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Contents Chinese Delegation at NBT

Chinese Delegation at NBT 1-2 Children from Katha Visit NBT 3 Mobile Book Exhibition at Cuttack 3 Book Release at Nellore 4 Renaissance of Civilizations 4 Photo Exhibition 5 Dwarkanath Kotnis in China 6 delegation of Chinese publishers Welcoming the delegates, Dr Rita China-India Book Copyright Avisited the National Book Trust, Chowdhury, Director, NBT India, said Cooperation Seminar India on 9 March 2016. The delegation that the visit of the Chinese delegation will 7 was led by Mr Libin Liu, Director of go a long way in furthering the exchange of Sanjiangyuan Water Towers Industry Development Consultation literature between India and China. Both Center, Chinese Academy of Press and the countries have had cultural contacts of Asia 7 Publication. for over one thousand years and are proud During their visit, they had a meeting of their rich and varied literary heritage. In Obituary 8 with a group of Indian publishers with this context, she also mentioned that NBT an objective to understand the Indian has taken up the translation of 25 classical Pick of the Month publishing system, how they work and contemporary Chinese works into and their future plans. They also had Hindi in the first phase. She also said that an objective of exploring the scope of it is a part of the MOU signed between the business, operations and the strategies of Ministry of External Affairs, Government the publishing industry. of India and the State Administration Mr Libin Liu said that with the increase of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and of the Chinese economic aggregate, Television of the People’s Republic of the high level of Chinese famous book China. companies aim to visit Indian publishing Addressing the delegates, Shri Baldeo firms, featured bookstores, software park Bhai Sharma, Chairman, NBT, said that, “I and international groups for learning, was very happy to see China’s participation communicating, expanding marketing in a big way at the New Delhi World Fair.” channels and cooperation. He hoped that He added that the New Delhi World Book Select Stalwarts of Hindustani this trip will be a meaningful visit and will Fair provided a platform for a meaningful Classical Music lead to future cooperation. interaction that has set a path for future Uma Vasudev 978-81-237-7777-1; Rs 170 APRIL 2016 NBT NEWSLETTER 1 cooperation. He also said that Smt. Smriti appreciate if a MOU is signed between Mr Gong Xianliu, General Manager, Zubin Irani, Hon’ble Minister of Human the delegation and NBT to further the Shenzhen Youyi Book City; Mr Xiahui Resource Development, Govt. of India cooperation in publishing between the Yue, Chairman, Chengdu Xinxin Culture has also been encouraging to bring women two countries.” Development Co. Ltd.; Mr Zhihui Tao, writers in forefront and therefore, we may Shri S C Sethi, President, The Chairman, Guangzhou Zhiquing Culture also cooperate in publishing the writings Federation of Publishers’ and Booksellers Development Co. Ltd.; Ms Qu Xiaoxia, of both the Chinese and Indian women Associations in India said that, even General Manager, Beijing CheerFly writers. though Hindi is the major language, India Century Book Co.; and Ms Yang Shri Ashok Gupta, President, is the only country in the world with 22 Xinhong, Chairman, Beijing Qiankun Federation of Indian Publishers said that languages and the language publishing is Hanlin Culture and Communication Co. the Indian publishing scenario is quite very big in India. He added that, “Delhi Ltd. vast, vibrant and spread all over India. is the centre of publishing, to experience The meeting was also attended by He informed that about 90 per cent of its vastness one needs to travel across the the representatives of various federations the Indian publishing industry is mainly country. You will find excellent books in and associations of the Indian publishing in private hands whereas in China, it is Hindi and other Indian languages. We industry including Shri Ashok Gupta; in government’s hands. He added that also organise traning programmes in book President; Federation of Indian there are over 15000 publishers in India publishing.” Publishers; Shri S C Sethi, President, The publishing across languages and subjects. The members of the Chinese delegation Federation of Publishers’ & Booksellers’ Comparing the Indian industry with included Mr Wang Chaoyin, Chairman, Associations in India; Shri Arun Kumar West, Shri Ashok Gupta said that the Shandong Jinbang Yuan Culture and Sharma, President, Akhil Bharatiya Hindi publishing in India is economical and Media Ltd.; Mr Du Zhijian, Chairman, Prakashak Sangh; Dr P C Bhanu, President, excellent in content. He also said that Zheng Tianxing Culture and Media Co. Association of Indian Publishers and in India very good books are published Ltd.; Mr Jin Hao, Chairman, Shanghai Booksellers; Shri R K Gupta, Federation and have better terms for negotiating Zhongshu Industrial Corporation; Mr of Educational Publishers in India; Shri Rights for translation into Chinese. Shri Yu Xiaohua, Chairman, Hubei Xianjin Ranbir S Kushvah, President, Delhi State Gupta told the Chinese publishers that Culture and Communication Co. Ltd.; Booksellers’ & Publishers Association they can directly sign a contract with Mr Deng Xianmin, Chairman, Hunan and Shri Rakesh Sharma, Advisor, LiFi the publishers. He added, “We would Jinqiao Culture Development Co. Ltd.; Publications for CAPEXIL.

