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CONTENTS SEMINAR AT SURAT BOOK RELEASE FUNCTIONS IN ANDHRA PRADESH 2

LITERARY PROGRAMME IN ARA 2 PUBLISHING COURSE: 3 VALEDICTORY FUNCTION

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PUBLICON 2011 4 seminar focused on books and reading Nireekshak, chaired the session. Ahabit was organised by National Book The third session was on ‘Gujarati HINDI PAKHWADA 5 Trust, India in collaboration with Takhtani Gaeekaal ane Aaj’, followed by a Sarvajanik Education Society (Surat) on 25 short play performed by Shri Kapildev NBT PUBLICATIONS OF THE 5 September 2011 at V.T. Choksi College of Shukla and his group. Discussants at the MONTH Education, Athwalines, Surat. seminar included Dr. Vijay Sevak and Shri The programme was inaugurated by Bakul Tailor; Shri Mahesh Champaklal, BOOK REVIEW 6 Shri Bhagwatikumar Sharma, wellknown Dean of the Faculty of Performing Arts, Gujarati author, journalist, and the M.S. University, chaired this session. Ms. SYMPOSIUM 6 President of Gujarati Sahitya Parishad. Dr. Sangita Bulsara, Announcer of AIR FM, Dakshesh Thakar, Vice-Chancellor, Veer Surat compered the programme. BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 7 Narmad Dakshin Gujarat University, A book exhibition was also held at the Surat, presided over the function. Shri venue which was inaugrated by Ms. PICK OF THE MONTH Rameshchandra G. Shah, Chairman, Amrapali Desai, Station Director, AIR, Saravajanik Education Society, welcomed Surat. Others who spoke on the occasion the gathering. include Mr. Milan Shah of Shah Publicity, Four recent publications of the Trust Shri Vinod Patel, Principal, V.T. Choksi in Gujarati titled Sambandhona Setu, College of Education and Shri Rajnikant Vinoba-Vichar-Dohan, Rang Chhe and Marfatia. Mahatma Gandhina Vicharo were released The programme was coordinated by during the inaugural session. Shri Bhagyendra Patel, Gujarati Editor, In the first session a seminar on ‘Desh- National Book Trust, India. Videshna Sambandhe’ was held where Dr. Vijay Shastri, Dr. Sharifa Vijaliwala and Dr. Varsha Das shared their views on the topic. Dr. Shrish Panchal chaired the session. The second session had a discussion Ghadar Movement: on ‘Gandhi-Vichar: Samkalin A Short History Sandarbhma’ where Ms. Meera Bhatt and Harish K. Puri Shri Kanti Shah expressed their views on 978-81-237-6282-1 / Rs 90 the topic and Shri Prakash N. Shah, Editor, BOOK RELEASE FUNCTIONS IN ANDHRA PRADESH

the meeting. Speaking on the occasion Shri Reddy lauded NBT and its efforts towards bringing out good books at affordable price for the general readers. Shri Singamaneni Narayana, a noted short story writer and critic, and Prof. M. Narendra, short story writer, presented their views on the books released. In the book release function at he National Book Trust, India tirelessly towards social reforms in Andhra Kakinada, the biography Durgabai organised two book release functions Pradesh, was an inspiration to many T Deshmukh, written by Dr V. Lalita and in Andhra Pradesh—one on 9 September people. Prof. V. Ramakrishna and three children’s at Tirupati and the other on 14 Septem- Prof. Vakulabaranam Ramakrishna, books published by NBT were released. ber at Kakinada. co-author of the book who presided over Releasing the books, Shri M. The function at Tirupati was organised the meeting said East Godavari district was Ravichandra, IAS, District Magistrate and in collaboration with Department of known for its key role in national move- Collector and the Chief Guest at the func- Telugu Studies and Ancient Indian His- ment, in which Durgabai played a great tion said that Durgabai Deshmukh worked tory, Culture and Archeology, S.V. Univer- role. He also said that this biography would sity, Tirupati at the Senate Hall. help people know about various social NBT’s recent titles in Telugu, K. movements and in particular the lead role Sabha: Uthamakathalu, Rajkamal played by Durgabai Deshmukh. Dr. J. Chawdhary: Sankalit Kahaniyan and Grow- Chennaia, a noted translator and Asst. Pro- ing Up with Trees were released at the func- fessor at Telugu University and Dr. P. tion. Chiranjeevi Kumari shared their thoughts Prof. Ketu Vishwanatha Reddy, com- on the titles released. piler of the the book K. Sabha Kathalu and Dr. Pathipaka Mohan, Telugu Editor Sahitya Akademi awardee, presided over at NBT, coordinated the programmes.

