‘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 opted out of it way back in 1980, because he believed that the event, by dragging for too long, was eating into the book-selling business on College Street. Mr. Dasgupta seemed more unhappy this time with the large number of book launches taking place this year; according to him the fair was now more interested in promoting books, irrespective of their quality, rather than promoting the habit of reading. Mr. Dasgupta added, “The primary aim of a book fair has always been the promotion of not only good authors and books but also to encourage more people to read.

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Book fair in Nagercoil kicks off with enthusiasm and inspiring messages
1 month ago

Book fair in Nagercoil kicks off with enthusiasm and inspiring messages

The Hindu  

The sixth edition of the book fair in Nagercoil organised by Kanniyakumari district administration in partnership with Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India commenced on Wednesday with energetic “Parai” music on the campus of S.L.B. Speaking at the event the District Collector drew parallels between American investor Warren Buffet and business tycoon Bill Gates highlighting that both, despite their …

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, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

48th International Kolkata Book Fair kicks off without Bangladeshi participation
1 month, 3 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 …

Curtains to go up on Kolkata’s biggest festival after Durga Puja — the book fair
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Curtains to go up on Kolkata’s biggest festival after Durga Puja — the book fair

The Hindu  

Residents of Kolkata who love the written word — most people in the city do — are planning the next two weeks around the book fair, an occasion they will use to catch up with old friends and new books. Souvik Ghoshal, also a school teacher and editor of Other Voice magazine, said the Kolkata Book Fair was special because …

Kolkata book fair allots stall to VHP in surprise move
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kolkata book fair allots stall to VHP in surprise move

The Hindu  

Hours after the Calcutta High Court dismissed a petition by the Vishva Hindu Parishad, seeking a stall at the International Kolkata Book Fair this year, organisers of the fair in a surprise move allotted them a stall on Saturday, under their monthly magazine’s name. On Friday, a single-judge Bench of the Calcutta High Court pronounced a judgement dismissing VHP’s plea …

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 …

Association For Protection Of Democratic Rights Approaches High Court Challenging Denial To Participate In Kolkata Book Fair
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Association For Protection Of Democratic Rights Approaches High Court Challenging Denial To Participate In Kolkata Book Fair

Live Law  

The Association For Protection Of Democratic Rights has approached the Calcutta High Court challenging the denial of permission to it for participating in the 2025 Kolkata Book Fair by the organisers.The plea will be heard by Justice Amrita Sinha.The petitioners have stated that they have consistently exhibited at the International Kolkata Book Fair. The Association For Protection Of Democratic Rights …

Authors on their first and fondest Chennai Book Fair memories
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Authors on their first and fondest Chennai Book Fair memories

The Hindu  

On most occasions, author and historian AR Venkatachalapathy enjoys interacting with readers who speak their mind about his work. Venkatachalapathy, like several writers from the State, has been a reader at the Chennai Book Fair for several years, before being published as an author with his own work on display here. The Chennai Book Fair, usually conducted in January before …

No missive from Centre on participation of B’desh in Kolkata Book Fair: Guild
3 months ago

No missive from Centre on participation of B’desh in Kolkata Book Fair: Guild

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, The Publishers and Booksellers Guild, organiser of the International Kolkata Book Fair, on Monday said it is yet to receive any communication from the Centre over the participation of Bangladesh in the 48th edition of the fair next year. No missive from Centre on participation of B’desh in Kolkata Book Fair: Guild If any favourable response comes from 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 …

TN textbook corpn plans to sign 1,000 translation agreements this book fair
3 months, 3 weeks ago

TN textbook corpn plans to sign 1,000 translation agreements this book fair

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation is planning to sign at least 1,000 MoUs with foreign publishers for translating books at the upcoming Chennai International Book Fair, scheduled to be held from January 16 to 18, 2025. The corporation has also invited applications from college students for a two-week immersive training programme aimed at grooming future literary …

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, 1 week 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. …

Develop reading habit: U.P. CM to youngsters at Gomti book fair
4 months, 1 week ago

Develop reading habit: U.P. CM to youngsters at Gomti book fair

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday encouraged children to expand their reading beyond textbooks and explore different genres of books. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating third Gomti Book Festival at Gomti Riverfront Park here, the CM said, “Children should buy at least one book from the fair and develop reading habit.” The book fair, organised by National Book …

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 …

Hong Kong Book Fair to feature film and TV literature
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hong Kong Book Fair to feature film and TV literature

China Daily  

Chinese writer Jin Yucheng, author of the novel Blossoms, will take part in the upcoming 34th Hong Kong Book Fair. The 34th Hong Kong Book Fair, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, will be held from July 17 to 23 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, the HKTDC has announced. This year's book fair will stage …

