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WB CM and British journalist Anita Anand inaugurate the 39th Kolkata International Book Fair

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The 39th International Kolkata Book Fair 2015 was inaugurated at the SBI Auditorium, Milan Mela Prangan, Kolkata by British journalist Ms Anita Anand and West Bengal Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee. The focal theme of this year’s International Kolkata Book Fair is Great Britain. Mr Rob Lynes, Director, British Council India and litterateur Mr Nemai Bhattacharyya were the special guests at the inaugural ceremony.

Seven books penned by WB CM Ms Mamata Banerjee were also released by eminent author Ms Anita Anand.

 Excerpts of the Chief Minister’s speech on the occasion:

  • I welcome all guests, delegates and book lovers to the 39th Kolkata International Book Fair.
  • The book fair is a meeting place for book sellers, publishers, readers and authors.
  • The book fair is a matter of pride for us. We love the book fair. One day Bengal will be the meeting ground for entire world.
  • The book fair has a tinge of nostalgia associated with it. Everyone visits the book fair at least once.
  • You may not like certain things but freedom of expression is very important.
  • I wish you all the best. Do visit the book fair.

WB CM to inaugurate 39th International Kolkata Book Fair

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The 39th International Kolkata Book Fair 2015 will be inaugurated today at 4 pm at the SBI Auditorium, Milan Mela Prangan, Kolkata by British radio and television presenter and journalist Ms Anita Anand and West Bengal Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee.

The focal theme of this year’s International Kolkata Book Fair is Great Britain.

Mr Rob Lynes, Director, British Council India and litterateur Mr Nemai Bhattacharyya will be present at the inaugural ceremony.

Events at the International Kolkata Book Fair 2015

28.1.2015, Wednesday
A) Interactive Session with Anita Anand at 3:15pm at SBI Auditorium
B) In conversation with Shereen El Feki at 5:45 pm at SBI Auditorium

29.1.2015, Thursday
A) Ashoke Kumar Sarkar Memorial Lecture by Zia Haider Rahman, Novelist at 4:30pm. Topic: Freedom of Expression at SBI Auditorium
B) Bangladesh Day

30.1.2015, Friday
A) Screening and discussion of film The Auction House: Ed Owles and Scott F.Wood (British Deputy High Commissioner) at 4:30pm at SBI Auditorium
B) Musical performance by Surojit (Bhumi) at 7pm at SBI Auditorium

31.1.2015, Saturday
Bogola Charit Manas — drama of Badol Sircar to be staged by CFD, Bangalore at 7pm at SBI Auditorium

1.2.2015, Sunday — Children’s Day
Special Program at 3:15pm at SBI Auditorium

2.2.2015, Monday
A) In conversation Viviene Baumfield with Sanjib Chattopadhyay at 2pm at SBI Auditorium
B) In conversation Bill Herbert with Srijato / Amit Chaudhuri at at 4:30pm at SBI Auditorium

3.2.2015, Tuesday
A) Musical performance by Santanu Roychowdhury & Nabanita Roychowdhury at 7pm at SBI Auditorium

04.02.2015, Wednesday
A) Prize Distribution Ceremony at 4:30pm at SBI Auditorium
B) Musical performance by Debojit Bandyopadhyay & Ridhhi Bandyopadyay at 5:45pm at SBI Auditorium
C) ‘Biswacup er adda’ with Saurav Ganguli at 7pm at SBI Auditorium

KOLKATA LITERATURE FESTIVAL — 6 to 8 February 2015

7.2.2015, Saturday
In conversation with Tracy Irish at 5:45pm at Press Corner

8.02.2015, Sunday, 8:30pm

Closing Ceremony