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’
Great Works of Literature Begin with Great Opening Lines
Believe it or not, one thing that does impact your reading is the starting line of a book. Not that it makes you super interested in the book, but it actually defines what to expect from the book. That doesn’t at all mean those without great opening lines aren’t great novels. But again, you can’t… Continue reading Great Works of Literature Begin with Great Opening Lines
Cultural impact on books
Cultural influences in writing and on writers, have been in the mainstream for way too long. From the legendary classics to the contemporary writers now a days, you’ll witness this impact. The books in forms of the various inferences and references mentioned, exhibit a peculiar cultural impact. More or less, it depends on the cultural… Continue reading Cultural impact on books
Seoul International Book Fair Part II: My Take on the ‘Book Fair’
Hope you liked my last post and hope it gave you a surge of pride, like it gave to me. Being an Indian, it was one hell of an opportunity for me to attend the Seoul Book Festival live, given that India was the Guest of Honour this time around. But, right now I’m not… Continue reading Seoul International Book Fair Part II: My Take on the ‘Book Fair’
Seoul International Book Fair Part I: My Take on International Front
Book Fair. Publishing. And international ties! Odd one out, there isn’t any! Book Fairs are an integral part of the publishing industry. True that! But international ties? Well, for an avid reader, it migh be little incomprehensible to understand the significance of such ties and reading, but for the publishing industry at large, international relations… Continue reading Seoul International Book Fair Part I: My Take on International Front
Women Writers Who Made Their Mark
Women and fiction have had a long term relationship. And by stating that, I don’t intend to mine the rich seam of humour here. Nevertheless it holds true for a fact that women simply stand out when it comes to writing fiction. I’m sure I’m not the only one who agrees with this. History has… Continue reading Women Writers Who Made Their Mark