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EDITORIAL Voices Beyond The Mainstream: Independent Publishers Leading The Change PUBLISHING NEWS BOOKSTORE IN FOCUS Building A Culture Of Reading FACE-TO-FACE A Legacy Of Vision, Growth, And Editorial Integrity! WOMEN IN PUBLISHING…

Children’s publishing in India is undergoing a powerful transformation, fuelled by the realisation that stories are more than just tools for entertainment. With India’s cultural and linguistic diversity, publishers are embracing the…

R R Aiyar shares the key capabilities for marketing executives in academic publishing to effectively promote products, build relationships, and drive business growth.

Heart Lamp, written by Banu Mushtaq and translated by Deepa Bhasthi, won the prestigious International Booker Prize 2025. This powerful collection of short stories, originally in Kannada, explores themes of gender, identity, and justice.…

In an era where a single mislabelled chart in a textbook can spark social media storms and trigger official notices, the K–12 publishing industry finds itself at a critical inflection point. Sesh Seshadri, Co-Founder & CEO, Overleaf…

Already a hit on the screen with a sequel in the works, Lakadbaggha—India’s first animal-lover vigilante film—has now taken its next evolutionary leap: into the world of comics. Published by Om Books International and created by Anshuman…

Karan Puri has always believed in the power of stories to connect, comfort, and challenge. From his breakout debut Shit Happens – Desi Boy in America, a youth-driven bestseller, to the emotionally resonant #MeToo and his latest children’s…

In an industry shaped by consolidation, disruption, and rapid digital shifts, Westland Publishers has emerged as one of India’s most respected editorial voices and publishing leaders. In this candid interview with Varsha Verma, Karthika…

In a publishing landscape often driven by scale, speed, and sales targets, independent publishers Roli Books and Seagull Books stand out for their unwavering commitment to excellence, curation, and cultural depth. In candid conversations…

Over the past five years, Penguin Random House (PRH) India’s audiobook arm has witnessed a dramatic transformation, from modest beginnings to a dynamic and diversified division producing over 100 titles annually. As audio listening habits…