Coffee table books are not merely compilations of big-shiny pages. There is something about these books that make them timeless. With every glance you take, you admire the beauty. With every page you flip, it takes you on a journey where each second is lived by you, by us, that brings the book to life.…
The world of publishing is as vast and diverse as the cultures India represents, and with its rich history and traditions, it has contributed immensely to publishing. In recent years, there has been a tremendous rise in book publishing in India. In this blog post, we will explore India’s top publishers, focusing on their contribution…
When he first landed in the US, all he had was a few Indian rupees, not even dollars – that he had loaned from a few friends and family. He also had some dreams to make it big. But the country didn’t treat him too well – extreme cold, strange food, strange culture. He was…
Jagmohan Humar. An unheard name in India. A lesser-known name in Canada. An Indo-Canadian with an amazing list of achievements behind him. The author of a highly recommended and appreciated book on structural ynamics, yet Rajasthanis in the USA don’t know him to be a Rajasthani. Here’s sharing with you the untold story of Jagmohan…
This is our week… the week of India’s independence. There is no sure shot survey for this, yet, we as a nation can definitely feel a surge in loyalty to our nation. However, every 26 January and 15 August, it hurts to see several small-sized Indian flags lying in waste. I have a win-win suggestion…
When Maneesh Media was started 20 years back, it was started with the idea of writing about the unheard of success stories of the Indian diaspora. We never knew these stories that amazed us could inspire others. We started with publishing coffee-table books, gradually getting head-on with personalized books as well. Getting to do personalized…
With the current situation, do we imagine getting back into the same world that we were in? All these days of lockdown have taught us to lead a minimalistic lifestyle. And as we live minimalistically, it is wonderful how the nature has revived itself. Conscious, careful, cautious are the new buzz words for human lives,…
The debate over which is a more popular beverage, tea or coffee, never seems to end. Although the odds are squarely stacked in favour of tea, coffee-drinkers stubbornly refuse to admit to the fact and never miss an opportunity to ride their favourite hobby-horse. Even in South America, long regarded as the world’s coffee capital,…
Think autobiographical books, and you think of some great leaders of different fields from across the world. We Indians tend to buy books at any time, for birthdays or as festival gifts; internationally, books are more of Christmas gifts. Anyhow, why not! They make a good inspirational read for the holidays. However, I know many…
Feeding people cuisine with a distinct ethnicity is what he loves doing best. He happens to be an authority on Vedic style, vegetarian, Indian cuisine of the most exotic kind. In short, food is his muse that allows him the freedom to express his creativity. His preferred style calls for slow cooking on low heat.…
Topper is just one of the words that best describes this Sikh gentleman. But it really doesn’t do full justice, because Hardeep Singh Puri is a man who has worn many hats with equal flair and still doing the country proud as its Union Civil Aviation Minister. It would be difficult to list all his…
When he runs he presents a stirring sight: A tall burly figure with his long, flowing, snowy beard blowing in the wind, striding along at a comfortable, breezy pace on a highway. Bystanders on the sidewalks on both sides cheer him on as they chorus, “There goes the marathon man”.
That’s British national Fauja Singh, originally…
