Pune's 'Punekars Are Reading' initiative: Thousands attempt world record.

• "Peace... Punekars are Reading" initiative aims to make Pune the "capital of books" and promote reading culture.
• Thousands of citizens participated in a world record attempt for simultaneous reading, with notable involvement from students.
• The Pune Book Festival 2025, which started on December 13, features 800 stalls this year and expects over 1.2 million visitors.
• Dignitaries participated online, and over 40,000 readers have uploaded photos, fostering a new reading movement.
• The initiative seeks to increase reading habits, make youth competent, and create a knowledge-rich society.

Why It Matters: It shows a massive effort to promote reading and make Pune a literary capital.