India, May 15 -- College Street, often referred to as Kolkata's Boi Para, has long been associated with the city's intellectual and academic life. Stretching through central Kolkata, the area is lined with rows of book stalls selling everything from rare and second-hand titles to academic textbooks and contemporary works.

Over the decades, it has emerged as more than a marketplace for books - becoming a meeting point for students, scholars, writers, and readers.

The area's academic environment, shaped by generations of publishers, booksellers, and students, has made College Street a space closely tied to ideas, debate, and learning.

Against this backdrop, Gatha - Tales of India will organise "Beyond Books (College Street Walk)", a heri...