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A 79-year-old scrap dealer in Kerala saves discarded books, selling them cheaply or donating them to libraries, believing they deserve a new life.
Chackalayil Abraham Itticheria, a prominent industrialist, orator, and writer, has died aged 87, leaving Kottayam deeply saddened. He was instrumental in the Kottayam Public Library's growth for nearly five decades.
An exhibition named ‘Kaadu’ showcases Binu Kottarakkara’s impressionistic paintings of the Western Ghats, inspired by his seven-year journey and battle with leukaemia.
A library, opened in 2023 to honour Carnatic musician Parassala Ponnammal, has closed due to lack of recognition, minimal patronage, and unclear operational directives.
Although the building was completed last year, the project is still incomplete, with windows and doors yet to be installed.
Blacktown City Library now offers a dedicated Malayalam collection of around 450 books, a significant cultural milestone for Sydney's Malayali community, fostering a sense of belonging.
George Master library opens for his village, demonstrating that age is no barrier to impactful community service at 85.
The centre is scheduled to be inaugurated on March 1, 2026, which marks the 117th birth anniversary of PN Panicker.
Alappuzha library faces neglect as over 50,000 books remain unutilized following a relocation due to building disrepair.
Kirachi Library in Kuthuparamba is celebrating its 70th anniversary with year-long programs.
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