The annual fair, which will be held from january 29 to february 9, will host about 600 books stalls and 200 little magazine kiosks. 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. Just a glimpse for those who could not or would not make it to boimela. Initiated in 1976, it is extremely popular with the locals. The industrial india trade fair takes place annually, and therefore for the thirtythird time previsibly in january 2021 in kolkata. Wbreda has received sportanious response from the 37th kolkata international book fair from january 26 to february 10, 20. Books of different publishers and topics are found at the book fair. On friday, sebi came out with circular restricting short positions. Kolkata book fair 2018 is all set to bring out the geek in. 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. The fair also has a typical fairground experience with a book flavour with the presence of picnickers, singersongwriters, and candy floss vendors on the fair premises.
Jan 29, 2015 in a first ever such move, the west bengal unit of bjp has booked a stall for its mouthpiece bharatiya janvarta at the ongoing kolkata international book fair to popularise its ideology. Uptodate details of observers deployed in kolkata north electoral district in connection with general election to west bengal legislative assembly, 2016 mobile official mobile personal email id official email id personal name designati on. From meta, a wikimedia project coordination wiki election results, winner, runner up, current sitting mp, list of kolkata dakshin mp till date and other information about. Exhibition stalls in kolkata, west bengal exhibition. Kolkata book fair news and updates from the economic times. Held on the milan mela ground near science city on e. There are eight such colours pink, green, blue, yellow, magenta, red, sky and orange hall denoting these blocks.
This year jago bangla the official party mouthpiece has been depicted through a stall which has been modeled around theme communal harmony. But the book fair at kolkata still stands out to be the most popular and has opened up new horizons and dimensions. Exhibition stalls in kolkata, west bengal exhibition stalls. With a total attendance over 2 million people every year, it. It is not the bjps stall but of the newspaper, which follows the same ideology. Uptodate details of observers deployed in kolkata north. Locating any book stall becomes easier once you use these colours as coordinates along with the stall number. 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. They also help in promoting the trade and economy of the country by inviting participants from various parts of the nation. The book fair at kolkata essay english school students. Senior bjp leader tathagata ray, who inaugurated the stall wednesday, said with just over a year remaining for assembly elections in state, the party. Dont close the markets, dont tamper with the contents. Eye on 2016, bjp books stall for mouthpiece at kolkata book fair.
Find here exhibition stalls, suppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers, traders with exhibition stalls prices for buying. Kolkata station is situated in the chitpur locality of north central kolkata. 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. For your convenience, the international kolkata book fair 2016 has been divided into various blocks segregated by colours, to denote the set of book stalls available in that particular block. 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. Fortnightly bharatiya janvarta has a circulation of over 10,000. Some college students bring along musical instruments and sit in groups singing songs in the open air. Kolkata book fair 2014 is being organized in kolkata for outreach program in the wikimedia movement. With a total attendance over 2 million people every year, it is one of the worlds largest book fairs. The kolkata book fair is one of indias oldest and the largest book fairs. Boi, boi, boi goes the chorus of the ongoing 39th kolkata book fairs theme song composed and sung by usha uthup. 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.
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 frankfurt book fair organizers. During the mela period, nearly 5 lacs people have visited the stall of wbreda. The wikimedia stall at 38th international kolkata book fair, kolkata. Eye on 2016, bjp books stall for mouthpiece at kolkata. Jan 30, 2015 the 39th international book fair which was inaugurated on the 27 january is buzzing with book enthusiasts. Kolkata book fair 2018, or as us bongs lovingly call it, boi mela is starting tomorrow and we cant keep calm. Uk at the kolkata international book fair 2015 british. 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. Top 10 exhibition planners, trade fair organisers in kolkata. Anticaa protesters, bjp supporters clash at kolkata book fair. The figures at the entrance of the stall depict a hindu, muslim, sikh and christian showcasing unity in diversity and the motto the party firmly. Kolkata book fair latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports from the economic times. International kolkata book fair 2017 dates, timings and. Kolkata book fair, indian kolkata book fair, famous kolkata.
