In 2016, following the 2015 south indian floods, for. All major tamil and english publishing houses participate in this fair. Kolkata literature festival international kolkata book fair. The calls you to kolkata, west bengal for kolkata book fair 2018. Saraswatii puja early february, a fun state holiday in which the youngest daughter in a family dresses all in yellow. 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. Jan 25, 2015 the 39th edition of the international kolkata book fair, asias largest book fair, will be held from january 28 to february 8 this year. The success of the calcutta 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.
This year on the occasion of the 70th year of the indofrance diplomatic relationship, the cultural wing of the french embassy is organizing the bonjour india. The international kolkata book fair has been welcoming hundreds of thousands of people to the indian city of calcutta. International kolkata book fair is one of the famous event of this city. It is to be held from 27 january to 7 february 2016, the largest book fair in the world. International kolkata book fair 2017 dates, timings and. Book fairs around the world afroasian book council. The 39th international kolkata book fair 2015 was inaugurated on 27 january at 4. A pocket guide to the 2014 kolkata book fair the new. International publishers association 2007 ipa ftp prize. On the occasion of the 2nd cape town book fair, the 2007 ipa freedom prize special award was also awarded posthumously to anna politkovskaya of russia 19582006, and hrant dink of turkey 19542007 on 15 june 2007. Kolkata literature festival to host french, scottish writers.
Top upcoming events in kolkata near you bookmyshow. Kolkata book fair, indian kolkata book fair, famous kolkata. The focal theme of international kolkata book fair this year france the centre of culture of europe. Boi, boi, boi goes the chorus of the ongoing 39th kolkata book fairs theme song composed and sung by usha uthup. In fact, a book fair is considered to be an occasion of great festivity to the book lovers. Each of the pavilions contained different publication. Tata steel kalam 2019 is all set to begin with a bang from january 22, and end on january 27. 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. Every artform when hidden creates curiosity but when exhibited wins applause, hearts and even becoming celebrity.
The 2018 fair had over 708 stalls representing most major publishing companies in india and was held for days, drawing over 1. There are no entry charges for visiting kolkata book fair, another good thing about the fair. The starting of kolkata book fair will be 30 jan and the ending date of the fair will be 10 feb 2019. Wbreda has received sportanious response from the 37th kolkata international book fair from january 26 to february 10, 20. The international kolkata book fair formerly known in english as calcutta book fair is the largest and oldest book fair in india, as well as one of the most important events of its kind in asia. The annual kolkata book fair ended on sunday with the ringing of the ceremonial bell at the milan mela ground here. The kolkata book fair is one of indias oldest and the largest book fairs. It will take place at milan mela complex kolkata book fair can be a base where lots of very important products will likely be displayed. Bangladeshs increased presence in kolkata book fair 2018 is done to strengthen diplomatic relations between the two neighbouring nations. Some college students bring along musical instruments and sit in groups singing songs in the open air.
Wikipedia, worlds largest multilingual free internet encyclopaedia, is set to make its debut at the 38th international kolkata book fair beginning here on. Dutta, who is a chemical engineer by profession in dallas, is a regular at the kolkata book fair this year. Planning for hosting the wikipedia stall at the kolkata book fair 2014 in kolkata on 15 dec. February 3 rd will be observed as bangladesh day at the book fair. The 39th edition of the international kolkata book fair, asias largest book fair, will be held from january 28 to february 8 this year. Boi mela food stalls booked, publishers struggle to survive. Focal theme united kingdom january 28february 08, 2015. The upcoming book fair 29jan9feb in kolkata, looks like the perfect venue to make a big impact with this. Kolkata literature festival to host french, scottish.
Kolkata book fair to begin from jan 28 the hindu businessline. We really wait for the next book fair through the year. 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. From exhibitions to dance performances or stage shows, you will get tickets online for events of all kinds at bookmyshow. Guatemala was the theme country of the 43rd international kolkata book fair in 2019. After 16 years, great britain will be the focal theme at the kolkata book fair. The chennai book fair is the second largest book fair in the country. With a total attendance over 2 million people every year, it. We can sketch around the ground and inside the fair. Kolkata book fair, indian kolkata book fair, famous.
Also features promotional offers, coupons and mobile app. Exhibitions of art have come a long way be it the paintings in ajantaellora caves or the eternal stone carvings at temples. Lnct college of indore paid tribute to gandhi ji lnctgroup. Uk the focal theme country at 39th kolkata book fair. Children are especially enthusiastic about this observance. The international kolkata book fair will be organised at milan mela, kolkata. Amol palekar panel discussion badal sircar and his theater 40th international kolkata book fair milan mela complex kolkata 20160204 0841. Kolkata events, things to do and festivals 2014 2015. A digital travelling pavilion is coming to the 42nd edition of international kolkata book fair, which will begin on january 31. Planning for hosting the wikipedia stall at the kolkata book fair 2014 in kolkata on 5 jan. A pocket guide to the 2014 kolkata book fair the new york times. Does anyone know a reputable printing company who might be interested in running 1,000 or so copies of the novel, especially for the show. This year the focal theme of the event is the country, bolivia. Kolkata book fair 2014 is being organized in kolkata for outreach program in the wikimedia movement.
