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Championing Freedom Of Expression

The International Publishers Association (IPA) has long stood at the forefront of the global fight for freedom of expression, but its latest initiative marks a powerful new chapter. IPA President Gvantsa Jobava speaks about the inspiration…

Bridging Cultures Through “The Future Of Books”

As India and France gear up to celebrate 2026 as the Year of Innovation, the French Institute in India is set to mark the occasion with an ambitious, first-of-its-kind initiative: “The Future of Books”—a six-day travelling symposium across…

A legacy of vision, growth, and editorial integrity!

After nearly two decades of pioneering leadership, Thomas Abraham, the founding Managing Director of Hachette India, has announced his retirement. He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy—transforming an INR 8 crore start-up into a robust…

A personal reflection on the future of education

The BETT show 2025 (January 22-24, 2025, ExCeL, London) brings together educators, policymakers, technologists, and thought leaders from around the globe to explore how education is evolving and how technology is shaping its future. Here,…

Global Book Crawl: uniting indie bookshops worldwide

Federico Lang from Librería Luces, Co-founder of the Global Book Crawl and the Independent Booksellers International Club (IBIC), shares how Global Book Crawl is uniting indie bookshops worldwide and calls on Indian bookshops to join this…

Navigating the future global publishing trends!

The global publishing industry stands resilient amidst challenges, says Gvantsa Jobava, President of the International Publishers Association (IPA). From safeguarding the freedom to publish and combating piracy to embracing the…