Find highquality 42nd international kolkata book fair stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. February 3 rd will be observed as bangladesh day at the book fair. The focal theme of international kolkata book fair this year france the centre of culture of europe. The 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair is set to start within 2 months from now.
People are constantly on the lookout and they keep buying as soon as something arrives. Jan 30, 2018 there will be 42 bangladesh themed stalls at kolkata book fair 2018. Bengali thespian soumitra chatterjee to get highest french. The 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair 2018. The stage is set for the 42nd international kolkata book fair, which chief minister mamata banerjee will inaugurate on tuesday. So, go through the below section and practice few topics like 42nd international kolkata book fair 2018, cabhailing app ola, transparent and efficient new online vendor, central institute of freshwater aquaculture cifa, double. Jan 31, 2018 42nd international kolkata book fair 2018 at central park mela ground, saltlake,date, venue and highlights the fair, touted to be worlds largest attended book fair, open for public from january. Which indian personality will be conferred with the frances highest order of merit legion of honour at the 42nd international kolkata book fair 2018. Kolkata book fair 2018 is all set to bring out the geek in.
Dhaka, feb 16 unb while the amar ekushey book fair 2018 is drawing greater number of crowd with each passing day, books authored by bangladeshi writers also attracted many people at the 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair. Thousands throng the fair everyday for books imported from around the globe. Book line at 42nd international kolkata book fair 2018. International kolkata book fair is one of the largest book fairs in the world organised by the publishers and book sellers guild with the support of west bengal government. Aug 21, 2018 dhaka, feb 16 unb while the amar ekushey book fair 2018 is drawing greater number of crowd with each passing day, books authored by bangladeshi writers also attracted many people at the 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair. As part of the traffic plan, which will be enforced from january 31 to february 18, buses, autorickshaws and rickshaws will not be allowed in front of central park during the fair. International kolkata book fair or kolkata boi mela is the festival of books and booklovers. Jan 15, 2018 it is the worlds largest nontrade book fair with a total footfall of over 2 million people annually. France has been invited as its focal theme country by the publishers and booksellers guild. Mamata flags off 42nd international kolkata book fair.
The 42nd international kolkata book fair was held from 30 january to 11 february 2018. Kolkata is presently celebrating the 42nd international book fair 2018 at the central park, salt lake. The milan mela complex going under renovation thoroughly and a new international fair complex, as conceptualized by the honble chief minister, west bengal will be created there. Kolkata24x7stage is set for the 42nd international book fair. Top stories in 42nd kolkata book fair 2018 jiyo bangla it. The 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair 2018 inaugurated 0302 2018 07. Guild press release international kolkata book fair. The 42nd international kolkata book fair will begin on january 31 and conclude on february 11, 2018.
Proudly shares being selected as the best stall at 42nd international kolakata book fair 2018. There will be 42 bangladesh themed stalls at kolkata book fair 2018. Chief minister mamata banerjee today called upon the authors to be protectors of documentation and books and stop attempts to. Jan 09, 2018 soumitra chattopadhyay 82, the legendary film and theatre actor, will be conferred with the frances highest order of merit legion of honour at the 42nd international kolkata book fair 2018.
West bengal chief minister mamata banerjee and actor soumitra chatterjee during the inauguration of 42nd international kolkata book fair 2018 in kolkata on jan 30, 2018. A massive pavilion at the 42nd international kolkata book fair set up by france, the theme country in this years edition, depicts the developing bilateral relations between india and. The fair begins on the last wednesday of the month of january and it continues for 12 days. Mamata banerjee, in the presence of special guest ms.
Feb 03, 2018 the venue for the international kolkata book fair 2018 will be central park mela complex at salt lake in karunamayee and the timings will be 12 pm to 8 pm. The kolkata book fair may move out milan mela grounds in 2018. No confirmed coronavirus case so far in city, informs ranchi dc. The fair will be inaugurated on 30th january, 2018 in the presence of our chief guest, honorable chief minister of west bengal, smt. You also need to be at booktuk at the right time that is just after an arrival of a load of books. The international kolkata book fair will continue from 31st january to 11th february, 2018. The bonjour india festival will start at jaipur and its closing ceremony will be held at the 42nd kolkata international book fair 2018. The book fair was inaugurated by honorable chief minister of west bengal, smt. Furthermore the backbone of this great nation it is indeed true that, knowledge is an indispensable strength in between learning.
The honour will be bestowed on the actor who starred in many of satyajit rays iconic films by french culture and communication minister francoise. Top stories in 42nd kolkata book fair 2018 welcome to jiyo bangla, bengals premier portal that provides updates about flourishing bengal, cultural heritage, celebrity news, new benga. Soumitra chattopadhyay to be awarded with legion of honour. 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.
Jan 09, 2018 gktodays daily quiz january 09, 2018 with questions and answers on current affairs and important national and international events for ssc, bank clerical, bank po, state psc, clat, railway etc. A major attraction of the world book fair is the kolkata literature festival which will be held simultaneously with the world book fair from february 8 and will continue till february 10 at the same location. Kolkata international book fair 2018 is just around the. The fair, publicized to be worlds largest attended. The 42nd international kolkata book fair 2018 full tour. Kolkata international book fair 2018 is the perfect milieu of art, culture, literature and everything that shouts kolkata. Cm holds meet to ensure smooth sailing for intl kolkata. Soumitra chattopadhyay to be awarded with legion of. Mamata flags off 42nd international kolkata book fair the statesman. Jan 30, 2018 kolkata news cm mamata banerjee inaugurates 42nd international kolkata book fair 2018. About the organisers declaring france as the focal theme of the coming kolkata book fair. The opening ceremony was done with the students of aisadamas international school the focal theme was france.
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. Nov 05, 2017 the 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair beginning in january 2018 will feature france as the focus country, the organisers said on sunday. The 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair is underway in west bengal and has been garnering a large crowd of avid readers from. The central park mela grounds was the new venue for the 42nd international kolkata book fair 2018. Books are probably the best friend even in the saddest time of our life. Jan 29, 2018 i would like to humbly inform and share with all interested that my first book why happens, what happens. Partners archive boston international antiquarian book fair. You can find booksellers, singers, vendors and picnicers flocking to the book fair grounds during the mela. W hen i was a journalist for a leading news daily i have come across several instances where a writers has been infringed or any piracy content flooding the book markets. I would like to humbly inform and share with all interested that my first book why happens, what happens it is chemistry, in lifes laboratory. Soumitra chatterjee receives frances highest civilian award. The 42nd international kolkata book fair ikbf was inaugurated by veteran actor soumitra chatterjee in the presence of chief minister of west bengal mamata banerjee and culture and communication minister of france francoise nyssen. As per the international book fair calendar it will be open to all from 31st january, 2018 till 11th february, 2018.
Soumitra chatterjee presented legion dhonneur the quint. Visitors at 42nd international kolkata book fair in kolkata on feb 4, 2018. Mr alexandre ziegler, ambassador of france to india, was in kolkata to jointly inaugurate with ms mamata banerjee, honble chief minister of west bengal, the 42nd international kolkata book fair ikbf. International kolkata book fair, a book lovers paradise. The 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair. Apart from being home to asia s largest secondhand book market, kolkata boasts incredible libraries, coveted book collections and bookstores and one of the worlds largest and most prestigious book fairs, which usually heralds the onset of spring in the city. Started in 1976 with more than 50 stalls and 30 publishers, the kolkata book fair has come a long way. Book, at the 42nd international kolkata book fair 2018. The focal theme of international kolkata book fair 2018 was france.
The book fair is the second biggest festival in bengal after durga puja, where thousands of people from all over the state come to the city to buy books. The theme of the kolkata world book fair 2018 is france as it completes its third year as the partner country at the international book fair. More than 600 stalls were present in the book fair this year. The 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair beginning in january 2018 will feature france as the focus country, the organisers said on sunday. International kolkata book fair or kolkata boi mela. Home kolkata cm holds meet to ensure smooth sailing for intl kolkata book fair 2018 team mp 8 dec 2017 6.
This will be frances 3rd appearance as focal theme country at the international. The venue for the international kolkata book fair 2018 will be central park mela complex at salt lake in karunamayee and the timings will be 12 pm to 8 pm. Published on february 5, 2018 february 6, 2018 by oursamyatra 42 nd international kolkata book fair books are probably the best friend even in the saddest time of our life. It is the worlds largest nontrade book fair, asias largest book fair and the most attended book fair. Top stories in 42nd kolkata book fair 2018 jiyo bangla. The state government has decided to bring about some changes at the fair ground opposite science city, prompting the publishers and. The book fair is the second biggest festival in bengal after durga puja, where thousands of people from all over the state come to the city to. A massive pavilion at the 42nd international kolkata book fair set up by france, the theme country in this years edition, depicts the developing bilateral relations between india and the european.
Nostalgic 42nd international kolkata book fair will start from 30th jan 2018 france theme country, will honor legend shri soumitra. France will confer its highest order of merit, the legion of honour, on legendary film and theatre actor soumitra chattopadhyay at the 42nd kolkata international book fair 2018. Aug 28, 2018 42nd kolkata international book fair and its imparative illuminations it is indeed true that, knowledge is an indispensable strength in between learning and implementation. French pavilion at kolkata book fair shows growing.
Nostalgic 42nd international kolkata book fair will start from 30th. Jan 19, 2018 sales from the international kolkata book fair, which had dropped in 2017 as a fallout of demonetisation, are likely to witness a rebound in 2018. Soumitra chattopadhyay 82, the legendary film and theatre actor, will be conferred with the frances highest order of merit legion of honour at the 42nd international kolkata book fair 2018. Bangladeshs increased presence in kolkata book fair 2018 is done to strengthen diplomatic relations between the two neighbouring nations. The example of the frankfurt book fair a commercial trade fair of books came up. Blue map of china 1811, geographicus rare antique maps, booth 415. French pavilion at kolkata book fair shows growing bilateral. The 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair 2018 will be inaugurated today by bengal chief minister mamata banerjee and frances. Greetings from the publishers and booksellers guild organisers of the worlds largest attended book fair, the international kolkata book fair. The 42nd international kolkata book fair was inaugurated on january 30, 2018, at central park mela complex at the presence of chief guest of honour, mamata banerjee the chief minister of west bengal, french award recipient and acting stalwart soumitra chatterjee and the french ambassador to india, alexandre ziegler among other prominent.