India, Jan. 20 -- If anyone doubted the waning of reading habits, they only needed to visit the New Delhi International World Book Fair. The public response was overwhelming and so was publisher participation. The New Delhi World Book Fair 2026, the 53rd edition held from January 10 to 18 at Bharat Mandapam, had unprecedented footfall. One thousand publishers from more than 35 countries participated. The grand event had around 3,000 stalls showcasing books across languages and genres. The fair attracted an estimated over two million visitors-nearly a 20 per cent increase over the previous year. Besides the books on display, there were more than 600 literary and cultural events featuring about 1,000 speakers, along with themed pavilions, c...