2016 - DAY - 7 - New Delhi World Book Fair

FRIDAY • 15 JANUARY • 2016
Young Voices New Writings
The Indian book market is excited by the increase in
the number of young writers writing across languages
as well as in English. Publishers today are tapping on
these young and fresh talents. Yet it is still a struggle for
a first time young writer to see his work in print. NBT’s
Navalekhanmala has been conceived to provide such a
creative platform for writers to showcase their writings.
I
n
furthering
this
objective, NBT brought
out anthologies of short
stories by young writers in
9 languages that include
Asamiya, Bangla, Gujarati,
Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam,
Marathi, Odia and Tamil. In
a discussion at the Theme
Pavilion, the compilers and
editors of these anthologies
shared their experience of
identifying the authors and
collecting the stories.
Welcoming the compilers
and editors, Shri Baldeo Bhai
Sharma, Chairman, NBT
India, said, “Within the first
4-5 days of my joining as
NBT Chairman, I got a few
files containing proposals
to publish manuscripts
by new young writers.
My first reaction was that
these proposals should be
rejected. But a moment later,
a thought came to my mind.
Does the rule say that NBT
cannot publish such writers?
If it is not, why can’t we start
a new series? I discussed the
matter with my Editorial.
And thus Navlekanmala was
born.”
Saying that no family
sustains without its new
generation, he said that we
need to show them the way
ahead. “I am happy that the
Union Ministry of Human
Resource Development is
solidly behind us in our
endeavour to promote young
writers and their writings,”
he said
Sharing their experience
in compiling the stories, the
compilers were of the view
that given the paucity of
time it was difficult to bring
together some of the new and
exciting writings happening
in their respective languages.
Yet they have tried their best
to put together a compilation
that looks in a way not only
at the current trends in the
genre but also at its future.
In the process, most of the
stories in these anthologies
are sensitive to, as Prof K S
Ravikumar, the compiler of
the Malalayalam anthology
puts it, political issues,
environmental issues and
issues confronting women
and children today. In the
context of Malayalam stories
he said that many stories
today are actually epics in
miniature forms.
At the same time, says
Prof Bibhash Choudhury,
the compiler of the Asamiya
anthology, they are not
shying away from traditional
issues and in fact many of
them are now attempting to
interpret myths with a new
perspective. Many of these
stories are experiments in
structure and form. For Shri
Joe D’ Cruz, the compiler of
Tamil anthology, the stories
bring out the essence of life.
Thanking
NBT
for
providing
a
platform
for young writers, Prof
Gaurahari Das, the Compiler
of the Odia anthology,
suggested that NBT should
translate these anthologies
into other Indian languages,
particularly English and
Hindi.
Prof Rajan Govas, the
compiler of the Marathi
anthology hoped that NBT
will bring out subsequent
volumes in the series. Others
who spoke on the occasion
included Shri Yogesh Joshi,
the compiler of the Gujarati
anthology and Shri Amar
Mitra, the compiler of the
Bangla anthology.
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@ Theme Pavilion
India’s Secular Literary Tradition
There are numerous ways
of narrating literature.
As much as there are
in transmitting and
interpreting the truth in
texts.
M
oderated
by
Dr.
Krishna Sharma, Dr.
Chandrakanta and Dr Nand
Lal Mehta discussed ‘India’s
Secular Literary Tradition’
as in its literary heritage.
The truth about the Shakta,
Vaishnav and Shakti sects,
Buddha, Mahavir Jain and
other leaders are interpreted
in different ways in different
cultures and languages.
In her observations, Dr.
Chandrakanta emphasised
on the importance of the topic
because secularism can often
be misinterpreted to stand
against religion. Traditions
are like an ever flowing river
that encompasses everything
in its path, amalgamating
things as they evolve in time.
The Puranic verses contain
small parables which have
messages of wisdom and
moral lessons. Gita is the
ultimate truth – it gives us
the knowledge of ‘Karma’
or the deeds. Buddha’s
teachings primarily speak
out against exploitation and
injustice. Mahabharata is the
fight for justice and truth.
