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 inauguration. He also asked the publishers to sell books at affordable prices so that people from deprived sections could buy them.The state government, he said, wants to open libraries at block, panchayat and village levels and will provide financial help if they want to purchase books. About 250 publishers from across the country are participating in the 12-day annual Patna Book Fair, which is sponsored by Centre for Readership Development.

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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 …

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 …

‘Book fair promoting sub-standard literature than habit of reading’
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 3 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, 3 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 …

Book fair by Kerala Assembly is unique and a form of dissent: Prakash Raj
2 months, 1 week ago

Book fair by Kerala Assembly is unique and a form of dissent: Prakash Raj

The Hindu  

Actor Prakash Raj on Monday said it was “heart-warming and reassuring” to see a State Legislature and a State government organising a book festival when legislatures in the country are often associated with dethroning governments, fighting, and scams. Mr. Prakash Raj was inaugurating the valedictory session of the 2025 edition of the Kerala Legislature International Book Festival organised by the …

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy inaugurates book fair
3 months, 1 week 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, …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Lucknow: 16th National Book Fair to focus on Mahatma Gandhi, Vajpayee and Neeraj
6 years, 5 months ago

Lucknow: 16th National Book Fair to focus on Mahatma Gandhi, Vajpayee and Neeraj

Hindustan Times  

The 16th National Book Fair that is set to begin from September 28, will be dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and poet Gopal Das Neeraj. Addressing the gathering of media persons here on Wednesday, organiser Manoj Chandel said, “The event would witness special stall of the books on the life of Mahatma Gandhi, while Rahstradharm …

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 …

Delhi Book Fair 2017: The Indian Publisher seems to be pursuing buyers, not readers
8 years, 2 months ago

Delhi Book Fair 2017: The Indian Publisher seems to be pursuing buyers, not readers

Firstpost  

At the end of a pallid day in office, having stared at the computer screen relentlessly for inspiration, there isn’t anything more reaffirming of that coming light, than books and the limitless world they exist in. So it only makes sense, when events like the Delhi Book Fair, serve as much of a getaway as it does, to an escape …

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 …

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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