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  Chacha Chaudhary is an iconic Indian comics series created by cartoonist Pran. In 2002, the comic took shape of a television series with Raghubir Yadav playing the lead role of Chacha Chaudhary. An animated television series by Toonz Animation followed in 2019. Chacha Chaudhary was first introduced in 1971 by cartoonist Pran Kumar Sharma in a comic created for the Hindi magazine Lotpot. The comic strips featuring Chacha Chaudhary had a common saying – “ Chacha Chaudhary ka dimaag computer se bhi tez chalta hai, ” which translates as Chacha Chaudhary's brain works faster than a computer. The popularity of the series was the wit and wisdom of Chacha Chaudhary and the absence of extraordinary powers and super gadgets flaunted by other comic book characters from that era. Chacha Chaudhary's attire included his red turban, pocket watch, wooden stick and a waistcoat with a double inside pocket and the inspiration for his personality was the old wise man commonly found in every fam...

  Konica Minolta has announced its participation in PrintPack 2025, where it will launch the AccurioPress C14010S and present an extensive portfolio of digital printing solutions designed to transform the commercial printing, packaging, and label industries. This participation will help showcase innovative technologies that address the evolving needs of print professionals across various segments. Visitors to PrintPack 2025 will experience live demonstrations of these advanced printing solutions at the Konica Minolta stand. Technical experts from the company will provide detailed insights into each system's capabilities and discuss specific business applications. The exhibition is scheduled from 1-5 February 2025, at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida in Delhi NCR. The highlight of Konica Minolta's showcase will be the launch of the AccurioPress C14010S , featuring white toner capability. This flagship high-volume press delivers impressive speeds of up to 140 A4 p...

  The war between Indian publishers and artificial intelligence company OpenAI , the creator of the ChatGPT chatbot, is intensifying. It all began in November 2024 with news agency ANI taking the Microsoft-backed OpenAI to court, accusing it of using its published content in an unauthorized manner to train ChatGPT. Joining the bandwagon now is the New Delhi-based Federation of Indian Publishers , which represents names such as Bloomsbury, Penguin Random House, Cambridge University Press and Pan Macmillan, as well as India's Rupa Publications and S Chand and Co. The Digital News Publishers Association ( DNPA ) also wants to be a party to ANI's copyright infringement suit, following which Justice Amit Bansal of the Delhi High Court issued notice. DNPA represents organizations such as ABP, Mathrubhumi, Hindustan Times , NDTV, The Hindu, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express , Zee News, Dainik Bhaskar, India Today, India TV, The Times of India, The Free Press Journal, Mala...

  In 2018, the leading Faridabad-based textbook publisher VK Global Publications got into printing by acquiring a plant in Manesar comprising book and packaging printing, binding, and converting equipment, along with luxury hard box-making capacity. In the past several years, the group rationalized the VK Global Digital Manesar plant with investments in converting and learned the commercial and carton-making processes. It then decided to build a greenfield plant in Faridabad, not very far from the publishing house. Within 22 months, the elegant purpose-built factory, along with several additional investments in equipment is humming. The VK Global Digital book printing and packaging project was ambitious from the blueprint stage. The planning embodied the group’s belief in designing modern work and production spaces. The now completed 250,000-square-foot load-bearing factory space has a 1-megawatt solar plant on the roof. Within the plant, on most of the 2 acres alongside the build...

  Neelendra Singh, managing director of Adidas India , shared insights into the brand’s global journey, its growing influence in India, and the nation’s evolving sports landscape at the Print Summit 2025, held on 16 January at Tata Theatre at NCPA in Mumbai. During his presentation, Singh traced Adidas’ origins, dispelling the myth that the brand’s name stands for 'All Day I Dream About Sports.' He explained that Adidas derives its name from founder Adolf Dassler, whose nickname was "Adi", combined with his last name, Dassler. Singh noted that Dassler began making footwear in the 1920s alongside his brother Rudolf under the Dassler Brothers brand. Following World War II, the brothers split, with Rudolf founding Puma and Adolf establishing Adidas in 1949. Singh emphasized Dassler’s philosophy, “Only the best for the athlete,” which has driven Adidas’ innovation for decades. “Adi’s vision and dedication to creating products that enhance athletic performance laid the f...

  Konica Minolta , a global leader in advanced imaging and business solutions, successfully concluded its participation at the Consumer Electronics Imaging Fair (CEIF) 2025, held from 9 to 11 January at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The company showcased its digital printing technologies and aims to transform the professional photography and production printing landscape. Visitors experienced hands-on demonstrations of Konica Minolta's advanced printing solutions. The showcase included detailed presentations on technical specifications and capabilities, followed by guided walk-throughs of various application areas, particularly focusing on wedding photography and professional printing applications. At CEIF 2025, Konica Minolta's AccurioPress C84hc/C74hc drew significant attention for its high-chroma technology, demonstrating exceptional color reproduction capabilities crucial for professional photography. The AccurioShine 3600 with inline foil gained substantial interest, particul...

