The 24th death anniversary of Kaifi Azmi, one of Urdu’s most celebrated poets and lyricists, was marked with a series of cultural tributes that underscored his enduring influence on Indian literature and cinema.
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Kaifi Azmi remembered with postal tribute
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Father of photojournalism Raghu Rai passes away
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Raghu Rai, the legendary photographer often hailed as the Father of Photojournalism in India, passed away at the age of 83 in New Delhi on 26 April 2026. His death marks the end of an era for global photography, leaving behind a visual archive that chronicled the birth, struggles, and vibrancy of modern India for over six decades.
Bala Bhasker of GIPT, Secunderabad, dies at 67
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Dharmavarapu Nagarjuna pays tribute to Bala Bhasker, a retired senior lecturer of GIPT, Secunderabad, who passed away recently
Historian Jaisingrao Pawar dead at 84
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A leading historian who challenged simplified narratives of the Maratha Empire, Dr Jaisingrao Pawar devoted his life to documenting the turbulent post-Chhatrapati Shivaji era, highlighting the crucial roles of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj, and Maharani Tarabai in preserving Swarajya
Ravindra Joshi: A true friend, a fearless leader
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Nitin Wani of Smart Solutions pays tribute to Ravindra Joshi, past-president of the All India Federation of Master Printers, who passed away on 26 February
Ravi Joshi: A steady hand for Indian printers bids farewell
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The Indian printing fraternity woke up to sombre news this morning, 26 February 2026.
Anil Madule of Pratham Technologies passes away
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Anil Madule, senior business development leader at Pratham Technologies, passed away in Pune on 31 December 2025. He was 34
Dev Nair: A life that bound the Indian print fraternity
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From the Bombay Master Printers Association to the All India Federation of Master Printers, Dev Nair’s leadership rested on trust, conviction and an unshakeable belief in collective purpose. As the Indian printing industry mourns his passing on 24 December 2025, colleagues and friends remember a man who led not from the podium, but from within the fraternity itself
From playwright to print pioneer: Happy birthday Alois Senefelder
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PrintWeek’s tribute to Alois Senefelder on his birth anniversary explores how his personal struggles with publishers led to the invention of lithography.
Remembering Ashwin Basavar: The man who never stopped smiling
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Ashwin Binding Works, a prestigious post-press unit established in 1960 by Shamaldas Vitthaldas Bhavsar in Ahmedabad's Shahpur area, was the foundation of Ashwin Bhai's life
MK Goyal, a stalwart of India’s paper industry, passes away
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The IPPTA community said it will “continue to walk in his footsteps, striving to uphold his values and vision for the organisation.”
Piyush Pandey dies at 70; the industry mourns a legend
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The industry fondly recalls the veteran ad-man who gave Indian advertising its voice, created unforgettable ads and inspired a generation of savvy ad-makers.
Piyush Pandey, India’s most celebrated adman, passes away at 70
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For more than four decades, he was the face of Ogilvy India—and the unmistakable voice of Indian advertising
A tribute to Don Surti, the visionary who printed perfection
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The Indian printing industry has lost one of its most passionate pioneers with the passing of Don Surti, founder of Prodon Enterprises.
RIP Sumit Chakravartty, former editor of Mainstream
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The former general secretary of the Editors Guild of India, and the former editor of Mainstream weekly, Sumit Chakravartty, passed away in Kolkata on 26 July after battling a long illness. He was 80.
Arun Ramkrishna Dhote RIP
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Mumbai mourns the loss of Arun Ramkrishna Dhote, a respected figure in the printing industry, who passed away on 14 July, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on 19 August, 1943, Dhote was the managing partner at Asiart Printers in Worli, Mumbai, and his contributions left an indelible mark on the community.
Industry members pay tribute to Ashok Nerker
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Ashok Nerker of Unique Photo Offset and Gulf Scan, passed away on 11 March in Mumbai, aged 76. He was born on 30 June 1949.
Ashok Nerker, the prince of pre-press passes away
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This morning, I received the news that Ashok Nerker is no more. He passed away on 11 March in Mumbai.
Dr Bhaskar Das: A media visionary, perpetual learner says goodbye
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The veteran media leader who revolutionised India’s media and advertising industry, passes away after a long fight against cancer.
Heidelberg India bids a farewell to Ferdinand Ruesch
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Team Heidelberg India organised a grand gala event on 14 November 2024 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Greater Noida, to bid farewell to Ferdinand Rüesch, senior vice-president, global key accounts, Gallus Ferd. Rüesch AG, and Anchor Shareholder, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG.