Apart from all these, a quiz was also conducted online before the book fair began from middecember till 31 december 2015. Meanwhile, the organisers also unveiled a mobile app, kolkata book fair 2015. Even as the organisers of the international kolkata book fair ikbf claimed that the fair has done relatively well despite demonetisation, disability rights activists alleged scant arrangements for differentlyabled. The book fair is organized by publishers under the name of book sellers and publishers guild. Orient blackswan stall 39th international kolkata book fair. This is the beauty of the kolkata book fair, which is a creative universe that cannot be confined to a historical period, geographical area, a single museum or artistic discipline. The stalls of ahmadiyya muslim jamat and vishwa hindu parishad vhp are opposite to each other, showcasing religious harmony. You can find biriani to pithe one type of sweet dish specially prepare in winter season. Frequently asked questions international kolkata book fair. Kolkata book fair is perhaps the most eagerly awaited nonreligious festival that receives the highest footfall among all book fairs in asia. International kolkata book fair 2015 alliance francaise du bengale. The 39 th international kolkata book fair sees a proliferation of stalls bearing little connection with. The android app has been developed by private power utility company cesc.
This year, 584 book stalls have been put up, apart from the foreign ones. And in 1975, the publishers and booksellers guild was formed with mr. The 39th international kolkata book fair 2015 was inaugurated on 27 january at 4. Boi, boi, boi goes the chorus of the ongoing 39th kolkata book fairs theme song composed and sung by usha uthup. We went to kolkata book fair on the sunday before last i. These stalls had basically all the bengali books and novels ranging from. A significant art work at the kolkata book fair 2015 in india kolkata book fair, west bengal, india. It is not only a fair to us, it is like a ceremony and part of our life. International kolkata book fair stalls are about 580 book publishers in kolkata and 200 little magazines will participate in this year. Religious bonhomie at kolkata book fair the muslim times. But do you know that this world famous fair once burned to ashes. However, in spite of the book fair being the pride.
All stall owners have been instructed to create ramps so that there is convenience in entering the stalls. Protestors and bjp supporters clashed, leading to six detentions. Finding important book stalls in the kolkata international book fair will be a breeze this year, with the help of a mobile app guiding the book lovers to their favourite stalls the app. The book fair, at luther conant school in acton, included booths selling recent work from prominent indian authors, as well as clothing and jewelry and food catered by the bollywood grill. Natmo stall 39th international kolkata book fair milan mela. Jan 28, 2020 1976 on march 5, 1976, the first book fair was organized with 56 stalls of 34 publishers, at the ground beside victoria memorial. Kolkata book fair 2015 gets high on tech the 574 stalls and the food apart, the 39th edition boasts of better internet presence and even an app to help you find your way around. Kolkata book fair is said to be one of the largest book fairs in asia and it was held this time at the salk lake central park ground in north kolkata. Police stop vhp from distributing hanuman chalisa at kolkata. The 574 stalls and the food apart, the 39th edition boasts of cartload of entertainment. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest international.
Kolkata events, things to do and festivals 2014 2015. Kolkata book fair and a foodie food blog mohamushkila. In reality, about 15% of the book stalls cornered 80% of the sales. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest. Feb 20, 2018 we went to kolkata book fair on the sunday before last i. By the late 80s, it was evident that the crowds were too large and the demand for stalls too high for the fair to stay next to. Orient blackswan stall 39th international kolkata book fair milan mela complex kolkata 20150206 5860. If bengals history can offer warnings in the age of the caa, then the speed and ferocity. Kolkata book fair in the cheerful city of books explore. In calcutta, there are tea and chai stalls where people spend hours discussing books, art, and current events, said kapoor.
On february 3, 1997, a stall at the 33rd kolkata book fair at maidan caught fire and burned down onethird of the entire complex. Jago bangla stall wins hearts at kolkata book fair all india. Kolkata boi mela late january early february, asias biggest book fair, staged over a tenday period in the maidan park, with many related attractions. The book fair at kolkata essay english school students. Kolkata book fair and a foodie food blog mohamushkila bong. Calcutta club usa debuts with acton event news the. The fair is held between 28 january and 8 february from 1pm to 8pm. Police objected to the distribution of the hindu holy book after leftwing student groups visiting the book fair protested against it, and ordered the closure of the stall. The 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair 2018 will be inaugurated today by bengal chief minister mamata banerjee and frances minister of. Children are especially enthusiastic about this observance. But the fact remains that adult literature, including books in bengali, continues to be a hit at kolkata book fair.
We went there in our car half fearing that we may not get parking. 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. Kolkata has always been known for its ability to soak. Walking through the stalls of kolkata book fair 2017 duration. Sushil mukherjea as its founder president and jayant manaktala became its first general secretary. Visitor inside central park fair ground, salt lake on the occasion of 44th international kolkata book fair 2020. The bookhungry bengali community is thronging the milan mela complex in kolkata like every year. The last day of kolkata book fair on sunday saw tensed situation after police had closed the stall of viswa hindu parishad for distributing hanuman chalisa. So rush to our stall at the international complex central plaza of the book fair from 12 to 8 pm any day till 8 february 2015.
