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Hans India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Ongole Book Festival attracts people of all ages
Ongole: The third day of the Ongole Book Festival witnessed enthusiastic participation from readers on Sunday. Being a holiday, parents, teachers, and students attended in large numbers, creating a vibrant atmosphere at the book stalls. Children's storybooks and activity books emerged as major attractions, with children eagerly searching for comics and activity materials while parents purchased educational books like atlases and essay writing guides. The National Book Trust (NBT) organised a creative writing workshop from 3 pm, conducted by Manjuluru Krishna Kumari and CA Prasad. Around 40 students participated enthusiastically, with some writing their favourite stories while others drew pictures on their preferred topics. At 5:30 pm, Jana Vijnana Vedika presented an educational magic show that greatly entertained children. The day's highlight was the launch of five new books at 6 pm under NBT's auspices, overseen by NBT officer Pattipaka Mohan. The released titles included Jujurana, Manchi Mitrulu, Shera-Mittu, Bujji Gudlaguba Balu, and Tokala Katha. Joint Collector Ronanki Gopala Krishna attended as the chief guest, while several dignitaries, including AV Pullarao, Dr Nageswarao, and others, participated. Speaking on the occasion, Gopala Krishna observed that books are the actual assets one can gather. He recollected how the book exhibition at Hyderabad made him fall in love with Telugu literature, and how the literature helped him as an option in UPSC. He noted that the book exhibitions in Hyderabad and Vijayawada attract a large footfall, and commended the organisers for holding a similar event in Ongole. Following the book launch, prominent personalities from Prakasam district spoke about books that influenced or inspired them. Monday's programme includes a clay handicraft workshop for children from 2-5 pm, book releases by Visalandhra Book House at 6 pm, and an intellectual discussion on 'Libraries and Society' at 7 pm.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Ongole book festival inaugurated
Ongole: The third Ongole Book Festival commenced grandly on Friday, creating a festive atmosphere for booklovers in the city. The nine-day literary extravaganza is being held at PVR School grounds from August 15-24, operating daily from 2 pm to 9 pm. Social Welfare Minister Dr Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy formally inaugurated the festival by cutting the ribbon. Following the opening ceremony, dignitaries visited the 34 book stalls featuring over 50,000 book titles from more than 550 publishers. The exhibition offers diverse literature, including novels, stories, general knowledge books, children's literature, puzzles, and spiritual texts, catering to all age groups. Ongole MP Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy, MLA Damacharla Janardhana Rao, former MLA and CPI State Secretary K Ramakrishna, MLC Pothula Sunita, and others participated in the programme.
New Indian Express
17-07-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
Ongole Book Festival from August 15; Collector unveils promotional posters
ONGOLE: The Andhra Pradesh Department of Culture, in association with the Vijayawada Book Festival Society, will host the third edition of the Ongole Book Festival from August 15 to 24 at PVR High School grounds. The event will feature around 100 stalls showcasing thousands of books across subjects such as science, mathematics, economics, medicine, literature, heritage, and culture. Prakasam District Collector A Thameem Ansariya released the event's promotional wall poster at the Collectorate on Wednesday. Festival hours will be from 2 pm to 9 pm daily. Literary and cultural programmes, along with a science exhibition, will be held to promote book reading, scientific thinking, and a rational outlook among youth and students. Those present included Book Festival Society President Lakshmaiah, Secretary Manohar Naidu, CPI state leader Gujjula Eswaraiah, Ongole Municipal Corporation Commissioner Dr Koduri Venkateswara Rao, Praja Natya Mandali President Nayak, noted writer Ponnuru Venkata Srinivasulu, APUWJ Secretary A Suresh, and others.
