Fri May 16 19:58:08 IST 2025: **Summary:**
A four-day book festival, organized by the Kozhikode District Library Council, was inaugurated by Mayor Beena Philip at EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode. The festival features 103 stalls from 73 publications, offering a wide range of genres including children’s literature, crime fiction, world classics, translated world literature, and regional novels. Writer K.P. Ramanunni was the chief guest at the inauguration, which included a debate on the theme ‘Kadhayude Kala Puthu Kalathil’ with an introductory speech by novelist U. K. Kumaran.
**News Article:**
**Kozhikode Hosts Book Festival Featuring Diverse Literary Collection**
**Kozhikode, India – May 16, 2025** – Mayor Beena Philip inaugurated a four-day book festival today at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode, drawing book lovers from across the region. Organized by the Kozhikode District Library Council, the festival boasts a comprehensive display of literature across 103 stalls, representing 73 publications.
Attendees can explore a wide range of genres, from captivating children’s literature to gripping crime fiction and timeless world classics. A rich selection of translated world literature and influential regional novels are also prominently featured.
Writer K.P. Ramanunni served as the chief guest at the inaugural session. The opening day also included an engaging debate centered on the theme ‘Kadhayude Kala Puthu Kalathil’ (The Art of Story in the New Era), with novelist U. K. Kumaran delivering the introductory speech. The festival is expected to attract a large number of readers and literature enthusiasts throughout its duration.
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