AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublishing & Books: S Hareesh’s August 17 (translated by Jayasree Kalathil) turns a counterfactual India into literature, asking what an independent Travancore might have changed after 1947. Literary Culture: Tara Menon’s Under Water review spotlights friendship and grief across Thailand (2004) and New York (2012), while Courtesans Don’t Read Newspapers (Anil Yadav) gets praised for sharp social satire in North India. Regional Voices: A review of The Greatest Stories from the Northeast Ever Told argues the anthology showcases the region’s identity, folklore and modern struggles beyond stereotypes. Book Industry/Media: YOASOBI’s THE BOOK for, drops with an Overwatch tie-in, plus in-game cosmetics—another sign of music-to-gaming publishing crossovers. AI & Rights: A report on AI training data transparency and “pay per crawl” frames a growing pushback from publishers and creators across the web. Travel Reading/Leisure: India-focused tourism coverage includes Thailand betting big on Indian travellers and Tomorrowland’s Pattaya debut, alongside cruise and museum roundups.
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