2 NBT NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 Children from Katha Visit NBT hildren along with their observe things around them, Cteachers from Katha Lab appreciate beautiful objects School, Govindpuri, New of nature and take inspiration Delhi visited the National from them. Talking about Centre for Children’s the importance of nature, he Literature (NCCL) of National said that we need to preserve Book Trust (NBT), India at the nature for the future Vasant Kunj, New Delhi on generations. He also asked 25 February 2016. On this children to put their efforts to occasion, NCCL organized an save the environment. interactive session for children Citing the example of Ms with Shri Liladhar Mandloi, M C Mary Kom, the famous Director of Bhartiya Jnanpith. boxing champion from a He was also the former Shri Liladhar Mandloi introduced remote village of Manipur, Director General of All India Radio and the children to three recently published Shri Mandloi encouraged them to dream Doordarshan . NBT books including Girgit Aur Mendak, and pursue their dreams which can surely Welcoming the guests, Dr. Rita Baster Ka Mogli: Chendru and Balmati be fulfilled with sincere efforts. Chowdhury, Director, NBT said that Ki Bhains. These books are based on the Later, the children visited the NBT children must keep on trying to discover stories of the Bastar region in Chhattisgarh. Bookshop and enjoyed reading books their innate talents which Mother Nature The books have been written in the three there. has bestowed upon each and every human local languages of the Bastar region with Shri Manas Ranjan Mahapatra, Editor being. She also encouraged them to believe an attempt to save the languages which and Smt. Mithlesh Anant, Librarian- in themselves and show their talents and may phase out very soon. cum-Documentation Officer, NCCL, creativity to the world. Shri Mandloi narrated the stories coordinated the programme. to the children along with the illustrations presented in the books. These illustrations have been drawn by the young artists. He also narrated some of the folktales from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He also told children to Mobile Book Exhibition at Cuttack n the occasion of International teachers from the Education Department, The mobile exhibition van with a OMothertongue Day, a mobile book students, book lovers and litterateurs were select display of NBT publications in book exhibition was organised by the also present on the occasion. Odia, English and Hindi covered various National Book Trust, India in schools, colleges and educational Cuttack District, Odisha. institutions of the Cuttack District Dr Bijayananda Singh, from 21 to 26th February 2016. President, Utkal Sahitya Samaj, Shri Pradipta Kishore inaugurated the Mobile Exhibition Mohanty, Programme Assistant at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack at NBT’s Book Promotion on 21 February 2016. Shri Centre, Cuttack coordinated the Manas Ranjan Samal, prominent programme. children’s writer and the state media NBT India operates a number coordinator, OPEA, Government of mobile exhibition vans to take of Odisha, was also present on the affordable books to the doorsteps occasion. Besides, the officers and of the readers across the country.

