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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

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

Monsoon, You and the Perfect ‘Chai’!

Is something missing? Needless to add, it’s the smell and touch of your favourite book. Now it might seem like a clichéd situation for avid readers but then, that’s what makes rains so special! Doesn’t it? The early onset of monsoon has given us every reason to rejoice this awesome weather. I’m sure how the… Continue reading Monsoon, You and the Perfect ‘Chai’!

New Trends: Teen Entrepreneurs

With experience comes wisdom! True that! But there’s more than this. Innovative mind, razor-sharp focus and hard work- that’s what it takes to make it big in the business world. And more than that, it’s the passion to reach the zenith that rules this world. And the proof is not anywhere else but here. I’m… Continue reading New Trends: Teen Entrepreneurs

A Small Vacation Is Always Healthy

When all else fails, take a vacation. Rightly said! And for me, it’s the thing that has always worked. The increasing stress, anxiety and the pressure of work sometimes play such a havoc that it can make you go crazy. Hence, the best thing is to take a break. For some, that break could be… Continue reading A Small Vacation Is Always Healthy

10 Classics Everyone Should Read

Being in the publishing business for so long, I think I’m expected to suggest nice reads to people. Though I’m not much of reader, there are a few works that I really like. Catch 21: First in the lot is ‘Catch 21’. Written by American author, Joseph Heller, it’s a satirical novel that is set… Continue reading 10 Classics Everyone Should Read

Online Shopping: Yay or Nay

Online shopping has become an important phenomenon in the recent years. The credit simply goes to the internet advancements and the change in the outlook of the people. Well, the latter has resulted from the former itself. With the advancement of technology and easy availability of internet, a considerably larger number of people have now… Continue reading Online Shopping: Yay or Nay

Humour And Satire In DU Protest

A few days back, our capital saw Delhi University protest against the new course structure. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, I’m giving you the background. A while back, Delhi University proposed the idea to change the course structure and course duration, and give it a thorough makeover. According… Continue reading Humour And Satire In DU Protest

10 Business Jargons You Must Use

There’s an old adage, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”. The same applies to the workplace – “When in workplace, do as the professionals do”. And the most basic thing how you should go about it is to mind your lingo and use a few jargons. That in no way means changing it… Continue reading 10 Business Jargons You Must Use

Jaipur Literature Festival: The Controversy

“Literature is strewn with the wreckage of men who have minded beyond reason the opinions of others.” – Virginia Woolf And what better place to witness such a clash of opinions than Jaipur Literature Festival! In its sixth year of completion, this literary mania drew a mixed spotlight yet again. Racing amidst varied controversies, it… Continue reading Jaipur Literature Festival: The Controversy

Women Empowerment: Need of the Hour

The unfortunate events that have happened in the recent times have attracted a lot of public attention towards the burning topic of women empowerment in India. It’s a little ironical that a country where women are given heavenly attributes of being ‘Devi’ or ‘Goddess’ is today facing a severe problem of safeguarding the same women… Continue reading Women Empowerment: Need of the Hour