Libraries

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The historic Mohammed Ali Library in Kolkata, showcasing its intricate colonial architecture, with scaffolding indicating ongoing restoration efforts.

Kolkata Begins Mohammed Ali Library Restoration, Preserving Heritage

After decades of decay, the iconic Mohammed Ali Library, a beacon of Kolkata's intellectual past, is finally undergoing a 25-crore restoration.

Karim El-Sayed·September 13, 2026

A librarian carefully preserving an ancient manuscript in a sunlit, grand old library, symbolizing the enduring challenge of knowledge preservation.

The Reading Room

Preserving Knowledge: The Enduring Challenge for Libraries

In 1815, after British forces burned the Library of Congress, former President Thomas Jefferson sold his entire 6,487-volume personal collection to restart the nation's intellectual heart.

Karim El-Sayed·June 23, 2026