See you again! Dr. Karan Singh, Member of Parliament and President of ICCR, will deliver the third motivational talk on ‘Books and Youth Today’ on igger and better than earlier editions, the NDWBF, today, has emerged as one of 23 February at 12.00 noon at Auditorium, Hall No. 8. the premier calendar events in the book world. The distinctive feature of NDWBF, As part of the NDWBF, NBT organizes this and what makes it stand apart from similar such big book fairs across the world, B prestigious lecture series to motive and inculcate is the enthusiastic participation of people. Hundreds and thousands of visitors during in the youth a love for books and reading. The first the nine days of the Fair not only makes it celebratory but is also heartening, clearly putting at rest the perception of printed word in decline. Over 500 writers, academicians, lecture was dedicated by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the film celebs, popular newscasters, trade visitors, Right agents and the many dignitaries then President of India, and the second by Prof. as visitors or in discussion made the Fair much meaningful. The over 1,000 participants Dinesh Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University. including 25 from abroad, together they made the Fair an equally delightful treat of Following the talk, Shri A. Sethumadhavan, books and events. Not least to say the cultural extravaganza which brought together Chairman, NBT India, will release ‘Triveni’, a traditional performances from across the country was also an important part of the Fair. collection of Dr. Karan Singh’s writings. There are no real endings… While we bid you good bye, we also welcome you to The programme will also include the ceremony of the presentation the next edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair to be held from 14 to 22 February of the Scroll of Honour to Poland: Guest of Honour country and the 2015. Same venue. Interested participants may keep in touch with NBT @ website announcement of the next edition of the NDWBF. www.nbtindia.gov.in From the Chairman… From the Director… t was a great honour that the New Delhi World Book Fair heartily congratulate all the publishers, exhibitors and the 2014 was inaugurated by none other than Shri Pranab book lovers for their successful participation at the New IMukherjee, President of India. We are also thankful to Dr. IDelhi World Book Fair 2014. Considered to be the largest M. M. Pallam Raju, Honourable Minister of Human Resource book fairs in Asia, it is the right platform to help connect the Development, Government of India and Shri Ashok Thakur, Secretary, Indian book market with the international book trade. National Book Trust, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, India has been playing a pioneering role in the promotion of books and culture Government of India for visiting and spending good amount of time at the Fair of reading in the country for more than five decades. and appreciating our efforts. Through the Theme Presentation, ‘Kathasagara: Celebrating Children’s We feel ourselves empowered while connected to all the stakeholders Literature’, as well as the special centre for small children called ‘Kidz Bubble’, involved in book publishing industry and would expect a much larger the Trust continued its focus on the youth and children. A series of programmes participation from publishing fraternity including Indian language publishers including workshops, dramas, interactions with important personalities to spread all over India. inspire and inculcate the habit of reading among children were also organised. We tried to create larger visibility of the event this time than the previous The Authors’ Corners brought to you an opportunity to interact with your year aggressively by spreading the message by various media including social favourite writers and celebs from other walks of life. It gives us immense media. The three major activities – CEOSpeak, Authors, Corners, Rights Table pleasure to learn that the youth and children have participated in these - initiated last year in a modest way have grown up significantly. There has interactions and programmes quite enthusiastically. been good participation in events like CEOSpeak and Authors’ Corners while The Polish Pavilion by the Guest of Honour Country provided a glimpse of the Rights Table activity still needs to be taken up more seriously. Poland’s literary and cultural wealth and has been received well by the visitors The participation from overseas countries has increased this time, specially to the Fair. I am sure the interactions held at the Polish Pavilion will go a long as observers. Delegation from Asian Festival of Children Content (AFCC) is way in creating awareness about each other’s literary wealth. also present here and being impressed by our arrangement, wish to do similar The business sessions like CEOSpeak and the New Delhi Rights Table gave activities in Singapore. the publishers and stakeholders an opportunity to meet and network. Delhi Metro helped in bringing book lovers comfortably to the Fair I believe that we will continue to get the support of book lovers, publishers, from all corners of Delhi/NCR, thus creating good footfalls for the authors, distributors and the friends of mass media in our endeavour to create a exhibitors. Availability of entry tickets at the Metro Stations provided great learning society. I take this opportunity to thank ITPO, the Co-organiser of the Fair, convenience to visitors, thereby avoiding long queues at ticket counters at and the Ministry of HRD, Government of India for their wholehearted support in Pragati Maidan,” he shared. “Besides, celebrities like Shri Irfan Khan who making this book event a great success. I also thank all the publishers’ federations, voluntarily offered to engage with the Book Fair, motivated the book lovers Doordarshan, Sahitya Akademi, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Sahitya Kala Parishad, to a great extent. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and other media partners for their support. We have not hired any event management company and my compliment While I look forward to your participation in the next edition in 2015, I am goes to all our staff members working dedicatedly. sure we will be able to make it more interesting and meaningful.

A. Sethumadhavan, Chairman, M.A. Sikandar, Director, National Book Trust, India National Book Trust, India 2 Discussing Alternative Medicines Literature festival debuts at revention is better than cure, and leading a healthy lifestyle keeps wellness intact — this was the general view of the experts NDWBF Pfrom Homeopathy, Yoga and Ayurveda systems of Medicine at a discussion and interactive session on Alternative Therapies at Authors’ –Himalayan Lit Hive 2014 Corner ‘Reflections’ in Hall 10-11. n the sidelines of the New Delhi World Book Fair, Delhi’s premier literature festival ‘Lit-Hive’ was organized by Lit India OMovement supported by National Book Trust, India in Hall No. 7 Auditorium. "The city needs a platform where readers and authors can come together. Lit Hive (India Lit Fest) will bridge that gap. The first edition of the literary festival witnessed many celebrated authors and renowned Bollywood celebrities interacting with the audience during the festival at the World Book Fair," says Sachin Garg, author and organiser of Lit Hive.

