Algiers International Book Fair opens cultural program with strong Saudi presence
The Algiers International Book Fair 2026 launched its cultural program and welcomed visitors, featuring a large Saudi delegation of writers and intellectuals.
The Antharashtra Pusthakothsava Samithi launched the Kochi International Book Festival on Friday (October 30, 2026). The event was inaugurated by Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Madhu S. Nair, a former managing director of Cochin Shipyard Limited, chaired the opening ceremony. S. Somanath, a former chairperson of ISRO; Hibi Eden, an MP; Varun Gulati, the secretary of Sahitya Akademi; V. Prakash Babu, the executive secretary of the book festival; and Jose Christopher participated in the inaugural proceedings.
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