'Stilettos in the Newsroom' by Rashmi Kumar
Depicting the life and times of a young journalist
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Book reading session by Rashmi & Pankaj Pachauri
Book released by Pankaj Pachauri and Kapish Mehra
-- Journalist-turned-author Rashmi Kumar launched her first book titled Stilettos in the Newsroom today at Hard Rock Café, New Delhi. The book was unveiled by Mr. Pankaj Pachauri, who himself is a veteran in the Indian media for over 20 years and was also the chief guest for the occasion. The event witnessed the presence of multiple young, dynamic and talented Delhiites coming together at Hard Rock Café for this unique affair and enjoyed the book launch along with great music and delectable food.
The book comes right from precincts of a newsroom and is a lighter take on the life and times of a young female journalist thrown in with anecdotes and struggles that usually a struggling journalist has to endure. The book is written in a youthful, energetic and comical language aimed to make the reader smile and simply appreciate it for what it is. It is simply journalism, the way it is, through the eyes of a fun-loving young woman reporter. Rashmi has been a journalist herself for over eight years and has worked for some of the major publications in Delhi and spent two years working in Pune.
During the launch, Kapish Mehra, CEO, Rupa & Co said, "We believe in extending our commitment to creating a platform for new authors - we are more than happy to publish the works by Rashmi who we think is an extremely promising young author."
Commenting on the launch, Rashmi Kumar said, "I really hope that my readers enjoy reading this book and are able to identify themselves with it. I would particularly like to thank my publisher Rupa and Co for having faith in me and Hard Rock Café for their support during this launch."
The book is available at all major book stores all over India for a price of Rs 95.
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About the Author
Rashmi Kumar is a Delhi-based author and journalist and currently works with Business India. Her first book Stilettos in the Newsroom, published by Rupa and Co demystifies the happenings inside in newsroom and presents a candid account of the years, she has spent in journalism, working with various newspapers. Before becoming a writer, Rashmi (among other things) also worked with an NGO. Now, other than being a full-time journalist, she also spends her time doing a weekly show on the radio and spends most of her Saturdays volunteering at an NGO.
For more information about Stilettos in the Newsroom please visit www.rashmikumar.in.
About Rupa & Co
Rupa & Co publishes a wide range of books covering a plethora of subjects including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, plays, children's literature, biographies, self-help, religion, philosophy, culture, business management, cookery, science-covering almost every sphere of interest. Rupa has always been the torchbearer of India's literary and cultural heritage, constantly endeavoring to cater to the tastes of contemporary readership.