APRIL 2016 NBT NEWSLETTER 3 Book Release at Nellore o mark the International followed by a discussion in TMothertongue Day which the speakers discussed celebrations, three books for about the various aspects of the children in Telugu, published children’s literature and its role in under NBT’s Nehru Bal developing the overall personality Pustakalaya Series were released of the children. Noted children’s at Nellore, Andhra Pradesh on 21 writers including Shri Prerugu February 2016. Ramakrishna, Ms Chandralatha, Prof. V Veeraiah, Vice- Dr Gangishetty Shivakumar and chancellor, Vikramasimhapuri Dr Paturi Annapurna also spoke University was the chief guest on the occasion. on the occasion. Addressing the The books released on the gathering, Prof. Veeraiah said that reading books and magazines for children occasion were: Granny’s Day Out, children should be encouraged to read like Chandamama. He also urged NBT to translated by K Rani Prasad; Jilani Bano Ki books in order to develop their reading organize book exhibitions and other book- Teen Bal Kahaniyan, translated by Vedagiri habits. He added that books also play an related activities at schools, colleges and Rambabu and Titli: The Music of Hope, important role in developing creativity educational institutions for the benefit of translated by Miriyala Lalitha. in children. Recalling his childhood the young readers. Dr Pathipaka Mohan, Telugu Editor, memories, he said that he used to enjoy The book release function was NBT coordinated the programme. New Delhi World Book Fair January remained a hectic month for the National Book authors and scholars. A number of events took place at the Trust, India as it organised the 24th edition of the New Delhi Chinese Pavilion about which we covered in the Fair Daily, a World Book Fair at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 9 to 17 bulletin published every day during the Fair. We are reproducing January 2016. China, the Guest of Honour Country at the some of the write-ups published in the Fair Daily that gives a Fair, participated with its delegation of publishers, booksellers, view of the happenings at the Chinese Pavilion. Renaissance of Civilizations hina was the guest of honour of Sino-Indian cultural exchanges Ccountry at the New Delhi in every historical era based on World Book Fair 2016, and its the Encyclopedia of China-India delegation included more than Cultural Contacts; Publishing 80 Chinese publishing houses and Printing in Ancient China and groups. In addition, China’s Exhibition threw a light on the well-known writers and poets historical development of printing participated in cultural exchange in China, beginning with the events. origin of Chinese characters and The China Pavilion covering the earliest invention of printing an area of 1,200 sqm, was a center technology, and continuing of focus for all types of publishing through the late Qing dynasty; professionals. It was also be used by Chinese Tea Culture Exhibition Chinese publishers as a place to buy introduced Chinese traditional tea and sell rights. philosophy, and a digital publishing zone, ceremony; the Original Illustrations for More than 10,000 books were displaying the newest products for mobile Children displayd 24 original illustrations displayed at the China Pavilion reflecting clients, digital publishing software, digital painted by Chinese children. the politics, economics, culture, and art of publications, and e-readers. More than 60 cultural and publishing modern China. There was also a Chinese- The cultural exhibition featured four exchange events themed on ‘Renaissance Indian translation display, showcasing main exhibitions: the China-India Cultural of Civilizations, Understanding through translations of the two countries’ classic Contacts Photo Exhibition showed select Exchanges’ were organised during the works of literature, education, and photographs reflecting the characteristics Fair, on Chinese literature, the Chinese

4 NBT NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 publishing market, and Chinese books, newer voices such as Xu Zechen. The Children’s Books Publishing Seminar’. to strengthen the mutual under- writers participated in readings and Representatives of the Chinese and Indian standing between Chinese and Indian discussions, sharing their views on publishing industries shared their thoughts people, expand bilateral cultural trade, literature with the Indian public. and experiences at these events, deepening promote copyrights trading and show the Five high-level publishing forums the exchange between the two countries’ uniqueness of Chinese culture. and seminars were held during NDWBF publishing industries. Among the Chinese writers who including ‘Chinese-Indian Publishing Between its rich exhibitions of books participated include Liu Zhenyun and Development Summit Forum’, ‘China- and culture, and its in-depth publishing Mai Jia, and others include the Chinese India Digital Publishing Seminar’, ‘China- forums and authors’ events, China’s guest poets Xi Chuan, Shu Ting, and Lan India Book Copyright Cooperation of honour programme provided Indian Lan, renowned children’s authors Cao Seminar’, ‘China-India Literature and audiences with a multifaceted firsthand Wenxuan, illustrator Xiong Liang and Translation Seminar’ and ‘China-India understanding of contemporary China. Photo Exhibition