Dr Subhash Manchanda, a senior consultant, Department of Cardiology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, with an area of specialization in Yoga, said that “Yoga is wellness”. He was of the view that regular practice of Yoga can be so effective that it can even stop a diocese from progressing and can even reverse the damage. “Every method of science has its weaknesses and advantages, so we need to combine all of them for a holistic treatment”, said Dr Preeti Chhabra, an Ayurvedic Consultant, Department of Ayurveda, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. Dr Ritu Arora, a gold medalist homoeopathic physician, said that more than the medicine, it is the faith and confidence of the patient that cures them. She was of the view that people have this misconception that alternative treatments take longer, but she said that they treat the root cause of the disease, not just momentary relief. The experts agreed that the alternative therapies, be it homeopathy, The first day of this two-day festival witnessed packed audience unani, ayurveda, hydrotherapy, naturopathy, aroma therapy, colour during the exciting sessions. Bollywood actress Tisca Chopra and therapy, etc. are all effective in their own way and a holistic approach journalist Shubra Gupta took part in a discussion on bollywood dreams will be best for everyone. and what should an aspiring actor or actress do to pursue their dreams. “This book is actually a chronicle of my past 20 years in cine blitz. And as the name suggests ‘Acting Smart’, this will be a great help for the aspiring actors,” Tisca added. The session was followed by actor and MTV Roadies producer- turned-author Raghu Ram talking about how he made it to a celebrity within the industry and the struggles one must go through to achieve success in life. “There’s no shortcut to success,” Raghu told to a huge gathering of his young fans. In another session on ‘Mythopoeia in the 21st Centurey’ an exciting discussion on mythology took place with authors Christopher C Doyle, Col. Kapoor, Anand Neelakanthan and Dipa Chaudhuri, Chief Editor of Om Books International.

Rashmi Bansal shared entrepreneurship skills with the people in a session – Stay Hungry Stay Entrepreneurial. According to her, India has huge business potential, specially in the 2-3-tier cities and added, “If anyone of you sitting here takes decision to start his/her own business because of my views, I would love to meet you again.” The evening concluded with a panel discussion on romantic literature – A Mistake Called Love. The panel comprised of Adite Banerjie, Reet, Jyoti, and Nikita Singh. Tomorrow in the most awaited session, Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Sheikh will be seen talking to eminent journalist and author Anna Online New Delhi World Book Fair tickets available at Vetticad on his life journey from a theater person to becoming a global face of parallel cinema in India. www.indiatradefair.com/wbf/ 3 Book on agriculture released Performances at Theme pavilion he children dressed up in colourful traditional dresses and performing folk dances from across the country like Kathakali, THaryanvi Dance, Bihu, Gidda, Bhangra and Lavini enchanted the audience at the Theme Pavilion in Hall No. 7. The children belonged to the Navratan Foundation. The other activities included a skit on ‘Ladki Ko Kyon Padhna Chahiye’ by the students of MCD School, Raghubir Nagar, New Delhi; a play on ‘Bano Insaan’ and blindfold activity by Sawan Kripal Ruhaani Mission; skits on ‘Unity of India’, ‘Meet Mr Zero’ and puppet show on ‘Red Riding Hood’ by the children from book titled ‘Bharat Mein Khadya Suraksha Evam Krishi’ Mewat (Haryana) of Children’s Creative Club; storytelling session and authored by Shri Umesh Chauhan, Joint Secretary, Ministry skit on importance of books by children from Katha. Aof Agriculture, was released at Sahitya Manch in Hall 8. The speakers on the occasion were Shri Sudhir Kumar, Shri Sanjeev Chopra, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Shri N B Singh, former commissioner of Agriculture Ministry. Talking drama panel discussion on the topic Aaj AKa Drama was organized by National Book Trust, India at Sahitya Manch in Later, during the day a panel discussion on the topic Children’s Hall No. 8. Renowned Literature and Education was organized by NBT in association with drama writers like Bachpan Society. The speakers on the occasion were Dr Madhu Pant, Shahid Anwar, Danish Iqubal, K S Rajendrran and Anees Azami talked Ms Surekha Panandiker, Dr Usha Sharma, Ms Shashi Jain and Ms about the topic. A session on Curious Case of Young Generation was Vidya. They spoke about the children and youth getting attracted to also organized. The speakers included Prabhat Ranjan, Ganga Sahay television, films and other electronic media and the decline in their Meena, and Manisha Pandey among others. The session was moderated reading habit. They stressed on the need to inculcate reading habit in by Giriraj Kiradeo. them by making the educational tools at school level more interesting. A book titled Run Ranga! Run! by Katha Publications was also released A chef in every home by Shri A Sethumadhavan, Chairman, NBT, India. amilies that cook together, stay together, said Kunal Kapoor at In the evening session, a Counseling Session on the topic ‘Relieving a book launch and discussion of his first cook book: ‘A Chef in Stress for Children and Young Adults’ was organized by NBT in Every Home’, at Authors’ Corner ‘Reflections’ in Hall 10-11. association with the Department of Adult Continuing Education and F Extension, University of Delhi. The session was conducted by Ms Aditi Kunal Kapur is one of the most celebrated faces of Indian cuisine today. He is an extraordinary chef, TV host, winner of several culinary Sarkar. The main focus on the session was on two basic methods for awards, and now a relieving stress — book reading and art therapy. The Book Reading celebrated author. method suggested the advantages of reading and how one can develop From simple the habit of reading and the Art Therapy suggested using different art bruschettas and forms like music, dance and theatre to relieve stress. delectable hummus to warm calzones and dal makhnis, the book has a recipe for every mood and moment. In conversation with Anant, popular RJ from Radio Mirchi, Kunal Kapur talked at length about his arduous journey from a normal youngster to a celebrated chef. 4 Authors' Corners@NDWBF

Narendra Kohli and Anand Neelakantan in conversation with Vartika Nanda, interpreting Sonal Kalra discussing her book published by Wisdom Tree old and modern thoughts of Mahabharata.

A discussion on the book ‘40 Retakes: Bollywood Classics You May Have Missed’ with the writer Ajit Balakrishnan and theater Book release function of ‘Thora Hans Le Yaar’, where a discussion was held by a panel of Hindi personality MK Raina. writers and poets.

A book review session of 'Fit to Fight' authored by Ms Vesna Jacob was organized by Amazon. The event was hosted by Caroline Newbury of Random House

A poetry programme at Sahitya Manch

Writers, publishers and critics discussed on the topic ‘Hindi Kitbon Ka Online Bazar’. The programme was organized by Hindi Yugma, the speakers included: Satyanand Nirupam, Gaurinath, Shailesh Bharatvasi and others.