Heavy monsoons and online stores: Kolkata’s College Street booksellers’ two major woes
9 months, 1 week ago

Heavy monsoons and online stores: Kolkata’s College Street booksellers’ two major woes

The Hindu  

Kolkata As heavy discounts become a norm across online bookselling platforms like Amazon and Flipkart, local booksellers in College Street, Kolkata find it difficult to keep up with the shifting book-buying trends. When you buy online, there are high chances of getting pirated books which have a lot of misprinting.” He remained confident that the USP of their books at …

London Book Fair highlights cooperation between Chinese, international publishers
1 year ago

London Book Fair highlights cooperation between Chinese, international publishers

China Daily  

The London Book Fair kicked off on Mar 12, 2024. The London Book Fair, one of the world's largest, kicked off on Tuesday with industry insiders calling for greater collaboration between Chinese and international publishers. Speaking to Xinhua after the launch of the "China Perspective" Series, managing director for book publishing at Taylor & Francis Jeremy North said that people …

London Book Fair highlights cooperation between Chinese, international publishers
1 year ago

London Book Fair highlights cooperation between Chinese, international publishers

China Daily  

The London Book Fair kicked off on Mar 12, 2024. The London Book Fair, one of the world's largest, kicked off on Tuesday with industry insiders calling for greater collaboration between Chinese and international publishers. Speaking to Xinhua after the launch of the "China Perspective" Series, managing director for book publishing at Taylor & Francis Jeremy North said that people …

London Book Fair highlights cooperation between Chinese, international publishers
1 year ago

London Book Fair highlights cooperation between Chinese, international publishers

China Daily  

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Hyderabad Book Fair Tries to Rekindle Interest in Books
1 year, 1 month ago

Hyderabad Book Fair Tries to Rekindle Interest in Books

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hundreds of book enthusiasts, who gathered at the 36th edition of the Hyderabad International Book Fair, have advocated the preservation and promotion of passionate reading amidst the digital onslaught on traditional literature. The late leftist leader Gaddar selfie point becomes a popular spot among attendees, capturing moments of literary appreciation.On Friday, the book fair had already attracted around five …

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 …

Busy book fair shows draw of children's books, traditional culture
1 year, 1 month ago

Busy book fair shows draw of children's books, traditional culture

China Daily  

Readers browse books at the Beijing Book Fair on Jan 11. The Beijing Book Fair, held from Jan 11 to 13, reported a record high of over 100,000 visits as China's book market continues to thrive. According to the annual report on the book market issued under the guidance of the Publishers Association of China and the Book and Periodicals …

Busy book fair shows draw of children's books, traditional culture
1 year, 1 month ago

Busy book fair shows draw of children's books, traditional culture

China Daily  

Readers browse books at the Beijing Book Fair on Jan 11. The Beijing Book Fair, held from Jan 11 to 13, reported a record high of over 100,000 visits as China's book market continues to thrive. According to the annual report on the book market issued under the guidance of the Publishers Association of China and the Book and Periodicals …

Busy book fair shows draw of children's books, traditional culture
1 year, 1 month ago

Busy book fair shows draw of children's books, traditional culture

China Daily  

China Daily | Updated: 2024-01-25 06:07 Readers browse books at the Beijing Book Fair on Jan 11. The Beijing Book Fair, held from Jan 11 to 13, reported a record high of over 100,000 visits as China's book market continues to thrive. Cultural charm In the almost 400 activities held during the book fair, numerous events spotlighting traditional culture and …

For little magazines of West Bengal, book fair is biggest event
1 year, 2 months ago

For little magazines of West Bengal, book fair is biggest event

The Hindu  

For the little magazines of Bengal — there are hundreds of them — the Kolkata Book Fair is a big opportunity, providing these small but committed publications a platform to present themselves to the outside world. Little magazines, as Encyclopaedia Britannica will tell you, are periodicals “devoted to serious literary writings, usually avant-garde and non-commercial”, and West Bengal boasts of …

Book fair shows flourishing market, charm of traditional culture
1 year, 2 months ago

Book fair shows flourishing market, charm of traditional culture

China Daily  

The Beijing Book Fair features 400,000 books from 720 exhibitors, drawing publishers, authors, and readers nationwide, on Jan 11, 2024. The Beijing Book Fair, held from Jan 11 to 13, reported a record high of over 100,000 visits as China's book market continues to thrive. Charm of traditional culture In the almost 400 diverse activities held during the book fair, …

Book fair shows flourishing market, charm of traditional culture
1 year, 2 months ago

