Aditi M. Goyal gives every voice a platform in Hindi publishing

When you meet Aditi Maheshwari Goyal, Executive Director of Vani Prakashan Group and Managing Trustee of the Vani Foundation, it's hard not to be struck by her energy, intellect, and the sheer passion she exudes for her work.

- MURTAZA ALI KHAN

When you meet Aditi Maheshwari Goyal, Executive Director of Vani Prakashan Group and Managing Trustee of the Vani Foundation, it's hard not to be struck by her energy, intellect, and the sheer passion she exudes for her work. Sitting in her office, surrounded by shelves stacked with decades of Hindi literary treasures, you quickly realize you are in the presence of someone who's not just running a publishing house but is keen on reshaping the narrative of Hindi publishing for the modern age.

Aditi's candidness is refreshing and she isn't afraid to take the bold strides needed to make Hindi publishing relevant to a new generation of readers. "For me, Vani Prakashan is not just a publishing house; it's a legacy of three generations of my family," she said, her voice tinged with pride and determination. "The story of Vani is about standing firm and producing good books for a good society." This ethos is encapsulated in the house's motto, Sada Samay Ke Saath (Always with the Times).

Vani Prakashan started with just three employees and is now a thriving institution of 92, but its soul remains rooted in family values. I couldn't help but ask how she reconciles the old-world charm of Hindi publishing with the pressures of running a business in an increasingly globalized and digital world. Her answer was telling.