Sahitya Upkram released four books including Samvidhan Sabha Aur Bhasha Vimarsh; ‘Ram Rajya’ which contain three novels Tafteesh (Police), Kathghara (Adalat) and Sudhar Ghar (Jail).

A discussion on the book ‘The Wave Rider’.

Author Vivek Kaul with audience after a discussion at Authors’ Corner on his book ‘Easy During a discussion programme organized by Panjabi Pracharini Sabha two books and a manual have Money’ – a book based on the history of money been released. They also celebrated ‘International Mother Language Day.’ and its future prospects. 5 Capexil: call for all to become members Books inculcate values in children apexil is a premier Export Promotion Council, under the ishv Books held a very focused and purposeful conversation Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India, Department of with their authors, Ms Nilima Sinha (President, AWIC), Ms CCommerce. Capexil is responsive trade facilitation organization VGirija Rani Asthana (Vice President, AWIC) and Ms Nita Berry strengthening India’s publishing and printing Industry’s footprint in the (EC Member, AWIC) who have co-authored their Graded Reading international arena by: Series –Read and Grow. The series is a collection of refreshing picture l Sponsoring delegations of its members books; the stories are not only packed with action and fun but abroad for promotion of export for their also weave together values, civic sense, and sensitivity towards the products. environment, underprivileged and physically challenged. The stories l Inviting academic and other concerned professionals with a view tackle universal themes, employing subliminal visual messages to to promote Indian books, publications and printing in the overseas nurture the young minds. market. l Organizing collective exhibitions of books, publications and printing on behalf of its members. l Representing members in the international book fairs, and initiates discussions conducive to the promotion of the growth of export turnover. l Working in close co-operation with the national and international publishing bodies. l Imparting training by organizing seminars/BSMs etc., on aspects The authors in their conversation with Mudit Mohini, Publisher and pertaining to exports. Bhavna Saxena, Editorial Head, Vishv Books, emphasised upon using l Making available subsiding under MDA/MAI of Department of books as a medium to inculcate values in young children and equip Commerce, Govt. of India towards the participation in overseas/fairs/ them with the important life skills. Ms Nilima Sinha suggested ways to exhibitions, delegations/BSM etc. teach children about dealing with moral dilemma. It is high time for you to join Capexil for unfolding activities in the While answering to a question raised from the audience, international arena (For membership with Capexil, visit – www.capexil. Ms Asthana threw light on the role of parents in developing reading com, Tel. No. 011-23356703, 23711479, E-mail sunil.kumar@capexil, habit among children. She also spoke about the benefit of home [email protected], Mr. Sunil Kumar, Executive Officer, Mobile: libraries. In conversation, Ms Mudit emphasized upon the significance 9899426423). of bridging the gap between textbooks and pleasure reading. Ms Nita Berry spoke about her book Ari’s New Glasses which brilliantly addresses the issue of personal hygiene among young children. She Release of five books by elaborated on what other issues could be handled effectively through picture books for young children. Audience had lot of children among them who enjoyed the Imamia Trust wonderful storytelling by Ms Asthana, using lot of props. An interesting ive books published by Imamia Youth Organization, a sub- question-answer session engaged not only children but adults equally. committee of Imamia Education & Welfare Trust, Aligarh, were Freleased during the NDWBF. Two of these books are translations (in Urdu and Hindi) of the sayings of the famous Islamic figure Hazrat Ali. These were released by Mr. Fouladi, Director, Iran Culture House, New Delhi and Mr. Ghulam Raza Mehdavi, Representative, Al-Mustafa International University. The three books for children were released by Mr. Ahmed Alami, Assistant Director, Iran Culutre House; Mr. Haider Rizvi, Manager (Sales & Marketing), NBT India and Mr. Mahmour, Director (Research), Al-Mustafa International University (Indian chapter). Book on vastu launched ayu Education of India launches book on vastu titled ‘Simple Vastu’ Vwritten by Chandrika Shubham at JBC Publishers and distributors stall in Hall 12. The book has been written in simple manner so that the general reader can understand vastu very easily and know its importance in life and career.

7 An interaction among Indian-Polish authors Three generations of Urdu n informal gathering of the visiting Polish authors, artists and officials of Book Institute, Poland with some Indian authors, writers @ Sahitya Manch Aartists and editors was organised at the Polish pavilion yesterday. t was a rare occasion for the lovers of Urdu language to find Shri A. Sethumadhavan, Chairman, NBT, India in his introductory eminent Urdu writers of three different generations sharing same address stated that he was delighted that Indo-Polish ties have been Istage with common cause, to promote Urdu. The writers included reinforced through Poland’s Guest of Honour presentation at NDWBF. Mr Ratan Singh; Mr. Khalid Javed; and Mr Gazanaffar. They all shared This platform has indeed strengthened the publishing and literary their views on their writings. The panel discussion was coordinated by relations of the two countries, he added. Mr Irteja Karim and Dr Shams Iqbal. In her welcome note, Ms. Anna Tryc-Bromley, Director, Polish Institute, New Delhi acknowledged that the Guest country’s status has become a gateway for the Polish publishers to get more exposure to flourishing Indian literature. She added that Polish publishers, authors, illustrators have discovered so many things they would like to take back with them to Poland from India. Later during the informal interactions, Dr. M A Sikandar, Director, NBT, India hoped that Poland would continue to make its presence felt at the NDWBF. Earlier, Mr. Kumar Vikram, Editor, NBT, India and co-ordinator of Polish programmes briefly touched upon the various programmes and exhibitions organised by Poland at NDWBF. Mr. Jacek Dehnel, a young Polish renowned poet, novelist, painter and translator shared his experience in India, this being his first visit. He articulated that, India is very colourful, vibrant, and even the music are more intense and is present everywhere, which is not usual in Mr Ratan, representing the senior writers’ generation of Manto and Poland. His experience of India has been an enriching one. Malgorzata Krishna Chandra era shared the relevance of his writings in modern Gurowska, an artist and graphic designer from Warsaw, Poland is world and added, “My writings are for every generation.” Whereas, of the view that there is more communication among the people here, Mr Javed, who had the privilege to get his story published in “Milap” which is unlikely among the Polish people. Her stay in India has been a at the young age of nine, explained his love for books and writings and meaningful one and she like the vivacious culture of this country. added, “I never played with toys in my childhood, I opened my eyes in an environment, where I was always surrounded by books.” Sharing his views Mr Gazanaffar said, “When I am stressed out, I sit down to pen a story, and free myself from any burden, within or without I vent my thoughts and feelings through words.”

