Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Optimistic Conclusion Marks Rights Table Event
T he second day of the two-day New Delhi Rights Table 2024
event was filled with energy and drew publishers from
around the world. The gathering brought together authors,
publishers, translators, and audiobook managers to promote
cross-cultural exchanges and encourage sharing of creative
works and rights.
Nabin Khatiwada, the Managing Director of Bal Sansar
and a supporter of Nepali children’s literature shared his
journey as a children’s book publisher in Nepal. Balancing both
fiction and non-fiction, he highlighted the challenge of limited
publishing houses catering to young audiences. He expressed
his goal of translating his works into other languages to spread
his literary message globally.
Iranian publisher, Hossein Bahrami and Mr. MRM Nia
of Misbah, provided insights into their focus on life lessons
and family dynamics in children’s literature. Their books offer
solutions to real-life challenges from various perspectives. While
their vision includes translation into Urdu and Arabic, they
acknowledged the current shortage of skilled Hindi translators
in Iran, posing a temporary barrier to Hindi publication.
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The event buzzed with excitement as publishers engaged
in lively discussions, exploring partnership opportunities
and collaborating on projects. This diverse mix of languages
and cultures supported the growth of international business
opportunities, ultimately aiming to broaden readers’
perspectives with various stories.
Iniya G, representing the Chennai International Book Fair
on behalf of the Tamil Nadu government as a literary agent,
emphasized the key points publishers and authors should
consider when publishing books. She actively engaged in
buying children’s textbooks for the Tamil Nadu government
and selling books across various genres like fiction, non-
fiction, short stories, and novels.
The event witnessed over 500 meetings held in two days,
with 60 publishers from across the globe participating in
NDRT 2024, including representatives from Sri Lanka, Nepal,
Iran, Bangladesh, Turkiye, Spain, among others. The gathering
concluded positively, with publishers expressing satisfaction
with the event’s hospitality and eagerly anticipating their
participation in the next edition.
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Do it Yourself: A New lans’k

Trend in Self-publishing
T wo friends, Chirag and Tanvi, in
their mid-twenties, are already
published authors; Chirag has
published one book while Tanvi has
brought out three. His book sold
45 copies. Hers has sold a 100. Both
started writing simple stories and
poems as teenagers. Down the line,
having intensely felt the need to
say something, they looked to be
published. Approaching big publishing houses was not even
considered. They just took to self-publishing.
DIY (Do it Yourself) is a craze these days with young
writers, who are looking up to non-traditional platforms such
as Draft 2 Digital, KDP and Notion Press to bring their projects
to fruition. These ‘eager beavers’ do their own cover design,
and very often their own marketing and promotion. They are
not in awe of the big daddies of the publishing industry, and
not squeamish about printing their own books.
Considering that they join a stellar list of great authors,
including Ernest Hemingway, Charles Dickens, Margaret
Atwood and George Bernard Shaw, among a bevy of many
others, who ‘did it’ themselves, it may not be such a bad bargain,
after all. “Who are we to judge what you have written?’’ asks
Shirley Loyal, operations head, Blue Rose Publishing. This
enterprise was set up in 2012 and has published 2000 titles
in a decade.
“If you have something to say, and you come to us with
just Rs. 4000 for example, we will print your book for you, and
hand you two copies. From that point, it is up to you to market
your book and promote it,’’ she says matter-of-factly. This is the
other route within
self-publishing. A
combination of DIY
and a little prop from
a printer-publisher.
There are yet other initiatives such as the six-month old
Aspiring Authors Alliance of India, which is attracting attention
at the Fair since it helps everyone aspiring to make it in print,
find their feet. This venture is a sister concern of the Jaipur-
based ‘The Great Indian Book Tour’, which began in 2018, and
which has enabled many young writers achieve their dreams of
becoming ‘authors’.

