NEW DELHI (Dispatches) -- The 31st New Delhi World Book Fair featuring workshops, seminars and theatre has ‎kicked off, with the Book and Literature House Institute representing Iran’s publishing ‎industry in the event which will run by March 5.‎
Organized by the National Book Trust (NBT) in collaboration with the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) at Pragati Maidan, the festival aims to commemorate 75 years of India’s independence as well. Sevent-five writers, selected following a competition and mentored by established authors under the Prime Minister’s YUVA (Young Upcoming Versatile Author) scheme, will launch their books at the nine-day fair.
The stand of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which has been set up by the Book and Literature House Institute in an area of 36 square meters, features over 600 book titles on various subjects of Iranology, arts, calligraphy, Persian language education, classical and contemporary Persian literature, poetry, books for children and young adults, the Sacred Defense and religious books in Urdu are offered to the visitors.
French culture, literature, heritage, and cuisine will be celebrated at the 31st edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF), as France has been invited as the guest of honor to one of the most significant literary events, which is set to begin today with the 2022 Nobel Laureate for Literature, Annie Ernaux in attendance