How InPage software revolutionised Urdu digital publishing in 1994, created industry dependence on proprietary systems, and why modern publishing requires Unicode-first infrastructure.
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IPG expands distribution roster with five international publishers from India, Spain, Mexico and the UK, launching April 2026. Diverse genres and formats.
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Registration is now open for the 54th New Delhi World Book Fair, running 16–24 January 2027 at Bharat Mandapam, following a record-breaking 2026 edition.
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A Rwandan publisher’s firsthand account from Chennai International Book Fair reveals why African literature remains invisible—and what Tamil publishers got right.
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The Guardian’s elitist critique of Indian lit fests ignores that UK festivals like Hay also trade books for pizza and music. A shameful double standard.
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Analysis of Yoshitoki Ōima’s India tour as a strategic publishing play by Japanese stakeholders targeting institutional gatekeepers and emerging market share.
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49th International Kolkata Book Fair opens with 1m visitors in three days. Projected 4.3m+ total footfall. Argentina theme, metro connectivity boost. Publishing analysis.
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China returns after 15 years, Ukraine debuts and the US withdraws from the 49th International Kolkata Book Fair, signalling geopolitical realignments in publishing.
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Free entry drives 2 million visitors to New Delhi World Book Fair 2026, up 20 %, as 1 000+ publishers from 35 countries trade rights and reach new readers.
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Frankfurt Book Fair returns to India after 30 years, chasing a $12B market. This commercial pivot prioritizes profit over cultural diplomacy.
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New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 expects 2 million visitors, showcasing India’s $9.3B publishing market, 1000+ publishers, and B2B global trade opportunities.
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Assam’s Khanapara book fair achieves Rs 2 crore sales in five days, driven by children’s literature and singer Zubeen Garg titles. Projected total: Rs 5.6 crore.
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