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From the Chairman... From the Director… am happy to say that the New World Book would like to congratulate all exhibitors, Fair 2015 that concludes today was an event students, teachers and book lovers for their Iof great success. It was an honour that the Fair Iparticipation at the New Delhi World Book Fair was inaugurated by Ms. Smriti Zubin Irani, Hon’ble ’15. The Focus Country concept this year, has been Minister for HRD, who spent a considerable amount much appreciated. It helps in strengthening the of time with us. I am also thankful to Mr. Satya N. cultural ties within two countries. The Rights Table Mohanty, Secretary, Dept. of Higher Education, saw a good participation of publishers and served as MHRD, who took time to go around the Fair and appreciated our a perfect platform for buying and selling of rights. efforts. Lot of personalities from different walks of life – like authors, Our efforts in the last few years have not only created an enhanced illustrators, musicians, film makers, etc – found a good platform visibility but have also enabled a larger participation not only from to address the people at the designated Author's Corners. This year the stakeholders of the publishing industry, but also from the authors, we added new activity corner within Foreign Pavilion to facilitate scholars and the general public. the participants and foreign cultural institutes in to showcase For the first time in the history of the New Delhi World Book Fair their literary contents and introduce their activities. To promote we have been able to bring to focus some of the fine writings from Indian languages books, we have been offering free participation to the Northeast region. The Theme Pavilion which hosted many of the associations of publishers in each Indian language. discussions threw light on various aspects of its literature, people and We are satisfied because lot of young people have started coming culture. Many writers, scholars, sports personalities, folk performers to the book fair, which is a good sign as youngsters bring in more people as well as film makers participated in the many conversations and to the fair. It has become a fashion among youngsters to visit the fair. This interactions held at the Pavilion. time, we have used a lot of social media for promoting the fair, besides using The business events like CEOSpeak and Rights Table were very FM Channel, DMRC branding, DD News scrollers, etc. Even the branding successful creating a healthy impact among the publishers and literary sites were calculatedly chosen to draw more visitors to the show. There agents. Going beyond the books, the Fair hosted hundreds of authors is lesser participation from the librarians from government schools and both established and emerging who enthusiastically participated in colleges as the purchasing power is less in their hands. Universities and interactive sessions with the UGC need to sanction higher visitors. These and other budgets for the libraries. DWBF today, has emerged as one of the premier calendar events in the book discussions and debates lent an Though, it is heartening to see N world. The distinctive feature of NDWBF, and what makes it stand apart from intellectual air to the Fair. other big book fairs across the world, is the enthusiastic participation of people. many public schools making This year we were happy Hundreds and thousands of visitors during the nine days of the Fair not only makes significant purchases at this to host Singapore as Guest it celebratory but is also heartening, book fair. But, our targets Country and Korea as Focus clearly putting at rest the perception of are very high. We still feel the Country. They brought to printed word in decline. Over 500 writers, need to achieve a lot to make Indian readers some of their academicians, trade visitors, Right agents it a truly international fair and the many dignitaries as visitors contemporary writings and or in discussion made the Fair much by roping in more trade and writers. The many literary meaningful. The over 1,000 participants international visitors. programmes and talks that including 30 from abroad, together made I take this opportunity to took place at the Foreign the Fair an equally delightful treat of thank ITPO, the Co-organiser Pavilion, I am sure, will go a books and events. of the Fair, and the Ministry long way in strengthening our There are no real endings… While of HRD, Government of relationship, cooperation and we bid you good bye, we also welcome India for their wholehearted you to the next edition of the New Delhi cultural links. World Book Fair to be held from January 9 to 17, 2016. Same venue. Interested support in making this book I am also grateful to Delhi participants may keep in touch with NBT @ website www.nbtindia.gov.in event a great success. I also Metro for making available thank all the publishers’ tickets to the Fair at their federations, Doordarshan, stations, which greatly facilitated the general visitors an easy acces to , Lalit Kala Akademi, Sahitya Kala Parishad, Delhi the Fair. Metro Rail Corporation and other media partners for their support. Once again I thank all stakeholders for making this Fair a great success. Books are our heroes and will never fade away from our memories. A. Sethumadhavan, MA Sikandar, Director, Chairman, NBT India National Book Trust, India 2

