The Sharjah Publishing Sustainability Fund (Onshur), founded by Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has launched the ‘Disrupt’ track, the region’s first platform that brings…

Technology is no longer just influencing publishing; it is reshaping its very foundations. The emergence of digital-native formats signal a profound shift in how stories are created, discovered, and consumed. It is transforming publishing…

EDITORIAL From Oral Epics to Digital Pages: Timeless Journey of Indian Narratives PUBLISHING NEWS COVER STORY Indian Storytelling: Then, Now And Next Local Roots, Global Reach! Weaving Stories In Words And Images! The Future Of Indian…

Rwanda has launched the inaugural Umurage International Books and Art Festival (October 1-3, 2025), marking a significant milestone in the country’s cultural landscape. The historic event took place at the Kigali Genocide Memorial…

Exploring a long-overdue frontier, Tamil publishers are now turning their gaze eastward—towards the vibrant and culturally rooted Tamil diaspora of Southeast Asia. With the first Tamil Book Fair held in Singapore and growing interest from…

The 77th Frankfurter Buchmesse will serve as the global marketplace for licensing and rights, and the sounding board for political debates in turbulent times. It will also be a festival of stories, authors and readers.

The event highlighted publishing’s expanding role—beyond books and journals—as a strategic enabler of research, innovation, and national development. From inclusive publishing in Indian languages to the urgent need for a national open…

This event marked another milestone in PublisHer’s journey to create a truly global network for women in publishing. Building on its established presence at international fairs and festivals, PublisHer continues to expand its reach,…

From debates on economics, copyright, and technology to conversations on women’s voices, lived experiences, and knowledge systems, the conference underscored the need for sustainable structures that support translation.

A richly illustrated library and coffee-table reference makes the foundational document of our democracy both engaging and relatable for children. In conversation with Varsha Verma of