'Beyond conflict, new Kashmir reads': 3rd edition of Chinar Book Festival sees massive turnout
HomeNext'Beyond conflict, new Kashmir reads': 3rd edition of Chinar Book Festival sees massive turnoutThe Chinar Book Festival showcased Kashmir's vibrant literary scene from July 18 to July 26, attracting 57,000 to 100,000 visitors. "Sustaining an event for nine days is unique for Kashmir," Malik said, calling it one of the defining achievements of the festival.According to him, attracting audiences was never the biggest challenge. "Here, we hardly have to make an effort to bring people in.
- ▪HomeNext'Beyond conflict, new Kashmir reads': 3rd edition of Chinar Book Festival sees massive turnoutThe Chinar Book Festival showcased Kashmir's vibrant literary scene from July 18 to July 26, attracting 57,000 to 100,000 visitors.
- ▪"Sustaining an event for nine days is unique for Kashmir," Malik said, calling it one of the defining achievements of the festival.According to him, attracting audiences was never the biggest challenge.
- ▪"Here, we hardly have to make an effort to bring people in.
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HomeNext'Beyond conflict, new Kashmir reads': 3rd edition of Chinar Book Festival sees massive turnoutThe Chinar Book Festival showcased Kashmir's vibrant literary scene from July 18 to July 26, attracting 57,000 to 100,000 visitors. Updated on: Jul 26, 2026, 19:36:45 ISTReported by Nayanika SenguptaPrefer HTon GoogleShare viaCopy link The third edition of the Chinar Book Festival concluded on a high note, drawing lakhs of visitors over nine days and reaffirming Kashmir's emergence as a vibrant centre for literature, learning and cultural exchange.The third edition of the Chinar Book Festival opened on July 18 at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar (hindustantimes.com)Organised by the National Book Trust (NBT), the grand festival was set up against the…
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