  At the Print Summit 2025 , organized by the Bombay Master Printers’ Association, Anand Kripalu, managing director of EPL , delivered an insightful speech — highlighting lessons from his remarkable leadership journey, blending personal anecdotes and industry experiences. Recognizing his recent entry into the packaging sector, Kripalu chose to focus on practical learnings from his career, emphasizing the enduring power of storytelling over abstract theories. Citing Steve Jobs’ iconic Stanford commencement speech, Kripalu underscored the value of “connecting the dots” in retrospect to understand one’s career path. Drawing from his leadership roles at Unilever, Cadbury, Diageo, and EPL, he shared transformative moments that shaped his approach to management. As managing director of Unilever East Africa, Kripalu faced the daunting task of reviving a business that had stagnated for a decade. He encountered a team crippled by a victim mentality, attributing failures to external factors ...

  The Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) has announced the shortlist for the KLF Book of the Year Awards. There are six titles in the fiction and six titles in the non-fiction category in the shortlist. The KLF Book of the Year Awards is a debut award instituted by KLF. The awards recognize exceptional contributions to literature, celebrating the finest works of fiction and non-fiction of the year. The award is adjudicated by an esteemed panel of writers with extensive expertise in the literary field. Jeet Thayil, Jerry Pinto and Mridula Koshy were the jury members of the fiction category while Meena Kandasamy, Akshaya Mukul and Satish Padmanabhan served as the jury members of the non-fiction category. The shortlist was announced on 15 January 2025. Shortlist of KLF Book of the Year Awards Fiction is as follows: The Day the Earth Bloomed by Manoj Kuroor, translated from the Malayalam by J Devika, published by Bloomsbury India The Distaste of the Earth by Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih, p...

  The Jaipur Literature Festival , celebrated as the greatest literary show on earth, is set to return for its 18th edition from 30 January to 3 February 2025, at Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur. Ahead of the main Festival, Teamwork Arts hosted a Delhi preview at The Leela Palace, New Delhi, on 9 January offering a glimpse into the detailed programming that defines this global literary extravaganza.  This year, the festival’s themes reflect narratives that shape our world and books that have triggered our imagination with a variety of sessions.  Sessions that focus on themes such as democracy and equality will examine the timeless quest for justice and the truths behind constitutional ideals. The crime fiction segment will bring thrilling narratives of mystery and suspense, while the biographies and memoirs section promises to offer intimate insights into extraordinary lives. For food enthusiasts, the gastronomy theme will celebrate culinary traditions and flavors that unite cu...

  Driven by sectors such as education, auto, and services, print media stayed relevant and resilient amid the digital onslaught with a 3% increase in ad space during January to September 2024 compared to the same period last year, says the latest TAM AdEx report. Education took the lion’s share of print ad space, contributing 17% to the total advertising volume with educational institutions and eLearning platforms leveraging print to reach readers, says the report seen by Indian Printer & Publisher. The auto sector was dominant with cars maintaining the top position at 7% share of total ad space. Two-wheelers saw the highest growth, climbing to the third spot with a 49% increase in ad space. The top 10 advertisers added 9% share of ad space in Jan-Sep 2024. The top six sectors maintained their rankings from Jan-Sep 2023 to Jan-Sep 2024. The top 10 categories combined accounted for 44% of the total ad space in this period. Maruti Suzuki India and SBS Biotech were the top two c...

  Monotech Systems , a prominent provider of 3D printing and advanced manufacturing solutions, has launched the Markforged FX10, a cutting-edge industrial 3D printer, in India. The unveiling event took place on 19 December 2024, at the Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai, attracting industry leaders and dignitaries from diverse sectors. The company claims that Markforged FX10 stands out as the world’s first industrial 3D printer to offer both metal and composite printing capabilities. Its modular print system enables seamless switching between metal and composite print engines, providing unparalleled flexibility for users. Boasting a large build volume of 375 mm x 300 mm x 300 mm, the FX10 is designed to enhance productivity by delivering robust, precise tools and fixtures. Chief guest Gaurav Sarda, regional head – East Coast region, emerging corporate group, HDFC Bank, hailed the FX10’s launch as a milestone for India’s manufacturing industry. He also highlighted Monotech’s R&D facilit...

  A manufacturer of complete hard-case solutions for book binding and rigid box making, Bengaluru-headquartered Megabound is set to showcase 20 machines including a bunch of new launches at its stand at Printpack India 2025, which is scheduled to take place from 1 – 5 February 2025 at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR. N Srinivasa Reddy, director-marketing, Megabound , says, “Along with the 20 different machines we are demonstrating at Printpack India 2025, there will be unwrapping of new Fully Automatic Case Maker, Box Assembling Machine, and Spine Cutter.” He adds that the new Megabound machines that have to be launched at the show are efficiently designed and engineered with upgraded features and capabilities. He further adds, “We would take the opportunity of Printpack India 2025 as the right and proper platform to introduce the new machines with the showcase of our 20 flagship models to placate our Indian customers. It’s really delightful to be partnered with IPAMA ...

  Voith's fourth-generation MasterJet headbox technology, the MasterJet 4Tec, is now available and has already impressed the first customers with its positive effects on operating efficiency and paper quality. The innovations result in improved jet quality and thus flawless, streak-free sheet formation, as well as a reduction in energy consumption. The measures to further improve cleanliness and the resulting increase in machine efficiency have also proven to be very convincing. Improved formation ensures high paper quality The headbox makes a decisive contribution to sheet formation, one of the most important quality parameters for most papers. “ Our MasterJet 4Tec sets new standards in jet homogeneity, ” reports Markus Haeussler, product manager headbox at Voith Paper . The improved fiber distribution and more than 30 percent streak reduction in the jet ensure the best formation values and a perfect visual appearance of the paper. Annual energy savings in the six-figures Si...