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he National Book Trust, India The second session of the Neeraj Singh, Head of the Hindi Torganised one-day literary programme programme included a seminar on the Department, Veer Kunwar Singh in Ara, Bihar, in association with the Hindi topic “Vartman Daur Main Pustak ki University felt that NBT’s organising such Department of Veer Kunwar Singh Prasangikta” (Relevance of Books in the programmes in relatively smaller regions University. The programme included a Present Times). Presiding over the session, of India makes sure that books reach every book release function of NBT titles Dr Dina Nath Mishra while presenting nook and corner of the country. Shri followed by a seminar. his views on the subject commended Mithileshwar, eminent writer, also praised The books released on the occasion NBT’s efforts and added that such NBT’s efforts of reaching books to every were namely Ek thi Chidiya, Dard ka programmes provide a platform for region of India. Rishta, va Anya Kahaniyan, Thakur Sahab thinkers to communicate their views and Dr Ayodhya Prasad Upadhyay and Dr ka Vrat, Hardeep aur Uski Andhvishwasi discuss over relevant issues. Ravindra Nath Rai were both of the Maa, Nuskha, Aa Gayi Doosri Simran, Speaking on the occasion, Prof. opinion that the book reading culture had Vigyan ka Kramik Vikas Vaishvik definitely seen a welcome growth in the Pariprakshya Main, Prabhavati, Parbat- present era. Others who spoke on the Parbat Basti-Basti, and Kahan Tak Kahen subject included Dr Gajadhar, Dr Mohan Yugon ki Baat. Singh, Shri Parashuram, and Shri Diwakar The book release was followed by a Pandey. discussion on the books released where Earlier, Dr Lalit Kishore Mandora, Prof. Usha Kiran Khan, Shri Santosh Hindi editor, NBT welcomed the guests Shreyas, and Shri Krishna Kumar presented and informed the audience about the their views. various activities of the Trust.

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he valedictory function of the one- demand for trained professionals. Our Tmonth long Training Course in training courses organised all over the Book Publishing organised by NBT in country help to fill this demand. Shri Delhi was held on 1 October 2011 at Sikandar also put forward a proposal the Trust’s premises. Prof. Shyam to the Chief Guest for a joint Diploma Menon, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. B.R. Progamme on Book Publication by the Ambedkar University, Delhi, was the Ambedkar University and NBT. The Chief Guest on the occasion who idea was well received and distributed certificates to the successful acknowledged by Prof. Menon. participants of the course. Shri Sumit Bhattacharjee, course “Much as we celebrate India’s coordinator informed the audience status as one of the biggest publishing about similar training courses proposed industries in the world, yet we must to be held during the year in other parts of remember that it caters to only about five the country including Chennai and per cent of the population. This is where Kolkata. the role of organisations like NBT assumes Ms. Farida M. Naik, Joint Director importance,” said Prof. Menon. (Admn. & Fin.) thanked Prof. Shyam He also said that the intervention of Menon, the participants and other technology has made publishing possible dignitaries present on the occasion. on desktop computer and internet has The month-long publishing course in paved way for a dispersed workplace where Delhi was organised in July 2011 in which contents are developed at one place and eminent professionals from leading printed elsewhere. “Like other industries,” Shri M.A. Sikandar, Director, NBT, publishing houses provided insights into he added, “publishing industry is also welcomed the guests, participants and the various aspects of publishing. As part driven by the market where both writers faculty members present on the occasion. of the one month course, the participants and readers are equally marginalised. He said, “There are about 18,000 were on an internship programme for three Hence, the young professionals, have a publishers in our country and the industry months at major publishing houses in responsibility towards the society.” is growing. There is, thus, a growing Delhi. NBT ORGANISES PUBLISHERS’ MEET

