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  • A47.in teams up with Tinkle Comics

    A47.in teams up with Tinkle Comics

    Mumbai: A47.in, the brand that celebrates the coolest stories, is to announce a special collaboration with Tinkle Comics, launching an exclusive collection on 17 September, in honour of Uncle Pai’s birthday, the visionary founder of Tinkle Comics. This limited-edition drop brings Shambhu, Suppandi, and Tantri the Mantri to life with unique & exclusive designs across oversized t-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts.

    Blending the nostalgia of Tinkle Comics with A47’s mission to celebrate India’s rich cultural legacy, the collection is designed by A47’s in-house creative team. Fans can now wear the beloved characters with pride, adding a piece of comic history to their wardrobe.

    Each design is sure to evoke a sense of childhood joy while offering a contemporary, stylish appeal for today’s generation, in fashion-forward designs that reflect Tinkle’s charm and wit. This collaboration also marks a fresh and modern approach to Tinkle’s legacy, blending nostalgia with contemporary style.

    “We’re so happy to partner with Tinkle Comics for this special launch. It’s a tribute not just to the characters we grew up with, but also to the legacy of Uncle Pai, who gave us these tales. At A47, we stand for celebrating India’s incredible stories, from ISRO to the Armed Forces, and with Tinkle, we continue this mission by honouring a brand that has entertained and inspired generations. It’s more than just merch, it’s a celebration of memories and stories that shaped us,” said A47 founder & CEO Bhavik Vora.

    Added Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd president and CEO Preeti Vyas, “We are thrilled to bring to consumers the magic of Tinkle through this collaboration with A47. Tinkle characters have always been more than just comic figures—they are friends, mentors, and sources of endless laughter for readers across generations. Over the past few years, Tinkle has expanded its offering to its fans beyond just books, through various transmedia offerings including animation, gaming and apparel. We are very impressed with the work A47 has been doing in connecting India’s young consumers with products that symbolize post-independence pop culture and India pride and are thrilled that they have chosen to introduce Tinkle’s iconic characters through an exclusive apparel range. As part of the launch, Tinkle and A47 will also roll out special giveaways, influencer collaborations, and contests, encouraging fans to share their Tinkle-inspired looks.”

    With Tinkle continuing to be a favourite among readers across generations, this collection taps into the brand’s lasting popularity. As part of the launch, Tinkle and A47 will also roll out special giveaways, influencer collaborations, and contests, encouraging fans to share their Tinkle-inspired looks.

    The range will go LIVE on www.a47.in 

  • Navya Naveli Nanda and Tinkle comics present ‘Wonder Naari’

    Navya Naveli Nanda and Tinkle comics present ‘Wonder Naari’

    Mumbai: The eagerly awaited creative collaboration between social entrepreneur Navya Naveli Nanda and the beloved comics publication ‘Tinkle’ has come to fruition, with the official launch of their book on 25  September 2023.

    The event took place at the Dixit Road BMC School, Mumbai with a bunch of bright and enthusiastic students as participants. The collective efforts of Navya Naveli Nanda and the Tinkle Team have given rise to a truly remarkable collection of stories, ingeniously titled ‘Wonder Naari’. While the collaboration was eagerly awaited, the story themes remained under wraps, adding anticipation to the launch.

    It was revealed that the book ‘Wonder Naari’ shines as a beacon of empowerment, featuring four captivating stories, each intricately woven around a core theme that mirrors the pillars of Navya’s visionary initiative, Project Naveli. These themes encompass Legal Awareness, Entrepreneurship, Mental Health and Education, with narratives meticulously crafted to resonate deeply with readers and inspire a sense of empowerment. Post the book launch, there was an interactive workshop where the children were engaged with an opportunity to explore the world of ‘Wonder Naari’ through fun activities and games.

    At the launch, Navya Naveli Nanda passionately shared her journey of creation, vision for women’s empowerment and thoughts on the joy of storytelling through comics. Joining her on this momentous occasion was Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd President and CEO Preeti Vyas, Tinkle editor-in-chief Gayathri Chandrasekaran, Savio Mascarenhas, group art director, Deepesh Kothari, VP of digital and D2C Businesses and other members from the Tinkle Team.

    What truly distinguishes ‘Wonder Naari’ is its unwavering commitment to accessibility, ensuring that its messages of empowerment transcend boundaries and language barriers. The book will be thoughtfully available in multiple languages including Hindi and Marathi ensuring that its profound impact reaches diverse communities nationwide.

    Commenting on the book launch, Navya Naveli Nanda said “I am absolutely thrilled to finally share these stories with the world! We’ve poured our hearts and souls into crafting authentic narratives that shed light on the real-life challenges women encounter. My hope is that these stories will entertain and ignite inspiration while resonating deeply with our audience’s hearts. Collaborating with Tinkle truly felt like a magical journey!” Navya has worked closely with Tinkle’s editorial team to create each of these stories.