Cinematic Voices from the Northeast India he concluding panel discussion of the New Delhi World Book Fair at the Theme Pavilion was on ‘Legends, Conflict and Literature: TCinematic Voices from the Northeast India’. The discussion was moderated by , eminent film maker, and the panelists included Utpal Borpujari and Wanphrang Diengdoh. Jahnu Barua who made his debut with ‘Aparoopa’ in 1982 is one of India’s most-respected film makers. A socially-committed filmmaker, he is consistently making films with subjects that focus on various social and humane issues. He has recently been honored with the Padma Bushan by Government of India. Few of his acclaimed films include ‘Hkhagoroloi Bohu Door’, ‘’, ‘Haladhiya Choraye Baodhan Khai’ and ‘Baandhon’. Jahnu Barua opened the discussion with a brief history of “I have been writing for nearly 5 decades now. I wrote my first story from barsati in cinema of the region which was initiated in by Jyoti Prasad Karol Bagh and my was based in the context of famine of Bihar,” said Shri Sethumadhavan, Chairman NBT at the release of his book - A Guest For Arund- Aggarwalla in 1931. In the order of cinematic history in Northeast, hati And Other Stories published by Palmsest Publishers. “I started writing without any cinema in started in 1972. The Northeast is a reservoir of idea of how to write and since I didn’t know the rules of the game, so I made my own many talents especially of art and culture. However, cinema did not rules,” he added. Earlier Dr Harish Khare, former Media Advisor of the Indian Prime Minister and eminent journalist, in his address, said that he found the stories very engrossing. develop the way it today has due to lack of financial constraints. Today, Shri Sethumadhavan is a former banker and very eminent short story writer and novelist the younger generation is coming out with a lot of fresh ideas and and currently chairman NBT. His books have been translated in many languages in India stories. There are so many stories to tell from various perspectives which and abroad. bring out the diverse stories of the region. Manipuri film Ishanou shanou is a movie based on a story written by legendary IManipuri writer M.K. Binodini Devi. Set in the backdrop of the Maibi or priestess cult, it is the story of a sudden transformation of a gentle young wife into a violent woman who slowly finds solace in the vivid and colorful performing arts. It is a classic in Utpal Borpujari, a national award winning film critic and senior Manipuri cinema and the only journalist, whose foray from journalism into movie making came movie from the Northeast of as a natural progression to narrate stories in a bigger way. The India to be screened in the official documentary format makes it more conducive to include things that selection of the Cannes Film may be difficult to portray in fiction. Exoticizing the Northeast also Festival in 1991. The director enhances the underlying conflicts. It is a beautiful locale but the is one of stories may not be beautiful as the place. We may find the pristine the most revered filmmakers in locale, peaceful, beautiful people but their socio-economic and India whose films reflect his deep political turmoil may be something totally in contrast with the kind commitment towards Manipuri of beauty around them. art, literature and culture. Wanphrang Diengdoh is an upcoming, independent and a radical filmmaker based in Shillong and Delhi. His films include ‘19/87’ and ‘Where the Clouds End’. His music videos reflect his interest in the politics and culture of his hometown Shillong, Meghalaya. He began by raising the question on what makes the film made in Northeast significant. Or rather what makes a film politically significant? Films are also responsible in a big way for creating stereotypes. The agenda for curatorship of ideas and views also lie in the hands of filmmakers from the region. We have to move on from anthropological subjects. Things must be portrayed in a more realistic way rather than only an appropriate way. Shared areas of commonality necessarily do not have to be peaceful; it also does not have to be violent. The discussion also looked at issues of censorship, certification, distribution and reception, following which there was a lively interaction with the audience.

Wish you all are here again! Dear all, It has been a privilege for team Show Daily to serve you all through the nine days of New Delhi World Book Fair 2015. We have in all earnest tried to put together a comprehensive picture of NDWBF 2015 capturing in snapshots the various events and activities to the maximum possible extent. We look forward to meeting you all again next year with the same zeal and of course new reads. –Team Show Daily 3

Manipuri Martial Arts by Panthoibi Thang-Ta and Jaoi Sindam Shanglen, Manipur hang Ta’ is a popular term for the ancient Manipuri martial art known as ‘Huyen Lallong’. In ancient times battles were common. TThe art of using swords and spears were main weapons of warfare. According to Meitei mythology, Guru Ting-Sidaba’s limb and ribs are believed to turn into many kinds of swords and weapons which defend the . Laishram and his team consisting of Radhamohon Sapam, Govind Akhom, Gopen Khumanthem, Kh. Pravin, N. Bidyasagar, Rizali W. Indrakesuma, Ambasssador of the Republic of Indonesia and Dr Sadhna Raut, ADG, Publications Division, visited the Foreign Pavilion. L. Bidyarani Devi, M. Ranjita Devi, S. Anjubala Devi, Geeta Oinam brought the audience to the edge of their seats with their captivating performance at the Captivating performances Theme Pavilion. The by children performance started he enactment of stories based on Panchatantra by differently- off with Leiteng abled children of Bee Hive School, Kirti Nagar was applauded Haiba, a decorative by the visitors at the Children’s Pavilion. The children gave sword play involving T the message of peace, unity, wisdom and courage. The session was the use of two swords organized by National Book Trust, India in association with Jiwan by a warrior in such a Books. On this occasion, the Panchatantra series in and English manner that is devised was released. Shri A Sethumadhavan, Chairman, NBT India and to protect the warrior Shri R Ramachandran, from all sides. Executive Director, National Next was Thanglon Chatpa from which all steps of Thang-Ta Book Development Council are derived. Thangsang-Ani-Yannaba is an actual sword fight duel of Singapore were also where each opponent attacked the other ferociously with a set of two present on the occasion. swords. In times of war, Manipuri women also participated in battles Later, a storytelling to aid their men. Thangsang-Singoi-Yannaba shows how fiercely women session was organized by fight against their opponent. She disarms her opponent and puts him NBT and British Council in a corner. In one moment she loses her sword but swiftly manages at the Pavilion. In this to snatch her opponent’s sword and defeats him with it. Thangsang-Ani-Yannaba is a duel of two female warriors who are ferocious, dangerous, beautiful and graceful at the same time. Strict Code of Conduct is observed by each warrior of this discipline. Removal of shoes before entering the Thang-Ta school or Singnam- Sang, respect to the Gurus is one of the basic tenets. The training rooms must be cleaned and sprinkled with water for purification before every practice session. The weapons are regularly cleaned and maintained to preserve sanctity. The weapon must never touch the feet. If it happens accidentally, then he must perform a cleansing ritual by touching the session, Story of a Scarecrow, authored by Shri Suddhasattwa Basu weapon with his finger tips and then his forehead. was narrated to the children. Today, being the mother-tongue day, Next performance was Thangpak-Ani-Yannaba, an exciting and the children were asked to define the word ‘scarecrow’ in their own powerful duel between two male warriors with broad swords. These language. Through activity, the children were also introduced to the use skills are not only used in warfare but also to protect oneself in forests of metaphors and similies in sentences. while on quest or travels. Thangsang-Ahum-Yannaba, an extreme and An interesting game Book Bingo was organized at the Children’s intense duel of three warriors fighting each other at the same time. Pavilion. The event was coordinated by Consortium Octet. In this session Two female warriors and one male warrior fighting against each other, children were asked questions about books, poets and novelists. The a display of extreme agility, grace and discipline in the strokes and children participated in this activity with enthusiasm. movements of the warrior. Thang-Ta was strictly prohibited during the In the evening, the artists of Kala Sanskriti demonstrated how British rule to suppress the might of the Meiteis. However, passionate to sketch, draw and paint. They got the visitors acquainted with the practitioners relentlessly kept it alive. The last performance was process and techniques involved in drawing sketches. They said that, Thang-Ta, a spear and sword duel between two male warriors. A glorious “We have come here not only to show art but also promote books.” display of male prowess and adroitness left the audience spellbound. Ms Sangeeta Raj coordinated the event. 4