Kalidasa wrote about beauty
– the beauty of nature, the
beauty of love. These stories
have however evolved in the
context of its interpretation,
the mode and the medium.
Literature
has
always
mirrored the events in time.
The truth is one but the
narrator has the power to
infuse new meanings through
interpreation, observed Dr.
Nand Lal Mehta. The critic of
the words does not intend to
criticize in order to construct
but to cause troubles and
Choir
T
he Poumai Baptist Church Choir, New Delhi, led by Shri
L Samuel performed at the Theme Pavilion with a set of
five popular Christian hymns. The harmonic voices of the
Choir reverberated through the venue generating a hallowed
atmosphere. Some of the songs sung were Saviour has come,
Amazing Grace, Peace Be Still and Soon, Very Soon.
A choir, also known as a chorale or chorus, is a musical
ensemble of singers, especially one performing church music
or singing in a church. Choirs may perform music from the
classical music repertoire, which spans from the Medieval
era to the 2010s, and/or popular music repertoire. Choirs are
often led by a conductor or choirmaster.
unrest. The common man
of India is aware of the
term Dharma (Religion)
which in itself is an
expansive and profound
term. The meaning of the
term has been restricted
by a few people and came
out with the term Dharma
Nirpaiksha (secularism
in terms of religion) and
later came the terms
Sampradaya nirpaiksha and
Panth nirpaiksha (creed) for
secularism. Talking about
the term literature, he said
that literature comprises a
meaning and essence and can
be comprehended easily.
The panelists were of
the view that there is a need
to preserve our tradition
and culture as found in our
ancient texts. While scholars
tried to seek solutions to
the social dilemma, we can
learn from their experiences
and understand what India’s
Secular Literary Tradition
stands for.
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@ China Pavilion
China-India Cultural Contacts Photo Exhibition is one
of the main attractions of the Guest of Honour country
presentation in the NDWBF.
P
resenting a chronological and comprehensive account of
people, objects and events in the history of India-China
cultural exchanges, the exhibition, through 100 representative
photographs explains the saga of cultural exchange between
the two countries in five phases, viz., the initial stage (Before
1st century), the development period (1st-6th century), the
golden period (6th-10th century), the transition period (10th17th century), the low ebb (17th century-1949) and the new
era (1950-present day).
Around the 1st century, Buddhism travelled to the East and
Chinese civilization gradually imbibed this. Buddhism reached
its zenith in China during 6th-10th century. The very fact that
the Chinese culture is a mixture of Confucianism, Buddhism
and Taoism reflects the profound influence of Shakya Muni
or Gautama Buddha on China, says one of the panels in the
exhibition. There are panels on how Emperor Ashoka began
the spread of Buddhism across the seas, as well as the great
contributions of king Harshavardhana towards creating a
lasting impression in strengthening cultural ties between the
two countries.
The bilateral cultural exchanges after the 10th century were
focused on material things like Chinese silk, porcelain, tea,
fishing nets etc. The exhibition also talks about Indian plants
introduced in China like alfalfa, cotton, pepper, cucumber etc.
Not many people may know that there is an Indian
connection in the Chinese Zen Buddhism and Shaolin
Kung Fu. In fact, Boddhidharma, a monk from Southern
India, is worshipped as the first master of the Chinese Zen
Buddhism. Thanks to the secret Kung Fu book Yijin Jing left
by Boddhidharma, Shaolin Kung Fu gained worldwide fame.
Thus, Zen and Shaolin Kung Fu are actual manifestations of
Sino-Indian cultural exchange.
By the latter half of the 7th century AD, the visits of
Chinese to India and those of Indians to China became more
and more frequent, thereby ushering the golden period of
bilateral cultural ties.
Among the important personalities from India who
find a prominent place in the exhibition include Kaviguru
Rabindranath Tagore, whose collection of writings have been
published in Chinese in 10 volumes; Swami Vivekananda and
Mahatma Gandhi.