hina-India Cultural India, is worshipped as the CContacts Photo Exhibition first master of the Chinese Zen was one of the main attractions Buddhism. Thanks to the secret of the Guest of Honour country Kung Fu book Yijin Jing left by presentation in the NDWBF. Boddhidharma, Shaolin Kung Presenting a chronological Fu gained worldwide fame. and comprehensive account of Thus, Zen and Shaolin Kung people, objects and events in the Fu are actual manifestations of history of India-China cultural Sino-Indian cultural exchange. exchanges, the exhibition, By the latter half of the through 100 representative 7th century AD, the visits of photographs explained the saga Chinese to India and those of of cultural exchange between Indians to China became more the two countries in five phases, and more frequent, thereby viz., the initial stage (Before 1st ushering the golden period of century), the development period (1st- The bilateral cultural exchanges after bilateral cultural ties. 6th century), the golden period (6th-10th the 10th century were focused on material Among the important personalities century), the transition period (10th-17th things like Chinese silk, porcelain, tea, from India who found a prominent century), the low ebb (17th century-1949) fishing nets etc. The exhibition also talked place in the exhibition include Kaviguru and the new era (1950-present day). about Indian plants introduced in China Rabindranath Tagore, whose collection of Around the 1st century, Buddhism like alfalfa, cotton, pepper, cucumber etc. writings have been published in Chinese travelled to the East and Chinese Not many people may know that there in 10 volumes; Swami Vivekananda and civilization gradually imbibed this. is an Indian connection in the Chinese Zen Mahatma Gandhi. Buddhism reached its zenith in China Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu. In fact, The people of India know about the during 6th-10th century. The very fact that Boddhidharma, a monk from Southern kind of reverence the people of China the Chinese culture is a mixture reserve for a great Indian of Confucianism, Buddhism doctor Dwarkanath Shantaram and Taoism reflects the Kotnis. Indian National profound influence of Shakya Congress sent an Indian Muni or Gautama Buddha on Medical Mission comprising China, said one of the panels five doctors including in the exhibition. There were Dr Kotnis in 1938. They panels on how Emperor Ashoka contributed to the Chinese began the spread of Buddhism People’s War of Resistance across the seas, as well as the against Japanese aggression by great contributions of king saving many lives of Chinese Harshavardhana towards soldiers and training medical creating a lasting impression personnel in China. Through in strengthening cultural ties this exhibition one could know between the two countries. more about Dr Kotnis!

APRIL 2016 NBT NEWSLETTER 5 While going through the section on the two countries. One complete panel conspicuous among them is Ji Xianlin, the the modern era of the cultural ties between was dedicated to Nehru’s Panchsheel or recipient of Sahitya Akademi Honorary the two countries, some interesting facts five principles of peaceful coexistence, Fellowship and the first recipient of Padma could be found. Mao Zedong, Zhou viz. (1) Mutual respect for sovereignty Bhushan, India’s third highest civilian Enlai and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru were and territorial integrity, (2) Mutual award. Other eminent Chinese Indologists instrumental in setting up diplomatic non-aggression, (3) Non-interference in included Jim Kemu, Xu Fancheng, Huang relationship between the New China and each other’s internal affairs, (4) Equality Xinchuan, Liu Anwu and Jin Dinhan. the Independent India in April 1950. and mutual benefit, and (5) peaceful Chinese experts and exponents of Kavaalam Madhava Panikkar was the coexistence. Indian dance and Indian music were two first Ambassador of India to China. Yuan The exhibition fondly remembered Dr. other important elements of the exhibition. Zhogxian was the first Ambassador of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s famous speech Finally, the tale of cultural ties between the China to India. India was the first non- entitled ‘India and China’ concerning two