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Where there is a Soul, There is a Story
S aurav Dwivedi, famous from Lallantop, was present at
the Theme Pavilion of the NDWBF 2024 on Day 4. He
was felicitated by Ms. Deepali Vashishth, Director, Bharat
Literature Festival.
While talking to Anjum Sharma, the host, Mr. Dwivedi
revealed how important his wife had been in his life journey
(पत्नी के कारण जीवन मे रंग भरा). When asked about the iconic gamchha
that he carries all the time, he replied that it is a reflection of
his father who wore it during the harvest season.
Later, while being questioned about how important the
soul of a story is, especially for someone working in the field of
journalism, he said “without a soul, a story cannot exist’’. Not
every story can be dealt with a harsh hand. Thus, a filter has to
be layered while covering sensitive issues.
Commenting on the stories about violence faced by women,
Mr. Dwivedi said that a lot of work needs to go into the issue
of safety and sensitisation. “We have a long way to go before
we sleep,’’ he admitted. According to him, one can find a story
just about anywhere, if only one knew where to look for it. As
Reclaiming and Preserving India’s Cultural Legacy
A n event titled “Cultural Renaissance and Reclaiming
Glorious Heritage” was organized by Bharat Literature
Festival on the fourth day of the New Delhi World Book Fair. It
featured eminent historian and political scientist, Meenakshi
Jain, associate professor of History at Gargi College, Delhi;
Sandeep Balakrishnan, author on Indian history, and Aditi
Tyagi, a journalist from The Hindu. The event aimed at
studying the significance of reclaiming cultural heritage and
the challenges faced in preserving it.
Ms. Deepali Vashishtha, Director of Bharat Literature
Festival, felicitated the guests. Ms. Aditi Tyagi opened the
discussion by questioning what exactly needed to be reclaimed
and what constituted our glorious heritage. Ms. Jain
emphasized the importance of reclaiming divinity, deities,
and foundational thoughts. She supported her argument with
references from the Chandogya Upanishad, Katra inscription,
and Mathura inscription.
Mr. Sandeep Balakrishnan asserted that it was an
institutional duty, driven by the need to rectify historical
distortions, caused by a lack of awareness.
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for reporters, the news room experience and learning how to
present and convey a story are undeniably useful, he noted.
Anjum Sharma also asked him about literature and its
importance in the field of journalism. The Lallantop anchor-
editor acknowledged that literature should be “as important
as breath’’ for everyone, not just for journalists, although
he lamented that he finds it challenging to take out time for
reading. But he counselled bibliophiles to somehow take out a
little time for reading, every day. “It is important to be greedy
about reading,’’ he said, in a lighter vein.
On a question about how best to use time, whether to opt
for “reel’’ or for reading, he asserted, “Reels are temporary
while reading is permanent.”
When asked about the success of his programme Lallantop,
Mr. Dwivedi accorded credit to his team, calling himself just
the face upfront, on camera, and visible to the viewer. He
concluded by saying, “जब आप शरू ु कर रहें हैं, तो कार्य सफल हो या विफल,
कभी कभी मन की कर लेनी चाहिए.”
Ms. Jain attributed the present-day cultural rifts to
western education, set in the English-language milieu. Mr.
Balakrishnan stressed upon the need to re-evaluate history for
accurate facts and values, and emphasized the importance of
understanding our past in its true context.
Ms. Tyagi asked about how historians perceived history.
Ms. Jain responded by emphasizing the absence of fixed or
cyclical patterns, suggesting a deliberate plan by someone
unfamiliar with the land. Mr. Balakrishnan referred to the
episode of Ghazni’s invasion of India and the destruction of
the Somnath temple. He underscored the commitment of our
ancestors to preserving these temples, to preserve a culture
that is ‘Sanatan’ or eternal.
The event concluded with an audience interaction. The
panelists encouraged the youth to actively participate in
preserving India’s rich heritage, leaving the attendees with a
‘Call to Action’. The event discussing `Cultural Renaissance’
provided a platform for thought-provoking conversations on
the importance of reclaiming and preserving India’s cultural
legacy.
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a staunch follower but consistently challenged internal party
politics,” Ms. Mukherjee said during a focus discussion on her
book at the ongoing NDWBF on Wednesday.
In conversation with journalist Priyanshi Sharma, Ms.
Mukherjee said her book differed from the official biography
of the former President in that “it encapsulates my father’s
personal perspective on his political journey, chronicled in the
51 diaries he left with me.”
On the issue of Mr Mukherjee’s aspirations of becoming
the Prime Minister, she said, “While every politician aspires to
be PM, my father, despite being the crisis solver for the party,
was the prime minister India never had”.
Reflecting on her father’s persona, she said, “He was never
a cudly-dudly daddy and never wore emotions on his sleeves.
However, he revealed a vulnerable side after the death of our
dog, Jimbo, shedding tears – a rare sight for those who had
witnessed ‘the man inside the President’s face’.”
The session closed with engaging interactions between the
audience and the daughter of the former president, providing a
comprehensive understanding of Pranab Mukherjee’s political
journey and perspectives.

