Every year calls for a fresh start. I think many a people believe in this line big time. Well, so do I. And hence after my three successive New Year special posts, here’s one AGAIN on the New Year’s much hyped thingy called ‘Resolutions’. Everybody is keen to make one only to forgo it later.… Continue reading Five Resolutions that I Plan to Keep This Year
2013 in Flashback
The year 2013 is finally going to bid us goodbye. But like every year, I’m sure this year too will be leaving us with many sweet memories that we are going to cherish every day. Personally, for me it has been an exciting year. And as I look back and run a flashback, I can… Continue reading 2013 in Flashback
Top five books of 2013
2013 is almost ready to bid us goodbye. While we are all set to welcome the New Year with full fun and fervour, we shouldn’t forget the things for which we can thank this passing year. And, why not mention books amongst those things! 2013 was indeed a special year from a literal point of… Continue reading Top five books of 2013
RIP Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela… a name that invokes a feeling of nothing else but respect. What Mahatma Gandhi was to us, Nelson Mandela was to the South Africans… a ‘Mahatma’ who gave his entire life to the cause of anti-apartheid. Some remember him as the President of South Africa, some as the democratic socialist and some like… Continue reading RIP Nelson Mandela
Top Five Words of 2013
So, December is already here. And as it’s the last month of the year, I think it’s time the bigwigs of the ‘Wordsworth’ sector come up with the top five words of the year. Well let them come up with their own list as I’m here making my own list of favourite words. Yes, it’s… Continue reading Top Five Words of 2013
Cricket: A New ‘Century’ To Begin
So, finally the legend retired. Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar- A name that has remained there for more than two decades. Twenty five years is a long time for somebody to make and break his career but here we have the Master Blaster who has always stood tall facing all sorts of criticism and still making his… Continue reading Cricket: A New ‘Century’ To Begin
The Good and Bad of Self-Publishing
Self-publishing is the most modern thing that has happened in the book world. And, more than modern, I think it’s the best that any author can imagine. Usually, what used to happen was that struggling authors would go to every publisher in the market and the publishers would separate the wheat from the chaff. The… Continue reading The Good and Bad of Self-Publishing
Mobile Apps for a Book Lover
Being in books business makes me a little aware of what’s ‘in’ when it comes to the book world. And being a technology savvy person, I do feel inclined to connect technology to the book world. And as my company has already ventured into selling books online, it makes it a must for me to… Continue reading Mobile Apps for a Book Lover
Post Frankfurt… Another Stint in UAE
They say ‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’. Well, who am I to disagree? So, after a grand event like Frankfurt Book Fair, a small vacation was at #1 spot on my to-do list. And for this vacation, I decided to take a trip to United Arab Emirates. Mostly I visit… Continue reading Post Frankfurt… Another Stint in UAE
Frankfurt Book Fair: Loads of Opportunities and Such Little Time
So, I was in Frankfurt, Germany around two weeks back. The purpose of it is no secret, I guess. I was there to attend the most prestigious and biggest book fair of the world i.e. The Frankfurt Book Fair. More details about the fair here. (Prints Publications Pvt. Ltd. Stall at Frankfurt Book Fair 2013)… Continue reading Frankfurt Book Fair: Loads of Opportunities and Such Little Time
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October as you all know is ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’ aka ‘Pink Month’. Internet is buzzing with everything ‘pink’. People can be seen walking down the roads sporting pink ribbon or pink tee-shirts… all to support the Pink Month campaign. But what needs to be communicated is to push people to go beyond pink… and… Continue reading Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Frankfurt Book Fair: D-Day
Frankfurt Book Fair : An event that brings together the perspectives of trade, academic and education publishers with those of technology providers… That’s where the significance of this book fair comes into play for the publications like us. And that’s how people in business like me don’t stop talking about it. And the fact that… Continue reading Frankfurt Book Fair: D-Day
Five Mobile Apps for Travellers
I’ve always expressed my love for travelling and I never stop myself from talking about it. So, lately I’ve been browsing a lot on my Blackberry and I got many a cool app related to travelling. And by ‘cool’ I mean ‘way too cool’. I’m sure you’ll agree once you finish reading it. I’m going… Continue reading Five Mobile Apps for Travellers
Man Booker Prize: For One And All
So, the latest news that’s doing the rounds in the publishing arena is about the Man Booker Prize. I’m sure that many of you are aware what this Man Booker Prize is. But those who have no idea, it is a literary prize awarded every year for the best original full-length novel, written in the… Continue reading Man Booker Prize: For One And All
PubliCon 2013: Views, Observations and Learning
As you guys already know I got this opportunity to attend the PubliCon this year that is organised by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). Actually not only I got to attend it, but I was one of the panellists in one of its sessions. And, it was one of an experience…… Continue reading PubliCon 2013: Views, Observations and Learning
Indian Books in African & South East Asian Market
A couple of days back I got this invite from Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry to speak on ‘Monetising Content through Exports to Emerging Markets’ at PubliCon 2013. I’m supposed to attend this event tomorrow i.e. 10th September. Quite an honour it is! And I’m way too excited. So, I was busy… Continue reading Indian Books in African & South East Asian Market
Publisher-Author Relationship
Publisher-Author: Talk about the publishing world and this shines out as the ultimate relation. Actually, it is responsible for everything else that matters then, be it the flow of the content and ideas, the buying and selling deals or the popularity that comes along. I might miss out on some other features, but this relationship… Continue reading Publisher-Author Relationship
How Much Of A Reader Are You?
Reading is bliss. No doubt! But the percentage of the ‘reader’ in oneself varies from person to person. Yes, I know we can’t measure it by a tool or something. But we can always judge how intense a reader you are. And as we are talking about the degree of passion you have about reading,… Continue reading How Much Of A Reader Are You?
Hindi Literature: A Reality Check
Currently, the status of Hindi language in literature is as unpromising as it can ever be. Blame it on our modernity or the importance that we give to English language, Hindi literature is in its worst phase. Here’s a little proof if you want… How many of you have heard these names? Sumitranandan Pant, Harivansh… Continue reading Hindi Literature: A Reality Check
Books Are Here To Stay
Comparing books with e-books would be like comparing Shahrukh Khan with Ranbir Kapoor. One is a legend and the other heartthrob of millions. It’s like drawing lines between two different generations. Nothing can substitute the redolence and texture of pages, the feel of print and the pleasure of running your hands over the embossed book… Continue reading Books Are Here To Stay
My Take on ‘Murphy’s Law’
‘Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.’ That’s what Murphy’s law says. And as negative as it sounds, if you’re an optimist at heart ,you can still draw positivity from this line. How? That’s a million dollar question; and once you crack it, half the battle is won. It all depends on how you… Continue reading My Take on ‘Murphy’s Law’