Mint  

The 31st edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair is all set to return as physical event after two years. Here are five reasons to check out this book fair: New titles With nearly 1,000 publishers and exhibitors from over 30 countries participating in the book fair, readers can discover new literary voices. She will be leading the 16-member …

Report: International Kolkata Book Fair 2023
2 years ago

Report: International Kolkata Book Fair 2023

Hindustan Times  

Organized by the Publishers and Booksellers Guild, the 46th International Kolkata Book Fair began on the 31st of January and concluded on the 12th of February. Labelled Asia’s largest book fair with over 900 stalls and the participation of 20 countries, the event also included numerous counters offering food, handcrafted jewellery, paintings, posters and decorative pieces. This year’s focal theme …

Hyderabad Book Fair to start on Thursday
2 years, 3 months ago

Hyderabad Book Fair to start on Thursday

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The 35th edition of the popular National Book Fair, under the aegis of Hyderabad Book Fair Society, will be back in the city from December 22. Being organised at Telangana Kala Bharathi grounds near NTR Stadium, this will be a full-fledged edition after a dull Covid-induced fair last year. This year’s book fair has been named after renowned short …

New Delhi world book fair to be held from January 8 in physical form
3 years, 5 months ago

New Delhi world book fair to be held from January 8 in physical form

India TV News  

The 30th edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair will be held next year in physical form from January 8-16 at the newly constructed halls at the Pragati Maidan here, the National Book Trust announced Sunday. The theme for the upcoming fair will be "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav" to celebrate 75 years of the country's Independence and will see …

Book Fair begins with publishing forum
3 years, 6 months ago

Book Fair begins with publishing forum

China Daily  

Wu Shulin, executive vice-president of the Publishers Association of China The 2021 Beijing International Publishing Forum was held in Beijing on Sunday, marking the start of the 28th Beijing International Book Fair. Nearly three decades ago, the book fair focused on exhibiting books from developed countries, and now as Chinese publications have become an important part of the fair, communication …

Ramesh Pokhriyal to inaugurate 29th New Delhi World Book Fair today
4 years ago

Ramesh Pokhriyal to inaugurate 29th New Delhi World Book Fair today

India Today  

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal will be inaugurating and addressing the 26th edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair today, March 5, 2021. The 29th edition of the annual New Delhi World Book Fair, organized by the National Book Trust, India will be held virtually from March 6 to 12, 2021. Theme of New Delhi World Book Fair While …

New literary landscape at Beijing Intl Book Fair
5 years, 7 months ago

New literary landscape at Beijing Intl Book Fair

China Daily  

Visitors choose books at last year's Beijing International Book Fair. The Beijing International Book Fair is opening its doors this week, attracting thousands of industry professionals and fans of literature alike, Mei Jia reports. Lin Liying is embracing her busiest time of the year, working for one of the organizers of the world's second largest publishing events, the Beijing International …

New literary landscape at Beijing Intl Book Fair
5 years, 7 months ago

New literary landscape at Beijing Intl Book Fair

China Daily  

Visitors choose books at last year's Beijing International Book Fair. The Beijing International Book Fair is opening its doors this week, attracting thousands of industry professionals and fans of literature alike, Mei Jia reports. Lin Liying is embracing her busiest time of the year, working for one of the organizers of the world's second largest publishing events, the Beijing International …

Book lovers in Kolkata spend 21 crore at International Book Fair
6 years, 1 month ago

Book lovers in Kolkata spend 21 crore at International Book Fair

India Today  

The Kolkata International Book Fair took place from January 31, 2019, to February 11, 2019, at Central Park Mela Ground, Salt Lake, Kolkata and this time, it witnessed the record sale of Rs 21 crore. The delegation of writers from Russia had attended the Book Fair and the literature festival in past editions and the two countries share cultural ties, …

New Delhi World Book Fair 2019: With guest Sharjah, the fair opens on Saturday
6 years, 2 months ago

New Delhi World Book Fair 2019: With guest Sharjah, the fair opens on Saturday

India TV News  

The New Delhi World Book Fair, held for the past 47 years, is a major calendar event in the publishing world. The 27th edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair has the UAE's third largest emirate Sharjah as its 2019 guest of honour. Co-organised by the National Book Trust and the India Trade Promotion Organisation, the Book Fair's theme …

Pearson India to display its digital learning solutions at World Book Fair
7 years, 2 months ago

Pearson India to display its digital learning solutions at World Book Fair

ABP News  

New Delhi, Jan 5 : Pearson, the world's learning company, would be featuring its finest and high quality prominent titles at the 46th edition of World Book Fair to be held from January 6 to 14. Our objective is to bring high quality content from the world's best authors, backed by technology to drive more effective teaching and personalised learning," …

Amid Indo-Pak tension, lone Pakistani publisher to participate in New Delhi World Book Fair
7 years, 2 months ago

Amid Indo-Pak tension, lone Pakistani publisher to participate in New Delhi World Book Fair

Firstpost  

Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, a lone Pakistani publisher is likely to participate in the upcoming 45th New Delhi World Book Fair New Delhi: Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, a publisher from across the neighbouring country is likely to participate in the upcoming 45th New Delhi World Book Fair 2018 to be held in Delhi from …