Launch of the Hindi translation Art of storytelling organized by of Quixote British Council n order to promote the said a broom chika boom…Ms. Nupur Awasthi opened the session Spanish literature and on the ‘Art of Storytelling’ on an enthusiastic note. The session was Iculture, a launching event Iconducted by British Council, New Delhi. As Ms. Nupur narrated of the book Don Quixote stories in a dramatized manner, it mesmerized the children present in was organised by Instituto the session. She narrated the story of Maliyang and the Magic Paint Cervantes, New Delhi, at the Brush. She involved children to participate in her art of storytelling Events Corner. Don Quixote or by asking them a few questions related to the stories she narrated and The Ingenious Gentleman Don gifted them small gifts. She conducted an energy drill too and everyone Quixote of La Mancha is an original Spanish novel written by Miguel took an active part in it. According to Ms. Nupur, “Storyteller is to de Cervantes Saavedra in 1605. This book is about the adventures of a be seen as a good role model and people must inculcate the habit of nameless Hidalgo who reads so many chivalric novels that he loses his reading by taking membership in libraries and they must see themselves sanity and decides to set out to revive chivalry, undo wrongs, and bring as a good reader.” She added, “We must not only read but understand justice to the world, under the name Don Quixote. the things as well. We all must enjoy telling a story.” She ended on a The book, translated into Hindi by Dr. Vibha Maurya, is considered note, urging children to take interest in reading and telling stories. to be the world’s second most widely read book after the Bible. While launching the book, Professor Hari Mohan Sharma put forward his personal views about this great classic book. He said, “This book will benefit the students of literature and anyone interested in Spanish culture and literary trends.” The translator added that through this book the Indian readers will get to know more about Don Quixote. In the end, Dr. Vibha Maurya read some lines from the book. Children’s Workshop with Vinitha

Ramachandran@Singapore Pavilion The fourth edition of ‘Aameen’, a collection of ghazals written by Alok Srivastava and n engaging event was organised at the Singapore pavilion with published by Rajkamal Prakashan was formally launched by Namvar Singh and the delightful Vinitha Ramachandran, a -based author . Vartika moderated the event. Awho writes books for children. While interacting with the audience she said, “Children accept magic and fantasies.” During the event, she narrated a story she has written, Why the Neem grew bitter? And she bedazzled the audience with her lucid expressions and narrative style. Her books are available at Amazon and alternative e-book stores.

‘Kah Dhakar Kavirai’ by Hemant Kumar and ‘Thahaka Express’ by Mahesh Garg Bed- harak books the collections of laughter poems published by Diamond Books were released by in Hall 8.

Malayalam book ‘Salabhayanam’ written by Dr Joy Vazhyil was launched in a programme organised by Sahitya Pravartaka Co-operative Society at Sahitya Manch in Hall 8. Many eminent authors, poets and writers were present at the occasion. Poets also read their poems in Malayalam.

Book release function of 'Naye Daur Ka Naya Cinema' By , editor NDTV published by Vani Prakashan.

