Kolkata Book Fair 2012 Timing

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36th Calcutta Book Fair 2012, which is considered as one of the worlds largest in terms of scale, is opened by the famous  Italian writer Beppe Severgni Tuesday. Important personals as Vikram Seth, Ruskin Bond and Chetan Bhagatliterature are scheduled to participate in a 12-day event, like many writers from abroad.

Kolkata Book Fair has become an integral part of the culture of Bengal `s since its inception in 1976 Kolkata Book Fair, which is also the world’s largest non-trade book fair has earned the distinction of being the largest fair in Asia book. “This is the third largest annual conglomeration of books after the Frankfurt Book Fair and Book Fair in London

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This Year the Book Fair, with Italy as the theme for the country, has opened in the presence Severgni West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, Prime Minister and other senior officials from the world of culture and literature.”We are very pleased to welcome you. We decided that in honor of the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s 150 years we came up with a collection of works of Vivekananda. We also have a collection of Kazi Nazrul Islam,” Banerjee said, speaking before the the program.

Banerjee further added, Kolkata Book Fair has added an international event and thanked the people of Italy to keep India as a subject in a book fair in Europe several years ago.

The famous Italian journalist and writer, in his speech between Kolkatans Severgni equated

“I come from a country where  family matters ..I see the passion here, and in my country the same way. We can do many things together with the literature for the industry” Severgni says.

The Calcutta Book Fair-36 has a number of  “firsts” in her kitty.Kolkatas first Literature Meet (KLM), organized by the Fair, in which famous writers such as Vikram Seth, Ruskin Bond, Chetan Bhagat, Shashi tharos, Mohammed Hanif, Amit Chaudhuri and Basu Kuhn will be present. Bangladeshi writer Tahmima Anam, French writer Nicholas Savage, graphic novelist Nicholas Wilde, Scottish novelist and essayist, travel Kapka Kassabova, Canadian writer Craig Taylor, best-selling novel by Alessandro Baricco, author of Italy will also participate.

Kolkata Book Fair  2012 was also opened by , the Chief Minister on 24th January

After many years, the former Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee  will not be part of the event, which is close to his heart. This is the first time that a book fair was inaugurated in the presence of a Women Chief Minister.

Another novelty is the musical performance at the opening ceremony, while signing the song performed by Kaushiki Desikan and Monali Thakur , Shantanu Moitra in presence of enthusiastic audience. Concert with emphasis on the effects of the composition of foreign songs Rabindra Nath Tagore `s were the melodic end of the program.

• Book Fair Date- 24th January 2012 (Tuesday) at 3pm is the inauguration and the 36th Kolkata Boi Mela 2012 will remain open for public from 25th January 2012 till 5th February, 2012 (Sunday) at 9:00pm.

Milan Mela Complex, Near Science City on E.M.Bypass, Kolkata. Those who want to know the route to follow Book Fair 2012 at Milan Mela are hereby informed that they can take Train route to Bidhannagar Station & from their may took Taxi or Buses towards Science City. West Bengal Government will run extra buses from different locations of Kolkata to Milan Mela Kolkata Book Fair 2012 Venue at different timings daily.

• Entry Timings: – 10:00  to 21:00

• Entry Fee – Free Entry.

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Disposal of existing garbage in the city by KMC

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Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) will reorganize its system of existing waste disposal by introducing new car compactor.

KMC will purchase 20 portable compactors in a one month at a cost of Rs 16 lakh each .this project will be funded by Asian Development Bank(ADB) to improve the environment of Kolkata. Later, such compactors will be added to the fleet.

Mr. Debabrata Majumdar, Member, Chairman of the Council(storage), said the vehicles will replace a large piece compactor tanks that are located in the city’s main streets. “People will be invited to discharge directly into vehicles. Waste will be compressed and turned into a solid piece inside the vehicle. Later they will be dumped at Dhapa,” said Dr.Majumdar. Stench will not go waste and trash will not go beyond and split all over as the vehicle will be covered.

Compactors will be able to carry five times more waste than existing tools and these will minimize the number of vehicles transporting waste to waste, he said.A senior official of the Department of Conservation said that KMC has prepared a project worth about Rs 20 Crore for modernization of existing waste in the city.

Depending on the project, will buy KMC 5000 fiber glass trash bin and place them in markets and in front of skyscrapers.

A Promise Not Yet Dealt with in Kolkata

Almost 40 years ago, some of the best professionals around the world joined a team of India‘s planners, engineers, economists and sociologists to launch a process of metropolitan planning and development effort in Kolkata. During the years of 1960 and 1970, there was a wrestling school of sorts where many lessons were learned in developing a practical and, above all, a fair approach in dealing with the ills of the city. While these lessons are the substance of the discourses of urban development in the planning of schools abroad, Kolkata fell into oblivion.

Governance in metropolitan Kolkata has always oscillated between the promises of high and low performance. Surendranath Banerjee‘s dreams of self-government, insisting on a full democracy swarajist although it meant subjecting paralyzing the city and party joint training, and finally, the overcoming of the corporation itself coinciding with India’s independence, are part the tortuous history of the city. The tribulations of Partition, industrial recession and obsolescence are reflected in the Cassandra chorus as leaders in New Delhi, including Jawaharlal Nehru that “the city is going to pieces.” In part due to the tenacious efforts BC Roy, and later Indira Gandhi‘s decisive prescription, a rescue package for the city became available.