Indian publishers and authors writing in English and various Indian languages; Hindi, Assamese, Oriya, Urdu, Tamil, Marathi, etc. were present for the interaction. Some of the Indian authors and artists who participated in the interaction included Mr. Asad Zaidi (Hindi), Mr. Subir Roy (Artist), Dr. Akram Khurshid (Urdu), Mr. Soumitra Dasgupta (Artist), Ms. Nilakshi Borgohain (Assamese), Ms. Kusumlata Singh (Hindi), Dr. Bhagyalaxmi (Telugu-English), Prof. JL Reddy (Telugu), Prof. Inde (Punjabi), Mr. Amrit Jyoti Mahanta (Assamese-English). NBT editors Dr. Pramod Sar (Oriya), Dr. P Mohan (Telugu), Dr. Shams Equbal (Urdu), Mr. Deep Saikia (Assamese), Mr. Rahul Koshambi (Marathi), Mr. Rubin Dcruz (Malayalam), besides Mr. SK Khurana (Editor, 'All About Book Publishing') also participated in the interactions. During the interactive session, there was exchange of ideas among the authors, publishers from both the countries. It was then followed by one to one interaction over delicious refreshment. Himadri Books gets noticed ebut participation of six-month-old Himadri Books in Hall 7 of NDWBF ’14 finds a room of recognition. This educational Dpublisher introduces 38 academic and 8 activity books for kindergarten kids covering Maths, GK and other subjects. “Our books are written or developed with an attempt to enhance reading skill, knowledge and aptitude of young children. Most of our books are now in the curriculums of some schools in NCR,” said Dr Ashok Diwakar, MD, Himadri Books. He quoted NDWBF ’14 as the right platform for ‘brand’ promotion and business boost. Visitors’ Views Exhibitors’ Views “An array of books on life sciences We visited NDWBF for the first time ranging Zoology, Botany and others and we are really thrilled on to see so written by Indian authors are quite many books of our favorite writers. We demanding during this fair. Our existing are going to promote it in a big way customers from different states, such within our friends and next year we will as Karnataka and others come to our be here in a big group. stand.” - Kush Mahtani and Armaan Kaur, – M Aslam Sardar Patel School Rastogi Publications

“A big thanks to NDWBF ’14 for the “NDWBF is exclusive for the fact fact that this fair provides a stage where that this mega international exhibition we find a good number of customers gives the book publishing industry taking interest in our new titles like a promotional platform as well as Malala that has been sold 2,000 copies awareness to general public about in the first two days and another book importance of reading. Also, such fair is a which visitors pick up like hot cake is my righteous mission to explore the treasure book Sachin Tendulkar.” of physical books.” – Tejpal Singh Dhana – Amit Paranjpe, manager-print sales Hind Pocket Books (Full Circle) & operations, Thomson Reuters, legal. “NDWBF is really a well- I love this fair of books….I have organised fair which provides bought so many books and had taken the book publishing industry an great discounts from my publishers opportunity which we have never ever friends, I am really happy. And I wish experienced before. I look forward to such fair should take place at least bigger and world-class exhibitions in twice a year. Books are my guide and the years to come.” I love to read something new every day. – Manmohaan Singh Khurana –Ravish, famous Indian TV anchor Bookwell and journalist “This fair gives us a golden chance to interact with our customers and I would like to term NDWBF a catalyst for promotion of our books on Islam, Arabic studies, medicines and children’s books.” – Aizaz Ameer, sales manager, Islamic Book Service, Angel Book House

“I can simply call NDWBF a wonderful show which attracts everyone around. Lawyers and other professionals engaging in legal practices and related activities keep rushing to us for interactions and further contacts.” – Satish Upadhyay, director Satyam Books

“We have been participating in the NDWBF since last 10 years and I have a feeling that this fair is getting better and better every edition. Brand promotion as well as interaction with our new and old customers is our main objective for regular participation which is fulfilled.” – John NM, DC Books

“We present the whole range of books right from our popular Malayala Manorama Yearbooks and others which this fair gives us a platform to present to people in wider scale.” –Lijo Joseph Manorama Books

12 Indian children books: a viewpoint What do our children book authors think of the status of children publishing industry in India? Here two well-known children authors Nilima Sinha, President, AWIC and Dipavali Sen – share their views on the same.