A discussion on ‘Swami Vivekanand Ka Nari Darshan’ organized by Vindhya News Network 5

Hindi readership is increasing: Panel discussion on Dr Kumar Vishwas Asian and sub-continent r Kumar Vishwas was at the stall of Diamond Books for the release children’s literature of the hard bound edition of his book ‘Koi Diwana Kahta hai’, a Dcollection of poems in Hindi. The crowd at the stall got signed copies t is well said, “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the by Kumar Vishwas. body.” Mr. R. Ramachandran chaired the Asian and Sub- IContinent Children’s Literature: Panel Discussion. He opened the session with the remark on the importance of developing good reading habit since childhood. Ms. Sayoni Basu who has worked with many children’s books publishers for the last 15 years said that, “The purpose of books is to educate children whether implicit or explicit. We do read books for pleasure but somewhere we are reluctant to tell children the value of books.” Atanu Roy, a well known illustrators for children’s books added, “It is good to inculcate reading habit but we should not force children to read. It is child’s own perception to view a book from different angle.” Talking to Show Daily he said, “Organization of Book Fairs is an The question whether to impose reading on children was widely old tradition and people interestingly come to visit the fair. Inspite of discussed. Another point of discussion was how to create interest in competition with digital the number of physical book lovers is increasing children to read. Many parents in the audience spoke of how they day by day and the Book Fairs like NDWBF are catering their needs. One dealt with their children to read books. good thing is that Hindi’s readership is rapidly increasing.” Interestingly, Mr. R. Ramachandran gave the example of how Singapore tries to attract its mass to read by building libraries in shopping malls and making it a place where hub of activities like “Rupa Publications is not just meeting friends over cups of coffee, interacting, discussions, etc. about books…it’s about being best happened in the libraries. The interactive discussion concluded on a note that children in the business” should be allowed to develop reading habits by exposing books to - Says Kapish Mehra, MD, Rupa Publications India in them but not imposing them to read. Also, publishers, writers and conversation with Smita Dwivedi authors should publish good books that will incite children to enjoy reading. Happy Reading! apish, the third generation in the business is proud of the legacy that he is taking forward and is all set to write a new Kchapter of success! On asking about his journey so far, he added, “This Company was started by my grandfather in 1936. So, I have an advantage of experience and understandings of my father and grandfather about the business. At the same time, I have an added responsibility to match their levels of perfection. As today, I am looking after all the verticals of Rupa.” “The books we are publishing now should appeal to readers and bibliophiles everywhere,” he shared. That is one of the reasons company is focusing more on tier 2 and tier 3 cities not just metros. “Our books are available from Kashmir to Kanya Kumari. A book lover from remote states of Northeast, down south or west has an access to our books,” he added. “During last year we launched a series celebrating the writings of the great masters of : Timeless Malgudi: The Very Best of R.K. Narayan, the first book to be published, anthologies featuring the works of and Abdul Kalam. With the wide selection of great books we’re publishing, we hope to entertain, engage, move and delight our readers…always,” he further added. Rupa’s authors range from heavyweights like Chetan Bhagat, whose non-fiction bookWhat Young India Wants sold 500,000 copies in a day, according to the company, to debutant Varun Agarwal, whose book How I Braved Anu Aunty and Co-Founded A Million-Dollar Company came off the slush pile and sold out its first print run of 20,000 copies within weeks. So, on enquiring about the exemplary publishing phenomena of Chetan Bhagat, he shared, “I was only 17, when I first read Chetan’s Five Point Someone, I immediately called my dad and asked him to increase print run of this book as it would a bestseller for sure and rest is history, as we all know.” Asking about diversification plans, he added, “Rupa Publications India has launched Maven, its business imprint. Maven publishes the most ambitious and essential books on business and economics, spanning the widest possible range-from leadership and entrepreneurship, business strategy and marketing, personal finance and investing to economic policy and public finance. Original and thought-provoking, these books will change the way business books are conceived, written and published in the country.” 6 When Religion Knocked on the Door ndia is a nation that awakens NDWBF '15 is supplemented to the chimes of the temple by Osho Dhara. "The spirituality Ibells and the call of the that captivates you when you muezzin at the crack of dawn. A step into the 'Osho' stall in hall nation where even whispers echo number 11 is insurmountable", the song of praises to God, and says a fellow devotee. Osho's where every new car is blessed books not only talk about by the priest before being driven. meditation and healing, they Our religion is our inner strength, also ponder upon moving closer and the world of publishing is no to God and finding inner peace. stranger to the cognizance that is Some of their popular titles are given to it by Indian readers. 'on life and death' and 'dancing As publishers explore what is your way to god.' probably the most provocatively Urim Books from South enticing theme in Indian Korea presents Rev. Dr reading today, Shruti Kochhar Jaerock Lee’s spiritual books substantiates the current trends. which have been published in Gita Press, Gorakhpur is a 59 languages. Some of the leading publication of religious other stalls that sell books titles. Their monthly magazine, on spirituality include Delhi Kalayana Kalpataru has ardent Sikh Gurdwara Management subscribers in every major city Committee, Shiromani of the country. With a collection Gurdwara Parbandhak of 18 Puranas, 11 Upanishads, Committee Amritsar on over five hundred short stories Sikhism; Islamic Information and a wide range of mythologies, Centre, Darul Eshaat-e- they not only cater to the elderly mustafai, Ahmadiyya Muslim but also have books for children Jamaat on Islam; and Vishwa written in over 50 Indian Jain Sangathan on Jainism. languages and dialects. As people struggle to find The Islamic Foundation Trust, as . Their titles exemplify Hindi and Urdu for interested inner peace and introspect, is another coveted publication religious teachings from the Holy readers. the religiousness besieging the that prints religious titles in Quran. CPS International offers The spiritual touch to this Bookfair brings them one step Arabic, Tamil, English as well free copies of Quran in English, consecration surrounding the closer to home. Amen. 7

Persian artist @ NDWBF The Hush Hush World of dream my painting and I paint my dream -Vincent Ven Gong. During Wordless Text NDWBF 2015, the Iran Pavilion is showcasing an exquisite range of paintings of a Persian artist, Ms. Zeynab Abdi’s, which is a ife in Five Seconds : Over 200 stories For Those With No Time I To Waste is an innovative idea of a book conceived by Matteo delightful blend of colours and wide variety of thoughts. When asked, Ms. Zeynab Abdi said that she has been in the art of painting since the LCivaschi and Gimmarco Milesi. This book narrates the history age of three. She has encapsulated in her paintings a wide range of of 20 century history in an ingenious style that uses pictograms. The themes like nature’s serene beauty, portraits and landscapes. One of her picto-narrative includes major events like world wars, holocaust, major paintings displayed is based on Impressionism in which she depicts the inventions and cultural icons. There are sections on Adolf Hitler, Cuban theme, ‘Rain has many colours’. Missile Crisis, Pulp Fiction, Harry Potter, Buddha, Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa and even Global Warming. Winner of the Cannes Lions Bronze Award for design in 2013, ‘Life in Five Seconds’ is a witty and provocative book that sheds excessive and useful details for those whose attention span is short and are jet fuelled by five second Another painting depicts that people start from darkness and then celebrity status. finally they lead their life to brightness. Ms. Zeynab Abdi also painted a At Taschen stall housed at the picture of a mother who is caring for her child in her womb and nature Foreign Pavilion one can see a is taking care of her. Most of her paintings show different scenes of Iran. small red book written by Yang Lui, Her thoughts, ideas and imagination reflected in her paintings give through pictograms and titled Man the essence of what a good artist must have. Meets Woman. The book presents a visual documentary on the subject Chunk of engineering books from of communication between men and women. Beautifully produced the SK Kataria & Sons book wordlessly tells you this story. ivil, mechanical, production and electrical engineering books fill For a generation that increasingly the stand of SK Kataria & Sons in Hall 14. In addition to the uses emoticons, that come in all Ccompany’s existing range of titles are some new releases as well possible nuances of expression, and says much more than words, these as some soon-to-be-released books highlighted at the stand. “A textbook books could be the future. But at book launches, readings could become of Basic Drawing for Architect and Civil Engineers by VB Sikka is more dramatic! one of the highly demanded engineering books at our stand,” indicates Harkesh Gupta of SK Kataria & Sons.

Its all in the mind! Areef helping a kid in glass walk. 8

Kids find dreamland at Sterling releases new Pepper Parragon’s stand series story book licensee of Walt Disney, Parragon in Hall 1A put up its stand dwelling almost every cartoon character a kid must adore. Name Ait any, 800 activity books on Mermaid, Mickey, Ninja Turtle, among many others, are what the company present to attract kids. “Apart from the play and activity books, we have a complete range of encyclopedia, famous people, etc,” mentions Ganesh Singh, GM-sales, Parragon Publishing India Private Limited.

epper Makes A Special Friend, latest in the Pepper pocketbook series, was launched by Sterling Publishers. Written in a comic Pformat to encourage the spirit of disabled children, overall theme, concept and storyline in the book is closely connected to the real life of differently-abled Nipun Malhotra, executive director, Nipman Fastener Industries Pvt Ltd. While talking to Show Daily, Nipun says the book is his attempt to change people’s attitude towards disabled children.” Dr MA Sikandar, who attended the book launch session, expressed his encouragement to Nipun and entire team involved in production of the book. SK Ghai of Sterling said, “Pepper is a very own Indian cartoon Exhibitor says... character introduced in 2004 and now recognised all across the globe.” ith the ongoing trend of reduced He further mentioned that Walt Disney could make its characters interest in book reading, lesser foot popular all over the world, why not Sterling and Nipman? Wfalls specially from African countries at NDWBF '15, Mr. A.S. Chowdhry, Managing Director, Chowdhry Export House/Goodwill Schoolbooks galore Books International cautions the book trade to take necessary steps in order to keep going. @ Evergreen Publications Though he is confident that inspite of book opular K-12 textbooks shelving among the 15000 books at the business slowing down, it will not vanish. stand of Evergreen Publications attract academia, parents and Pothers roaming in Hall 1A. “Our latest released Candid series books titled New Trends in GK and Go Creative cast major attraction in our display at the stand,” says Yash Pal Vasdev, area manager-mkg, Evergreen Publications (India) Ltd.

Mani Bhushan Prasad is a student in Delhi. A school topper, he ventured into writing and became an author of the book ‘The Mummy Mystery’, a romantic thriller, which he introduced at the Author’s Corner at the NDWBF '15.