The people of India know about the kind of reverence the
people of China reserve for a great Indian doctor Dwarkanath
Shantaram Kotnis. Come and see this exhibition to know more
about Dr Kotnis! Indian National Congress sent an Indian
Medical Mission comprising five doctors including Dr Kotnis
in 1938. They contributed to the Chinese People’s War of
Resistance against Japanese aggression by saving many lives
of Chinese soldiers and training medical personnel in China.
While going through the section on the modern era of
the cultural ties between the two countries, one may find
some interesting facts. Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai and Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru were instrumental in setting up diplomatic
relationship between the New China and the Independent
India in April 1950. Kavaalam Madhava Panikkar was the first
Ambassador of India to China. Yuan Zhogxian was the first
Ambassador of China to India. India was the first non-socialist
country to establish diplomatic relations with China and set
up an embassy in China.
The exhibition acknowledges Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s
contribution in the establishment of diplomatic ties between
the two countries. One complete panel has been dedicated to
Nehru’s Panchsheel or five principles of peaceful coexistence,
viz. (1) Mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity,
(2) Mutual non-aggression, (3) Non-interference in each
other’s internal affairs, (4) Equality and mutual benefit, and
(5) peaceful coexistence.
The exhibition fondly remembers Dr. Sarvepalli
Radhakrishnan’s famous speech entitled ‘India and China’
concerning Chinese thoughts on education, Confucianism,
and Taoism, China-India relation, war and world security.
One can find information about a host of eminent Chinese
Indologists in the exhibition. The most conspicuous among
them is Ji Xianlin, the recipient of Sahitya Akademi Honorary
Fellowship and the first recipient of Padma Bhushan, India’s
third highest civilian award. Other eminent Chinese Indologists
include Jim Kemu, Xu Fancheng, Huang Xinchuan, Liu Anwu
and Jin Dinhan.
Chinese experts and exponents of Indian dance and Indian
music are two other important elements of the exhibition.
Finally, the tale of cultural ties between the two countries does
not end in intellectual discourses alone. The exhibition has
more mundane elements like the popularity of Chinese mobile
phones in India and Yoga in China. Above all, one must visit
this photo exhibition to have a feel of Chinese aesthetics too!
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@ Theme Pavilion
At the Theme Pavilion, the panels displaying the World
Heritage Sites of India as declared by UNESCO have
been put up.
T
here are 32 World Heritage Properties in India out of which
25 are Cultural Properties and seven are Natural Properties.
These sites belong to different regions of India. The panels take us
to the past and give us the glimpse of heritage of India represented
by these structures. The architectural sites though centuries old
still connect with the present as they have had a great impact on
culture and traditions of India.
Agra Fort: 16th century Mughal monument known as the Red
Fort of Agra, made up of red sandstones.
Ajanta Caves: The first Buddhist cave monuments since the 2nd
and 1st centuries B.C., give glimples of Buddhist religious art.
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi: The oldest Buddhist sanctuary
situated about 40 km from Bhopal, it is major Buddhist centre in
India until the 12th century A.D.
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park: Has includes
prehistoric (chalcolithic) sites, a hill fortress, and remains of the
16th-century capital of Gujarat.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus: Formerly known as Victoria
Terminus Station, in Mumbai, is an outstanding example of
Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India.
Churches and Convents of Goa: Built in the former capital
of the Portuguese were influential in spreading Manueline,
Mannerist and Baroque art in Asia.
Elephanta Caves: This ‘City of Caves’, close to Mumbai, contains
a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva.
Ellora Caves: These 34 monasteries and temples dating from
A.D. 600 to 1000, bring the civilization of ancient India to life.
Fatehpur Sikri: Built during 16th century by the Emperor
Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the
Mughal Empire for about 10 years.
Great Living Chola Temples: Built by kings of the Chola
Empire, these stretched over all of south India include 11th and
12th century temples.
Group of Monuments at Hampi: The last capital of the last
great Hindu Kingdom of Vijayanagar, had won the admiration of
travellers between the 14th and 16th centuries.
Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram: These sanctuaries
founded by the Pallava kings, was carved out of rock along the
Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries.
Group of Monuments at Pattadakal: Represents an eclectic
art of the 7th and 8th centuries during the Chalukya dynasty.
Hill Forts of Rajasthan: Includes six majestic forts built from 8th
to 18th centuries in Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Sawai Madhopur,
Jhalawar, Jaipur and Jaisalmer.
Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi: Built in 1570, in memory of the
Mughal king Humayun, it was the first garden-tomb in India.
Khajuraho Group of Monuments: Built during the Chandella
dynasty between 950 and 1050 AD.
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya: Built by Emperor
Asoka in the 3rd century B.C., entirely with bricks.
Mountain Railways of India: Opened in 1881, the Darjeeling
Himalayan Railway was the first, and is still the most outstanding,
example of a hill passenger railway.
Qutub Minar: Built in the early 13th century in Delhi, the red
sandstone tower is 72.5 m high, tapering from 2.75 m in diameter
at its peak to 14.32 m at its base.
Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat: Built
on the banks of the Saraswati River in the 11th century AD.
Red Fort Complex: The Red Fort Complex was built as the palace
fort of Shahjahanabad – the new capital of the fifth Mughal
Emperor of India, Shah Jahan.
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka: The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
are in the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains on the southern
edge of the central Indian plateau.
Sun Temple, Konârak: Built in 13th century is a monumental
representation of the sun god Surya’s chariot.
Taj Mahal: Built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife.
The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur: Jantar Mantar is an astronomical
observation site built in the early 18th century.
Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area: This
National Park of Himachal Pradesh is characterized by high alpine
peaks, alpine meadows and riverine forests
Kaziranga National Park: In the heart of Assam, this park
is inhabited by the world’s largest population of one-horned
rhinoceroses, as well as many mammals and birds.
Keoladeo National Park: This former duck-hunting reserve of
the Maharajas is one of the major wintering areas for of aquatic
birds from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, China and Siberia.
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary: On a gentle slope in the foothills of
the Himalayas, this is home to a great variety of wildlife, including
many endangered species.
Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks: Nestled
high in West Himalaya, it is renowned for its meadows of endemic
alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty.
Sundarbans National Park: World’s largest area of mangrove
forests, covers 10,000 km2 of land and water (more than half of it
in India, the rest in Bangladesh) in the Ganges delta.
Western Ghats: Older than the Himalaya mountains, the
Western Ghats represents geomorphic features of immense
importance with unique biophysical and ecological processes.
FRIDAY • 15 JANUARY • 2016
Book on Journalism Released
A Book on Green Transport
N
S
hri Uma Shankar Gupta, Hon’ble Minister for Technical
Education, Skill Development, Higher Education,
Government of Madhya Pradesh released the NBT title in
Hindi Vaishavikaran Ke Daur Mein Samachar Patro published
under the Navlekhan Series. He said that, “I am delighted to
see the large number of people visiting the book fair even on
a week day.” He added that if NBT wishes to organize book
fair at a large scale like New Delhi World Book Fair in Madhya
Pradesh, the state government would support this initiative.
The session was chaired by Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma,
Chairman, NBT India. He remarked that the Govt. of Madhya
Pradesh has been working in the field of education seriously.
He also urged the publishers to provide books at affordable
prices to the readers.
The author of the book Shri Gaurav Tyagi was also present
on the occasion. He remarked that the globalization has had a
deep impact on the society as well as on newspapers. Some of
these impacts are positive. But paid news and advertisements
are some of the major challenges faced by print media. Prof.
Surendra Bihari Goswami, MP Granth Academy, also spoke on
the occasion.
The book Indian Industrialisation – Trajectory Redefined was
released in the presence of Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Hon’ble
Union Minister of Communications & Information Technology,
Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent
Charge) of Culture & Tourism and Minister of State of Civil
Aviation, and Shri Baldeo Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT
India, at the Commission Hall of FICCI at Tansen Marg on
Wednesdday. Written by Dr A.K. Agarwal, the book has been
published by Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd.
