The 38th edition of the kolkata book fair the largest retail book fair in the worldkicked off at the milan mela grounds on tuesday evening. In 1998, uk was the focal theme country of the fair while scotland was the focal theme in 2009. As many as 129 stalls 39 from west bengal, six each from delhi and assam, one from bangladesh, 75 from tripura, and the remaining from daman and diu and allahabad are participating in the 38th agartala book fair. Feb 27, 2018 the focal theme of 38th kolkata international book fair 2014 was peru 2011 kolkata book fair theme country united states the success of the kolkata book fair has resulted in many book fairs in smaller cities in west bengal like siliguri, and was inspired, in turn, by the first world book fair at new delhi in 1972. The 38th edition of the kolkata international book fair 2014 kicked off on 28 january 2014 milan mela grounds. This time they have come up with an option of privilege cards for internetsavvy readers. Mamata banerjee inaugural address 38th international. The sharjah international book fair 2019 sibf 2019 will commence at the sharjah expo centre on october 30 and would conclude on november 9. Singer usha uthup, a true kolkatan at heart, has not only composed but also has sung the new theme song for the 38th international kolkata book fair. But unfortunately, i cannot read bengali so, i generally go in search for folk tales, fables etc printed in english which are tough. Kolkata book fair 2014 is being organized in kolkata for outreach program in the wikimedia movement. Bivash chakraborty during a folk musical performance during 38th international kolkata book fair held in kolkata. A pocket guide to the 2014 kolkata book fair the new. With a total footfall of over 2 million people, it is worlds largest book fair by attendance.
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The kolkata literature festival made its debut at the 38th international kolkata book fair in 2014 and since then, it has been offering to its visitors lively pulsating discussions over books, literary trend, debates and face to face interactions with their favourite authors and eminent guests like amartya sen. Apart from this, many other awards would also be given during the book fair. It experiences a footfall of 2 million, which clearly shows its popularity. Kolkata international book fair 2014 kicks off learning.
Retaining some oldworld fantasies is a huge challenge when technology is out to provide modernday comforts at your fingertips. Aparna sen sen during the 38th international kolkata book fair 2014 born aparna dasgupta 19451025 25 october 1945 age 74 calcutta, bengal presidency. For the first time in 38 years, the organizers of international kolkata book fair have decided to blend modern with traditional. I love kolkata book fair because it gives a platform for nonsofamous publishers to showcase their books and get in touch with readers. The focal theme of 38th kolkata international book fair 2014 was peru 2011 kolkata book fair theme country united states the success of the kolkata book fair has resulted in many book fairs. Get complete event details like venue location, event tickets and more for the 38th international kolkata book fair 2014 event happening at milan mela ground, kolkata. Kolkata international book fair 2014 kicks off learning and. Gopi february 26, 2020 agartala, feb 26 socialnews. There will be many book signing happening here so be on the lookout for your favorite authors.
Dec 25, 20 wikipedia, worlds largest multilingual free internet encyclopaedia, is set to make its debut at the 38th international kolkata book fair beginning here on january 29, its organisers said on. Wikimedia stall under way 38th international kolkata book fair milan mela complex kolkata 20140127 7506. Minakshi datta 554 words exact match in snippet view article find links to article essays on. Surojit o bondhura treat book lovers to a musical soiree. The 38 th kolkata international book fair 2014, promises to be bigger and better unlike its previous editions and keeping to the prestige of being the largest book fair in the world. International kolkata book fair 2017 dates, timings and. Steve harvey, the celebrated host from the us will be the principal guest of honour. A scuffle broke out between anticaa protesters and bjp supporters on saturday, after a senior saffron party leader visited a stall at the kolkata book fair here. Worlds third largest famous international kolkata book fair. Uk at the kolkata international book fair 2015 british. Thinkstock images pegged to be a festival of ideas, the 39th edition of the international kolkata book fair that begins here jan 28 will focus on literary works from britain and will be graced by the presence of a noble laureate whose name has not yet been revealed. The focal theme of 38th kolkata international book fair 2014 was peru 2011 kolkata book fair theme country united states the success of the kolkata book fair has resulted in many book fairs in smaller cities in west bengal like siliguri, and was inspired, in turn, by the first world book fair. Harvey would speat at the 38th book fair at the inaugural event.