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Publishers need to explore the Go crazy about reading possibility of digital printing at Amazon.in njana Saha, national business and marketing manager, Ricoh ooks have been at the core of Amazon.in (hall-6 stall 187- India Ltd, who was present at the NDWBF yesterday, shares the 211) since its inception and in their endeavor to fulfill all needs Aimportance of digital printing in book publishing industry. Bof book lovers they have set up a stall at the New Delhi World Print on demand is gradually making inroads in the book publishing Book Fair (NDWBF). At the Amazon.in Stall, you can browse and buy industry. “Short-run general books publishing is becoming popular books from over 1000 publishers across genres and languages, order now. Besides, we are targeting the vernacular publishers, where the them from the stall and have them delivered at your doorstep. Also get print runs are small. We are additional discount on a wide selection of books when you place the expecting very good business order at the stall. from the regional publishers. For children books, which need lot of colourful high quality images, digital printing is the best solution,” shares Anjana Saha. Anjana also informed that Ricoh India has recently sold a couple of machines to publishers like Navneet Publications, Bharat Law House, Karnataka Law One can also experience Kindle devices and the world of e-reading. house, Repro India, Manipal Visitors can get exciting offers on Kindle eReaders and books at the stall. Technologies, etc. “Besides, One can download the Amazon Shopping app and get a Café there are many installations at Coffee Day voucher for a free cappuccino along with a coupon for digital printers who have publishers as their main clients,” she said. discount on Books. Prominent authors like Surendra Mohan Pathak “Offset and digital printing will co-exist but demand for digital and will be visiting the stall and spending time with will increase in multiples for Print on Demand and for offset, it will their fans at the venue. Visitors can also participate in the Amazon be stagnant. The future for book publication is inkjet as there is lot #CrazyAboutReadingPhoto Contest. They can click their pics at fun of improvement in quality of print, the resolutions have increased and photo booths, tweet them with the #CrazyAboutReading hashtag and so has the ink quality. Book publishers need to explore the print on get a chance to win Amazon.in GiftCards worth Rs.500 each day. demand option as the concept of warehousing is getting diminished And that’s not all, if one wants to publish one's own book on kindle with the print-run getting smaller and smaller. Apart from that, they do and be a seller on Amazon.in then all they have to do is visit Amazon.in not necessary have to install a machine at their site but can explore stall and get all information. the possibility of going through a service providers or through OEMs,” she concludes.

The book 'Bastar is Speaking' written by Rajaram Tripati and published by Prakashan Sansthan was launched by Prof. Varyam Singh.

Repro India organised a panel discussion amongst global leaders on the sidelines of NDWBF '15 where publishers from Africa also participated. 13

Katha launches three books Academic combo @ A2Z Teaching for children and Learning Solutions enowned illustrator Atanu Roy’s three illustrated children ne of the exhibitors showing books were launched at the Children’s Pavilion by Katha, an a comprehensive range of Rorganisation which works for education and publishes book Oprimary school books is A2Z for children. On the occasion dignitaries were present included Atanu Teaching and Learning Solutions Roy, Shashi Sethi, SK Khurana, Manas Ranjan Mahapatra and others. in Hall 1A. The company has put SK Khurana, editor of All About Book Publishing appreciated the up more than 3000 titles of school textbooks for Kendriya Vidyalayas and various public schools across the country. “Teachers, librarians and general visitors show their strong interest in our displays,” mentions Anjana Singh, customer care, A2Z Teaching and Learning Solutions Pvt Ltd.

Nita Mehta Books spotlights cookbooks print quality and use of colours estaurateurs, housewives, in the books and said that a hobbyists and more are well printed book create interest Rfound buzzing around among children. Kamal Pruthi, the the stand of Nita Mehta Books. storyteller, popular with the name Some of the latest releases, such of Kabuliwala, narrated the story as Nita Mehta’a Cookbook for based on these books for children Festivals of India, Flavours of with his own style of narration Indian Cooking, Cookbooks for making the session an interactive Regional Cuisines of India, to activity between the audience and mention a few, are some of the the storyteller. Children enjoyed the latest releases showing at the activity greatly. company’s stand.

Youngsters visit PM Publications ublisher of the ever popular Rapidex English Speaking PCourse, PM Publishers attracts young crowd looking for books on careers and general studies to its stand. “Aap Bhi IAS Ban Sakte Hai is one of our latest releases, which many young competitive exam aspirants around the fair pick up so enthusiastically,” says Tara Chand of PM Publications. In addition to the career-oriented books at the company’s stand are some popular titles on biographies, motivations, etc. Sahitya Akademi showcases precious books howing its timeless range of regional books from Sacross the length and breadth of the country, Satitya Akademi presents one of the richest treasures of Indian literature at NDWBF ’15. Showcasing at the company’s stand, pulling wave of crowd to the displays, are some translated works among which is Draupadi by Yarlagadda Laskmi Prasad. Translated from Telugu to English by KV Purneswara Rao, this Sahitya Akedemi Award winning novel is in demand among visitors at the fair. The Akademi at its stand also announces its Festival of Letters (March 9-14, 2015), a week-long festival of Indian literature, to be held in New Delhi. 14

RICOH Pro series digital machines Visitors’ Views push Prasad Printers "I feel people should read more and write less. Here, into book printing at book fair, I see so many books and new authors that it becomes very diificult to choose few books. I am buying hough located in a tucked away town of Kulshekar, around many books, as I read a lot and ask my son to read even few kilometers away from Mangalore, Prasad Printers is more. " –Dr Pritha Biswas Tknown widely for its excellence in printing that exclusively includes short-run book printing using a couple of versatile RICOH "I am from Patna, and over there too we digital machines—Pro C751EX and Pro 907EX. “Over the past four have a big book fair. I am regular to book fair decades, since my father established this firm in 1972, we have been for so many years. I feel books these days are in the vanguard of delivering quality prints,” says Tomas Patrao of getting costlier, so these fairs are very helpful as we get Prasad Printers. In addition to commercial prints, Prasad Prints good discounts here. Moreover, Delhi has become city of extensively engages in book and magazine printing too. distance, people here are too busy, they hardly interact with each other and I feel elated when I met so many like-minded people interacting with each other." –Dr Veena Srivastava, Ex Dean (Humanities) Patna University

