Kolkata calcutta nightlife kolkata is a big, sophisticated city with a nightlife scene offering a broad array of evening entertainment, from the swish to the sleazy. It provides an annual opportunity for organisations from india and abroad to showcase their products and services. Though pubs and nightclubs are there to dance through the night, there are movie theatres, cultural centers, and many other things you can go at night. Also, book tickets for the venues where these events are happening near you in kolkata on bookmyshow. Kolkata book fair 2014 is being organized in kolkata for outreach program in the wikimedia movement. The kolkata book fair is one of indias oldest and the largest book fairs. There are numerous night hangout places in kolkata that it may surprise you to know of them. It was founded by sandip dutta on 23 june 1978 with a small number of periodicals which grew to one of the finest collection of alternative magazines in india. The fair is held between 28 january and 8 february from 1pm to 8pm.
It will be held at the central park in salt lake with 29 participant countries. Itpo iilf kolkata india trade promotion organisation. Formed by the students of indian institute of science education and research kolkata, one of its mainstays is selecting a book in the beginning of the month and distributing hard or soft copies as well as e book links among members. Actor soumitra chattopadhyay will be conferred the legion dhonneur by the. The starting of kolkata book fair will be 30 jan and the ending date of the fair will be 10 feb 2019. Dec 22, 20 check out the best party places to celebrate the new year 2014 eve in kolkata. Feb 01, 2018 kolkata book fairs 2018 started in a new place overview 2018 kolkata book fairs. Mensxp brings you the best and most happening new year party places, events and venues in kolkata. The bangla academy organizes a month long book fair on the occasion of the international mother language day on its compound. Calcuttas legendary book fair under threat books the guardian. The example of the frankfurt book fair a commercial trade fair of books came up.
This event showcases like manufacturers, distributors, authors, publishers and so on. With 56 stalls of 34 publishers, the first kolkata book fair was organised on march 5, 1976, at the ground opposite academy of fine arts, beside victoria memorial. This venue is one of the favorites with kolkatas young party. The fair was inaugurated by the then state education minister, mrityunjay bandyopadhyay. It is a unique book fair in the sense of not being a trade fairthe book fair is. An amazing hotel, bed is comfy, room is amazing, food is delicious and staff is very caring and lovely. Kolkata literature festival is a relatively young literature festival that takes places within the folds of the international kolkata book fair, to celebrate the written word, and the different facets of it publishing, story telling, theatre, documentaries to name a few. Kolkata formerly calcuttathe capital of the state of west bengal in india and one of the most populated cities in the countryhas come of age to be the cultural center of india. The fair also has a typical fairground experience with a book flavour with the presence of picnickers, singersongwriters, and candy floss vendors on the. Ive reached the city in time for the 33rd annual kolkata book fair. Kolkata literature festival international kolkata book fair. The book fair is organized by publishers under the name of book sellers and publishers guild. There are many bars in restaurants around park street, good for a few drinks albeit in slightly boozy allmale environments lone women should exercise caution, and a few trendy.
The cancellation of its legendary book fair was a blow, but this most. Kolkata news press trust of india thursday january 9, 2014. On the occasion of the 2nd cape town book fair, the 2007 ipa freedom prize special award was also awarded posthumously to anna politkovskaya of russia 19582006, and hrant dink of turkey 19542007 on 15 june 2007. Located on park street, this exquisitely decorated club features two swanky bars, an.
While last year, the international kolkata book fair took us on a literary trip to bangladesh, this year, one gets to traverse the world of incas, as the focal theme of 2014 is the mysterious land of peru, south america. Kolkata book fair is a 12 day event being held from 30th jan to 11th feb 2018 at the milan mela ground in kolkata, india. The 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair 2018 will be inaugurated today by bengal chief minister mamata banerjee and frances minister of. Located on park street, this exquisitely decorated club features two swanky bars, an energetic dance floor, a hangout zone and ample of space for you to move and groove. Due to undergoing construction the venue was shifted from milan mela ground.
Explore kolkata book fair profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of kolkata book fair. Kolkata book fair 2018 events, tickets, activities and. Special events and live performances are frequently held. The 38th international kolkata book fair 2014 was inaugurated on 28. Owned by the park hotels, tantra is one of kolkata s most happening nightclubs. Events, tickets, chemistry and baba harbhajan singh. The 43rd kolkata book fair is getting under way on 31 january 2019.
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Tantra is one of kolkatas most happening nightclubs. There are no entry charges for visiting kolkata book fair, another good thing about the fair. Initiated in 1976, it is extremely popular with the locals. Youth especially look forward to party at the midnight hour with their best companions. The wikimedia stall at 38th international kolkata book fair, kolkata. Check out the best party places to celebrate the new year 2014 eve in kolkata. Famous book fairs around the world around the world world map. A digital travelling pavilion is coming to the 42nd edition of international kolkata book fair, which will begin on january 31. Find out the full data about international kolkata book fair trade show 2019 held in. Since 2014 guild has been organizing kolkata literature festival during the. International kolkata book fair 2017 dates, timings and. Kolkata events, things to do and festivals 2014 2015 kolkata calcutta, west bengal, india. In 1988, the book fair venue shifted to an even bigger ground, the.
Parties and nightlife in kolkata events, tickets, chemistry. A lot is packed into its 3,000 square feet of space. However the choice of maidan as the annual venue for the book fair is no. The kolkata book fair 2014 would be held from january 28 to february 9 at milan mela ground in the city, state information secretary atri bhattacharya said today. Kolkata nightlife can be surprising and fascinating. The 38th international kolkata book fair 2014 was inaugurated on 28 january at 4. Iilf kolkata is an exclusive international event for promotion of indian leather goods encompassing an wide array of products like handbags, wallets, purses, portfolios, rucksacks, briefcases, belts, sports goods, leather upholstery, hand gloves, industrial. Kolkata book fair 2018, or as us bongs lovingly call it, boi mela is starting tomorrow and we cant keep calm. New year 2014 party places in kolkata best places, events. There are many different night clubs in kolkata for people of different budgets and different tastes.
