| Topic | Key Details |
|---|---|
| City of Literature | Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala is India's first UNESCO City of Literature (2023). |
| Recognition Basis | UNESCO honored Kozhikode for its literary history, publishing culture, accessibility to books, translation efforts, and literary events. |
| Historical Significance | A center of learning since the Zamorin era; pivotal in Malayalam printing, publishing, and journalism during colonial/post-independence periods. |
| Famous Writers | Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, S.K. Pottekkatt, M.T. Vasudevan Nair, P. Valsala, K. Damodaran - their works explore social issues, culture, and human emotions. |
| Literary Contributions | Kozhikode promoted modern novels, short stories, travel writing, and criticism; facilitated mass readership via low-cost books and newspapers. |
| Infrastructure | Public libraries, bookshops, publishers, and reading rooms sustain the city's reading culture across generations. |
| Key Facts | - First Indian city in UNESCO's Creative Cities Network (Literature).<br>- Strong reading habits among all age groups.<br>- Hub for Malayalam journalism and translated works.<br>- Active writer groups/workshops nurture new talent. |
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