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All about Open Schools and Statistics at NDWBF
F or those who missed the education bus or have been bitten
by the study bug later in life, and for those who need to
update their skills for better job prospects, NIOS’s Stall No.
A-20, Hall No. 5, at NDWBF, spells hope.
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has an
enclosure displaying and disbursing information about all
its distance education courses in various languages, with its
officials answering all kinds of queries of prospective students
and educators.
“The purpose of NIOS’s presence at the Fair is advocacy,”
says Ms Manju Churung, Librarian, NIOS, who handles the
queries of the visitors, who breeze in to know what kind of
courses they can take up to upgrade their mental or professional
skills.
The perception about distance education and open
schooling is still mired in myths, which NIOS’s presence at the
Fair is dispelling. Notwithstanding the extensive NIOS portal,
many people are approaching their personnel to clear their
doubts.
And it’s not just about would be students; even educators
and subject experts have approached them to know how they
can associate with the institution to create resource material.
Among the visitors on Tuesday were a chemistry teacher and a
Kashmiri research scholar who made such enquiries.
Role of Authors in Nation Building
A thought provoking interactive session for PM-YUVA
Authors with Shri Rai, CMD and Editor-in-Chief of Bharat
Express News Network was organised at the International
Events Corner.
In his inspirational speech, Shri Upendra Rai highlighted
the significance of reading books, experiences and the
knowledge one gains from these. He cited examples from
historical events, shared his experiences, quoted from the
biographies of famous personalities such as, Mahatma
Gandhiji, Julius Caesar and Gautama Buddha. He emphasised
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Another visitor, Vidula Totekar from Pune, visiting the
Fair, just saw the NIOS banner and walked into the stall with
eyes full of gratitude. Her son, now a successful globe-trotting
photographer, is an NIOS alumnus, who had twice failed the
conventional 12th standard exams. He passed senior secondary
with flying colours in five subjects of his choice and went on to
do a Masters in Geography.
Admissions to NIOS are now 24x7 and are customized
for students, who can take exams on demand, informs Ms
Churung, adding that we need to come out of the mindset
that open schools are for dropouts from rural, migrant and
marginalized backgrounds.
Advocacy is also the prime objective of the presence of the
Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of
India at the other end of the Fair in Hall No. 1. Its large posters
emphasize the significance and process of getting births and
death registered online and also hand out information on how
to enroll for the Aadhar card.
Apart from national data, various state and district-specific
data and atlases, data pertaining to the Census, and maps
are available here for the benefit of research scholars, social
institutions, NGOs and
various departments.
on the importance of learning and coping with the changes
with time. Some of the interesting questions asked during the
Q&A by the participating PM-YUVA authors were—if one can
use AI for writing and generating ideas, how can one develop
content on Nation Building and how to deal with contrasting
philosophies while writing.
Shri Yuvraj Malik, Director of National Book Trust, India
chaired the session and in his closing remarks, encouraged
young upcoming writers to persevere to read, write and
introspect.
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EVENTS TODAY
Theme Pavilion  Hall No. 5
Time Event Organiser
3:00 – 3:50 pm Rashtriya Siksha Niti Va Bhartiya Bhashayein National Council for Promotion of
Sindhi Language (NCPSL)
5:40 – 6:30 pm The City Speaks: Multilingual Culture in Urban Spaces NBT, India
7:00 – 7:50 pm Pioneers of Languages: Who Shaped Our National Ethos Through NBT, India
Languages. Suniti Kumar Chatterjee, Haraprasad Sastri, Rahul
Sangkrityan, Harinath De & Md Sahidullah.