Nilima Sinha: on books for young adults As a child, I was an avid reader. My reading progressed from Enid Blyton to classics by famous English authors. Today’s young reader has many options to choose from and perhaps may not care for classics like Pride and Prejudice, Little Women, Gone With the Wind, plays by Shakespeare etc., unless forced to read them as part of the class curriculum. So what do young teenagers prefer today? The more mature among them are ready to go in for adult fiction and will read the popular fiction of the time. Others, however, turn to the category now known as Young Adult fiction. It is for this in-between age group, roughly between 13 and 20 that the young adult literature is aimed at. This group is interested in larger issues such as the environment, peer pressure, poverty, social literature is rich with books for schools in the city where they live, peace and conflict, gender issues, matters and disturbing occurrences the older child. The same may coming to obscure interior parts like death and trauma, wars - in not be true for Hindi and there of India and encountering some short, the real, larger world around is a real need for more books in mystery, usually with some illegal them. Books can play an important Hindi for teenagers. Authors and or exploitative operations by the role in guiding the adolescent publishers must come forward adults. This is a very recognizable through the difficult situations in to fill this gap, for the not-so- Western model, and children’s life through suitable stories. elite readers in our small towns literature in India has largely There is no lack of good books and rural areas really need created only local variations of it. in English literature and children literature that can entertain, guide, There are exceptions, but only a few. from elite backgrounds have access educate and help them move Of course, lately there are to them. It is the teenager in the forward in life. attractive ‘picture books’ as well, hinterland, the child from small Dipavali Sen: Need for for smaller children, but the pricing town and rural India who is sadly more books indicates that they are again for a deprived of good reading material. Right from the ancient times, certain socio-economic class. Fortunately many titles by Indian children’s literature in India has Besides, once the children are authors like Ranjit Lall, Paro been focused on the older age- beyond picture books, but not Anand, Ira Saxena. Nilima Sinha, group, teenagers or young adults yet into the teens, what do they Deepa Agarwal, Devika Rangachari, of the elite and affluent class. The feed on? Not much, I am afraid, Deepak Dalal and several others Panchatantra, for example, was beside school texts, re-told Western have been published recently in for princes who had to be trained Classics and Indian Mythology. This English and can be made available for their future administrative and is a serious gap in the literature online through Flipkart, Amazon, diplomatic tasks. Even now, the that has grown up in recent times. e-Bay and BookAdda. Schools may plethora of children’s books are Children’s literature in India , by also order them for their libraries. mystery-and-adventure stories, and large, remains Kishore-sahitya Speaking of other Indian figuring teenagers of at least 13-14 rather than Shishu-sahitya or languages, Bengali and Marathi years, usually on holidays from elite Bal-sahitya. 13 Practise makes a writer perfect –Anand Neelakantan Growing up in a village in Cochin with more temples than was necessary, it was no wonder that the Ramayana fascinated him. Ironically, he was drawn to the anti-hero of the epic – Ravana, and to his people, the Asuras, and that became the title of his first book. He did not stop at this; his second book Ajaya has Kuravas of Mahabharata as his heroes. Meet Anand Neelakantan in conversation with Varsha Verma. nand Neelakantan is known etc. “The response and reviews of for his debut novel Asura the book has been fabulous so far. Atale of the Vanquished & What is icing on the cake is that AJAYA : Epic of the Kaurava my first book Asura: Tale of the Clan - Roll Of The Dice. Anand's Vanquished is still in the charts,” debut work Asura: Tale of the he shares. Vanquished was a surprise And this is just the beginning, bestseller of 2012, breaking Anand is working on a few more into the top seller charts within books, all related to mythology. a week of its launch. And so is On asking why, he replies, “An Ajaya. author writes what he or she is So what is Ajaya all about? most fascinated about. For me, “If Jaya is the Mahabharata it is mythology. I am working on of Pandavas, Ajaya is the Mudrarakshasa from Rakshasa's Anand Neelakantan at Lit Hive at NDWBF Mahabharata of Kauravas. Ajaya view point. Traditional tellings say “When I write my first draft, I and children's books. “The best is Suyodhana's (Duryodhana Chanakya's story with Rakshasa write for myself. That is the most thing to happen in the world is is more popular parlance) as the villain. My novel will take satisfying part of writing. Nothing Tom and Jerry series, which I Mahabharata where Kauravas are the story from Rakshasa's view can beat its satisfaction. The enjoy watching with my children. heroes rather than the despicable point, at the eve of Alexander's hardest part is editing the first Other than that, I love to do oil villains they are usually made out invasion of India.” draft. Every word has been put painting,” laughs Anand. to be. The first part of the book- Since all such books make with a lot of passion, but when I As an advice to aspiring Ajaya epic of Kaurava clan, Roll interesting trilogies, we asked read it after a few days, I start writers, Anand says, “Keep of the dice Anand if he’s planning doubting my sanity and writing writing. The craft improves as has been one. “Yes, I ability. Editing out chunks of you keep practicing. A musician published am planning what I have poured my heart on practices for many years before o n a trilogy soon. is painful, but necessary,” tells he dares to perform in public, a December Though, I prefer Anand. sportsman spends most of his 1st 2013 to work on Anand feels that his journey childhood practicing, yet many and the single books as so far as an author has been people who wants to write expect second and it gives a sense wonderful. “Three years before, that their first attempt to write last part, of completion to I used to wonder whether anyone would get published and they Rise of Kali both author and would ever read my books. Today, will earn universal fame. Writing (note: Kali as readers. However, when my books are topping is no different from any other in Kaliyuga) certain stories need bestseller charts, it gives me profession. Practice makes a is slated for release by Mid a bigger canvas and a lot of satisfaction. I hope to writer perfect.” August this year,” tells Anand I may have to write a trilogy for write more and more books and “Read my books just as Neelakantan. something I have in mind, as the perhaps try my hands in television another fiction. They are not The book has featured in the story requires it,” he shares. or films,” he adds. research papers and I am not top position in booksellers lists So, what’s the most satisfying Cartooning remains his first a scholar by any stretch of like Crossword, Landmark, Oxford and difficult part of writing? love and he like reading comics imagination,” concludes Anand. 14

Social science publishers happy with response A host of social science publishers in Hall 14 find new business momentum during the NDWBF. While talking to Show Daily, most of them expressed their delightful moments they had during this fair which helps them find right customers and constant enquiries quite convertible into business in future.

AGE Publications India are already rated bestsellers books covering gender studies, Against Girls & Women and sets its stand attractive in the market,” mentions political science, current affairs Rural Planning & Development Sin two aspects, its look Anupam Banerjee, managing and more. “We present visitors a by KM Sethi. Kuljeet Singh, MD, and collection of social science director, IPD Alternatives. collection of social science titles Enkay International remarks on titles like Encyclopaedia of Intelligentsias, researchers and to bridge gap between thought- receiving B2B enquiries from Modern Political Thoughts students swarming around the provoking manuscripts and ardent potential trade visitors which by Gregory Claeys which pull company’s stand don’t think readers,” says Supratik Das they consider ROI towards their academics, students, researchers twice to grab the popular titles of Setu Prakashani. Similarly, participation in the fair. and other professionals from like The Kashmir Dispute by AG Pinnacle Learning showcases a Tribal societies of North different walks of life. “We Noorani, The Indian Ideology collection of social science titles East get a highlight in the books arrange special purchase scheme by Perry Anderson and others. viz. New International Business on societal reforms and other for visitors giving 40 percent Anupam terms this fair a point of Challenging China edited by related topics shelving in the discount on all our books among connection for all purposes. Yet Sharon Hom & Stacy Mosher, stand of Agartala-based Akshar which the most demanded another corner in Hall 14 which Socialism by Bernard Crick. “Our Publications in the hall. “Some ones include How to Deal collectively showcases rare range collection includes some general well circulated books we present with Parents Who are Angry, of social science titles is the stand books on management, media here at NDWBF ’14 include Troubled, Afraid or Just Plain of Indian Institute of Sindhology. and others which are closely Modernity in Tradition by KB Crazy by Elain K McEwan and This institute brings on display related to social science studies,” Jamatia, A Science of Philosophy others,” says Aarti David, head- a series on books on historical shares Vineet Sondhi of Pinnacle Conversation by BG Majumdar, marketing, SAGE Publications. perspectives of societal changes Learning. etc,” points out Hiranmoy In addition, she appreciates and developments. “NDWBF The titles showing around Bannerji of Akshar Publications. NDWBF ’14 for being a provides us a platform to promote at Enkay International’s stand Most of the social science network developed productively Sindhi language to the general exclusively deal in best collection book publishers in Hall 14 to enhance business through public as well as trade partners,” of popular social science books, are regulars at NDWBF. They trading contacts. said Mukesh Tilokani, librarian, which include some of popular commonly express that their “Almost 95 percent of Indian Institute of Sindhology. titles from Prof Shukdeb Naik books being accepted in mass our social science books we Setu Prakashni, a Kolkata- including Society & Social scale across different clusters of present in this fair consist of based publication house, is Change in Modern Era, Rural the society are well attended in titles by Indian authors which committed to social science Sociology & Development, Crime every edition of the fair.

