Dipankar Mukherjee is a management graduate from IIT Madras and founder of Readomania publishing, known for its eclectic mix of books. He has also been instrumental in curating literature festivals and organising writing workshops. He takes keen interest in working with authors to create books that readers love.
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The Magic of Observation | Session with Dipankar Mukherjee | OCLF
On 22nd Nov 2025 01.00 PM TO 01:40 PM
This lively and immersive session with Dipankar Mukherjee, publisher and director of Readomania, introduced young champs to the power of observation. Through fun and engaging activities, he showed how sharper awareness can improve decision making, creativity and everyday understanding.
Dipankar explained how the senses and the mind work together and how noticing small details builds stronger perception and emotional intelligence. Students participated enthusiastically, sharing their observations and experiences during the interactive tasks. The session encouraged them to slow down, look closer and understand the world with deeper clarity.
The session was anchored by Navin Joshi, who added structure and energy to the experience.
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Inside India’s Paranormal Stories | Abhirup Dhar on Bhay, Karma and Real Ghost Encounters | OCLF
On 22nd Nov 2025 04.00 PM TO 04:40 PM
The session "From the True-Life World of Bhay to the Haunting Layers of Karma" featured horror author Abhirup Dhar in conversation with publisher Dipankar Mukherjee. The discussion explored the intersection of real paranormal encounters, supernatural fiction and the psychology that shapes fear.
Abhirup Dhar spoke about the real-life world of Ghost Hunter Gaurav Tiwari and how true investigations often inspire the narrative arcs in his books. He explained how cultural beliefs, personal experiences and emotional vulnerability shape fear, making horror one of the most reflective genres. The conversation examined how writers must balance authenticity, ethics and imagination when dealing with paranormal themes.
The audience engaged actively, asking about real ghost encounters, how to differentiate superstition from experience and how fear can be used as a powerful storytelling tool. The session closed with the reminder that horror is not only about the unknown — it is a mirror to human vulnerability, belief and the subconscious.
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Every Story Deserves a Chance | How to Publish Your Book with Iti Khurana, Dipankar Mukherjee and Arun Anand | OCLF
On 22nd Nov 2025 01.00 PM TO 01:40 PM
The session "Every Story Deserves a Chance: Let’s Learn How to Publish Yours" brought together publishing expert Iti Khurana, Readomania founder Dipankar Mukherjee and author-journalist Arun Anand in conversation with Dr Puja Bang. The discussion explored the complete journey of storytelling, from the first spark of an idea to turning a manuscript into a published book.
The panel highlighted why writers create stories, how ideas evolve through packaging and curation, and the importance of authenticity when building an author brand. They explained the publisher’s perspective on what makes a book stand out, why promotion is essential and how authors must position their story for readers. The conversation also covered traditional, self and hybrid publishing routes along with the need for discipline, routine and extensive reading to refine one’s craft.
The session offered a practical roadmap for aspiring authors, encouraging them to write with courage, clarity and commitment.