International Events/Foreign Pavilion Hall No.4

Time Event Organiser
12:00 – 1:30 pm Engaging Espanol: An Exchange with Spanish Language Teachers and Delegation from Spain
Students
3:00 – 3:50 pm A Discussion on Austrian Literature in Digital Era: Its Market and Austrian Embassy
Acceptability

Authors’ Corner Hall No. 5

Time Event Organiser
11:00 – 11:50 am Book Launch “Beyond Borders: Empowering Youth with Global Threads Booklover Publishing House (OPC)
in Indian Literature” Pvt. Ltd.
1:40 – 2:30 pm Book Discussion on Nuclear Bomb in Ganges by R. K. Yadav Prabhat Prakashan
3:00 – 3:50 pm Beyond the Hashtag – Twitter Activism in India Vitasta Publishing
4:20 – 5:10 pm PVLF Jr (The Literary Playground: Shaping Children’s Literature for Pragati E Vichaar Literature Festival
Today’s Young Minds)
5:40 – 6:30 pm Incredible Journeys of Women Artists from India Solh Wellness
7:00 – 7:50 pm Motivation to Live and Beat the Fears of Life - A Chronicle of the Amaryllis
Brussels Terror Attack- Survivor

Lekhak Manch Hall No. 2

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Cultural Events Amphitheatre-1st

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4:00 – 5:00 pm Kavi Samelan on Bahubhashi Bharat Rehkta
5:00 – 5:30 pm Book Release
5:30 – 8:00 pm Cultural Performances from the State of Maharashtra

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mous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, exclusively
for the 31st New Delhi World Book Fair.
The views expressed in the signed articles do not necessarily reflect the official views
of the NBT.

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Children’s Pavilion Hall No.3
Time Event Organiser
11:00 am – 11:40 am Tales Unfolded: A Storytelling Session NCCL, NBT
11:50 am – 12:30 pm cky&lkfgrh Sahitya Akademi
12:40 pm – 1:20 pm ;qok laiknd dk;Z'kkyk Dainik Jagarn (Inquilab)
1:30 pm – 2:10 pm Design Dialogue: Bridging Art and Publishing Eklavya Foundation
2:20 pm – 3:00 pm Little Writers Big Voices: Child Author Panel Discussion NCCL, NBT
3:10 pm – 3:50 pm Green Guardians: Children’s Card Making Workshop for Animal NCCL (Animal Planet)
Planet’s Conservation Crusade

Launch of Pratik’s Australian Issue and Tungana:

Nepali Poetry Collection
A n enriching poetry reading and book launch of Pratik’s
Australian issue and Tungana: Nepali Poetry Collection by
Amar Aakash organised by White Lotus Book Shop, Nepal was
held at the International Events Corner.
The event brought together numerous poetry lovers
to celebrate the power of words and the beauty of poetic
expression. Renowned and aspiring poets, Amarendra Khatua,
Mandira Ghosh, Usha Mujoo Munshi, Poonam Surie, Rachna
Joshi, Rumki Basu, Radha Chakravarty, Sanjula Sharma,
Manoj Krishanan, Swati and Priyasha took the stage to
share their verses like “Still”, “Where Rivers Meet”, “Autumn
Leaves”, “Guilt”, “Song of Silence”, “Painkiller” and “Peace (A
Haiku poem), captivating the audience with a diverse range of
poetic styles. Amar Aakash read his Nepali poem, and Ratna
Joshi reminisced about her homeland Lucknow in her poetry,
which she feels has changed now.
The session concluded leaving the audience enriched and
inspired by the power of poetry to illuminate, provoke and
unite.

