Publishing News [National]

After building a trusted legacy across India with over 120 stores in 40 cities, Crossword Bookstores—India’s most iconic and beloved literary chain, unveiled its first international flagship store in Dubai. Located in Silicon Central Mall,…

The third edition of Oxford Bookstore Art Book Prize - India’s only prize that recognizes the value of art in all genres under the umbrella of the art publication, has announced its shortlist. These include: The Archetypal Artist (Author -…

Renowned author and literary icon Namita Gokhale has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of York, marking a poignant milestone more than five decades after she was forced to drop out of university in India. Namita, the author…

Hachette India announced that its founding Managing Director, Thomas Abraham, who has been instrumental in shaping the company and strengthening its philosophy, market presence and profitable growth for eighteen years has chosen to retire…

The Anna Centenary Library in Chennai recently offered a glimpse into the future of book translations that could very well mark the beginning of a new chapter in Indian publishing. More than 200 industry professionals—publishers, authors,…

Niyogi Books has published its new title The Bitter- Fruit Tree and Other Stories, originally written in Konkani by Prakash Parienkar and translated by Vidya Pai. This book is a moving collection of thirteen tales from Sattari, a village…

Preeti Vyas, CEO has resigned from Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle Comics Studio. “Leading these brands that shaped generations of Indians has been the honour of a lifetime. This journey taught me how to lead transmedia transformation,…

Arijit Khasnobis has taken over as Managing Director (Country Head) of Thieme India. With extensive experience in the publishing industry, he is wellequipped to further develop Thieme India strategically. He succeeds Ajit Kohli, who has…

Recently, New Delhi hosted a remarkable exhibition titled Becoming, curated by awardwinning children’s author and publisher of Pickle Yolk Books, Richa Jha. The exhibition celebrated 130 years of illustrations in Indian children’s…

India’s defence ecosystem is undergoing a profound transformation in an era of contested global orders and fast-evolving threats. At the forefront of this strategic awakening stands Kalam & Kavach — a unique convergence of intellectual…