Dr. Nassar Kunnammal’s new book examining the quality and objectives of Kerala’s schooling system debuts at the Sharjah International Book Fair.
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — Dr. Nassar Kunnammal’s book ‘Adhikaram Aksharam’, which critically assesses Kerala’s education system and the quality of schooling, was officially released at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF).
Writer Basheer Thikkodi released the book by presenting the first copy to Dr. Mohan Kumar, External Affairs Executive of the Sharjah International Book Fair. Author Dr. Nassar Kunnammal attended the release ceremony alongside dignitaries from the publishing and cultural sectors.
Published by Magic Moon Publishers, ‘Adhikaram Aksharam’ delves into Kerala’s pedagogical standards, questioning whether high literacy rates and extensive educational infrastructure alone constitute genuine academic progress. The work investigates the extent to which the existing framework succeeds in fostering knowledge and critical thinking among children, urging readers to reconsider the true purpose of education.
Attendees at the launch included Prabhat Sharma, Marketing Head of Magic Moon Publishers; Shareef Karassery, Dubai Editor of Siraj Daily; Riyas Kunnammal Mangott, Managing Director of Carlo; Nisar Pattuvam; Manshad; and Jamshid from Lotus Group Ajman.