"Being at a book fair is a yearly ritual for me. I save money to buy books and wait for this NDWBF. I get all kinds of books… be it my course books or general reading books." –Titisksha, Student

"Books have the invisible ability to change the mind set of people. It can be used to create revolution. I am happy to see them back in the hand of young RICOH Pro C751EX (colour) and RICOH Pro 907EX people. If they are reading, we are definitely going to (monochrome) in their production facility are competent industrial have better India." workhorses for book printing, which include magazines, tabloids –Rajesh Rastogi, Bibliophile and coffee table books, souvenirs. “We have been closely tied up with two of the city’s leading publishers for whom we print books on "This is the place, where we find solace. I feel great value education, moral science and religion using RICOH machines,” to see book flourishing. Otherwise, we talk so much mentions Tomas. Handling the colour jobs, RICOH Pro C751EX runs about decrease in reading habits…all the time. It’s at 75 ppm to deliver print in 1200 x 4800 dpi while RICOH Pro only here that we get to see positive, vibrant and most 907EX delivers in black and white. exciting world of book business." –Prof Nirmala Devi, DU

“Overall fair is organised in an excellent way. I’m impressed to find some valuable books on security from overseas publishers put on display.” –S Suresh, Librarian cum Information Officer, Institute for Defense Studies & Analysis, New Delhi

Complete kids’ range @ Goodwill Books International ore than 1700 titles stressing on all topics and subjects for kids and young children are ranged at the stand of Goodwill MBooks International. Pre-school activities, colouring, games, puzzles, language learning guides and more pull young crowd to the company’s display during the fair. “In addition to the physical books we also offer soft versions of the contents available in CDs,” mentions AS Chowdhry, managing director, Goodwill Books International. 15 Meet Lakshmi – the author! Spotted! Laxmi Narayan Tripathi: “I am a Hijria, I am Lakshmi”– a Book lovers have some book about the life and times of Indian transgender activist interesting moments, when Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi – translated from Marathi into they find their favorite authors English was released at NDWBF '15. Here, in conversation signing copies for them. with Smita Dwivedi, she shares more about books. aved Akhtar needs no axmi Narayan Tripathi introduction to the lovers is a transgender rights Jof literature….so they were Lactivist, Hindi film actress glad to get their copies signed and Bharatanatyam dancer in by him. It took him around 2 Mumbai, India. She is the first hours of uninterrupted signing of books at Raj Kamal Publications stall transgender person to represent to satisfy his fans. Publishers sold over 400 copies of his books - Lava Asia Pacific in the UN in 2008. and Tarkash. So, after doing so much in less On asking about how it feels on getting overwhelming response, he time, how and why the idea of said, “It always makes me happy. But today, as one can see most of the autobiography popped up in her book buyers are young readers, so I am happy if they are reading, my mind and she added, “As a kid, books …even after me.” I was a sickly child and very Gajra Kottary, a multi-media writer, did effeminate. People would laugh at scriptwriting for many successful television me and call me names. So, during shows, including Hamare Tumhare; Astitva... my childhood, books were my best journalist friend, who encouraged Ek Prem Kahani and her major writing friend as I used to be with them me to do this. She said that my assignment was, and continues to be, the most of the time to find solace. So experiences would be helpful to nation’s most popular and acclaimed daily books are always there with me.” millions. So, I actually narrated television serial Balika Vadhu. On asking Battling emotional turmoil my story to her and she helped about why books, she added, “Being a writer, we all need freedom of from a very young age, Laxmi me a lot in bringing out my book thoughts, which is not there in scriptwriting. So, to satisfy my writer’s Narayan Tripathi, born in a high- in Marathi. It was published by instinct, I write.” caste Brahman household, felt Manu Vikas Publishers. And Author of Sorting Out Sid and Just Married, confused, trapped, and lonely. today, it’s being released in Please Excuse, Yashodhara Lal, feels that Slowly, he began wearing women's English by Oxford University interacting and meeting people at NDWBF gives clothes. Over time, he became bold Press,” she shared. her a motivation to write more. and assertive about his real sexual “I am now 36 years old and Natwar Singh, politician and author, was identity. Finally he found his true I’m proud because I’ve done a also seen taking a look at the books and getting self - she was Laxmi, a hijra. lot with my life. Not only am I a feedback from the readers. From numerous love affairs celebrated dancer, I have starred to finding solace by dancing in several TV shows and acted in Mumbai's bars; from being in movies. I have adopted two taunted as a homo to being the children and am living a happy first hijra to attend the World and fulfilling life. But I’ve also AIDS Conference in Toronto; experienced a lot of sadness. And from mental and physical abuse, this book is written with honesty. to finding a life of grace, dignity, So, it will touch your heart as and fame, this autobiography is an well,” she added. extraordinary journey of a hijra On asking about, would be she who fought against tremendous writing another book, she laughed odds for the recognition of hijras a loud and added, “Oh I am and their rights. already working on it. It’s about “Coming, why I chose to men in my life and I tell you it’s write my autobiography at 36? going to be best seller, much much Well! The reason is support of better than Mills & Boon. So, wait my friends and family. I have till it comes out.”