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othing can go faster than
the speed of light. But it
seems the superfast and hitech vechiles will soon outshine
this adage. Fast, faster, fastest
technological advancements
in transportation have made
mobility of people and goods
easy, connecting the entire
world and expanding world
trade.
On the flipside, aircraft,
ships, trucks and trains
powered by the combustion of
fossil fuels have accelerated climate change, besides giving way
to the problem of global energy crisis due to the huge demand
and short supply of fossil fuels.
So the world now aims at combining energy-efficient
technologies with clean fuels to enjoy the benefits of vehicles
while being sensitive to the environment.
The book Green Transport, authored by Rani Iyer and and
published by TERI Press is aimed at creating awareness about
the Green Transport concept which highlights the benefits
and impact of alternative fuels and encourage young readers
to make them conscientious individuals who can grow up to
be future green citizens.
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@ the Hindi Stalls
Hindi Books on Women Studies
M
any books on women
studies and on women’s
issues in Hindi are drawing
the attention of the readers
in large numbers. Hindi
publishers are at Hall No. 1212A.
Pitrasatta
Ke
Naye
Roop edited by Prabha
Khetan and Abhaykumar
is a very informative read
about patriarchy and its
implications in the modern
society. Ek Aurat ki Notebook
by Sudha Arora has two sections where first section consists
of four stories on lives of women and female foeticide, and
second section of the book consists of articles and stories
on Daughterphobia and how women’s lives are divided into
household responsibilities depriving her of her own personal
space. This section is also followed by an interview of the
author.
Ek Naukrani Ki Diary by Krishan Baldev Vaid of which
English translation is also available, is a story dedicated to
hard-working house maids. This novel delineates the life and
thoughts of Shanti, a young woman who earns a living as a
casual houselhold help. Three books by Arvind Jain, Bachpan
se Balatkar, Aurat Hone Ki Saza, and Uttradikhar banam
Purtradhikar have writings on sexual violence, child marriage,
dowry system in India, rapes, untouchability, pedophilic
extortion, the question of pride and esteem of women, and all
other social evils that affect human lives directly or indirectly.
Dalit Studies and Buddhism
B
ooks on Dalit Studies, contribution of Dalits in Indian
freedom movement, history of castes, Dalit stories etc. can
be found in many stalls including Samyak Prakashan’s stall.
Huge collection of literature by and on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
is the main attraction of the stall. Dr. Ambedkar’s works on
sociology, political theories, constitution of India, reservation
system in India, international policies etc. and also books on
his views on Buddhism and its relevance, are stacked up in the
stall. Books on reformists Jyotirao Phule, Savitribai Phule,
Guru Ravidas are available in the stall.
Religion and Spirituality
H
indi publishing, though
covers all the areas of
academics and writings,
yet one can see a noticeable
surge of publication on
religion and spirituality in
Hall no 12-12A.
Bhagwan
Sadanand
Tatvagyan Prakashan Seva
Sadan has most books which
do not refer to any particular
religion, but rather discusses
all the major religions
suggesting that whatever
religion one follows, has to
be followed very sincerely as
per the ethos of that religion.
Gobind Bhagwan Karyalaya
has books related to Hindu
which projects the message
on its stall “Peace is in the
self of human” has books
on Jainism. Advaita Ashram
Ramakrishna Math has
books on Shri Ramakrishana
and Swami Vivekananda and
their ideas on spirituality.
Kant Darshan Publication has all the books written
by the spiritual Gurus
Darshan Das Ji and Ghasita
Ram ‘Kant’ Ji. In this stall
books on a very interesting
idea called “Das Dharm” can
be found, which basically
means surrendering oneself
to the master. The Sanskrit
word Das, should not be
scriptures such as The Gita,
Ramcharitmanas, etc. In Arya
Samaj Publishing, all the
major works on Maharshi
Dayanand can be found.
