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ishita gupta (she/her)

@readingisha

'Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.'

 New Delhi, India
Joined March 2011
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This is such a strong piece, and every word is the absolute truth as we experience it in the Indian publishing industry.
Arpita Das (she/her) (@arpitayodapress) profile pictureArpita Das (she/her)
@arpitayodapress4 Dec 2025
My latest column for @publishingpers explores how women are missing, barring in super small numbers, from Indian publishing associations. Have a read? publishingperspectives.com/2…
The Schrodinger’s Cat of Women in Indian Publishing Associations

The Schrodinger’s Cat of Women in Indian Publishing Associations

Arpita Das examines the state of women in publishing associations in India and highlights the lack of inclusion of women in high-level publishing roles and, thus, industry decision-making…

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Pre-order this extraordinary comic at a great price.
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@arpitayodapress18 Nov 2025
Some great reasons to preorder the #YodaPress edition of #Musalman by @MusalmanComix #indiepublishing Click here to preorder: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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@arpitayodapress10 Nov 2025
Hoping to see many #YodaPress readers here ❤ Drop in to show your support for #indiepublishing.
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Big discounts, excellent coffee and cake. And we're pretty good company too.
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@arpitayodapress31 Oct 2025
It's that time of the year again, folx! Please drop by and show some love for #YodaPress and #indiepublishing! We will have coffee, tea and cake for you as well ❤
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@arpitayodapress5 Jun 2025
This is why we do #indiepublishing. My colleague @readingisha signed up this marvellous anthology about a historic yet beleaguered city a year or so ago, and we are delighted to bring it to you now. A labour of love by the fabulous @arshi_javid. Buy your copy now! #YodaPress
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This new piece in @publishingpers by @arpitayodapress talks about Print on Demand, something I really believe in as a publishing professional. Openness to new tech and innovations like PoD have sustained us over the years, especially as an independent. publishingperspectives.com/2…
Arpita Das in New Delhi: The Demands of, and Demand for, Print on Demand

Arpita Das in New Delhi: The Demands of, and Demand for, Print on Demand

New Delhi's Arpita Das looks at the value of Print on Demand, the bias some hold against it, and the state of PoD in her market today…

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@arpitayodapress7 Mar 2025
Thank you for featuring our important new book @frontline_india! Folx, go buy your copy of #WomanLifeFreedom by the amazing @chowmak asap! #indiepublishing #YodaPress With @readingisha
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@frontline_india7 Mar 2025
#Books | The custodial death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in 2022 sparked public protests unlike any #Iran had seen before. @chowmak archives this revolt that stunned a nation. frontline.thehindu.com/books… @arpitayodapress
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@frontline_india7 Mar 2025
#Books | The custodial death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in 2022 sparked public protests unlike any #Iran had seen before. @chowmak archives this revolt that stunned a nation. frontline.thehindu.com/books… @arpitayodapress
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Neeta Kolhatkar@neetakolhatkar5 Mar 2025
Replying to @jitendradixit
@jitendradixit interviewed me about my book, 'The Feared: conversations with 11 political prisoners'. @arpitayodapress @readingisha
Jitendra Dixit/जीतेंद्र दीक्षित (@jitendradixit) profile pictureJitendra Dixit/जीतेंद्र दीक्षित@jitendradixit5 Mar 2025
Journalist @neetakolhatkar has authored a book "The Feared" on political prisoners of Maharashtra. Here is her interview where she gives a glimpse of the book. youtu.be/6tQmRlIykQ8
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Some lovely graphic novels on discount for a limited period. Please go to docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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@arpitayodapress13 Feb 2025
Hi folx, in case you want to get hold of some of our most popular graphic books on a terrific discount, hit us up! #YodaPress #graphicbooks #indiepublishing With @readingisha
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So proud to be bringing this out.
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@arpitayodapress21 Jan 2025
One of those days when one feels so very proud to be an indie publisher. Delighted to announce that #WomanLifeFreedom by @chowmak is out now! Please order your copy ASAP and send some love our way! #YodaPress #indiepublishing With @readingisha
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@arpitayodapress21 Jan 2025
One of those days when one feels so very proud to be an indie publisher. Delighted to announce that #WomanLifeFreedom by @chowmak is out now! Please order your copy ASAP and send some love our way! #YodaPress #indiepublishing With @readingisha
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This is a great workshop for publishing hopefuls, young editors and experienced professionals alike. Only a couple of seats left, apply now!
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@arpitayodapress24 Dec 2024
We are back with our Editing for Editors workshop after a fairly long time. Write in quickly if interested! #YodaPressWorkshops #YodaPressAt20
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Get your tickets for this great event @BookshopInc on Jan 9th,and warm up with a great book. With @arpithakodiveri
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@arpitayodapress7 Jan 2025
See you here on the 9th, folx! Have you bought your tickets? #YodaPress @arpithakodiveri With @readingisha
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@arpitayodapress20 Dec 2024
See you over the weekend, folx! Come and show some love for #YodaPress and #indiepublishing.
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@arpitayodapress18 Dec 2024
This is why we love being in publishing. Proud to reveal the cover of a book the entire team at #YodaPress is excited to share with you all! By the brilliant @NamitaWaikar; forthcoming in Spring 2025. #coverreveal #indiepublishing #YodaPress #YodaPressAt20 With @readingisha
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@arpitayodapress16 Dec 2024
So proud and excited to share the front cover of our important forthcoming title by the brilliant @chowmak! #YodaPress #YodaPressAt20 #indiepublishing With @readingisha #WomanLifeFreedom #JinJiyanAzadi
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People in Delhi, don't miss our annual winter sale on the 21st and 22nd!
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@arpitayodapress10 Dec 2024
See you here, lovely Dilli folx!
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@arpitayodapress10 Dec 2024
Dilli then, Dilli now! We have brought two splendid books on our beleaguered capital back in their second editions. Order them now! #IntizarHusain #AmitaBaviskar #Dilli #Delhi #YodaPress #indiepublishing #YodaPressAt20 With @readingisha
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Sahana Ghosh@sahanagee27 Nov 2024
Honored by this recognition for the books Thanks @PoliticalLegal @arpitayodapress
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We're excited to share that A THOUSAND TINY CUTS has received honorable mention for the APLA Book Prize in Critical Ethnography! Congrats to @sahangee 👏🎉 ucpress.edu/books/a-thousand… @AmericanAnthro
A Thousand Tiny Cuts by Sahana Ghosh - Paper

A Thousand Tiny Cuts by Sahana Ghosh - Paper

Scholarship is a powerful tool for changing how people think, plan, and govern. By giving voice to bright minds and bold ideas, we seek to foster understanding and drive progressive change.

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