Natmo stall 39th international kolkata book fair milan mela complex kolkata 20150206 5780. Jago bangla stall wins hearts at kolkata book fair. Feb 06, 2020 the stalls of ahmadiyya muslim jamat and vishwa hindu parishad vhp are opposite to each other, showcasing religious harmony. Showing no signs of any religious divide, the book worms are thronging the fair with renewed gusto. In this connection, nbt invites sealed tender, on the prescribed tender form for construction of stalls as per specifications given in annexure i. According to reports, students from kolkata university were chanting anticaa, antinrc slogans outside stall number 370 of the vhp at the kolkata book fair since sunday morning, causing huge inconvenience to visitors at the venue which was packed to capacity as it was the last day and a holiday. Police stop vhp from distributing hanuman chalisa at. The 39th edition of the international kolkata book fair, asias largest. In the kolkata book fair, the beauty is told in its evolution, in its relationship with the present and the future, and in its motivation to drive us to search for. Boi mela food stalls booked, publishers struggle to survive. Unlike the frankfurt book fair on which it was modeled, however, the ikbf is open to the public.
A good book has often been called a mans best friend, or as groucho marx puts it, outside of a dog, a book is mans best friend. The book hungry bengali community is thronging the milan mela complex in kolkata like every year. Bengali adult books sell like hot cakes kolkata hindustan. Saraswatii puja early february, a fun state holiday in which the youngest daughter in a family dresses all in yellow. Bangladesh books stall at kolkata book fair, on february 4th, 2014 in kolkata book fair 2014.
Read also how to reach gangasagar from kolkata mela tour guide. The app, developed by cesc ltd, will be available for download from the. Kolkata international book fair 2015 news stories, latest news. Leftists goons atatcked vhp stall, trampled bhagwad gita. Jan 20, 2015 quite surprisingly for the day and age, the first kolkata book fair materialised within a year of ideation, with 34 publishers setting up 56 stalls in the heart of the city, on a patch of land between the victoria memorial and the academy of fine arts. West bengal is considered to be the seat of wisdom and culture. Throngs of people are seen visiting the book fair every year in. The annual fair, which will be held from january 29 to february 9, will host about 600 books stalls and 200 little magazine kiosks. Kolkata book fair 2015 gets high on tech times of india.
Although primarily new market referred to the original enclosed market, today in local parlance, the entire shopping area is often known as new market. When asked about the future development of the website, tridib chaterjee, general secretary of publishers and book guild, said, the website revamping was. The new delhi world book fair, hosted at pragati maidan in new delhi, is indias oldest book fair after the kolkata book fair. Feb 03, 2015 kolkata is always a city of book lovers. Bengal bjp state president dilip ghosh too visited ahmadiyya muslim jamat shop and received a book by ashok chatterjee last updated feb 6, 2020 kolkata. In subsequent years the numbers of stalls have substantially increased. The first book fair was held in the year 1976 and thereafter organized every year.
A book fair is always an attraction for book lovers across the globe. Kolkata book fair caught fire on february 3, 19 years ago. At the kolkata book fair, the relative calm was eventually disrupted. Visitors to the 39th international kolkata book fair, that begins jan 28, now have assistance at their finger tips, courtesy a mobile app providing all the relevant details about the fest. Boi mela food stalls booked, publishers struggle to. Towards the end of the festival last week, bjp national secretary rahul sinha arrived to visit a rightwing stall. The 44th international kolkata book fair, on the other hand, has proved to be a platform to exercise religious harmony and an understanding for other religions. Kolkata book stock photos download 334 royalty free photos. Eleven things that will happen to you at the kolkata book fair. International kolkata book fair is one of the famous event of this city. The winners were given vouchers worth rs from starmark. International kolkata book fair is a late winter fair in kolkata. The tender document can be had from the office of the regional manager, national. Jan 24, 2018 meanwhile, the organisers also unveiled a mobile app, kolkata book fair 2015, for androidusers.
Meanwhile, the organisers also unveiled a mobile app, kolkata book fair 2015, for androidusers. At the kolkata book fair, a fight for indias soul prospect. Quite surprisingly for the day and age, the first kolkata book fair materialised within a year of ideation, with 34 publishers setting up 56 stalls in the heart of the city, on a patch of land between the victoria memorial and the academy of fine arts. After the book was published, the publisher took no responsibility about selling it further and since then, the books only marketing person has been myself.
Mar 18, 2015 the book fair, at luther conant school in acton, included booths selling recent work from prominent indian authors, as well as clothing and jewelry and food catered by the bollywood grill. We really wait for the next book fair through the year. The fair organized by publishers and booksellers guild. Leftists goons atatcked vhp stall, trampled bhagwad gita at. An unidentified group of indian people buy and sell books on a book market in kolkata on october 27, 2009 bangladesh books stall, kolkata book fair 2014. In 1974, the concept of kolkata bookfair was getting formed by few young publishers, much against the will of the aged ones. There are several ways to reach the mela groundif its in saltlake. The first new delhi world book fair was held from march 18 to april 4, 1972 in roughly 6790 m 2 area with 200 participants. Among gathering of large crowd around book stalls, a couple is seen taking a selfie. The figures at the entrance of the stall depict a hindu, muslim, sikh and christian. Batteryoperated cars unavailable, no information at entrance, no wheelchairs, no ramps at most of the stalls. Smartphone app to help locate book stalls in kolkata book. Digital avatar of kolkata book fair the plunge daily.
Police objected to the distribution of the hindu holy book after leftwing student groups visiting the book fair. Published on february 3, 2015 february 3, 2015 by shibani leave a comment. Visitors at kolkata book fair, on february 4th, 2014 in kolkata. Apr 04, 2016 apart from all these, a quiz was also conducted online before the book fair began from middecember till 31 december 2015. I have my own boutique and exhibited through iimtf. Location, central park mela ground, saltlake, kolkata map. New market is a market in kolkata situated on lindsay street at free school street mirza ghalib street. Customers buying books inside a colorful bookstall at. Bengali adult books sell like hot cakes sounds inconceivable.