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Ahmedabad International Book Festival: Curtains come down after 9-day long celebration of culture, art

December 09, 2024 1:46 am

Inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on November 30 at Sabarmati Riverfront Event Centre, AIBF hosted more than 340 book stalls representing publishers and exhibitors across the country.

In a first, MCD to introduce audiobooks in its schools

June 20, 2023 11:13 am

The audiobooks will start with short stories like those from Panchatantra and will be in Hindi. It will gradually move to stories in the student’s curriculum, based on the classes they are studying in.

World Book Fair kicks off in New Delhi; see pics

February 26, 2023 9:17 am

The 31st edition of the exhibit celebrates the theme of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'

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Education Ministry launches PM Modi's young authors mentoring scheme YUVA 2.0

October 03, 2022 10:12 am

The National Book Trust (NBT), India, under the Ministry of Education as the Implementing Agency will ensure phase-wise execution of the Scheme under well-defined stages of mentorship.

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Rewrite history texts to flag fightback, textbooks should highlight new facts: review panelist

October 14, 2021 7:31 pm

On Tuesday, the 12-member committee entrusted with drafting the NCF had its first meeting, which was also attended by School Education Secretary Anita Karwal. The meeting discussed provisions of the National Education Policy, 2020, the Union Ministry of Education said in a tweet on Tuesday.

Veergatha series: Five new illustrated books celebrate the lives of Indian war heroes

January 25, 2016 3:26 pm

The Veergatha series seeks to introduce the great acts of bravery of the Param Vir Chakra awardees to instil a sense of inspiration and patriotism in children at an early age.

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New Delhi World Book Fair: Buy the Books

January 10, 2016 12:44 pm

This year, the nine-day fair hosts around 30 countries, with “The Cultural Heritage of India” as its theme and China as its guest of honour country.

Want to promote culture of reading, says NBT chief

March 04, 2015 1:12 am

The new chairman clarified that he would ensure politics and controversy were kept away from NBT.

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Former editor of RSS mouthpiece appointed NBT chairman

March 03, 2015 2:18 am

According to ministry officials, Sharma’s appointment was simultaneously cleared on Monday and has already been received by the NBT.

Out of book, Patkar questions NBT credibility

September 19, 2014 2:14 am

The NBT claimed it took the decision to avoid a “controversy”.

Nepal’s Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns after 19 killed in ‘Gen Z’ protests

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Nepal's Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has resigned after 19 people died during youth-led protests demanding reforms and accountability. The protests spread across major cities and police opened fire on demonstrators. Lekhak tendered his resignation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli during a Cabinet meeting, following calls from Nepali Congress leaders earlier in the day.

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