Who will organise Kolkata Book Fair this time? New publishers’ body sparks speculation
Talks within the College Street publishing community suggest that some sections are in favour of a change in the organisation of the Kolkata Book Fair.
Talks within the College Street publishing community suggest that some sections are in favour of a change in the organisation of the Kolkata Book Fair.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate the 49th Kolkata International Book Fair on 22 January at Boimela Prangan in Salt Lake.
The 49th Kolkata International Book Fair will run from 22 January to 3 February, 2026.
If Kolkata had a heartbeat, it would sound like the rustle of book pages flipping in the wind, the hushed excitement of a reader discovering a hidden gem, and the collective sigh of book lovers whispering, “Just one more”.
A collection of Sister Nivedita's unpublished letters and writings in Bengali, titled Bhogini Nibeditar Aprakashito Potraboli ebong Ananyo Aprakashito Rochona was released at the Kolkata International Book Fair.
As I made my way back, I felt sad that, barring my cousin’s programme, the visit was like a failed attempt at something, and I do not like failures!
