New year, new beginnings – And a new role that I’m truly excited to step into! January 4, 2021 For some it’s just a date. For others it’s the delight in discovering everything anew! This new year for me, is about being able to v... Read More...
My thoughts on Penguin House acquiring Simon & Schuster November 26, 2020 Although this acquisition might be good for the Promoters of both the organizations but I have few concerns: PRH will become the most dom... Read More...
Excited to share the news of my victory with you all – Meet the new member of International Publishing Association November 24, 2020 First and foremost, I would like to express how proud I feel to represent the Indian publishing industry in the International Publishing Ass... Read More...
The Impact of Foreign Invasion on the Indian Publishing Industry November 23, 2020 Despite the constantly expanding domestic market and largening exports, Indian book publishers are highly worried about the ‘invasion’ b... Read More...
How Important Are Copyright Laws in the Publishing Industry? November 17, 2020 With the surge of e-books and growth of technology to support the trend, electronic publishing has completely taken over traditional publish... Read More...
Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair Goes Virtual! Is This a New Trend! November 9, 2020 Exciting news for readers all over the world! The Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair will be held virtually this time on Nov 1... Read More...
Emerging Key Trends: How to Monetise Content Digitally? November 4, 2020 The publishing industry is yet to re-invent itself to adapt to the pervasiveness and the possibilities the Internet has to offer. Over the p... Read More...
What Does Make in India Mean for the Publishing Industry? November 2, 2020 Indian brands have been following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘vocal for local’ or localisation of a vision for a while now. Emphas... Read More...
Exciting News! FIP Nominated Me for the IPA October 31, 2020 I am beyond pleased to share the news of my nomination with all my colleagues, friends and all readers who’ve supported me to express &... Read More...
Online Learning- Future Necessity or Just a Fad? October 30, 2020 Fading trends or not, e- learning is an extension of how we learn and teach. The only thing that has changed over the past in education is- ... Read More...
Exhibitors and Eminent Speakers at the First-Ever Virtual Delhi Book Fair 2020 October 29, 2020 Delhi’s first-ever virtual book fair is just around the corner…. And I can safely say this is going to be one of the best and the m... Read More...
Creating the Office of My Dreams! October 28, 2020 Today, I’m really grateful to all of you for gracing this occasion and travelling all the way to share in our happiness. In times like the... Read More...
Educational Publishing in the Digital Era! October 23, 2020 Rapid changes in technology mean educational publishers need to adapt fast and provide students with the most updated source of learning. It... Read More...
Top Virtual Book Fair’s happening around the globe For many exhibitors, this year poses a big challenge October 19, 2020 Can virtual book fairs capture the attention of visitors like in the physical setting? This year, colourful bookstalls won’t spring up al... Read More...
About Frontlist – The Online News Portal October 11, 2020 A publisher for life, I have been delving in technology and digital for years now. This interest led me to become part of OMLogic as a Dir... Read More...
pragatiE’s introduction to the world! Organising Virtual Delhi Book Fair 2020 October 9, 2020 This year has been a whirlwind of surprises… And as the world cancels most of its exhibitions, shows and fairs, here’s one mo... Read More...
Digital Marketing – The Greatest Revolution of the Decade March 11, 2019 Evolution has been and will always be a mammoth term to properly describe. Since the evolution of the digital age, the heavy changes have be... Read More...
What does the future hold for the academic publishing business in India? February 22, 2019 Indian publishing industry is growing stronger day by day. With the present insights, the Indian publishing sector is the third largest nati... Read More...
New Delhi World Book Fair 2019 January 28, 2019 The New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF), which has been one of the biggest events in the publishing industry for over 45 years, is back. The f... Read More...
Digital Marketing Trends that are taking over 2019 January 10, 2019 In this tech-driven world where our wake-up routines begin with e-newsletters and our nightly routines end with social notifications and sub... Read More...
Technology — A Boon or a Bother for the Children? December 19, 2018 Today’s youth is called GenTech and for a good reason because the Internet has become a very important part of a child’s life. With the ... Read More...
Sharjah International Book Fair 2018 November 28, 2018 A book fair that soon turned into a literary carnival, the 2018 edition of Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) was attended by a number o... Read More...
Frankfurt Book Fair 2018 October 17, 2018 Frankfurt Book Fair a very engaging social and cultural event that connects the print and digital content business worldwide. This prestigi... Read More...
Afro – Asian Book Conclave 2018 September 27, 2018 An event to evaluate and plan the achievement of intellectual self-reliance through mutual assistance and cooperation between Africa and Asi... Read More...
Award for Excellence in Book Production – 2018 September 19, 2018 The stage was set, and all the nominees were nailed to their seats for the one event that every Indian publisher looks forward to - the Awar... Read More...