Book fair shows flourishing market, charm of traditional culture

China Daily  

The Beijing Book Fair features 400,000 books from 720 exhibitors, drawing publishers, authors, and readers nationwide, on Jan 11, 2024. The Beijing Book Fair, held from Jan 11 to 13, reported a record high of over 100,000 visits as China's book market continues to thrive. Charm of traditional culture In the almost 400 diverse activities held during the book fair, …

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 …

Readers line up for book fair in SAR
1 year, 8 months ago

Readers line up for book fair in SAR

China Daily  

Visitors read at a booth during the 33rd Hong Kong Book Fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on Wednesday. Thousands of book lovers queued up on Wednesday and filed into the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre as the 33rd Hong Kong Book Fair kicked off. In addition, this year's book fair …

Thai book fair sees chapters of potential
1 year, 11 months ago

Thai book fair sees chapters of potential

China Daily  

Chinese books draw Thai readers at this year's Bangkok International Book Fair. BANGKOK — Holding several books, including one on China's development, Wisan Chedi was searching for more books at a Chinese book exhibition booth at the Bangkok International Book Fair 2023. He says Thai readers are keen to better understand China via Chinese books. We hope this will help …

Thai book fair sees chapters of potential
1 year, 11 months ago

Thai book fair sees chapters of potential

China Daily  

Chinese books draw Thai readers at this year's Bangkok International Book Fair. BANGKOK — Holding several books, including one on China's development, Wisan Chedi was searching for more books at a Chinese book exhibition booth at the Bangkok International Book Fair 2023. He says Thai readers are keen to better understand China via Chinese books. We hope this will help …

Bibliophiles make a beeline for Load the Box book fair in Chandigarh
1 year, 11 months ago

Bibliophiles make a beeline for Load the Box book fair in Chandigarh

Hindustan Times  

Tricity bibliophiles, the one-of-its-kind book fair, Load the Box, is back at Lajpat Rai Bhawan in Chandigarh till April 16. Book lovers can pick and choose from over 10 lakh carefully curated new and pre-owned books available in multiple genres One can buy a box and fit as many books as they can in it, as long as it closes …

Beijing Book Fair to kick off
1 year, 11 months ago

Beijing Book Fair to kick off

China Daily  

This year's Beijing Book Fair will kick off on Friday with more than 200 bookstores and publishing houses bringing multi-events at Chaoyang Park and 67 other venues throughout the capital. This year's Beijing Book Fair will kick off on Friday with more than 200 bookstores and publishing houses hosting events at Chaoyang Park and 67 other venues throughout 16 districts …

Beijing Book Fair to kick off
1 year, 11 months ago

Beijing Book Fair to kick off

China Daily  

This year's Beijing Book Fair will kick off on Friday with more than 200 bookstores and publishing houses bringing multi-events at Chaoyang Park and 67 other venues throughout the capital. This year's Beijing Book Fair will kick off on Friday with more than 200 bookstores and publishing houses hosting events at Chaoyang Park and 67 other venues throughout 16 districts …

Beijing Book Fair to kick off
1 year, 11 months ago

Beijing Book Fair to kick off

China Daily  

This year's Beijing Book Fair will kick off on Friday with more than 200 bookstores and publishing houses bringing multi-events at Chaoyang Park and 67 other venues throughout the capital. This year's Beijing Book Fair will kick off on Friday with more than 200 bookstores and publishing houses hosting events at Chaoyang Park and 67 other venues throughout 16 districts …

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 …

Report: International Kolkata Book Fair 2023
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Kerala Legislature International Book Festival inaugurated
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala Legislature International Book Festival inaugurated

The Hindu  

Anti-drug messages reverberated at the inaugural event of the Kerala Legislature International Book Festival, which began on Monday at the Assembly premises with the tagline of ‘Reading is an addiction’, attempting to weave in the State government’s anti-drug campaign to the fair. Writer T. Padmanabhan, who was felicitated at the event, said that he has always used his writings to …

10 lakh people visited Book fair in Hyderabad
2 years, 2 months ago

10 lakh people visited Book fair in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The 35th National Book Fair has been witnessing an overwhelming response from the people. Book lovers rushed to the fair on New Year eve to grab their favourite books. The popular fair, organised by Hyderabad Book Fair Society, in association with Telugu Sahitya Akademi and the state government, had books published in around ten states, which were spread over …

In the age of audiobooks, Hyderabad Book Fair a crowd puller
2 years, 2 months ago

In the age of audiobooks, Hyderabad Book Fair a crowd puller

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The 35th Hyderabad Book Fair drew a large crowd on Wednesday, nearly a week after it opened, with people of all ages thronging the NTR Stadium, where the exhibition was inaugurated on December 22. The book fair attracts approximately 40,000 visitors every day, with the number exceeding a lakh on weekends, demonstrating that, even in the age of podcasts, …

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 …

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