“SHOW DAILY” – official newsletter during New Delhi World Book Fair 2014 – February 15-23, 2014, is jointly published by Director, National Book Trust (NBT), India & All About Book Publishing (AABP). 406, Sant Nagar, East of Kailash, New Delhi - 110065, Tel.: 011-26232482, 26232684 Editorial Team: NBT – Binny Kurian, Kanchan Wanchoo Sharma; Production –R Shahjahan, Photos – Samar Media Pvt Ltd. AABP – Varsha Verma, Smita Dwivedi, Jyaneswar Laishram, Shailendra Kumar, Sunita Arora, H Pandey, Sandeep Verma. Printed at Kaveri Print Process Pvt. Ltd., 114, Patparganj Industrial Area, Delhi – 92. Disclaimer: The views expressed in the signed articles do not necessarily reflect the official views of the NBT and AABP. 15 Government institutions participate in full strength at NDWBF ost often the general publishers are not aware of the various activities Mand programmes implemented by the Government bodies, both Central and State, that provide information, rules / laws, etc. to the general public. National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT), which is known for its textbooks, has in its stall lot of books on education, teaching, human rights, biographies, etc. It also sells audio/video and multimedia material for students and teachers to support and supplement school curriculum. Also present is National Institute of Open Schooling to promote its services and Agrobiodiversity, Marine Biodiversity, endangered its stalls in Halls 7, 11 and 18; the Publications publications. animals, traditional knowledge and community- Division under the Ministry of Information & Office of the Registrar General, India, under the based experiences, climate change, etc. in both Broadcasting which publishes the journals Yojana, Ministry of Home Affairs is the authorized body to English and Hindi. Employment News as well as informative books publish population data and other statistics which Sindhi Academy under the Govt. of Delhi including Year Book; and Sahitya Akademi, are useful for researchers, scholars and social in Hall 1R has a good number of Sindhi books publisher of literary works in all languages and scientists as well as general public. They have in in both Persian and Devanagari script. Central biographies of notable writers in India. their stalls reports and publications like Census Institute of Hindi from Agra and Central Hindi There are three important Akademis working Report, atlases of various states, demographic Directorate from Delhi, both organizations under in the field of arts present in the Fair: Lalit Kala statistics, linguistic survey reports etc. the Ministry of HRD, are engaged in promoting Akademi, Sangeet Natak Akademi and Centre for Central Pollution Control Board, with 82 Hindi through their books and reading material Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) all under stations for monitoring water quality, 555 locations including magazines. CIH also publishes Samanvay the Ministry of Culture. Sangeet Natak Akademi for air quality monitoring and 150 centres to study Poorvothar, a quarterly magazine on north-east, and has its stall a number of CDs on various forms of polluted rivers, is a publisher of more than 500 Gaveshana, a yearly number. Madhya Pradesh Hindi arts. While Lalit Kala Akademi is selling books and reports under 16 series on environment and its stall Granth Academy is having a good number of Hindi reproductions of well-known artists, CCRT stall is an important centre for students and activists. books for university students and computer learning promotes its schemes of scholarships and also sells Similarly, National Biodiversity Authority under the material for general readers. Under the Ministry CDs about various classical and folk dances. Ministry of Environment has in its stall books on of HRD, National Council for Promotion of Urdu And, there are two important stalls dedicated Language (NCPUL) stall could be seen to two great men who shaped India. One is crowded with both young and old. The Ambedkar Foundation with volumes of writings Commission for Scientific and Technical and speeches of Babasaheb Ambedkar in various Terminology, under the Ministry of Indian languages including Hindi and English. The HRD publishes bi-lingual books on the other is Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, where subjects. National Library, Kolkata, the one can see a regular stream of young visitors. repository of all documents published “Autobiography, Hind Swaraj and India of My in India, besides providing information Dream, these three books are the best sellers among about its services and data, uses this Fair the youth and our prices are also very low,” said the to collect books from publishers. representative of the stall. In multilingual publishing, there are This is for the first time that most of the three important bodies publishing books publishing wings of various departments of on varied subjects for various age-groups: Government of India were present in their full the National Book Trust, India with strength. 