ational Book Trust, India Over fifty CEOs and Dy. CEOs Norganised a Publishers’ Meet at from well-known publishing houses the India International Centre, New participated in the discussion. Many Delhi to discuss the issues pertaining participants appreciated the efforts of to the forthcoming 20th New Delhi the new Director for arranging this World Book Fair (NDWBF) to be Meet and hoped such meets would organised by the Trust from 25 provide a platform for discussions February to 4 March 2012 at Pragati between NBT, the nodal agency for Maidan, New Delhi. publishing, and the publishers. A Initiating the discussion, Shri M.A. number of suggestions were put Sikandar, Director, NBT, said that “the forward by the representatives of World Book Fair is a very important publishing houses and Shri Sikandar event for the publishing industry and our assured to give due thought and publishers are the major stakeholders in the consideration. event. Hence, it becomes our collective Realising the importance and potential responsibility to put up a good show. NBT of regional language publishing, as well as has initiated this Meet to discuss some of to sustain a dialogue with language the major issues and challenges facing the publishers, the Trust organised similar event, and therefore, I welcome your meets in Pune, Panajim, Jorhat and suggestions for the same.” Vijayawada.

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ealising the promise and He also elaborated about the Rpotential of the publishing first ever National Youth industry, FICCI organised a two- Readership Survey conducted by day programme to address some of NBT through NCAER and its the key issues facing the industry. findings brought out in a book The inaugural edition of ‘Publicon format. On the importance of – 2011: The Business of National Book Promotion Policy Publishing’ was held at FICCI 2011, he said, “NBT is one of the House from 28-29 September main architects of the policy 2011. document. It is expected that the Addressing the inaugural implementation of the session, Shri M.A. Sikandar, recommendations of the Task Force Director, NBT, said, “For the past of NBPP would go a long way in five decades the National Book raising the interest in books Trust, India being the apex body particularly among the children established by the Government of India, and youth. has been shouldering the responsibility of books abroad. It is also engaged in Speaking on the occasion, Shri B.G. book publishing and book promotion in organising book fairs throughout the Verghese, journalist and author, urged the the country with the objective to create the country, including the biennial New Delhi Indian publishers “to tap the enormous culture of reading habit among the masses. World Book Fair.” market in Indian languages for profit and It is playing a vital role in providing quality Discussing the forthcoming 20th New education to the society.” Emphasising on books to a cross section of the society Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF), he said, the need to tap the potential of global including children and in particular the “This is the largest and most prestigious market, Shri Verghese said that the marginalised society at an affordable price. publishing event in the Afro-Asian region. Government of India needs to facilitate Publishing in more than 30 languages, its It is the ‘sangam’ of multilingual and export of Indian books. Shri Jug Suraiya, focus areas are science and environment multicultural Indian publishing industry columnist, Times of India, also spoke on education, children’s literature, bringing with participation from all major the occasion. out original works in Indian languages.” publishing houses of the globe and provides The two day programme deliberated Further, he added, “We want to make a platform for promoting titles, co- on various areas like National Book forays on experimental basis in the areas publication arrangement and trade Promotion Policy, IPR issues, digital of e-books and digitalisation of our titles.” contacts in this part of the world.” This publishing, rejuvenation of libraries, export Speaking on the promotion of books, Shri year, Shri Sikandar said, the theme of the potential of the industry, children’s Sikandar said, “NBT participates in various Fair is ‘Point of View: An International publications and the role of book fairs. international book fairs to promote Indian Rights Exhibition of Books on Cinema’.

