Kolkata book fair 2018 bangladesh stallekushey boi mela international kolkata book fair, kolkata, india. The venue of the book fair is located in the permanent fairground milan mela which is right opposite science city and next to itc sonar. Display of indias map without jammu and kashmir at the bangladesh parjatan corporation stall bpc in kolkata book fair 2015 kolkata boimela on. Meanwhile, the organisers also unveiled a mobile app, kolkata book fair 2015, for androidusers. On february 3, 1997, a stall at the 33rd kolkata book fair at maidan caught fire and. The fair is held between 28 january and 8 february from 1pm to 8pm. In reality, about 15% of the book stalls cornered 80% of the sales. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest. The app, developed by cesc ltd, will be available for download from the.
Left supporters, vhp members scuffle over anticaa protest. The stalls of penguin india, oxford publications, harpercollins, rupa, scholastic. 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. Display of indias map without jammu and kashmir at the bangladesh parjatan corporation stall bpc in kolkata book fair 2015 kolkata boimela on saturday drew huge criticism from the visitors.
However, in spite of the book fair being the pride. Eleven things that will happen to you at the kolkata book fair. Reaching milan mela grounds from park street metro station, kolkata metro. Ikbf theme country 2020 russia participants 2020 events. The 39th international kolkata book fair 2015 was inaugurated on 27 january at 4.
Posted on july 21, 2015 october 17, 2017 by indranilmutsuddi74. Frequently asked questions international kolkata book fair. 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. How do i reach the international kolkata book fair, if i am from kolkata. In a prompt action, the bangladesh deputy high commission in kolkata, however, gave directives to seal off the stall to tackle the situation. Bangladesh stall removed at fair over distorted map. In case youre using public transport, science city is the closest landmark. Thus, the average turnover of a book stall was rs 3. Book fair in kolkata is held in the last week of january or in the first week of february. Muslim groups demand ban on sale of taslima nasreens. Bangladesh stall removed at fair over distorted map cities news. 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. The annual fair, which will be held from january 29 to february 9, will host about 600 books stalls and 200 little magazine kiosks. Everything about kolkata book fair 2020 rider escaped.
Kolkata book fair caught fire on february 3, 19 years ago. There are eight such colours pink, green, blue, yellow, magenta, red, sky and orange hall denoting these blocks. General manager marketing india trade promotion organisation pragati bhawan,pragati maidan,new delhi 11 phone. Mapsofindia stall at new delhi world book fair 2015. Kolkata book fair is perhaps the most eagerly awaited nonreligious festival that receives the highest footfall among all book fairs in asia. Intending participants may apply according to the advertisement 2. 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. The 39th edition of the international kolkata book fair, asias largest. Getting lost in the magic of kolkata book fair mytravelnama. Ground map guide will be given while you enter from any of the nine gates.
Meanwhile, the organisers also unveiled a mobile app, kolkata book fair 2015. Almost every bookstall will give a minimum 10% discount. The map of the location is provided on the home page. Kolkata book fair 2018 bangladesh stallboi mela youtube. Boi mela food stalls booked, publishers struggle to.
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