Presentation of Giuseppe
Tucci: A Biography
T he book Giuseppe Tucci: A Biography (Giuseppe Tucci: Una
Biogrfi) by Alice Crisanti, a translation from Italian into
English by Kenneth F Hurry was launched at the International
Events Corner.
H.E. Vincenzo De Luca, Ambassador of Italy to India gave
the opening remark, enlightening the work of Giuseppe Tucci
and his significant contribution to oriental studies. Further,
Mr Geshe Dorji Damdul, Director of Tibet House shared
his experience of reading the biography and how the book
coherently showcases the work of Tucci. He also emphasised on
the contribution of Tucci in the field of Tibetan and Himalayan
studies. Prof. Giacomella Orofino added that Tucci made
numerous expeditions
in the Himalayan
regions focusing on
documenting and
preserving the cultural
heritage of the region.
The session was
moderated by Mr.
Andrea Anastasio,
Director of the Italian
Embassy Cultural
Centre.

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TICKETS AVAILABLE AT 20 METRO STATIONS PRAGATI MAIDAN: HOW TO REACH US

Book lovers planning to visit New Delhi World Book Fair Fair Duration : 10 to 18th February 2024
2024 through Delhi Metro have a big opportunity at hand. Time : 11 am to 8 pm
The tickets are available at 20 metro stations around the Place : Hall No. 1 to 5
NCR. Price for adults is 20 rupees and for children it is ten Hall No. 5
rupees. The entry is free for students in uniform, elderly
Theme Pavilion
citizens and differently abled citizens. Authors’ Corners
The tickets are available at the following metro stations: General and Trade Publishers
1. Red line stations: Rithala, Dilshad Garden, Welcome Hall No. 4
2. Blue line stations: Kirti Nagar, Mandi House, Supreme International Pavilion
Court, Vaishali, Noida city centre, Botanical Garden, B2B Zone
Indraprastha, Noida International Events Corners
Sector 52, Dwarka Hall No. 3
3. Yellow line stations:
Children’s Pavilion
Vishwavidyalaya, Guru
Toy Integrated Learning and Integrated Educational Aids
Tegh Bahadur Nagar, Children’s Publishers
Kashmiri Gate, Rajiv
Chowk Hall No. 3 (Mezzanine)
4. Violet line station: ITO New Delhi Rights Table
5. Green line station: Hall No. 2
Mundka
Lekhak Manch
6. Pink line station: INA
Indian Language Publishers
7. Magenta line station:
Hauz Khas Hall No. 1
Indian Language Publishers
Science and Technology, Social Science and Humanities

NBT Tweets on Children’s Activities

T here’s a buzz on the New Delhi World Book Fair on social
media. Several tweets and retweets have been put up on
different social media accounts.
the importance of community participation for environment
conservation was conveyed to the children.
Children were deeply inspired by the story titled ‘The
“Chidiya ka dana” a storytelling session by Amrit Nagpal, Irresolute Flower’ presented by Italian-French author Sophie
an eminent storyteller in Bhojpuri, at the children’s pavilion, Benini, as her captivating illustration, and vibrant paper petals
cherished the spirit of #बहुभाषीभारत.” brought the tale to life.
“At the children’s corner, @SharanNavneet, senior reporter ‘How to make comic books academic’ was a fun session led
at @AmarUjalaNews, delivered an engaging lecture on the by Mr. Sandeep Sethi. With the help of 10 different academic
importance of newspapers and newspaper reading for curious comic books and four young volunteers, he demonstrated how
minds. He delved into the specifics of both the news curation to strike a balance between learning and fun.
and the writing process.”
Lina Gurg, a famous storyteller from ‘Jaago teens’ organised
an eye-catching puppet show at the children’s pavilion. With
the help of ‘Rohan, Ana and Saniz’ (the puppets), she spoke
about the importance of cyber security.
“An enigmatic storytelling session organized by @nbt_
india featured the renowned storyteller @ushachhabra who
shared the message of ‘sharing is caring’ through the stories
Dawat, Pathar ka chhorba and Ujaale ke andey.
NBT tweeted “Unleash creative moments at the children’s
pavilion by participating in a drawing competition on the
UN’s 17 Sustainable development goals’’. During the session,

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