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No copies ‘published, distributed or sold’: Naravane amid row over memoir

Apart from a status update expected of an author, Naravane’s seven-word post on X did not deny excerpts of the 448-page book that were recently published in Caravan magazine.
Updated on Feb 11, 2026 06:54 am IST

'Pre-order standard publishing practice': Penguin's fresh clarification amid row

As allegations of unauthorized circulation rose, the publisher emphasized the difference between announced books and those actually available for sale.
Updated on Feb 10, 2026 05:42 pm IST

Why should Wiki not be treated as publisher: Centre

The Centre, in its notice, said there is a view that a small group exercises editorial control over Wikipedia pages. (Wikimedia Commons)
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 06:16 am IST

How Popular Prakashan plans to remain a force to reckon with in its centenary year

Author and owner of Popular Prakashan Ramdas Bhatkal. (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 07:32 am IST

Prince Harry wins latest High Court trial against UK tabloid

The Sun publisher fails to delay full High Court trial sought by Prince Harry. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo
Published on Apr 19, 2024 09:39 pm IST

Posthumous memoir by Russia opposition leader Navalny to be published on Oct 22

Flowers are left next to photos of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. (AFP)
Published on Apr 11, 2024 07:41 pm IST

Sports Illustrated lays off entire staff, X users mocks the sports publisher

Some iconic Sports Illustrated covers
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 02:03 pm IST

‘Dukhant Punjab Da’: Book provides insight into Punjab’s turmoil before & after Op Bluestar

A book ‘Dukhant Punjab Da’, authored by former chief secretary of Punjab Ramesh Inder Singh, was released here on Wednesday. The book throws light on the past and present history of Punjab before and after Operation Bluestar. (HT File)
Updated on Jan 04, 2024 08:28 am IST

PM Modi to attend Gita Press centenary celebrations in Gorakhpur on July 7

Recently, PM Modi took to Twitter to congratulate Gita Press for “commendable work over the last 100 years towards furthering social and cultural transformations among the people”. (FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 05, 2023 11:59 pm IST

Provide security to Amritsar publisher: High court to Punjab govt

The Punjab and Haryana high court. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 01:20 am IST

US Justice Department agreed for a settlement with Activision

Activision Games
Published on Apr 05, 2023 06:02 am IST

How to self-publish an e-book

Self-publishing an e-book can be a dream come true for many aspiring authors.
Published on Jan 28, 2023 09:09 pm IST

Legendary newspaper editor, publisher and muckraker dies

Evans was a high-profile go-getter, starting in the 1960s as an editor of the Northern Echo and The Sunday Times of London and continuing into the 1990s as president of Random House.
Published on Sept 25, 2020 02:28 am IST

Year ender 2019: A roller coaster ride for publishers

It was the year of big non-fiction releases, especially political non-fiction.
Updated on Dec 31, 2019 06:09 pm IST

Writer sues publisher for $13 million after losing book deal over a tweet

Lawyers for Natasha Tynes filed suit against publisher Rare Bird Lit., Inc. in Los Angeles County Superior Court, saying the company breached its contract and defamed the Maryland author.
Updated on Jun 09, 2019 12:40 pm IST

Supreme Court puts on hold HC’s contempt order against Shillong Times editor, publisher

The Supreme Court on Friday put on hold the Meghalaya High Court’s judgment holding The Shillong Times editor Patricia Mukhim and publisher Shobha Chaudhuri guilty of contempt and fining them 2 lakh each.
Published on Mar 15, 2019 11:09 pm IST

World Book Fair: UAE-Indian publishers discuss cross-border collaborations

New Delhi World Book Fair 2019 at Pragati Maidan will conclude on January 13. (Photo courtesy: www.newdelhiworldbookfair)
Updated on Jan 08, 2019 05:36 pm IST

2018 was phenomenal, perfect for books, say publishers

Noble Laureate Toni Morrison once said: “If there is a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, you must be the one to write it.”
Updated on Jan 03, 2019 02:04 pm IST

A trust deficit between advertisers and publishers is leading to fake news

Google and Facebook are primarily advertising networks. They have successfully managed to destroy the business model for real news and replace it with a business model for fake news by taking away most of the advertising revenues from traditional and new news media companies.
Updated on Sept 24, 2018 07:08 pm IST

Private publishers seek CM’s help to address Balbharati copyright fee

Balbharati, the Maharashtra state bureau of textbook production and curriculum research, has planned to copyright its books in order to prevent commercialisation.
Updated on Jun 07, 2018 03:05 pm IST