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. It is usually held in the winter season on an open place in most of the major cities of the country. Many of these are typically about publishing, books, authors, literature, reading. Read about the events kolkata and book online tickets, right here. Film and theatre and live performances covered, entertainment is guaranteed at bookmyshow.
West bengal is considered to be the seat of wisdom and culture. The wikimedia stall at 38th international kolkata book fair, kolkata. Kolkata news press trust of india tuesday january 6, 2015. 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. Kolkata book fair 2018, or as us bongs lovingly call it, boi mela is starting tomorrow and we cant keep calm.
He doesnt have a release this year but is still happy to be back. Kolkata book fair kolkata, india kolkata kolkata book fair. Kolkata book fair welcomes international literature lovers. The bonjour india festival will start at jaipur and its closing ceremony will be held at the 42nd international kolkata book fair. Many dignitaries, educationists, book lovers and students. Kolkata book fair declared open the hindu businessline. Kolkata book fair latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports from the economic times. Jago bangla stall wins hearts at kolkata book fair all india. Kolkata book fair can be a base where lots of very important products will likely be displayed. On friday, sebi came out with circular restricting short positions. Uk at the kolkata international book fair 2015 british.
Initiated in 1976, it is extremely popular with the locals. Throngs of people are seen visiting the book fair every year in kolkata. The popularity of the calcutta book fair was seminal in india being nominated the guest of honour at the frankfurt book fair in 2006, according to the. The book fair is organized by publishers under the name of book sellers and publishers guild. The 39th edition of the international kolkata book fair, asias largest book. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest. In fact, a book fair is considered to be an occasion of great festivity to the booklovers. Kolkata book fair news and updates from the economic times. The fair, which runs for 12 days each winter, claims to be the largest non. Chennai book fair or madras book fair is an annual book fair organized in chennai, india by the booksellers and publishers association of south india bapasi. With all the current events, upcoming festivals music, dance. The book fair at kolkata essay english school students. Hcl tech lends tech to help tn govt fight covid 19.
Kolkata book fair blogs, comments and archive news on. 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 fair also has a typical fairground experience with a book flavour with the presence of picnickers, singersongwriters. The fair is usually held between the last week of december and the third week of january. Boi mela food stalls booked, publishers struggle to. It will be held at the central park in salt lake with 29 participant countries. Dont close the markets, dont tamper with the contents. The starting of kolkata book fair will be 30 jan and the ending date of the fair will be 10 feb 2019 the calls you to kolkata, west bengal for kolkata book fair 2018. In 1998, uk was the focal theme country of the fair while scotland was the focal theme country in 2009.
West bengal chief minister mamata banerjee and frances ambassador to india alexandre ziegler during the inauguration of 42nd international kolkata book fair 2018 in kolkata on jan 30, 2018. Kolkata literature festival to host french, scottish writers in book fair. During the mela period, nearly 5 lacs people have visited the stall of wbreda. The fair typically lasts for about two weeks during the new yearpongal season. Uk is the focal theme at this years kolkata book fair and want to showcase what the united kingdom has to offer india and the rest of the world, in arts and culture, education, and research through the uk governments great campaign, which includes information on the huge range of scholarships available for studying in the uk. Kolkata book fair 2018 is all set to bring out the geek in. The 39th edition of the international kolkata book fair, asias largest book fair, will. Kolkata boi mela late january early february, asias biggest book fair, staged over a tenday period in the maidan park, with many related attractions.
Actor soumitra chattopadhyay will be conferred the legion dhonneur by the french government as part of the festival. Chennai book festival going on at ymca grounds, royapettah. Kolkata, india 27th jerusalem international book fair 2015. The inauguration ceremony took place on 25th of january, 2016. The fair is held between 28 january and 8 february from 1pm to 8pm. This will be frances 3rd appearance as focal theme country at the ikbf. There will be 42 bangladesh themed stalls at kolkata book fair 2018. The theme country for this years book fair is peru. Jago bangla stall wins hearts at kolkata book fair. Tech hardware software internet ites tech and gadgets. Views 21 we are launching a small australian publishing company and its first romance novel. Kolkata literature festival is a relatively young literature festival that takes places within the folds of the international kolkata book fair, to celebrate the written word, and the different facets of it publishing, story telling, theatre, documentaries to name a few.
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. A book fair a book fair is a place where books of various kinds are brought for sale and display. This year on the occasion of the 70th year of the indofrance diplomatic relationship, the cultural wing of the french embassy is organizing the bonjour india festival in selected cities of india. Exhibitions in kolkata events, tickets, activities and. Kolkata book fair kolkata literary meet 20 showing 12. The 38th international kolkata book fair 2014 whatshot. With a total attendance over 2 million people every year, it is one of the worlds largest book fairs.