Shishyashram Charitable
Trust has the books which
correctly refer to the message
that is projected at its stall i.e.
“Spirituality & Life, Christ’s
message of Love”.
Shri Akhil Bharatvarshiya
Saadhumargi Jain Sangh,
misinterpreted here as a
slave, rather as a person who
believes in the universality
of religion.
Al Quran Academy,
Global Islamic Publications,
Al-Karim Book Depot, etc.
are selling Quran and Islamic
literature. There are much
more. Visitors are welcome to
browse and read these books.
Walk in. Feel the pervading
light of spiritualism.
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Disruption – The New Way
There was time when
the word DISRUPTION
meant
something
unsettling. But then
things
changed.
Disruption has today
become desirable, cool
and contemporary.
T
here
are
examples
of industry altering
disruption all around. Uber
has disrupted the taxi
industry. Airbnb turned the
hotel industry on its head.
Apple and Spotify disrupted
the music industry. E-mail
has put most post offices
out of business. The list goes
on. But let’s look at what’s
happening in publishing.
The birth of
e-commerce
Amazon
has
disrupted
the publishing industry,
once ruled by charming
bookshops,
where
one
could spend hours amidst
books. Jeff Bezos shook the
industry with low prices
and super-efficient service.
The outcome? Large and
small bookstores downed
shutters. Readers chose to
order books online rather
than visit bookstores. Then
Amazon went a step further
and disrupted the mailorder industry. And a whole
new industry was born –
E-COMMERCE.
While
publishers
scramble to get their digital
strategy right, and get on to
the e-commerce bandwagon,
some
companies
have
spotted the opportunity
and have made inroads
into becoming ‘platforms
of e-commerce’ from being
service providers.
Few companies
meeting the need
The Ingram Content group
has been in this space for
the last several years and is
today a world leader with
alliances with publishers
on the one end, and with
e-commerce companies on
the other. Closer home,
Repro India, is rapidly
transforming into a platform
for content aggregation and
dissemination, following a
similar model as Ingram.
“This is a space that we have
been working towards for a
while,” says Sanjeev Vohra,
Managing Director, Repro.
“With our longstanding
relationships with publishers
and now, with our alliance
with Ingram, we can
synergise strengths to great
benefit – for both publishers
and readers.”
“We are focusing on creating
positive disruption to reach our
customers books through any
channel to the readers.”
Companies like Repro
are enabling publishers
take advantage of the
e-commerce
opportunity
that is disrupting the
publishing world. And make
it win-win for all – publishers
and readers alike.
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Events
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International Events • Guest of Honour Country : China, Hall No. 7
Time
Programme
Venue / Organiser
11:00-20:00
China-India Cultural Contacts Photo Exhibition
Photo exhibition area of the Guest of Honour
Exhibition Zone, China Pavilion
11:00-20:00
Publishing and Printing in Ancient China Exhibition
China Pavilion
11:00-20:00
The Special Book Exhibition
China Pavilion
11:00-20:00
Chinese Tea Culture Exhibition
China Pavilion
11:00-20:00
Chinese Original Illustrations for Children Exhibition
China Pavilion
13:00-15:00
Readings by Authors from Singapore/Moderator: Kenneth
Quek, Deputy Director, National Book Development Council
of Singapore
Events Corner/organized by National Book
Development Council of Singapore
15:00 -16:00
Theatre, Women and Violence : A Lecture by Dr Dalia Basiouny Events Corner/Organized by Embassy of Arab
Republic of Egypt
16:00 -17:00
Creative Writing Workshop
Events Corner/Organized by by Instituto
Cervantes, New Delhi
Cultural Heritage of India: Theme Pavilion, Hall No. 7
Time
Event
Presented by
11:00 to 12:00
BHAKTI: Devotional Songs/
Classical Music
12:30 to 13:30