During the years 1980 and 1990, the projects listed in previous dispensations were continued. The Hooghly Bridge was completed in laborious pace. A single subway line was built and managed more as a symbol than as part of an extensive network planned and promised earlier. In recent years, multi-storey buildings and shopping malls have come up here and there in the city and around its periphery, more like part of the real estate game being played across the country. The promise of a big city that functions as a new approach to development has not been met in eastern India.

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Mahalaya 2011 and the occult

The new moon day of the month Bhandrapada Mahalaya is called Amavasya. This year, Mahalaya Amavasya fell on Tuesday 27 September, according to Hindu calendar.

The tradition of observing Mahalaya Amavasya has been in vogue in India for centuries. Mahalaya Amavasya is the last day of Pitru Paksha (15 days marked for parents). Dasara celebrations statrsfrom the day after Mahalaya.

Hindus believe that those who will reach the heavenly abode exalted celestial positions only if their next three generations feeds him by puja, and other services through religious procedures at least one day each year. Normally, the ‘Shraddha‘, a process of remembering and paying tribute to ancestors, and performing the procedures of death, calculated according to Hindu calendar. Moreover, this service can also be offer during Pitru Paksha.

It is believed that those who die continue to see from above, to see whether their future generations meet their obligations and responsibilities cast to them. They are happy when the next generations to remember at least one day each year, and the rituals associated with the conduct of this service. It is believed that food, clothes and other things given to the needy during this period of two weeks, paving the way for easy passage of the person concerned to heaven at death.

To all my readers who have missed the Mahalaya prayer that is broadcasted on radio every year on early Mahalaya mornig.Here is full Mahalaya – Birendra Krishna Bhadra version I am sharing with you all.

What the world would look like if eid in kolkata disappeared tomorrow

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of the tenth lunar month and Shawwal. Ramadan begins with the meeting, the fasting month, accompanied by prayer. Muslims fast during the holy month of Ramadan and to abstain from all worldly pleasures. They open the fast at dawn and sunset after this prayer. This ritual reinforces the qualities of patience, spirituality and compassion for others. People also engage in giving alms to the less fortunate during Ramzan, which is popularly known as Zakat.

Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated around the world and celebrations differ from region to region. But the essence of the Islamic party is held constant. Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the most important festivals for Muslims. The celebrations begin the last day of Ramadan after sighting the moon and prayers offered.

The party starts with buying new clothes, accessories and jewelry. Women and girls cover their palms with henna or mehendi on this occasion. Sweet and delicious delicacies several Ramzan are prepared in large quantities. The aroma of Biryani, Haleem, Lamb Korma, Phirni and fill the air tastes of Muslim homes during this holiday and what better way to end the fasting month of celebration in a delicious meal. Some families host large parties of family and friends to celebrate the festival together.

People wear new clothes and fine jewelry and start the celebrations of Eid. Eid-ul-Fitr is a day of joy and thanksgiving. It begins with morning prayers especially where men gather in mosques to pray and exchange greetings. The women-folk, however, offer his prayer in the home exchange and jokes. Children have a picnic while waiting anxiously to get their Eidi or gifts for the elderly.

You can go ahead and get all your gifts Eid gift shops, visit any of the sales that are running this season and pick the best gifts for loved ones. The flowers make a great gift item, so you could ask a beautiful bouquet of orchids flower shop online or drop by at a florist near you for a bouquet of fresh carnations. Sweets and boxes of nuts are also easily available in various candy shops, so you might as well take any of them.

Here are Some Video about the celebration of Eid in Kolkata

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This is what india independence day 2011 looks like

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At midnight on August 15, 1947, India gained independence from British rule. Country become free again from that date, after many years of British colonial law. The other hidden tricolor flag of India was given his admiration for, when raised at midnight on Independence Day. The appointed day has been held since then with joy and pomp, through the width and length of India.

Date of Independence Day of India 2011

65th India Independence Day in 2011 will be held on Monday, August 15, 2011.

India Independence Day 2011 Celebrations

Cultural events and rituals of flag-raising are the main topic of the moment as bright comets occupy the night sky to signify freedom. People are pampered in remembering the heroes of the struggle for democracy and honor them.

In all colleges and schools across the country, school work is done in the Independence Day, however, all staff and students would be happy in their schools for the day. One type of social gathering, preparing the institutions of learning in which plans are organized cultural plans. Flag raising ceremony takes place within their premises in particular. Students sing the national anthem, the flag is raised by the head of the school and to respect its flag and to support the power of the nation.

Others like home to spend this day watching television special programs or go for a walk. Most of the individual melodies in the morning to Doordarshan to show live coverage of Prime Minister‘s speech in New Delhi at the Red Fort, as it is the climax of the celebration of Independence Day of India. Speech by the Prime Minister and nationalist songs and view excerpts from the documentary struggle for independence are televised on local channels, while private television programs are sufficient to ensure their viewers pleasure during the day.

That issue cultural programs, films related to the independence and nationalist songs revive India patriotism in people. Shops across India are instructed to remain closed on, but you can see some small shops and grocery stores open from late afternoon. All offices are closed on 15 August. All over the internet there are pleasant exchange of message ,some commitments.It feels like a festive day of all Indians.

A pleasant and wonderful to hang out in the middle of the night as the center of attraction in the Independence Day is the Gateway of India because the training is very well lit. The sky is filled with kites of many shapes and colors.

In general, the Independence Day of India is undoubtedly a long-awaited festival by many people in the country of India every year.

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