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By Pranav Gupta On September 25, 2024, I had the distinct honour of organizing the 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP) held at The Claridges, New Delhi. This milestone event brought together industry leaders, key stakeholders, and passionate advocates of the publishing sector, creating an atmosphere filled with energy… Continue reading Reflections on the 50th Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Indian Publishers

As the General Secretary of the Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP), I orchestrated the 44th Awards for Excellence in Book Production on September 30, 2024, at The Claridges in New Delhi. This event was not just a ceremony but a celebration of the relentless dedication, innovation, and creativity that define the Indian publishing landscape. The… Continue reading Celebrating Excellence: Reflections on the 44th Awards for Excellence in Book Production

Greetings! I am Pranav Gupta, the General Secretary of the Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP). I share my reflections on the recent Indian Publishers Conference (IPC) 2024 with immense pride and satisfaction. This event marked a significant milestone in the journey of digital transformation within the publishing industry. A Day of Vision and Innovation Held… Continue reading Unleashing Digital Potential: Reflections on the Indian Publishers Conference 2024

The Solstice 2024, held on August 11th at the India International Centre in New Delhi, marked a memorable milestone for the literary community. This year’s conference, hosted by Ukiyoto Publishing, celebrated the art of literature and expanded its horizons by moving the event to Delhi for the first time. As General Secretary of The Federation… Continue reading Reflections on Solstice 2024: A Triumph of Literature and Innovation

As the Managing Director of Prints Publications, I attended the Sharjah International Booksellers Conference 2024. This gathering provided invaluable insights into the ever-evolving world of publishing and bookselling. Held from April 27th to April 28th in the United Arab Emirates, this conference served as a melting pot of ideas, experiences, and innovations, paving the way… Continue reading Exploring the Dynamic Landscape of the Sharjah International Booksellers Conference 2024

My journey in the domain of publishing has ranged over decades and while I have worked tirelessly to add different feathers of accomplishments to the hat of my professional journey, this one holds a special place in my heart. As the Chair of the Data & Statistics Committee, a new vertical of the International Publishers… Continue reading International Publishing Data Report 2023

I recently had the opportunity to speak amongst 77 national and foreign academicians from 35 countries while a dialogue on exploring the multifaceted dimensions of Indian Knowledge Systems was being discussed under the aegis of the “Knowledge India Visitors Programme.” Hosted by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, this platform endowed me with the opportunity… Continue reading Pages of Promise – Nurturing Tomorrow’s Creators by Gauging the Career Opportunities in India’s Publishing Sphere

The Chennai Book Fair is being hosted successfully for the past 45 years, however, in the year 2023, it went through a major upgrade and went global. Yes, The Chennai International Book Fair took place for the first time from 16-18 January 2023 in a B2B component. Organized by renowned names; The Tamil Nadu Textbook… Continue reading CHENNAI INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR 2023

The frequency of mental illness in India is among the highest in the world. According to a 2016 survey on mental health in the country, about 14% of Indians needed some kind of professional help. On April 7, 2017, The Government enacted the Mental Health Care Act of 2017, and it officially went into effect… Continue reading Government interventions in Mental Health Space and the roadmap that will help build a better and healthier India

It may seem that the course of action towards addressing mental health issues or seeking therapy is simple. However, there are several speed bumps and barriers throughout the route, making your voyage to wellness very sluggish and difficult. The globe is developing, and so is its economy. In spite of this, the stigma associated with… Continue reading What is it that makes Solh App so relevant in today’s climate?

To most of us, “wellness” is synonymous with “happiness,” or “fulfilment,” or “having arrived” at a place where we are content with our lives and have a clear idea of what we want out of them. These are undoubtedly important, but there is much more to happiness than meets the eye. The term “Well–Being” encompasses… Continue reading Mental Wellness and Wellbeing – the New Nectar of Life

The Indian subcontinent is a mighty ocean of knowledge inherited from generation to generation. Even though modern scholars from the western realms tag our civilisation as 5000 to 8000 years old, many indigenous sources call it an ancient civilisation from times immemorial. Our nation has gathered knowledge from the times it came into existence and… Continue reading Indian Knowledge System

Books are the mirrors of our past that provide us with glimpses of events that have shaped our present world. They are the source to formulate our future by learning from historical successes and mistakes. Our nation’s growth is in the hands of the learned, and books are the informants that keep them growing intellectually.… Continue reading Contribution of Books to the National Economy

In the education system, sustainability was never considered essential. But with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become a key factor in achieving educational goals. The education system has embraced digital resources openly to accelerate educational needs and avoid any stagnation after the onset of the pandemic. Publishers have also had a positive… Continue reading Sustainability in Education and Publishing

With the global pandemic of COVID-19 taking over the world, a lot has changed when it comes to academic and non-academic operations. We cannot evaluate pre-COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 timelines at once since there has been a paradigm shift in our operational life. The extensive closure of transportation, retail outlets, bookshops, and supply chains taught us… Continue reading Technology in Publishing

Knowledge is power, and to gather it, books are the primary sources we look up to. The terms are intertwined and have essential places in building the character of each other. Books act as valuable assets from the day we learn to comprehend things. We are introduced to everything in reality and the fictional world… Continue reading Role of Books in Knowledge Society

When it comes to spreading our culture to the world, books have acted as a paragon of its transport since time immemorial. It is a source through which we can exchange our traditions with the rest of society and gain knowledge about the culture of others. Books open doors to an unknown world and enlighten… Continue reading Role of Books in the Promotion of Culture

We often look at diversity, equity and inclusion through a binary lens of gender or, at times, expand it to include ethnicities and races under this triad’s scope. Nonetheless, an equally underrepresented section of the society that has faced societal discrimination in more ways than we can count, has been the stratum that comprises specially-abled… Continue reading Building a more equitable tomorrow one publication at a time

Publication houses have an integral role in spreading information to the world. From ancient times to date, it has been the medium to share information and enlighten people with words of the eloquent. It influences people’s lives in various forms, like newspapers, books, journals, and magazines. Alongside, its role cannot be superseded in attaining Indian… Continue reading Role of Indian Publishers in Atma Nirbhar Bharat – 15 August

After extensive research as a by-product of having worked in the publishing domain for decades altogether, I have discovered that copyright, a type of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship, including poetry, books, movies, songs, computer software, and architectural works as well as theatrical, musical, and aesthetic works. Copyright safeguards the rights of… Continue reading Copyright – a law that holds the power to make or break the creative progression of the publishing industry

For shaping the future of a nation, education is the key to unravelling its infinite potential. It improves the quality of life and strengthens a nation’s gross development. In the last decade, we have seen a tech-oriented and learning-centric transition under the prominent leadership of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This has brought an… Continue reading Importance of Publishing in the Education Sector