    Tinkle editor-in-chief Gayathri Chandrasekaran who was present at the launch said “At Tinkle, we’re very passionate about stories and storytelling. For over 40 years we have endeavoured to bring diverse, inclusive and empowering Indian characters and stories to children. With every new generation that we write for, our stories evolve in keeping with their needs and the changing social milieu. It has been an absolute joy partnering with Project Naveli to tell inspiring stories about the meaningful work they do in areas that are close to our hearts as well. We had a lot of fun co-creating this book with Navya and can’t wait for the stories to reach far and wide!”

    The book will be available on the Tinkle app to read for free. It will also be available in all leading bookstores.

  • National Geographic Traveller India magazine to launch their 2nd Anniversary issue in July

    National Geographic Traveller India magazine to launch their 2nd Anniversary issue in July

    MUMBAI: National Geographic Traveller India published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd., India’s favourite travel magazine announces the launch of its 2nd Anniversary issue which is built around the theme ‘Return to Roots’. National Geographic Traveller is the ultimate travel companion for the discerning Indian globetrotter.

     

    “It’s a celebratory year for us as within two years of its launch NGTI has won the best travel magazine award from www.tripadvisor.com and two Echo DMAi awards for its advertising creatives. This proves that not only have we produced great content over two years, but we have also created the best customer engaging solutions for our advertisers”, said Mr. Manas Mohan, CEO, Publishing, Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd.

     

    Commenting on the growth of the magazine, Mr. Manas Mohan said, “The magazine has grown by 35% in the last one year. It has been observed that 50 per cent of readers consider the content timeless, and so want to keep the magazine for its rich content. This increases the shelf life of our magazine and helps in a longer engagement period for our advertisers. The ad-content ratio for the magazine is 25:75”. He further added, “The sale of the magazine has grown from 95,000 copies last year to 110,000 copies this year. Of this, 25 per cent comprises subscription sale, while the rest is newsstand sale. The magazine is doing very well and we are looking at better numbers this year”, he further added.

     

    “Our 2nd anniversary issue unfolds stories on travelling to rediscover our roots and heritage. The stories in this issue explore how travel can compel people to examine themselves in the light of where they came from, the place they live in, who they are, and the relationships they may have had”, said Ms. Niloufer Venkatraman, Editor, National Geographic Traveller India magazine. She further added, “We are thrilled when people tell us that the inspiring narratives we publish have motivated them to go out and explore more of the world. NGTI has over the last two years given Indian families the most enduring travelling experiences through interesting photographs, stories, features and more”.

     

    National Geographic Traveller India’s 2nd anniversary issue will also include a refreshed design, revamped sections, and engaging editorial additions that readers can look forward to. Some of the sections of the magazine that will be topped up with interesting content are Navigate, Voices, and Short Breaks. Readers can also look forward to a fun photo contest and a fabulous new travel storytelling competition.

  • National Geographic Traveller India Magazine wins India Travelers’ Choice Awards 2014 by Tripadvisor

    National Geographic Traveller India Magazine wins India Travelers’ Choice Awards 2014 by Tripadvisor

    MUMBAI: National Geographic Traveller India, the world’s most widely read travel magazine published in India under license from National Geographic Society, by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd, has been awarded the Travel magazine of 2014 by www.tripadvisor.com, the world’s largest travel community.

    National Geographic Traveler India Magazine won the India’s Travelers’ Choice Awards through a Survey which was conducted across the world, where each country used a panel of more than 5,500 TripAdvisor travelers to shortlist the brands/products in each category. A total of 95,056 travelers then selected their favorites from the shortlists and the winner was chosen.

    Ms. Niloufer Venkatraman, Editor -in-chief, National Geographic Traveller India said “I am absolutely, totally, delighted than in just two years we’ve managed to establish ourselves as the best travel magazine in India. This public acknowledgement from travellers, and endorsement from well respected brand TripAdvisor, is a huge feather in our cap”. She further added, “It’s great to know that the two years of sweat have been worth it. And our team continues to be excited about the next travel story. We love what we do, and feel gratified that we’re producing a magazine with a readers’ stamp of approval”.  

     

    Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Manas Mohan, Publishing Director, National Geographic Traveller India & COO, Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd. said: – We are overwhelmed to receive this award within two years of our launch. It is a great achievement for us and motivates us to keep up to our readers expectations and publish more spectacular issues for them”. He further added, “Over two years National Geographic Traveller India has given Indian families the best travelling experience through interesting photographs, stories, features and much more. We are glad that the inspiring narratives in our magazine motivates people to go out and explore more of the world”.