countries does not end in intellectual socialist country to establish diplomatic Chinese thoughts on education, discourses alone. The exhibition had more relations with China and set up an embassy Confucianism, and Taoism, China-India mundane elements like the popularity of in China. relation, war and world security. Chinese mobile phones in India and Yoga The exhibition acknowledged Pandit One could also found information in China. Above all, those who visited this Jawaharlal Nehru’s contribution in the about a host of eminent Chinese photo exhibition had a feel of Chinese establishment of diplomatic ties between Indologists in the exhibition. The most aesthetics too! Dwarkanath Kotnis in China his year marked the known for his dedication T70th anniversary of the and perseverance, he has also victory of the Anti-Fascist been regarded as an example War and the War of Resistance for Sino-Indian friendship. He against Japan. To enhance gave up his life for the Chinese mutual understanding and people. His selfless spirits of friendship between India Internationalism has become and China, India General a bridge of friendship between Book Depot and Hebei the people of India and China. Publishing & Media Group, He is respected in India and China, decided to co-publish China alike. the book Dwarkanath Kotnis It may be mentioned in China. It is an illustrated that a statue of Kotnis has book in multi-language been installed in China and editions in Chinese, English and Hindi. assistance during the Second Sino- both China and India have honoured It displays the heroic deeds of Dr. Kotnis Japanese War in 1938. Besides being him with special stamps. The Martyr’s and India and China Medical team in a Memorial park in Shijiazhuang city of comprehensive manner. A conference on the Northern Chinese province of Hebei, the collaborative book was organised at where Kotnis’ statue is located, is a famous the China Pavilion. attraction point. A small museum there Mr. Sun Shoushan, Hon’ble Vice- has a handbook of vocabulary that Kotnis Minister of SAPPRFT, China; Mr. Zhang wrote on his passage from India to China; Zhihong, Cultural Counsellor, Embassy some of the instruments that the surgeons of China; Mr. Du Jin Qing, Chairman used in their medical fight for life, and of Hebei Publishing & Media Group; various photos of the doctors, some with Mr. Zhang Chenguang, Vice President of the Communist Party of China’s most Hebei Publishing & Media Group; Mr. influential figures, including Mao. Kaushal Goyal and many Chinese and The story of his life was the subject of Indian delegates as well as scholars were a Hindi film Dr. Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani, present at the event. scripted by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas, and The speakers threw light on the life directed by V. Shantaram. His life was of Dr. Dwarkanath Kotnis (1910-1942), also the subject of a 1982 Chinese film Kē who was one of five Indian physicians Dì Huá Dài Fū (Dr. D.S. Kotnis), with a dispatched to China to provide medical screenplay by Huang Zongjiang.

6 NBT NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 China-India Book Copyright Cooperation Seminar seminar on ‘China-India Book books to enhance knowledge of ACopyright Cooperation’ was each other’s culture. He mentioned organized by the Guest of Honour that they are acquainted with the Country in collaboration with Chinese translations of Mahabharata, National Book Trust, India. Ms. Lin Ramayana and the Vedas. He said Liying, Vice President of CNPIEC, that there is an increase in the number chaired the programme and she of Chinese scholars studying Indian informed that 81 publishers from culture. Mr. Xiaofeng also said that China participated in this Fair. publishing is a “new silk route” to Mr. Ding Yixies, Deputy Director build relations between China and General of General Department, India. SAPPRFT, informed the audience Mr. Ramesh Mittal, Director about the different activities of copyright and stressed upon the study of local of DK Agencies and Mr. Ashok Gupta, rules and formats of translation taking languages so as to grasp the culture of President, Federation of Indian Publishers, place between the publishers of India India and to promote Indology studies in talked about the different problems that and China. He also noted that book China. He said that there should be more both countries face in terms of translation fairs are the best medium to meet several flexible co-operation model for translation and publication. Mr. Mittal mentioned publishers. and publishing of books in both the that the number of imported books to Mr. Peng Donglin, Managing countries. India is lesser than the number of books Director of World Languages Publishing, Mr. Ma Xiaofeng, President of the exported from India. He hoped that FLTRP talked about the translation of Sichuan Fine Arts Publishing House also seminar such as this will ponder on these Indian literature into Chinese language, spoke about the importance of translated issues to resolve them in future. Sanjiangyuan Water Towers of Asia

