Kolkata’s ‘Boi Mela’, India’s Oldest Book Fair
- The 48th International Kolkata Book Fair 2025 was inaugurated on 28th January, 2025, by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and German Ambassador Phillip Ackermann.
- The focal theme country for this year’s book fair is Germany.
- Established in 1976, it features international publishers, authors, and a special pavilion for a guest country, promoting cross-cultural exchange.
- The fair includes literary discussions, book launches, and performances, celebrating the region's vibrant literary heritage.
- The 'Boi Mela' continues to be a vital platform for the Indian publishing industry, offering authors, publishers, and readers a space to connect.
- It remains a celebration of literature, where ideas are ....
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