Consul General Dr. E. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy inaugurates the collaborative cultural stall featuring three new titles at the global literary event.
SHARJAH, UAE — Consul General of India Dr. E. Vishnu Vardhan Reddy officially inaugurated the AKAF Events book stall at the Sharjah International Book Fair. The stall, operating in collaboration with Basho Books, is located at booth ZD-4.
AKAF President Charles Paul presided over the inaugural function, while General Secretary V. S. Bijukumar delivered the welcome address. Sharjah Indian Association Secretary Y. A. Rahim offered felicitations to the gathering.
The stall showcases three new books published by AKAF this year for visitors at the international fair.
The opening ceremony drew community and cultural leaders, including Arshad Bathery from Basho Books, Literary Secretary Ajith Kandalloor, Chairman Shahul Hameed, Judin Fernandez, Chacko Oolakkadan, V. C. Manoj, Manoj K. V., Ranjith Kodoth, Hashik Thaikkandi, Shibu Muhammed, Ajith Valloli, and Sreekumar.
Representatives from the women’s wing in attendance included Rani Sudhir, Vidya Puthussery, Resmi Isaac, Deepika Sujith, Manju Sreekumar, and Sajna Abdulla.