16 ‘A Tale of Two Cities’: the literary A conversation about Polish heritage of Krakow & Delhi architecture in New Delhi talk on the book, Delhi's Diplomatic Domains: Chanceries & Residences of Chanakyapuri & Imperial New Delhi authored A by Gladys Abankwa-Meier-Klodt and published by Full Circle was given by the author at the Polish pavilion held in the presence of Ms. Anna Tryc-Bromley, Director, Polish Institute. The backdrop of this pictorial book on architecture goes back to that of the birth of India as an independent nation and the creation of its new capital. The book takes for its backdrop the fact n order to create understanding between cultures through the exchange of India positioning herself as a leader in South Asia, and seeking of literature, The Polish Institute, New Delhi in collaboration with India to establish diplomatic relations with capitals on all continents International Centre organized a discussion on ‘A Tale of Two Cities: I by establishing missions in New Delhi. The diplomatic enclave in the literary heritage of Krakow and Delhi’ chaired by the eminent poet, Chanakyapuri was established in early 1950s in which more than critic and editor Mr. Ashok Vajpeyi in the esteemed company of H. E Prof. fifty embassies from Africa, the Americas, Australia and Europe Piotr Klodkowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to India, Robert Piaskowski from the Krakow Festival Office, Michal Rusinek, Secretary established themselves. Out of this, sixteen have remained either – General of the Wistawa Szymborska Foundation and Urvashi Butalia, as Chanceries, Residences and Chancery-cum-Residences in the Director of Zubaan Books on February 20th at India International Centre bungalow zone of the former Imperial Capital. on the sidelines of the NDWBF. During the discussion, Ms. Gladys said that the dramatic architecture of the Polish embassy attracted her artistic sensibility. She was motivated to write this book when she found out that no Human in Khaki book on this interesting aspect of the history of New Delhi had been book “Human in Khaki” "Khaki written yet. Through this book, she unravels to the world and to the me Insaan" by Ashok Kumar IPS Indian people the different dimensions of the architectures which Ais discussed by the author in the were apparently ignored earlier. From the photography angle, Ms. presence of interactive crowd. This book Gladys revealed that she was very involved and she tried to see the strings together real life incidents and architectural art as a curious visitor would observe it with a feeling anecdotes of a career in the Indian Police of belongingness. Service, of an officer, who having been born In addition, the publisher viewed that this book brings to the and bred in a rural landscape emerges from forefront of the whole world about a small place in Delhi, where IIT, Delhi with an intention to serve, finding one would have feeling of a synchronized view of the city through its his true calling as a cop. culture, history and art. 17 Book reading and art therapy Lecture by Amarinder Singh today aptain Amarinder Singh’s lecture on ‘India’s participation to relieve stress! in World War I’ will be held from 5 to 6pm at the Author’s epartment of Adult Continuing Education and Extension, CCorner in hall no 12. The lecture is from his upcoming book University of Delhi, held a counseling session on the topic to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Great War. It looks at D‘Relieving stress’- pathways to motivate children in new India’s military contribution to the First World War, including the seven dimensions and paradigms. Expert counselor Ms Aditi Sarkar explained expeditions that Indian soldiers fought in, the prisoners of war and first the behavioral dimensions behind stress faced by children, parents and person accounts of the soldiers. teachers today specially the detrimental constraints to pleasurable What did the war mean for the political climate in India? What reading of rich content that complements information and values for was it like for the Indian soldiers to fight a war they were unprepared life skill development and the ability to overcome challenges through for? Using first hand accounts such as letters home, documents the medium of intellectual and emotional parameters. The main focus from the various army archives and incredible photographs, the of the session was on two basic methods in relieving stress - book author reconstruct the story of a war which was as much India's as it reading and art therapy. The book reading method suggested the was Britain's. advantages of reading and how one can develop the habit of reading. The participatory audience with admix of children, young adults, parent and teachers actively were involved in the session. They appreciated New titles released... the new dimensional approach counseling in the area to revive and r. Sayeda Hameed, Member of Planning Commission and Prof. engage the interest of the children to cope up with the dread to pick Harish Narang, Prof. of English, JNU released seven books from up a good book. The attending parents were interested in some of the DLiFi Publications Pvt. Ltd. - Blood Rain and Other Stories by practical approach to engage a child’s interest from distraction in Pratap Kamath; this era of digital invasion. The counselor also touched upon other Rainbows in aspects such as art therapy which includes music, dance, colors and the Desert and plays with characters to identify themselves and understand how others Other Stories evaluate a child. by Archna Pant; Culling Mynahs and Crows by R. K. Biswas; New titles at Om Books A Man Outside History by Bina International gather crowd Biswas; Makeup and Breakup by Nihar Pradhan; In Love..... Till My ush hour at Om Books International’s stand 126 in Hall 11 Last Breath by Om Shukla; The House Of Twining Roses by Nabina Das; has been for new attractions they unfold for both young and and Target Busters by Dr. Shekhar Trivedi. Rold visitors. Some brand new titles introduced at the company’s crowded stand include Kaagaz Ke Phool: The Original Screenplay, Chaudhvin Ka Chand by Dinesh Raheja & Jitendra Kothari amongst general books and some in the range for children include 101 Farm Animal Tales, 365 Bedtime Stories and more. “Christopher C Doyle’s The Mahabharata Secret is a highly demanded book in this fair,” mentioned Sanjay Mago, CEO-sales & marketing, Om Books International. “Young visitors at our stand show extra interest in our books on teenage fiction and others including illustrative