The international kolkata book fair will be organised at milan mela, kolkata. West bengal is considered to be the seat of wisdom and culture. The book fair is organized by publishers under the name of book sellers and publishers guild. Amol palekar panel discussion badal sircar and his theater 40th international kolkata book fair milan mela complex kolkata 2016 0204 0841. Shatrughan sinhas book launch at the town hall in kolkata. Jayanta from wikimedia india chapter member, bengali sig. 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. Boi mela food stalls booked, publishers struggle to survive. 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. Calcutta book fair in english, and officially antarjatik kolkata boimela or antarjatik kolkata pustakmela in romanized bengali, bengali. Take a look at the comprehensive ground map of the international kolkata book fair provided below. Kolkata railway station formerly known as chitpur station is the newest of the five intercity railway stations serving howrah and kolkata, india.
In postdemonetization scenario, the 41st international kolkata book fair authorities are geared up with various digital payment methods. Media in category 2016 kolkata book fair the following 200 files are in this category, out of 281 total. Throngs of people are seen visiting the book fair every year in kolkata. Planning for hosting the wikipedia stall at the kolkata book fair 2014 in kolkata on 5 jan. Kolkata welcomes unusual book launch venues kolkata news. Live 21st april west bengal election third phase voting. Eye on 2016, bjp books stall for mouthpiece at kolkata book fair fortnightly bharatiya janvarta has a circulation of over 10,000. The goal of the fair is to strengthen small and micro enterprises, it is a growth engine and points the way to economic prosperity. Exhibition and trade fair organisers in kolkata sulekha. 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. Thus, the average turnover of a book stall was rs 3. The 2005 kolkata book fair was held over an area of 800,000 sq.
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. There are no entry charges for visiting kolkata book fair, another good thing about the fair. A 12 days trade show, kolkata book fair is going to be held in kolkata, india from 29 jan 2020 to 09 feb 2020. Jan 19, 2017 tridib kumar chatterjee, general secretary of the kolkata book fair, told media persons, there will be 600 stalls and 200 little magazine stalls. Wikipedia, worlds largest multilingual free internet encyclopaedia, is set to make its debut at the 38th international kolkata book fair beginning here on. A pocket guide to the 2014 kolkata book fair the new york times. The upcoming book fair 29jan9feb in kolkata, looks like the perfect venue to make a big impact with this. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest. Kolkata book fair latest breaking news, pictures, photos and video news. Fairs of kolkata offer an excellent opportunity for rejoicing the cultural heritage of the state. Fair price shops in kolkata to sell onions at rs 59kg. Maity book stall in college street, kolkata700073 sulekha. Kolkata book fair, indian kolkata book fair, famous. Bangladesh stall removed at fair over distorted map.
The kolkata international book fair or kolkata boi mela is the worlds largest nontrade annual book fair as well as the largest book fair in asia. In reality, about 15% of the book stalls cornered 80% of the sales. It is a unique book fair in the sense of not being a trade fairthe book fair is. The 39th international kolkata book fair was inaugurated here on tuesday by british journalist and tv news presenter anita anand and chief minister mamata banerjee. Kolkata port election and results 2018, candidate list. According to the election commission of india, kolkata port has 1,99,234 registered voters. Book search orient blackswan and universities press stall 40th international kolkata book fair milan mela complex kolkata 2016 0204 0762.
Hopping from one book stall to the other to collect the favourite book, novel etc. Eleven things that will happen to you at the kolkata book fair. 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. A pocket guide to the 2014 kolkata book fair the new. The fair also has a typical fairground experience with a book flavour with the presence of picnickers, singersongwriters, and. Bypass, this fair has over 600 stalls, selling over rs.
Sales from kolkata book fair, which had dropped in 2017 as a fallout of demonetisation, is likely to witness a rebound in 2018. Jago bangla stall wins hearts at kolkata book fair the 39th international book fair which was inaugurated on the 27 january is buzzing with book enthusiasts. We are launching a small australian publishing company and its first romance novel. Jan 28, 2015 the 39th international kolkata book fair was inaugurated here on tuesday by british journalist and tv news presenter anita anand and chief minister mamata banerjee. Kolkata book fair news and updates from the economictimes. Boi mela food stalls booked, publishers struggle to. Orient blackswan and universities press stall 40th. Jago bangla stall wins hearts at kolkata book fair all. 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 kolkata, india kolkata kolkata book fair.