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Reading Chain in Kolkata Amid College Street Eviction Fears
As uncertainty looms over the future of Kolkata’s iconic College Street book bazaar amid fears of eviction, hundreds of students, readers and book lovers formed a human chain to promote the habit of reading and celebrate the city’s rich literary heritage. The event highlighted the enduring bond between Kolkata and its famed “Boi Para”, one of the world’s largest second-hand book markets.
As uncertainty looms over the future of Kolkata’s iconic College Street book bazaar amid fears of eviction, hundreds of students, readers and book lovers formed a human chain to promote the habit of reading and celebrate the city’s rich literary heritage. The event highlighted the enduring bond between Kolkata and its famed “Boi Para”, one of the world’s largest second-hand book markets.
As uncertainty looms over the future of Kolkata’s iconic College Street book bazaar amid fears of eviction, hundreds of students, readers and book lovers formed a human chain to promote the habit of reading and celebrate the city’s rich literary heritage. The event highlighted the enduring bond between Kolkata and its famed “Boi Para”, one of the world’s largest second-hand book markets.
As uncertainty looms over the future of Kolkata’s iconic College Street book bazaar amid fears of eviction, hundreds of students, readers and book lovers formed a human chain to promote the habit of reading and celebrate the city’s rich literary heritage. The event highlighted the enduring bond between Kolkata and its famed “Boi Para”, one of the world’s largest second-hand book markets.
As uncertainty looms over the future of Kolkata’s iconic College Street book bazaar amid fears of eviction, hundreds of students, readers and book lovers formed a human chain to promote the habit of reading and celebrate the city’s rich literary heritage. The event highlighted the enduring bond between Kolkata and its famed “Boi Para”, one of the world’s largest second-hand book markets.
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# literary awareness program
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# public awareness rally
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