Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 18:34:17 +0530 From: Monitor Information Services <emonitor@sancharnet.in> April 23rd is World Book Day and Copyright Day. The idea for this celebration originated in Catalonia where on April 23rd, St.George's Day, a rose is traditionally given as a gift for each book sold. In today's context World Book Day aims to prioritize reading and publishing and to promote protection of intellectual property rights through copyrights. Though World Book Day may seem just like any other "Day" declared to create something out of nothing and generate more business, but it is actually a rather symbolic way to show respect to authors who have contributed to social and cultural progress. "Reading sets your imagination afire; It can make you larger than life and Make your understanding of life so much more complete" READ A BOOK !, GIFT A BOOK TODAY !!! Mukesh Anand www.monitorinfo.com