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Chinar Book Festival In Kashmir, India

Books featuring the poetry and writings of Urdu literary figures, including Jaun Elia, Ahmad Faraz, Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Parveen Shakir, are displayed at a book stall during the third edition of the Chinar Book Festival at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on July 18, 2026. The annual literary event features participation from publishers and booksellers from across India, offering a wide range of books, author interactions, panel discussions, and cultural programmes to promote literary engagement and reading among people of all ages. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)