DAY 9 PUZZLE The puzzle was popularized in 1986 by the Japanese puzzle company Nikoli, under the name Sudoku, meaning single number. It became an international hit in 2005. Here is a 9x9 grid containing given clues in various places. The object is to fill all empty squares so that the numbers 1 to 9 appear exactly once in each row, column and 3x3 box. Solution on page 14

(Courtesy: Manoj Publications) 16 Author's Corners

Dr Shashi Sehgal talked on Anmita’s short novels ‘Mohabaton Ke Desh Men’ and ‘Bibbo’. Areef Khan book 'The Secret Millionaire Blueprint' was discussed at Author's Corner. It The novels were also launched by them. was a well attended event with over five hundred enthusiasts.

Kshama Sharma, , Bhim Pradhan and Amrita Tripathi discussed on Sudesh Varma and Abhilash Khandekar discussed their books Narendra Modi: The Game the topic ‘Are Fairytales Still Relevant for Children in 21st Century’. The programme was Changer and Shivraj Singh And the Rise of Madhya Pradesh respectively in hall 14. moderated by Atiya Zaidi.

Hugh Gantzer and Colleen Gantzer were discussing on their book ‘SPICESTORY’ pub- Rajeev Ranjan Pratap discussed on his book ‘Main Magadh Men’ and released his new lished by Niyogi Books. book ‘Bustarnama’.

Abhay Kumar Dubey discussed on his book ‘Hindi Men Hum’ published by Vani Prakashan Ajay Naveria, Tejendra Sharma, Satyaketu and other eminent writers discussed on the which is based on the study of sociology through Hindi literature. topic ‘Pravasi Sahitya Mukhya Dhara Se Kitna Alag’.

Pravasi Sansar Patrika organized a talk on the topic ‘Pravasi Sahitya –Samaj Aur Gandhi’. Poets from different languages including Bhojpuri, Nepali, Hindi, Manipuri, Mijo and many others read their poems in the programme organised by Sahitya Akademi. Brijendra Tripathi moderated the event. 17

Micro Print adopts RICOH Pro Bringing a change in society 8120s for short-run book printing through pleasure reading hennai-based Micro Print is a well-established commercial was doing my morning walk the other day in a “green space” when printing firm having a robust infrastructure for a gamut of I spotted sputum on the jogging track. As I strolled along, I noticed printing activities including books on other side for some Imore: one, two, three… and to my disappointment, there were too C many. It set me thinking. Is there no way, we can teach people? These publishers around the city. The company’s adoption of RICOH Pro 8120s pushed them into are those people who were never taught civic sense in their school. short-run book printing Perhaps they did not go to school at all. But they must be having as they have so far children at home, who are being taught and trained. I remember a been tapped a couple of parent telling me proudly how her 4 year child objected to talking on the leading book publishers. mobile phone while driving. The child has received the message from a “Our short-run book story she read in recent. I wished if many children would have read and printing using our absorbed that spitting in a public place is bad, our public places would RICOH Pro 8120s has have been much cleaner. But can we teach every little thing through impressed two leading books? book publishers, namely, Kalachuvadu Publication and Apple Publishing International,” mentions Mr. Ramu S. of Micro Print. “Whether it is large, medium or small clients, it has always been our conviction to deliver finest quality prints,” says Mr. Ramu S. In this respect, RICOH Pro 8120s boosts the quality bar of the company to a new level when it comes to churning on-demand jobs. RICOH Pro 8120s is designed with advanced editing tools and its visual previews reduce output errors and keep job production on schedule. The machine runs at 135 ppm to deliver 1200 x 4800 dpi prints. Yes, we can. Perhaps, it is one of the best tool we in the children’s book publishing are equipped with. Making books for very young readers is always much more difficult than the older age groups. But there are endless possibilities too. “It’s the story that matters, It is said that several habits and experiences that are the building not the medium” blocks of a person’s character are connected with his/her childhood. So, Says Vikram Balagopal, author and illustrator of Simian, a it is all the more important for those associated with children’s book graphic novel trilogy. publishing to be careful in what they depict in the books. They are contributing in the making of tomorrow’s citizens and they are also imian is a facilitators of a positive change in the society. graphic novel –Mudit Mohini Strilogy written and illustrated by Vikram Balagopal, with parts one and two published as a single book by HarperCollins Publishers India. It is an epic retelling of the Hindu epic, the Ramayana, from the point of view of one of its protagonists, the Vanar, Hanuman. The story is contained within the often glossed-over episode in the other Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where one of its protagonists, Bhima, chances upon Hanuman. They share a kinship, both being sons of the god of wind, Vayu, and they settle in for a night of exchanging stories and notes. Visitors at NDWBF ’15 had a chance to meet this young author and illustrator, at the dedicated Author’s Corner. Vikram is trained as a film-maker and he started developing the story when he was working on a film. “Since I think visually, I thought it best to have it in the form of a graphic novel. It compasses my two loves – writing and art,” he shares. “Each part of the book took a year and half to produce,” he adds. On asking how easy/difficult it was to find a publisher, he replies, “It was kind of easy. They liked the book and hence published it.” 9 Vikram is a regular visitor DAY PUZZLE to NDWBF and he was glad to SOLUTION share that there are many more footfalls this year. “This is a clear indication that book reading habit is growing in India,” he adds. He is now working on the sequel of the first book and hopes to return to films after that. “It’s the story that matters, medium does not, so whether it is a film or a book…I live to tell stories,” he concludes. 18