Delhi Book Fair 2018 September 13, 2018 Organised by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), and supported by Federation of Indian publishers (FIP), the 24th Delhi Book Fair was... Read More...
Education Reforms: A Necessity In India August 21, 2018 Time and again there has been one sure thing that our country has continuously failed in and that is reforming the education sector. 72 year... Read More...
Entrepreneurship- The Rocky Road For Startups August 14, 2018 Entrepreneurs usually start with a small setup, owing to uncertainties and various risk factors. To begin with, there are ample challenges f... Read More...
Indian Startup Ecosystem – Good | Bad | Ugly July 25, 2018 All that’s rosy isn’t really ripe! Get that, did you? Well, am talking here about the different shades of the startup ecosystem. The go... Read More...
Indian Startup Ecosystem- A Bird’s-eye View July 20, 2018 Every cover story, every article, and every feature has just one big glorified story- the story behind a successful startup. However fancy s... Read More...
India- A Strong Market for Academic Publishing June 13, 2018 India is one of the largest populated countries in the world. With a population of 1.32 billion, India ranks second after China. With a popu... Read More...
World of Books on World Book Day June 4, 2018 World Book Day is observed around the globe on 23rd April to celebrate the magical power of books and reading. It is also a celebration of a... Read More...
Reimagining Future with Reading Culture May 14, 2018 April was a busy month, and I fool you not! I’ve been hopping around places doing something I love the most- attending book fairs, meeting... Read More...
IRRO 13th Annual General Meeting- Meet The Governing Body May 8, 2018 As individual publishers, we have many ethical, social, economical and cultural responsibilities to fulfill. At times, however, it takes mor... Read More...
India Lacks Sports Culture not Spirit April 13, 2018 I have always been a fan of sports, especially cricket. While sportsmen feel the adrenaline rush of performing within an arena, we as specta... Read More...
How is technology changing the publishing landscape? April 5, 2018 Technology has been disrupting every sector, and when it comes to publishing, it is no different! There has been a significant shift in the ... Read More...
Evolution of Indian Book Export Market March 21, 2018 India has a rich literary heritage. Some of the most distinguished authors include Rabindranath Tagore, Amir Khusro, Abul Fazl, Ziauddin Bar... Read More...
30th CBSE Principals’ Conference – Uplifting Education March 15, 2018 New year. New opportunities. New experiences! Indeed, 2018 kicked off on a high note for me.... with a trip to Chennai for the 30th CBSE Pr... Read More...
32nd International Publishers Congress – Day 2 March 1, 2018 Much like the first day that was packed with amazing events and activities for all, Day 2 of the International Publishers Congress too witne... Read More...
32nd International Publishers Congress – Day 1 February 27, 2018 My previous blog Bringing Publishing Experts Under One Roof summed up the entire event with all the major highlights. However, this event ha... Read More...
A year summed up in one moment! February 27, 2018 After a year full of extensive planning with emphasis on the minutest of details, the 32nd International Publishers Congress finally took of... Read More...
Bringing Publishing Experts Under One Roof February 19, 2018 The Indian publishing industry witnessed one of the major international events this February. Hosted by the Federation of Indian Publishers ... Read More...
An Insight: Indian Book Market February 9, 2018 If you are a reader, author, book lover or publisher, this piece of information is just for you. Indian book market is growing at an impress... Read More...
Copyright: How protected is your work? February 8, 2018 Getting books published is a well-known struggle for authors. But what comes next is the threat of piracy. Being in the publishing industry,... Read More...
32nd IPC – Bringing Publishers Together February 8, 2018 A unique blend of innovation and experience, the International Publishers Association presents the 32nd International Publishers Congress. W... Read More...
Sneak Peek: New Delhi World Book Fair 2018 January 19, 2018 New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) has always been an important event not only for bibliophiles but also publishers & authors. The much a... Read More...
Story of Indian Comics Retold January 2, 2018 From growing up listening to bedtime stories from parents to narrating the same as a parent myself, the only thing constant is - storytellin... Read More...
CAPEXIL: What’s the fate of the 6 Panel Elections? December 22, 2017 Moving ahead from where I left the topic in my last blog about CAPEXIL: Aiding Indian Publishing Industry, and how Prints Publication Pvt. L... Read More...
CAPEXIL: Aiding Indian Publishing Industry December 19, 2017 Exports of printed books, newspapers, pictures in India decreased to 41.24 USD million in 2016 from 142.12 USD million in 2015. In order to ... Read More...
7 Books Music Lovers Must Read This Winter November 27, 2017 Books, music, movies - 3 most common interests people indulge in. And interestingly, these forms of art find a way to stay connected more of... Read More...
Top 7 Indian Publishers for Children: My Pick November 14, 2017 I am not an avid reader myself, and given my busy schedule I hardly find time to read. But I see my little kid having quite a taste for book... Read More...