children’s books,” said Sanjay adding that NDWBF is considered to be a strategic meeting point which gives us tremendous advantages in terms of trade and business expansion and more as this fair is a big opportunity to meet customers who are not able to turn up at our bookstores. Syndicate Binders boasts of high-end book publishers’ POD requirement elhi NCR based Syndicate Binders is poised to add another Ricoh printer after having excellent production with the existing printer. DAnticipating the need for digital printing in book publishing with high-end publishers’ they installed another Ricoh Pro 1357 EX black and white production printer with EFI Fiery controller. Presently they have been producing books for more than ten publishers, including three from overseas market. Their clientele include Wiley India, PHI Learning, Viva, Dreamtech, etc. “The quality being provided by Ricoh printer is efficiently helping us to export books significantly, and we are expecting greater growth, leveraging advantages of our state- of-the-art printing equipment,” stated Vinod Rajpal of Syndicate Binders. 18 Events Today Theme Pavilion, Hall No. 7E Sahitya Manch: Hall No. 8 Kathasagara: Celebrating Children’s Literature Time Event Organiser Pre–Lunch Post–Lunch (11.00 am to 1.00 pm) (2.00 pm to 4.30 pm) 5.00 p.m. to “Chalo, Ghazal Sunen” Rajkamal 6.00 p.m. Speakers: Javed Akhtar, Shaun Kaf Nizam Prakashan  11.00 am to 12.00 pm:  2.00 pm to 3.00 pm: A Skit on Bahadur Bachchon Session on Encouraging Samanvay Sangat: “Go Global? – Indian languages and the Ki Kahani and Meet the Author – Reading Habit Samanvay: World Stage” Rajnikant Shukla (Moulding Thought) 6.15 p.m. to IHC Indian Speakers: A. Sethumadhavan, Vishwanath Prasad (Rajkiya Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, 7.15 p.m. Languages’  3.00 pm to 4.00 pm: RevoKids Tiwari, Leeladhar Mandloi, M.A. Sikandar, Neeta Anand Vihar,) Festival Online Contest Prize Gupta, Prashasti Rastogi  12.00 pm to 1.00 pm: (RevoKids & NBT) Moderator: Giriraj Kiradoo, Satyanand Nirupam Bismoy Ka Vismay & Musical Presentation Seminars & Discussions: Hall Nos. 7, 8, 14 & 18 (Cambridge School, Noida & NBT) Time Event Venue Organiser 12 Noon Seminar on Children’s Auditorium I, Hall Authors Guild, New * There will be Screening of Films on Shankar, Pulak Biswas and Harekrishna Devsare everyday in to 1.45 Literature & Kavi No 14 Delhi the evening pm Sammelan 12 Noon to Auditorium II, Hall Encyclopedia Britanica Quiz competition Authors’ Corner: Reflections, Hall No. 10-11 1.45 pm No 18 Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi 12 Noon Auditorium III, The Sphatik Mission, Time Author Organiser to 1.45 Book Release Hall No 18 New Delhi pm 11:30 to 12:30 Azima Rosciano Diamond Pocket Books Freedom of Speech: 2.00 pm Panelists—Brinda Bose, Auditorium, Hall 1:00 to 2:00 Amrinder Bajaj HarperCollins Publishers to 3.00 Lit Hive 2014 G Sampath & Urvashi No. 7 pm Bhutalia 3:30 to 4:30 Amitabh Bagchi HarperCollins Publishers 2.00 pm Seminar on Children’s Auditorium I, Hall to 3.45 Literature & Kavi Authors Guild N. Delhi No 14 5:00 to 6:00 Ian Cardozo Roli Books pm Sammelan 2.00 pm Auditorium II, Hall Panjabi Sabiachar to 3.45 Discussion Authors’ Corner: Conversations, Hall No. 12 No 18 Sath, Faridabad pm 2.00 pm Time Author Organiser Auditorium III, Apno Kaj Srejan, to 3.45 Discussion Hall No 18 Delhi 11:00 to 12:00 Abhishek Gupta Konark Publishers pm Why Do We Vote: 12:00 to 1:00 Tabrik C and Nelofar Currimbhoy Hachette 3.00 pm Panelists—Panelists— Auditorium, Hall to 4.00 Nilanjan Mukhopadhyaya, Lit Hive 2014 2:00 to 3:00 Sujit Sanyal NBT India No. 7 pm Amit Kapoor & Anurag Thakur 3:30 to 4:30 Sarika Giria Prabhat Prakashan 4.00 pm Feminism: Panelists—Ira Auditorium, Hall to 5.00 Trivedi, Madhuri Banerjee Lit Hive 2014 No. 7 Amarinder Singh pm & Rohit Gore 5:00 to 6:00 in conversation Roli Books 4.00 pm Seminar on Children’s with Ajai Shukla Auditorium I, Hall Authors Guild, New to 5.45 Literature & Kavi No 14 Delhi pm Sammelan 4.00 pm M & M Musicology Music Learning & Auditorium II, Hall ys[kd eap ds dk;ZØe % gkWy Øekad 18 to 5.45 Production Pvt. Ltd, Production No 18 le; dk;ZØe vk;kstd pm New Delhi 4.00 pm 12 ls 1 cts osn vkSj dqjku fdrus nwj & jks'kuh ifCyf’kax Auditorium III, to 5.45 Discussion Al Mawrid Hind rd fdrus ikl gkml] jkeiqj½ Hall No 18 oDrk & lS;n vCnqyk rkjhd pm 5.00 pm The Paperbak Revolution: 1 ls 2 cts ;qok ys[ku dk cnyrk Lo:i Hkkjrh; KkuihB Auditorium, Hall to 6.00 Panelists—Ravinder Singh Lit Hive 2014 rd iq:”kksÙke vxzoky] enu d’;i] vkse fu’py] ¼fnYyh½ No. 7 fp=k eqn~xy] v:.kk lkSjHk] pm & Sachin Garg Truth is Stranger than ;ksfxrk ;kno] Lokfr eydkuh] vk’kqrks”k 6.00 pm Fiction: Panelists— Auditorium, Hall 2 ls 3 cts ^nsg dh Hkk”kk*¼lqjs’k of’k”B½ ij laokn jk/kkd`”.k to 7.00 Lit Hive 2014 Nawazuddin Siddique & No. 7 pm rd fo’oukFk f=ikBh] izrki lgxy] fnfod jes’k] izse izdk’ku Anna Vetticad tuest;] ykfyR; yfyr 06.00 pm dkS’kysUnz iziUu Auditorium III, to 7.45 Discussion & Show Theatre 79, New Delhi Hall No 18 3 ls 4 cts dYiuk ifjdYiuk fganh egksRlo pm rd ¼vk;kstd & ok.kh izdk’ku@ jk- iq- U;kl½ Motivational Talk on Books & Youth Today by Dr. Karan Singh 4 ls 5 cts dFksÙkj x| dk Hkfo”; & eksgunkl uSfe’kjk;] Hkkjrh; KkuihB 12:00 Noon, Auditorium, Ist Foor, Hall No. 8 rd lqjsUnz oekZ] v’kksd HkkSfed] Organised by: NBT, India fo”.kq ukxj] xksih ukFk 5 ls 6 cts lks’ky ehfM;k vkSj futh ftanxh 'kCnkadu rd oDrk & izks- jkec{k] xksis’oj flag] vfurk oekZ] Festival of Tribal and Folk Performing Arts of India :ik flag] Hkjr frokjh Organised by Sahitya Kala Parishad & NBT, India 6 ls 8 cts fons'k ls vkeaf=r lkfgR;dkjksa v{kje laxks”Bh rd dk lEeku lekjksg ¼fnYyh½ Lal Chowk (Near Hall No. 6) 6.00 pm onwards fons'k ls vkeaf=r lkfgR;dkjksa dk lEeku lekjksg Performance by the Rock Band Astitva