LUCKNOW, March 14 -- A 10-day Lucknow Book Fair began on the Ravindralaya lawns on Friday. Books from different genres and some translated versions of Japanese books are also available at the fair. It was inaugurated by higher education minister Yogendra Upadhyay. He said that books are not merely a collection of paper, but are a person's true friends, guides and great teachers. Criticising the Macaulay's Education System, he stressed the importance of knowledge rooted in India's own culture. He also urged students from all colleges to participate in this "great confluence of knowledge." Prakash Mandal, who has set up a stall 'Angel Books Raipur' said that classics like Crime and Punishment, and the Diary of a Young Girl are widely available. "We also have leather bound books of HG Wells and F Scott Fitzgerald. Besides, we have adult colouring books - Mandala and intricate animal figures which serve as stress busters," said Mandal. Visitors will receive a minimum discount of 10% on every traditionally printed book. The fair also features digital publications. It will remain open till March 22 from 11am-9pm daily....