This year’s fair, which is being held in celebration of 75 years of India as a republic, runs under the theme “We the People” and will continue until February 9.

Yuvraj Malik, the Director of the National Book Trust of India, highlighted the significance of this year’s event, noting that it provides a platform to explore the diverse facets of India through a wide range of literary works. He stated, “This year’s focus on the 75 years of India as a republic showcases a nation’s aspirations on the path to global progress.”

With over 2,000 publishers and exhibitors, 1,000 speakers, and 600 cultural and literary stations, the fair aims to play a key role in promoting reading culture and literary engagement. Participants include writers and thinkers from more than 50 countries, including Iran, France, Qatar, Spain, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia.

The Iranian Book and Literature House is making a significant presence at this year’s event, collaborating with the Cultural Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi to showcase over 500 titles in Persian, Urdu, English, and Hindi. The featured books span a variety of themes such as classical and contemporary literature, Iranology, arts, children’s literature, Islamic Revolution literature, and religion.

In addition, publishers such as Nakhl-e Sabz and the Saba Literary Agency will represent the Iranian publishing industry, engaging in discussions with international publishers present at the fair.

A variety of programs are lined up, including book launches, an Iranian cultural day, meetings with prominent Indian publishers, dialogues with foreign representatives, and presentations introducing the Tehran International Book Fair, along with discussions on the Iranian publishing sector.

This edition of the fair has designated Russia as the guest country, further enriching the event, which is organized by the Ministry of Education and the National Book Trust. With thousands of attendees, authors, and publishers from around the globe, the fair is poised to be a significant cultural gathering.

This year’s showcase also pays tribute to Sergei Rachmaninoff, the renowned Russian composer, emphasizing the global influence of Russian classical music. A special part will feature the translation of Russian literary works into Hindi, featuring popular novels by Eugene Vodolazkin, which have gained considerable acclaim among Indian readers.

This initiative is in collaboration with the Russian Writers and Publishers Association, focusing on the crucial role of translation in introducing Russian literature to a wider audience.

Noteworthy guest Mostafa Mastoor will also participate, with several events planned around his work, including book launches and meet-and-greet sessions, Iran Daily wrote.

In addition to showcasing the latest publications, the fair’s international events part will host diverse literary discussions. Among these is a session exploring the Indian character in Emirati literature, featuring the prominent Muhsin Suleiman, as well as a dialogue on literary interactions between Saudi and New Delhi novels, organized in partnership with the Saudi publishing and translation authority.

Another highlight includes a panel titled “From Cooking to Art: Cultural Interaction,” led by New Zealand High Commissioner Patrick John Rata, featuring writers from New Zealand and India.