Highlights at the Chinese pavilion of the New Delhi book fair[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
9 years, 2 months ago

Highlights at the Chinese pavilion of the New Delhi book fair[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

The 24th New Delhi World Book Fair opens at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, India on January 9, 2016. Seeking to build a bridge of knowledge between the two ancient civilizations, India has selected China as the Guest of Honor at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2016, which opened to book lovers on Jan 9 at the Pragati …

Highlights at the Chinese pavilion of the New Delhi book fair[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
9 years, 2 months ago

Highlights at the Chinese pavilion of the New Delhi book fair[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

The 24th New Delhi World Book Fair opens at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, India on January 9, 2016. Seeking to build a bridge of knowledge between the two ancient civilizations, India has selected China as the Guest of Honor at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2016, which opened to book lovers on Jan 9 at the Pragati …

Smriti Irani to inaugurate book fair in Delhi today
10 years, 3 months ago

Smriti Irani to inaugurate book fair in Delhi today

India TV News  

New Delhi: Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani will inaugurate a six-day book fair at Mahila Haat in North Delhi today, NMDC yesterday said. The fair organised by the North Delhi Municipal Corporation in collaboration with National Book Trust will offer books of different genres for readers of all age groups. Leader of House in NDMC Mira Aggarwal said besides offering …

Manjhi to push for international status to Patna Book Fair
10 years, 4 months ago

Manjhi to push for international status to Patna Book Fair

India TV News  

Patna: Inaugurating the 21st Patna Book Fair at Gandhi Maidan here, Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi today said that he will seek the Centre's help to make the fair an international affair. State Education and HRD Minister Brishen Patel and Consumer Minister Shyam Rajak who had stayed away from a programme attended by Manjhi yesterday, attended the book fair …

World Book Fair in Delhi from Feb 15
11 years, 1 month ago

World Book Fair in Delhi from Feb 15

India TV News  

New Delhi: Literature for children is the focus of the New Delhi World Book Fair, which begins here on February 15 with Poland as the guest country and participants from 25 countries aiming to promote the habit of reading. President Pranab Mukherjee is scheduled to inaugurate the 9-day fair themed on “Kathasagara: Celebrating Children's Literature” and organised by the National …

Delhi Book Fair to begin tomorrow
11 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Book Fair to begin tomorrow

India TV News  

New Delhi: Seminars, discussions, poetry sessions and interactive programmes for children will engage visitors at the 19th edition of the Delhi Book Fair that kickstarts here Friday, organisers said. This year, the fair will address the erosion of the reading habit as its theme, "Libraries and Readerships", will focus on the role of libraries in society.Organised since 1995 by the …

Big on books: World Book Fair from February 4
12 years, 1 month ago

Big on books: World Book Fair from February 4

Firstpost  

More than 1,100 exhibitors from 23 countries will flock to the Pragati Maidan in the capital for the New Delhi World Book Fair 2013 from February 4 to 10. New Delhi: More than 1,100 exhibitors from 23 countries will flock to the Pragati Maidan in the capital for the New Delhi World Book Fair 2013 from February 4 to 10. …

Delhi book fair begins
12 years, 6 months ago

Delhi book fair begins

India TV News  

New Delhi, Sep 1: For the next nine days, all roads for book lovers will lead to Pragati Maidan with the Delhi Book Fair opening today. Taking a futuristic leap by putting e-books and publishing at its centrestage, the annual fair will have 253 publishers from the country and abroad, including France, US, UK, Russia, Germany, China and Pakistan.The 18th …

Delhi Book Fair to showcase e-books this year
12 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Book Fair to showcase e-books this year

Firstpost  

The annual Delhi Book Fair is taking a futuristic leap this year, by putting e-books and e-book publishing at its centrestage. New Delhi: The annual Delhi Book Fair is taking a futuristic leap this year, by putting e-books and e-book publishing at its centrestage, while playing a rendezvous for all stakeholders in the reading sphere. “I convinced the COE of …

Previewing World Book Fair
21 years, 1 month ago

Previewing World Book Fair

Hindustan Times  

For Delhi's booklovers, every alternate February is crucial - time for whatever leave from office is possible, a few sneak exits from office, some 'official' work near Pragati Maidan. HT Image For that's where the capital's largest book fair, the World Book Fair a biennial event takes place. That Indian science has played a major role over the centuries is …

Delhi Book Fair: A sneak peek
21 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Book Fair: A sneak peek

Hindustan Times  

For Delhi's booklovers, every alternate February is crucial - time for whatever leave from office is possible, a few sneak exits from office, some 'official' work near Pragati Maidan. HT Image For that's where the capital's largest book fair, the World Book Fair a biennial event takes place. Delhi also happens to be the current World Book Capital, an annual …

Previewing World Book Fair
21 years, 2 months ago

Previewing World Book Fair

Hindustan Times  

For Delhi's booklovers, every alternate February is crucial - time for whatever leave from office is possible, a few sneak exits from office, some 'official' work near Pragati Maidan. HT Image For that's where the capital's largest book fair, the World Book Fair a biennial event takes place. That Indian science has played a major role over the centuries is …

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