Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Rupa Publications Celebrates 90 Years
Rupa Publications is turning 90 years old.
It started when Daudayal Mehra, Rajen Mehra's granduncle, began selling books in Calcutta.
Rajen Mehra, the current owner, wrote a book about the company's history called 'Never Out of Print'.
He visited Calcutta for the book fair and received a lifetime achievement award.
He is known for his humility and love for the city.
The book talks about the company's journey and includes funny stories and old pictures.
Rajen Mehra also discussed how digital age is not negatively impacting traditional book publishing.
Rupa Publications is celebrating its 90th anniversary.
Rajen Mehra, the current owner, wrote a book about the company's history titled 'Never Out of Print'.
Rajen Mehra received a lifetime achievement award at the Kolkata Book Fair.
The book includes personal stories, historical context, and vintage photos.
Rajen Mehra discussed the impact of the digital age on traditional book publishing.
- Who
- Rupa Publications, Rajen Mehra, Daudayal Mehra
- What
- Celebration of 90 years of Rupa Publications and the release of Rajen Mehra's book, 'Never Out of Print'
- When
- Rajen Mehra visited Calcutta this week
- Where
- Calcutta, India
- Why
- To celebrate the 90th anniversary of Rupa Publications and to confer a lifetime achievement award to Rajen Mehra
- Founder
- Daudayal Mehra
- Current Owner
- Rajen Mehra
- Book Title
- Never Out of Print
- Book Release Year
- 2023
- Book Fair
- Kolkata Book Fair
- Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Author's Books
- Decoding Didi and The Bengal Book