India, March 20 -- Book lovers in the city are in for a treat with the ongoing Lucknow Book Fair. Underway in the state capital, the event brings a vast range of reading material for enthusiasts. With examinations approaching and the new academic session rolling out, students, in particular, are making the most of the fair.

Over 60 per cent of the books at the festival are in Hindi, followed by English titles. Additionally, two out of the 60 stalls are dedicated to Urdu books. Businessman Vishwas Yadav shared his excitement, saying, "I get the best Hindi books at these festivals, which are usually not available in bookstores or online. Every time, I discover some masterpieces. This time, I picked up a rare book on communist philosophy." ...