Panel Discussion/Folk Performances Bharata’s Natyashastra Moderator: Shri Bharat Gupt;
and India’s
Discussants: Ms. Shobha Deepak Singh,
Performance Tradition Shri Radhavallabh Tripathi
14:00 to 15:00
MUDRA: Indian Classical Dances/
Folk Dances
Manipuri
Guru Singhajit Sana & his troupe, New Delhi
15:30 to 16:30
LOK KALA: Folk Performances
Jhumar dance
Kulwant Singh & troupe, Patiala, Punjab
17:00 to 18:30
Drama/Performance based on
Indian Classical Texts
Sindhi:
Ms Anila Sunder & troupe, Mumbai, National
Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language,
New Delhi
19:00 to 20:00
Jain Geet
Sanjiv Jain & his troupe, New Delhi
Shah Jo Risalo
Audio-Visual Show
Children’s Pavilion : Hall No. 14
Time
11:00 to 13:00
15:00 to 16:30
17:30 to 19:00
Event
Presented by
Baloon Puppet Workshop & Storytelling Session by Dr Shekhar Sarkar
Consortium Octet & NBT,
India
A Workshop on Script Writing by Dr. Hemant Kumar
NBT, India
A Skit based on Premchand’s story ‘Chori’
Rajiv Gandhi Foundation
Panel discussion on Igniting Young Minds : Promoting Digital Libraries
DELNET
Story Telling Session, Movie Screening and On the Spot Contests
Disney
Illustrators’ Corner and Presentation
Eklavya & Tata Trusts
Seminars & Discussions: Hall Nos. 7, 8 & 18
Time
Event
Organiser
Venue
11:30 to 13:00 Book Release and Discussion on Issues of Writing Directorate of Hindi Medium
Books in Hindi
Hall No. 18
14:00 to 15:30 Geet/Ghazal Ke Sath
Indian Society of Authors
Hall No. 18
16:00 to 17:30 Talk on Life & Stress-management
Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Misson
Hall No. 18
Author’s Corner : Reflections, Hall No. 10-11
Time
Author
Organiser
15:00 to 16:30
Indu Balachandran
Speaking Tiger
17:00 to 18:30
KrishanKalra, M. Neelamalar, Shine Syamaladevi, Esha Pandey
Lifi Publications
Today
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Author’s Corner : Conversations, Hall No. 6
Time
Author
Organiser
15:00 to 16:30
Swami Dr. Parthasarathy
SRISIIM
17:00 to 18:30
Ganesh Natrajan, Prameela Kalive
Sage Publications
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Sanskriti Utsav: Today at Lal Chowk
Time
Event/ Presented by
16:00 to 17:00
Folk Songs & Dances by Song and Drama Division
17:00 to 18:00
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3D printer
and theatre and ensures that
children have a living out of
it, said the host of the event,
Ms Anubhuti Bhatnagar.
Most
underprivileged
A
t the China Pavilion one
can see the display on
the evolution of printing
technology. At MBD Group
stall, one can see live the
latest technology of 3D
printing.
Shri Saksham, who was
giving a demonstration of
3D printing, explained that
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene
Styrene) and PLA (Polylactic
acid) plastic material are
used in the printer.
This
machine
costs
between Rs 1–3.5 lakhs, and
comes with its own software
Ideamaker. which is used to
create soft 3D images and
then the printer does the
final job.
This printer is very useful
for project based learning
and to make small plastic
spare parts of different kinds
of instruments. The printer
has very low maintenance
and vibration-free design,
Mr Saksham said. This device
is a must see in the Fair.
Splendid Dance
Performance
A
n event of dialogue
between
children
and author was organized
by
Neofusion
Creative
Foundation. The Foundation
works to craft creativity in
underprivileged
children
through art, literature, music
children are not interested
in education due to various
reasons. One of them is
the lack of extracurricular
activities in schools, she said.
The Foundation provides
free education and training
in dance and performance to
more than 50 children.
The children presented a
drama-dance, on social issues
including female foeticide,
lack of recognition to female
athletics, sexual violence,
acid attacks, and social
subordination.
Following
the performance, a book on
nursery rhymes Baalkrishan
Garg Ke Baal Geet was also
released at the event.