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Delhi Book Fair sees good footfall despite rains

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New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Even as the Pragati Maidan venue seemed to be flooded due to the rains, the organisers of 24th Delhi Book Fair said the downpour had little impact on the daily footfall of “8,000-10,000”.

Naveen Gupta, Executive Council member of Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP), one of the organisers, told IANS on Wednesday that the visitors were unfazed by the rains.

“Even the drawing competition organised for school children saw at least 400 students participating energetically, right in the morning when it was pouring heavily,” he said.

“We are, in fact, hoping to cross our last year’s footfall of 80-90 thousand, and touch the one lakh mark.”

He said there are at least 8-10 thousand people visiting the book fair each day, with the number rising on the weekends.

An on-duty security guard said he noted little change in the number of visitors, due to its shuttle service and free entry.

“The free shuttle service ensures convenience, so people always have that option. It’s especially better for an older crowd too,” he said.

However, he agreed that the wet carpeting, rain-filled puddles and potholes are off-putting.

The fair’s fifth day had a literary event for children organised by the national academy of letters, the Sahitya Akademi, which has many new titles on its shelves this year.

“Our literature, poetry and translations are selling more in Hindi, as compared to English and other languages,” said a Sahitya Akademi spokesperson, adding rains did not discourage those buying or browsing.

The fair, coinciding with the 20th Stationery Fair, has leading stationers like Kores, Navneet and Uniball exhibiting and selling their products.

A Kores sales promotion executive said there was not a major dip in the people coming in.

Sharing her experience of the book fair, college student Richa said weekdays are usually less crowded than weekends, but it’s easier for college and school students to visit after study hours.

She said she had paid multiple visits to the fair just to browse through each section properly.

“Rains are not a major concern. In fact, rains and books are more tempting together,” she said.

The nine-day book fair has been organised by the India Trade Promotion Organization and Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP) and will continue till September 2.

–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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