<p>In an attempt to bring students closer to the world of books, INDIAreads Online Library launched ‘Literathon’, a nationwide initiative to foster greater interaction between students and the literary world.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Its inauguration recently took place at the Conference Hall, Delhi University in association with Delhi School of Economics. <br /><br />The event kick-started with launch of ‘Poor Little Rich Slum’, a book by Rashmi Bansal and international management consultant Dr Deepak Gandhi. <br /><br />There was also a book reading session by Member of Planning Commission Dr Syeda Hameed and Gunjan Veda who read from their new non fiction- ‘Beautiful Country: Stories from Another India’. <br /><br />The event was a sincere endeavour to provide students and faculty with an opportunity to get acquainted with books and interact with renowned authors. <br /><br />Literathon comprises a host of activities including book launches, talks, interactive sessions, book readings, book bazaars, creative writing workshops and online and on-the-spot competitions.<br /><br />Gunjan Veda, CEO of INDIAreads says, “The initiative has been conceptualised to make not just books but even their writers more accessible.<br /><br /> Literathon is a celebration of books and we are hopeful that we spread this celebration in every state of India.”<br /></p>
<p>In an attempt to bring students closer to the world of books, INDIAreads Online Library launched ‘Literathon’, a nationwide initiative to foster greater interaction between students and the literary world.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Its inauguration recently took place at the Conference Hall, Delhi University in association with Delhi School of Economics. <br /><br />The event kick-started with launch of ‘Poor Little Rich Slum’, a book by Rashmi Bansal and international management consultant Dr Deepak Gandhi. <br /><br />There was also a book reading session by Member of Planning Commission Dr Syeda Hameed and Gunjan Veda who read from their new non fiction- ‘Beautiful Country: Stories from Another India’. <br /><br />The event was a sincere endeavour to provide students and faculty with an opportunity to get acquainted with books and interact with renowned authors. <br /><br />Literathon comprises a host of activities including book launches, talks, interactive sessions, book readings, book bazaars, creative writing workshops and online and on-the-spot competitions.<br /><br />Gunjan Veda, CEO of INDIAreads says, “The initiative has been conceptualised to make not just books but even their writers more accessible.<br /><br /> Literathon is a celebration of books and we are hopeful that we spread this celebration in every state of India.”<br /></p>