Archive · 14 Jan 2026
World Book Fair 2026 Honors Military History
The New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 is a big event where people can enjoy books, meet famous authors, and learn about different cultures.
On Day 3, there was a special area about Indian military history with big tank models and soldiers in uniform.
Important people like the Chief of Defence Staff and famous actors visited the fair.
There were also sessions about poetry, women's rights, and fun activities for kids.
In the evening, there was beautiful folk music from Rajasthan.
The fair is free and will continue until January 18, 2026.
This year, the fair is dedicated to India’s armed forces, with a theme focusing on military history and valour.
Visitors can see life-like replicas of military equipment, interact with soldiers, and learn about the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers through books and exhibits.
The New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 features a Theme Pavilion on Indian Military History, showcasing over 500 books and life-like replicas of military equipment like the Arjun Tank and INS Vikrant.
Notable attendees included General Anil Chauhan, Shri R. N. Ravi, Ms Hema Malini, and Ms Smriti Irani, with Smriti Irani speaking about leadership and literature.
The fair offers interactive exhibits, including a photo gallery honouring 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, and provides opportunities for visitors to interact with decorated soldiers.
International events included a discussion on Kazakhstan's history and a poetic exchange celebrating linguistic diversity, while Kidz Express offered fun-learning activities for children.
The fair is free to the public and features participants from over 35 countries, 1,000 publishers, 3,000-plus stalls, 600 events, and 1,000 speakers, making it one of the world’s largest literary festivals.
- Who
- Visitors, dignitaries, authors, poets, cultural performers, and military personnel
- What
- New Delhi World Book Fair 2026
- When
- Day 3, continuing until January 18, 2026
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Why
- To celebrate books, ideas, and cultural discourse, with a focus on Indian military history and literature
- Event
- New Delhi World Book Fair 2026
- Location
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Duration
- January 18, 2026
- Theme Pavilion
- Indian Military History: Valour and Wisdom @75
- Notable Attendees
- General Anil Chauhan, Shri R. N. Ravi, Ms Hema Malini, Ms Smriti Irani
- Special Sessions
- Bharat Literature Festival, Krishna Bhakti Poetry Book Release, International Events Corner, Naya Nari Vimarsh, Kidz Express
- Cultural Performances
- Manganiyar Folk Music
- Pavilion Size
- 1,000 square meters
- Books Displayed
- Over 500
- Key Exhibits
- Arjun Tank, INS Vikrant, LCA Tejas, Param Vir Chakra awardees photo gallery
- Participants
- Over 35 countries, 1,000 publishers, 3,000-plus stalls, 600 events, 1,000 speakers
Sources
World Book Fair 2026: Indian Military History and Cultural Discourse Shape Day 3
World Book Fair highlights armed forces legacy, military literature
Where Books Meet Bravery: Soldiers Steal the Spotlight at World Book Fair