The 38th international kolkata book fair 2014 in kolkata. Jan 31, 2020 the success of the kolkata book fair has resulted in many book fairs in smaller cities in west bengal like siliguri, and was inspired, in turn, by the first world book fair at new delhi in 1972. The wikimedia stall at 38th international kolkata book fair, kolkata. Jan 26, 2017 kolkata book fair is worlds third largest aggregation of books, first is frankfurt book fair and london book fair stands at second place. The paradise for book readers is set up in kolkata. Avid readers of all ages eagerly wait for the kolkata book fair 2018 all year long where they can shop till they drop and go home with bundles of books. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest. Jan 29, 2014 kolkata the 38th kolkata book fair may have lost the kolkata literary meet, which has spun off into a standalone event, but it has filled the void by adding the threeday kolkata language and literary festival, which is set to be inaugurated by shashi tharoor, the minister of state for human resource development. Eminent bangladeshi academician anisuzzaman inaugurated the fair, which will continue till feb 10. Suji kwock kim 871 words view diff exact match in snippet view article find links to article. Some college students bring along musical instruments and sit in groups singing songs in the open air. Get complete event details like venue location, event tickets and more for 37th kolkata book fair event happening at milan mela ground, kolkata. Jan 30, 2018 the 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair 2018 will be inaugurated today by bengal chief minister mamata banerjee and frances minister of culture and communication francoise nyssen.
The kolkata book fair is coming back this year and you get to quench your book thirst over here. Agartala book fair is the second largest in eastern india after the kolkata book fair. Amid controversy over venue, the 38th edition of the agartala book fair kicked off on wednesday. By anuradha sharma kolkata the 38th kolkata book fair may have lost the kolkata literary meet, which has spun off into a standalone event. Banerjee had shown a keen interest in making the public aware of the states history and culture. A pocket guide to the 2014 kolkata book fair the new york times. The 38th international kolkata book fair 2014 was inaugurated on 28 january at 4. Feb 05, 2014 it is a book fair that kolkata takes a lot of pride in. United kingdom the focal theme country at 39th kolkata book fair. Uk at the kolkata international book fair 2015 british council. With bangladesh as the focal theme, the 37th international kolkata book fair celebrating the 19th century bengal renaissance was thrown open saturday.
Xyz amid controversy over shifting of its venue outside the capital city, the 38th edition of the agartala book fair, the second largest in eastern india after the kolkata book fair, began on wednesday. The book fair is organized by publishers under the name of book sellers and publishers guild. Kolkata book fair 2020 29th jan 9th feb20 register now. Agartala, feb 26 ians amid controversy over shifting of its venue outside the capital city, the 38th edition of the agartala book fair, the second largest in eastern india after the kolkata book. Uk the focal theme country at 39th kolkata book fair. Mamata banerjee at the inaugural address of 38th international kolkata book fair in 2014. Kolkata book fair 2018 is all set to bring out the geek in.
The kolkata literature festival made its debut at the 38th international kolkata book fair in 2014 and since then, it has been offering to its visitors lively pulsating discussions over books, literary trend, debates and face to face interactions with their favourite authors and eminent guests like amartya sen, sudha murthy, vishal bharadwaj. Jan 27, 2017 the popularity of the kolkata book fair was seminal in india being nominated the guest of honour at the frankfurt book fair in 2006, according to the frankfurt book fair organizers. Tripura chief minister biplab kumar deb inaugurated the 12day book fair at hafania international ground. May 07, 2014 kolkata the 38th kolkata book fair may have lost the kolkata literary meet, which has spun off into a standalone event, but it has filled the void by adding the threeday kolkata language and literary festival, which is set to be inaugurated by shashi tharoor, the minister of state for human resource development. Surojit o bondhura treat book lovers to a musical soiree at. She named several stations of the kolkata metro after freedom fighters, 75 and plans on naming upcoming stations after religious leaders, poets, singers and.
Anticaa protesters, bjp supporters clash at kolkata book fair. Chief minister mamata banerjee and peruvian author and academician francesca denegri inaugurated the 10day event by sounding a gong at a. United kingdom the focal theme country at 39th kolkata. The chennai book fair 2015, organised by booksellers and publishers association of south india bapasi, was inaugurated at the ymca grounds, nandanam, on friday. Mamata banerjee inaugural address 38th international kolkata book fair milan mela complex kolkata 20140128 7923. Kolkata boi mela is the best boi mela in the world. The book fair at kolkata essay english school students. Sharjah international book fair 2019 from october 30 to. Kolkata literature festival international kolkata book fair. Kolkata the 38th kolkata book fair may have lost the kolkata literary meet, which has spun off into a standalone event, but it has filled the. Jan 27, 2015 the 38th edition of the international kolkata book fair was visited by 1. The fair was held between 29 january and 9 february from 1pm to 8pm. Kolkata book fair 2018, or as us bongs lovingly call it, boi mela is starting tomorrow and we cant keep calm.
Jan 29, 2014 volontaires of the wikimedia stall at the first day, 38th international kolkata book fair, kolkata. It is a book fair that kolkata takes a lot of pride in. The 38th international kolkata book fair 2014 whatshot. The theme country for this years book fair is peru. Throngs of people are seen visiting the book fair every year in kolkata. The kolkata book fair, recognised by international publishers association, geneva, is also the largest book fair of the world in terms of visitors. The 38th edition of the international kolkata book fair was visited by 1. Volontaires of the wikimedia stall at the first day, 38th international kolkata book fair, kolkata.