AWARD FOR NBT BOOK JOIN The book Bharat Mein Manavadhikar, published NBT BOOK CLUB in Hindi by the National Book Trust, India was awarded the first prize by the National Human AVAIL 20% Rights Commission. Authored by Dr. Subhash DISCOUNT Sharma, the book was adjudged under the • 20 per cent discount on all category ‘Manav Adhikaron Par Hindi Mein Duvavarshik Srijnatmak Lekhan Puraskar Yojna’– NBT publications 2008-09. The function was held at New Delhi • Rebate on postal charges on 14 September 2011 and the awards were • NBT books of worth Rs. 25 presented by Shri K.G. Balakrishnan, the Hon’ble on every purchase of Chairman of the NHRC and former Chief Justice books worth Rs. 500 shall of India . be given as gift to a member in a year. 4 NBT NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2011 HINDI PAKHWADA

he National Book Trust, India 88 per cent of the media in our Tobserved the annual Hindi country reports in Hindi and as far Pakhwada from 15 to 30 September as employment option was 2011. concerned, Hindi language was The Trust celebrated the annual positioned at the top 5th rank. He Hindi Diwas on 19 September was of the opinion that Hindi has 2011 at the Conference Hall of the today become the main source of Nehru Bhawan. A ‘poem recitation’ income in India as it has a wider competition was organised for the scope. Shri Naval also congratulated NBT employees, which saw their the participants and wished them participation in quite large luck. Shri Naval regaled the audience numbers. by rendering one of his poems. Inaugurating the programme, Shri Divik Ramesh praised NBT Shri M.A. Sikandar, Director NBT employees for having participated in exhorted everyone to make use of such large numbers and rendering Hindi in official work as much as possible. participants read out poems of eminent delightful poems. Shri Ramesh likened the The programme was graced by the presence poets. language to one’s mother. He said that of two Hindi scholars, Shri Harish Naval Speaking on the occasion, Shri Harish everyone needs to learn a language to be and Shri Divik Ramesh, who also judged Naval gave the audience some interesting creative in it. He opined that Hindi Diwas the competition. details about Hindi language. He said that should be celebrated every month in a year; The programme started with it should not become a language of just employees rendering their poems to a competition or awards. packed hall. The subjects varied from The programme concluded with the humour, satire to patriotism, women issues, prize ceremony. The participants were motivation, honesty and other such myriad adjudged for first, second, and third topics. The participants were divided into positions as well as for two consolation two groups— Hindi speaking and non- prizes in each of the two groups. Hindi speaking employees. Most of the The event was coordinated by Dr Lalit Hindi speaking participants wrote their Kishore Mandora, Hindi editor, NBT. own poems while the non-Hindi NBT PUBLICATIONS OF THE MONTH Young India: An Interpretation and a banned its circulation in England and this volume emphasizes upon ecological, History of the Nationalist Movement from India. Lala Lajpat Rai’s aim to write this social, economic and cultural dimensions Within book was firstly to provide a true account of forestry, taking a trans-disciplinary Lajpat Rai; K. L. Tuteja (Ed.) of India to the world which differed from approach towards forest biodiversity ISBN 978-81-237-6281-4; Rs 11.00 the Western writings that were coloured conservation and linked sustainable forest Lajpat Rai was one of the most prominent with imperialism and racial bias. Young management. In this, India has had a leaders during India discusses the rise of British power in pioneering role to India’s struggle for India and its consequences, origin and play, both through freedom. He wrote growth of Indian nationalism, foundation the scientific Young India during of the Indian National Congress, leadership provided his stay in the US trajectories of Indian national movement as well as and it was up to 1915, Hindu-Muslim relations and promotional published there for finally his own vision of Indian nation. activities largely the first time in Primer on Forest Biodiversity through non- 1916. But the P. S. Ramakrishnan governmental British government ISBN 978-81-237-6301-9; Rs 65.00 activism. described it Part of a series of primers on biodiversity, ‘seditious’ and

