Editorial

In the dynamic realm of children’s publishing, where imagination knows no bounds and stories have the power to shape young minds, staying attuned to emerging trends is paramount. In recent years, there has been a resounding call for…

The evolving landscape of book distribution reflects the dynamics between technology, market demands, and readers preference. Sameer Mahale, Associate Vice-President – Online & North India (Sales), Penguin Random House (PRH) India,…

The role of women in publishing is undeniably vital, contributing immeasurably to the richness and diversity of the literary landscape. Beyond working as authors and editors, women play key roles in every facet of the publishing industry.…

In the fast-paced, ever-evolving landscape of education, technology is playing an increasingly vital role. From elementary schools to universities and beyond, the integration of technology into the learning process has become a…

The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) is the talk of the town, which has embarked on a substantial endeavour in education reform. Although its recommendations lack obligatory force, they are poised to exert a profound influence on India’s…

The book industry is constantly evolving, embracing new technologies and developments. Bookselling has also been impacted significantly. Online bookstores have gained significant popularity in India due to the convenience they offer.…

Indian content is going global. Tamil writer Perumal Murugan’s “Pyre” has now made it to the long list of the2023 International Booker Prize, soon after Geetanjali Shree won the International Booker Prize 2022. Besides, the emergence of OTT…

The Union Budget 2023-24 brings a wide cheer to the publishing industry. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has increased the allocation for the promotion of Indian languages by 20% to ?300.7 crore, while also doubling the fund for the…

As we draw close to the end of this year, we thought of how the publishing ecosystem has evolved over the years. As P M Sukumar puts it, “The market is estimated to be growing at over 19% annually. India has a fifth of the world’s 15-19…

The NEP 2020 replaces the thirty-four-year-old National Policy on Education (NPE) of 1986. Foundation pillars being Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability and Accountability, the policy is aligned to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable…