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At our university, education goes beyond the classroom. Join us in celebrating their efforts and let's continue to build a more compassionate world together!
At our university, education goes beyond the classroom. Join us in celebrating their efforts and let's continue to build a more compassionate world together!
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29 January 2025
🖊️Adrija Das, Swarupa Dutta and Srinanti Roy. The corridors of the International Book Fair are often named after various literary icons, legends, cultural associates, or different themes that resonate with Bengal's rich cultural heritage, traditions, history, and literature. The purpose of this name is to enhance the fair's significance and enthusiasm. Through this lane, book lovers can explore various genres, cultures, and languages. Each lane is often built with a unique purpose, bringing visitors through various literary spheres. These lanes unite booksellers, publishers, and book enthusiasts, leaving behind a positive atmosphere. Here are the 24 Saranis of book fare- Among which we will talk about a few of the Saranis. Hannah Arendt was a renowned German-American philosopher, political theorist, and writer who was born on October 14, 1906, in Linden, Prussia. She was known for her works on politics, totalitarianism, and human nature. Arendt's notable works include "The Origins of Totalitarianism" (1951), "The Human Condition" (1958), "Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil" (1963), and "On Revolution" (1963). Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956) was a German poet, playwright, and theater director. His work, "The Threepenny Opera," was launched in 1928, which is a musical drama that critiques capitalism and societal norms. Another famous work, "Mother Courage and Her Children," published in 1939, is a play set during the Thirty Years' War, exploring the human cost of conflict. Ustad Rashid Khan was born on July 1, 1968. Ustad Rashid Khan was a well-known Indian classical musician who specialized in Hindustani music, namely the Rampur-Sahaswan school. Throughout his career, Khan received numerous awards and honors, including the Padma Shri (2006) and Padma Bhushan (2022). He was also recognized for his contributions to music with awards like the Banga Bhushan (2012), the Maha Sangeet Samman Award (2012), the Mirchi Music Awards (2013), and many more. Some of his notable film songs include "Aaoge Jab Tum Saajna" from the movie "Jab We Met" (2007). Thomas Mann, a notable German writer, was born in 1875. Mann was a music lover and enjoyed playing the piano, often incorporating musical themes and motifs into his writing.He wrote numerous major books, including "Buddenbrooks" and "The Magic Mountain," that addressed big issues like identity, morality, and human nature. Munshi Premchand (1880-1936) was a well-known Hindi and Urdu writer, novelist, and playwright. Some of his most famous works are "Godan" (The Gift of a Cow), "Sevasadan" (The Abode of Service), and "Nirmala.". P. Thankappan Nair (also spelled P. T. Naire) is a renowned Malayalam poet and writer from Kerala, India. He is noted for his contribution to Malayalam literature, particularly his poetry, and his involvement in the cultural and literary scene in Kerala. Some of his famous books are "A History of Calcutta's Streets" (1987), "Calcutta in the 19th Century" (1989), "Calcutta: Origin of the City and Its Name" (1999), and "Early Calcutta: A Historical Study" (2003). The lanes of the international Kolkata book fair are not only paths to travel but also a memory lane that reflects a journey of human expression. Each lane reflects different perspectives, histories, and cultures that merge in one lively environment. There is an unquestionable charm that carries you away, whether you stroll down the lane dedicated to Tagore, filled with the spirit of an artist, or get swept away with the lively energy of Ustad Rashid Khan Lane. Every nook and corner feels like a new discovery because of the aroma of newly arrived books. At the end we leave the book fair with a freshly brewed cup of knowledge and a touch of the maestros.