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IGNITING YOUNG MINDS Why doesn’t the poison in a snake’s body kill the snake itself? The reason is that the Do you remember Rancho, the protagonist stuff that snake venom is made of cannot of the film Three Idiots, who had a habit be called poison. It would be relatively of questioning each and everything? This harmless if ingested. But when injected into is the sort of curiosity that Prof Yash Pal the blood stream, it can become lethal, intends to inculcate in the youth. Every quickly affecting the heart and brain. child is born with an “eternal why”, and The book explains that the Moon’s answering his simple questions is not period of revolution around the Earth is always simple. Indeed, it needs sufficient exactly the same as the period of its rotation clarity in concepts and simplicity in around its axis. That is the reason we see language, and Prof Yash Pal has done this only one face of the Moon, unless we travel job skillfully. The speciality of his answers out to space to look at its back. This has to young minds is not only “what” he says been done and the back side of the Moon but also the “way” he says. Random Curiosity has been photographed by spacecraft. Prof Yash Pal, former Chairman of the Yash Pal & Rahul Pal The authors’ earlier book, Discovered UGC, is a well-known scientist and 978-81-237-6106-0; Rs. 140 (PB Questions, published by the NCERT, is also educationist. He has a PhD degree in 978-81-237-6107-7; Rs 500 (HB) a compilation of similar questions and Physics from the Massachusetts Institute answers. As Prof Yash Pal explains, it is the of Technology. He has also done many For example, according to the author, we result of joyful interactions with children. science programmes like “Turning Point” become a single organism with the bicycle The answers to the questions are given that was telecast on Doordarshan. His while riding it. He extends this principle in an everyday conversational tone and do column, “This Universe”, appears regularly to the field of management, as he says that not expect any prerequisite knowledge inThe Tribune. Co-author of the book and the same is also needed to control an from the reader. Interesting illustrations are his son, Dr Rahul Pal is a young scientist. institution, a corporation or a country. provided in the book to enhance the He is presently working with the National The book contains questions learning experience and to make answers Institute of Immunology, New Delhi. pertaining to everyday life: Why do tears more attractive. Children grow up struggling with come when we cut an onion? and Why do Mohammad Imtiaz some questions regarding the world tears taste salty? Some questions pertain Courtesy: The Tribune, 9-10-2011 surrounding them. The attempt to answer to understanding the scientific facts, them provides an opportunity to Prof Yash like, What are stem cells? and What is Pal to unravel his interesting perspective. global warming? SYMPOSIUM ON INDIAN LANGUAGES

two-day symposium on was imperative to preserve our APurvottar Nagri Lipi dialects which he felt have Sanghosti was held at Dera become vulnerable nowadays. Natung Government College, The seminar saw an Itanagar, on 24 and 25 enthusiastic participation of September 2011 by Nagri Lipi educationists from all over the Parishad, which works for the country including all states of the development and preservation of north-east region. the Indian languages. Dr Lalit Kishore Mandora, Addressing the gathering Hindi editor from NBT Prof. Tamo Mibang, Vice-chancellor, Rajiv participated from the Trust. On the Gandhi University and Chief Guest at the occasion, teachers and students from the function said Hindi has a scope to be a Dera Natung Government College insisted common language of the nation. But on a book exhibition by NBT to be held besides learning Hindi, he added, that it in their college.

6 NBT NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2011 BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

14 November, the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, is celebrated as Children’s Day all over the country. On this occasion, the NBT, India organises the National Book Week throughout the country. During this week the Trust encourages schools, colleges and other institutions to devote the week for books and involve children in book-related activities. The Trust on its part, organises a special week-long programme for children at its Nehru Bhawan premises, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. All schools are encouraged to participate in the various activities held during this week. The Trust publishes a wide variety of books for children. Given below are some of the recent titles.