The GST Battle on Royalty: Publishers Vs Authors November 10, 2017 The Goods & Service Tax (GST) that came in with different tax slabs, opened doors to a lot of confusion across industries. In my earlier... Read More...
Literary Prizes: Making Way For Quality Fiction November 3, 2017 Ever wondered what literary prizes do that just good reviews can’t? They push you towards giving your best, proving your worth to all over... Read More...
The Sharjah Book Fair 2017: A Quick Glance November 3, 2017 The 36th edition of the world’s 4th largest book fair, Sharjah International Book Fair begins on 1st November, and like every year, I’m ... Read More...
Frankfurt Book Fair 2017: The Hits & The Misses October 25, 2017 My last blog is a testimony to the love I have for Frankfurt Book Fair. Like every year, I was glad to be a part of it this time around too,... Read More...
12 Book Marketing Strategies That Actually Work October 10, 2017 Marketing - a term that rules every industry. It’s the backbone of every product, service, event, content piece and a lot more. You just c... Read More...
Get the best from your smartphone with these 5 apps of 2017 September 21, 2017 Technology. The one word that drives me crazy. There’s always something new to explore. Something that excites and amazes one. And mobile... Read More...
Impact of GST on Prints Publications September 8, 2017 GST (Goods and Services Tax), as we know, has changed the way many businesses operate. A lot has been said, debated upon and written on its ... Read More...
Is it time for India to think beyond CBSE? September 4, 2017 What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about the schooling system in India? For me, it’s the NCERT books and the... Read More...
Digital Publishing Or Print Publishing? Or A Mix? August 31, 2017 "Digital publishing vs print publishing - what’s your take, Pranav?” This is a question someone asked me at a get-together recently. Af... Read More...
All about upcoming events & exhibitions August 14, 2017 Exhibitions are a great opportunity to connect and network with the industry you are a part of. It’s also a good way of keeping yourself u... Read More...
The UGER Model: What are we in for? August 8, 2017 Evolving, promising and challenging – while these are the three definite words that describe the publishing industry, new trends and polic... Read More...
New Delhi World Book Fair: What’s Amiss? July 24, 2017 Held for the last 45 years, the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) is now a major calendar event in the publishing world. With each passing y... Read More...
NCERT Vs Private books! July 20, 2017 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) had recently directed all the CBSE-affiliated schools to follow Circular No: Acad-07/2017 wh... Read More...
Indian Book Fairs vs International Book Fairs July 13, 2017 A reader’s journey doesn’t end with the book, but is an adventure that goes on towards oblivious paths in search of new horizons. The ul... Read More...
Does GST impact the pursuit of education? July 5, 2017 Awaited by some, but not by many! The GST tax, which kicked off on July 1st 2017, has definitely caused ripples across the nation, some of w... Read More...
Top 10 Indian Authors You Should Know About January 31, 2017 Today, while reading ‘The God of Small Things’ by Arundhati Roy, I realized that India is a storehouse of talent with amazing authors re... Read More...
My Travel list for 2017 January 13, 2017 2016 saw a boom in the tourism industry. With travel slowly becoming a lifestyle statement, more and more Indians are becoming evolved trave... Read More...
2017: What does it hold in store for the publishing industry? January 13, 2017 2016 was an eventful year for the publishing industry. Self-published writers saw a growth, while the influence from Chinese Publishers resu... Read More...
Journals: A Gateway to Knowledge January 4, 2017 Journals are not only a key source to meet all your knowledge needs, but also help you find answers to questions in countless ways. Journals... Read More...
Take on Demonetisation November 8, 2016 Extraordinary circumstances demand extraordinary actions. If the situation has somehow meandered out of control, there is an urgent ... Read More...
Announcing new virtual event on PragatiE – Seeing life Gandhi’s Lens December 22, 2020 “In a gentle way you can shake the world” Power, prowess and tenacity. Even Taimur Lane can’t beat Gandhi at any of these 3. The diff... Read More...
Innovation and resilience in the publishing industry after Covid-19 December 3, 2020 Emerging from the immediate doom and gloom, the publishers stood up resiliently to the challenges of Covid-19 and the industry is now laden ... Read More...
Future of Books in the New Normal World November 30, 2020 According to recent statistics, the e-books segment is projected to grow $214 in 2020. The revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate... Read More...
How Nep ( New Education Policy) Will Change the Future in the Next Coming 10 Years November 12, 2020 “Education is the most powerful weapon, one can use to change the world’ Passed after a long wait, the new education policy is all se... Read More...
Will Virtual Fairs Revive the Pandemic Hit Publishing Industry? November 11, 2020 Covid-19 has hit the publishing industry in a drastic way, it has pushed publishers, readers, writers to change their old ways, step up and ... Read More...