International publishers association 2007 ipa ftp prize. Feb 11, 2019 iiser kolkata literary club over the past eight years, this club has been inspiring students to read. This year a new event was organized during the book fair. A comprehensive list of nightlife venues in kolkata at. Some college students bring along musical instruments and sit in groups singing songs in the open air. The book fair at kolkata essay english school students. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest international. Kolkatas events calendar is riddled with festivals, and theres no better way to enhance your visit than to arrive during a colourful hindu festival. Iilf kolkata is an exclusive international event for promotion of indian leather goods. The city has an intimate but thriving party scene, and unlike other indian cities, kolkata has no curfew, so people are out and about late into the night. The calls you to kolkata, west bengal for kolkata book fair 2018. The bologna childrens book fair is a venue for authors, publishers. Street and outram road became the new venue of this international event.
Location central park mela ground, saltlake, kolkata. Today a book fair has become very popular in our country. The international kolkata book fair and officially antarjatik kolkata boimela or antarjatik. Kolkata book fair, the apeejay kolkata literary festival. International kolkata book fair the worlds biggest. It provides an annual opportunity for organisations from india. Kolkataccu to mumbaibom cheap air tickets, book your. The 39th international kolkata book fair 2015 was inaugurated on 27 january at 4.
Although this ground is slightly smaller than milan mela, the infrastructure, accessibility and other logistics. Calcutta book fair in english, and officially kolkata boimela or kolkata pustakmela in romanized bengali, bengali. A book fair is a joyful fair where books are displayed and sold to the common people. West bengal information kolkata information calcutta information services west bengal info essential info social services ngo info. Plans have been floated for an alternative book fair to go ahead at the same venue in. Jan 30, 2018 the 42nd edition of the international kolkata book fair 2018 will be inaugurated today by bengal chief minister mamata banerjee and frances minister of culture and communication francoise nyssen. The central park mela grounds was the new venue for the 42nd international kolkata book fair 2018. Kolkata events, things to do and festivals 2014 2015 kolkata calcutta, west bengal, india kolkatas events calendar is riddled with festivals, and theres no better way to enhance your visit than to arrive during a colourful hindu festival. From meta, a wikimedia project coordination wiki calcutta. Release of my 2nd bengali short stories book by dr. Hotels with nightclubs in kolkata calcutta quiet hotels in kolkata calcutta kolkata calcutta hotels with room service.
The club is associated with the kolkata literary festival and kolkata book fair. Avid readers of all ages eagerly wait for the kolkata book fair 2018 all year long where they can shop till they drop and go home with bundles of books. The international kolkata book fair formerly known in english as calcutta book fair is the largest and oldest book fair in india, as well as one of the most important events of its kind in asia. A pulsating poolside lounge during the day and a superb night zone after sunset the aqua is one of the most luxurious nightclubs in kolkata. It is held in some special occasions is towns and cities every year. Many of the top nightlife options can be found in and. Kolkata little magazine library and research center. The fair was held between 29 january and 9 february from 1pm to 8pm. It is a unique book fair in the sense of not being a. The kolkata branch of dubais legendary, glamorous venue inspired by the french lounge concept, club boudoir is a 6,000 square foot nightclubone of the biggest in the city, with a 35 footlong bar. Location, central park mela ground, saltlake, kolkata map. As a concurrent event of 3rd edition of texstyles india will be held in the same venue.
The international kolkata book fair will be organised at milan mela, kolkata. While some of the night clubs place more emphasis on music, others are more famous for booze and food. Kolkata little magazine library and research center is a privately owned library of alternative and experimental literary magazines in kolkata, india. New year is around the corner and everyone is gearing up for the festive moods.
With a total attendance over 2 million people every year, it is one of the worlds largest book fairs. The kolkata book fair 2014 would be held from january 28 to february 9 at milan mela ground in the city, state information secretary atri. The 10 best kolkata calcutta hotels with nightclubs apr. It is a unique book fair in the sense of not being a trade fair the book fair is. Top upcoming events in kolkata near you bookmyshow. Kolkata book fair 2014city and book fair meta metawiki. The largest theme pavilion in the history of book fair. Mensxp brings you the best and most happening new year party places, events and venues in. The huge number of nightclubs in destination speak volumes about the roaring night life in kolkata. In the 38th international kolkata book fair 2014 held from 29 january9. Throngs of people are seen visiting the book fair every year in kolkata. The kolkata book fair may move out milan mela grounds in 2018. Kolkata nightlife nightlife in kolkata, night pubs, bars.
This venue is one of the favorites with kolkatas young party crowd. The gym is great and there is a giant pool that i didnt get to enjoy, unfortunately. The year 2014 saw new event getting added to the kolkata international book fair. Find the top nightclubs in kolkata include the myx. The 24th edition of india international leather fair iilf, kolkata will be held from september, 2019 at biswa bangla convention centre new town, kolkata, india. Calcutta book fair in english, and officially antarjatik kolkata boimela or antarjatik kolkata pustakmela in romanized bengali, bengali. Planning for hosting the wikipedia stall at the kolkata book fair 2014 in kolkata on 15 dec. Kolkata book fair kolkata, india kolkata kolkata book fair. The best nightlife in kolkata calcutta tripadvisor.