The annual FICCI Publishing Awards given in various genres such as the children books, fiction and non-fiction, design, production, translation, business management, biography etc, were announced at the’ FICCI PubliCon 2022 and Publishing Awards’ organized in New Delhi on Aug 5. Awards are also given in Hindi literature books for children, fiction and non-fiction categories. The awards were announced in virtual …
Authored by Pooja Hemdev Lalawani, founder of Roots Nature Club and a Biodiversity Conservationist helps kids develop a passion for nature; the book is directed at children understanding and appreciating nature and wildlife In her constant effort to contribute to environmental conservation and awareness, Pooja Hemdev Lalawani has written her debut book ‘Common Birds of Mumbai – Not Just a …
The first of its kind comic book, authored by Arthy Muthanna Singh and Mamta Nainy, exclusively on the lesser-known species of the Nilgiris, was launched by World Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF India). The Nilgiri Tahr is the only mountain ungulate in southern India amongst the 12 species present in the country. A large part of the population has depleted from its …
Publishers are providing readers and learners access to a plethora of free (and affordable) resources. In India international publishers are using the technology and resources at our disposal to make books (articles, chapters, libraries, animations) available for knowledge or pleasure, education or (re)skilling. All Covid-19 research from Association of Publishers in India (API) members is freely available and can be …
The Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences at Fortis Healthcare has published a free e-reader kindle book, ‘Don’t worry! Here’s how you can keep your mind fit during a pandemic.’ The book is aimed at helping people to better manage their mental health during the COVID – 19 lockdown. Conceptualized by Dr. Samir Parikh, Director of the Department of Mental Health …
Katha has released an e-book titled “The Mystery Of The Missing Soap” to encourage children to understand, in their language, the essentials of hygiene and health, necessary to overcome the current challenges. The e-book is, currently, available in English, Hindi and Tamil. The Marathi, and Assamese versions will be available in due course. The storyline revolves around the evil Asura, Tobakachi, …