he Book Launch of the English 2015. He congratulated the author Tversion of Sanjiangyuan Water and the Editor of the book for such Towers of Asia was held at the an amazing work which gives an China Pavilion. Ms. Cindy Wang, insight into the culture of China. Beijing Welkin Star Culture Media Mr. Zhang Yufeng enthralled Co. Ltd. introduced the dignitaries the audience with his powerful Mr. Zhang Yufeng, author and speech. Giving a brief about the photographer of the book; Mr. book, he stated that it talks about Li Yachuan, Editor of Quindao the geographical, economical Publishing Group and Mr. Kaushal and cultural importance of Goyal from the General Book Sanjiangyuan. He added that Depot (GDB), India. Sanjiangyaun is preserved by Mr. Li Yachuan informed time and space with its religious the audience about the 2008 and spiritual essence. It took agreement with GDB, under which Mr. Kaushal Goyal stated that GDB him decades to capture the breathtaking Mandarin language books were translated has already reprinted 20 Chinese Language photographs showcased in the book. into Indian languages. He felt immense books in 2008 under the agreement with The event concluded with the signing pleasure in translating this particular text Sinolingua, FLP, FLTRP and PEP. He of the contract between Mr. Cai Xiaolin, because it captures the aesthetic essence of added that they have signed copyright General Manager, Quindao Publishing China in terms of spiritual and material agreement with more Chinese publishers House and Mr. Kaushal Goyal, GDB. world. at Beijing International Book Fair in Sanjiangyuan reserve is a huge water source for China, level. To the 200 monks there, preserving the water source and and water from the plateau also flows into several other Asian its surrounding ecosystem is as important as their religion. countries. Bangqiong Monastery sits on the edge of the Tibetan China established the Sanjiangyuan Nature Reserve in plateau. For thousands of years, the water has given life to the 2000, hoping to repair the fragile ecosystem. Local Tibetans monks and local herdsmen. regard preserving the water source there as preserving their own Bangqiong Monastery is about 4,000 meters above sea life and living.

APRIL 2016 NBT NEWSLETTER 7 Obituary RNI-39456/82 oted Odia poet and critic, Prof. Sourindra Barik passed away Postal Regd. No. DL-SW-1-4076/2015-17 Non 23rd February 2016 in Bhubaneswar. He was 79. Born Licenced to post without prepayment. in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, Sourindra started his career L.No. U(SW)21/2015-17 as a teacher of English Mailing date: 5/6 Same Month literature. He taught in Date of Publication: 01/04/2016 various colleges across Odisha and retired as Statement on Ownership of the Journal NBT Newsletter the Director, Odisha Form IV State Bureau of Text (See Rule 8) Book Preparation and Place of Publication : New Delhi Production. Periodicity of Publication : Monthly Through his poetic Printers Name : Satish Kumar works marked by innate Whether citizen of India : Yes Address : Nehru Bhawan, simplicity, he played a 5 Institutional Area, Phase-II pioneering role in freeing modern Odia poetry from intellectual Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 70 sophistication and complex jargons. His poetry resonate the voice Editor’s Name : Binny Kurian of dream, deliverance, affinity and intimacy of relationships. Whether citizen of India : Yes Besides being a poet, he had an immense contribution in the field Address : Nehru Bhawan, of literary criticism and translation. 5 Institutional Area, Phase-II Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 70 Recipient of several prestigious literary honours including Names and adddresses : National Book Trust, India Central Sahitya Akademi Award and Odisha Sahitya Akademy of individuals who own the 5 Institutional Area, Phase-II Award, he had a long association with NBT as a member of the newspaper and partners or Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 70 Advisory Committee for Odia language. A prolific translator, Prof shareholders of more than Barik translated several books for NBT including An Anthology of one per cent of the total capital Sri Lankan Short Stories. I, Satish Kumar, hereby declare that the particulars given above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. National Book Trust, India deeply mourns his death and Satish Kumar expresses its condolence to the bereaved family. Dated 31-3-2016 (Signature of Publisher)

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