A Baby Hornbill Learns to Fly Growing up with Trees On A Tiger’s Trail Dilip Kumar Barua Ruskin Bond Geetika Jain ISBN 978-81-237-6167-1 ISBN 978-81-237-5464-2 ISBN 978-81-237-5427-7 Rs 25.00 Rs 45.00 Rs 25.00 A Real Giraffe Hanged for Their Patriotism The Ascetic Deepa Agarwal R K Tandon Sitesh Alok ISBN 978-81-237-5625-7 ISBN 978-81-237-5550-2 ISBN 978-81-237-6093-3 Rs 18.00 Rs 65.00 Rs 25.00 A Tale of Two Dogs Joy in the Jungle The Cactus Dipak Praharaj Santanoo Tamuly Ramendra Kumar ISBN 978-81-237-5624-0 ISBN 978-81-237-5628-8 ISBN 978-81-237-5634-9 Rs 18.00 Rs 20.00 Rs 20.00 Adventure on Clee Island Lachu The Mango Birds Tanuka Bhaumik Endow Leela J Lopez Deepa Agarwal ISBN 978-81-237-5847-3 ISBN 978-81-237-5553-3 ISBN 978-81-237-5500-7 Rs 45.00 Rs 55.00 Rs 15.00 Bubu-Bulbuli’s Garden Little Sunshine Tortoise Wins Again Santanoo Tamuly Jaswant Singh Birdi Kiran Tamuly ISBN 978-81-237-5618-9 ISBN 978-81-237-6023-0 ISBN 978-81-237-5992-0 Rs 20.00 Rs 25.00 Rs 17.00 Choogh the Squirrel Mini Visits the Atlantic Ocean Tumpa and the Sparrows Bittie Mithal Herminder Ohri Swapnamoy Chakraborty ISBN 978-81-237-5708-7 ISBN 978-81-237-6166-4 ISBN 978-81-237-5533-5 Rs 25.00 Rs 25.00 Rs 15.00 Friend Native American Folk Tales Uncle Moon Forgets Counting Pracheta Gupta Usha Iyengar Sanjeev Jaiswal ‘Sanjay’ ISBN 978-81-237-5523-6 ISBN 978-81-237-5807-7 ISBN 978-81-237-6199-2 Rs 18.00 Rs 45.00 Rs 40.00 Friends of the Green Forest Nawab Rangile What Happened! Bimalendra Chakraborty Aabid Surti Jagdish Joshi ISBN 978-81-237-5493-2 ISBN 978-81-237-6105-3 ISBN 978-81-237-6182-4 Rs 15.00 Rs 70.00 Rs 30.00 From Coins to Credit Cards Neem Baba Whatever You Give... K V Singh S I Farooqi Suddhasattwa Basu ISBN 978-81-237-5948-7 ISBN 978-81-237-5635-6 ISBN 978-81-237-5687-5 Rs 90.00 Rs 20.00 Rs 16.00 Granny’s Day Out Nona and the Rain www.ghanajungle.com Debashish Majumdar Priya Nagarajan Harekrishna Devsare ISBN 978-81-237-6196-1 ISBN 978-81-237-5421-5 ISBN 978-81-237-5706-3 Rs 25.00 Rs 20.00 Rs 40.00

NOVEMBER 2011 NBT NEWSLETTER 7 20TH NEW DELHI RNI-39456/82 Postal Regd. No. DL-SW-1-4076/09-11 WORLD BOOK FAIR Licenced to post without prepayment. 25 February – 4 March, 2012 L.No. U(SW) 21/2009-2011 Mailing date: 5/6 In the year 2012, the much awaited New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) is entering the 40th year of its ‘foundation’. The Noted first generation Telugu short NDWBF, first organized in 1972, is scheduled to have its 20th story writer, novelist and critic Shri edition from 25 February-04 March 2012 (Halls 1-14) at the Guduri Seetaram passed away on 25 sprawling Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organized by National September 2011 at Hyderabad. He Book Trust, India, an autonomous organization founded in 1957 was 75 years old. With more than by the first Prime Minister of the country Shri Jawaharlal Nehru 85 short stories and two novellas to under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (then his credit, Shri Seetaram is a well- Ministry of Education), Govt of India as the national body for known critic in Telugu literary book publishing and book promotion, the NDWBF has a lot of circles. He was closely associated exciting opportunities to offer to the participants and the visitors. with the Trust and recently compiled and edited a Telugu short story collection titled Nelluri For more details contact: Keshawa Swamy Uthama Kathalu for the Trust. We at NBT, Deputy Director (Exhibition) convey our condolences to the bereaved family. NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA Nehru Bhawan, 5, Institutional Area, Phase-II, Be A Member of Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110 070 Phone: 011-26707700 Readers’ Club Bulletin E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] a bilingual magazine for children Website: www.nbtindia.org.in brought out by Application forms can also be downloaded from our website NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CHILDREN’S LITERATURE (A wing of National Book Trust, India)

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