Kochi international book fest begins

The 28^th Kochi International Book Festival began astatine Ernakulathappan crushed present connected Saturday.

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel lit the lamp to people the opening of the festival. West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose received the ‘Malayalaratnam Puraskaram’ from her. She besides released 14 of his works by handing implicit copies to Mayor M. Anilkumar, according to a release.

M.J. Akbar, writer and erstwhile Union Minister, inaugurated the creation and taste programmes held arsenic portion of the fest. Writer K.L. Mohana Varma delivered the connection of the fest. Mr. Bose inaugurated the programme commemorating the commencement centenary of writer Akkitham, the merchandise said.