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French Honor for Indian Publisher Ravi Deecee
22 Dec
Summary
- Ravi Deecee received the Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres award.
- The award recognizes his influence on Indian publishing and cultural exchange.
- DC Books publishes Malayalam translations of prominent French literary works.
The Ambassador of France to India, H.E. Mr Thierry Mathou, recently presented Ravi Deecee, Publisher and Managing Director of DC Books, with the insignia of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. This esteemed award recognizes Deecee's substantial influence on India's publishing industry and his dedication to promoting cross-cultural literary exchange. The ceremony took place at the Embassy of France on December 4, attended by prominent figures from India's literary and cultural sectors.
Ambassador Mathou highlighted Deecee's role in transforming DC Books into a leading publishing house, particularly for its extensive catalogue of French works translated into Malayalam. The award acknowledges Deecee's commitment to multilingualism, innovation in literature, and fostering global cultural collaboration. DC Books' efforts include publishing Malayalam translations of celebrated French authors, thereby bridging linguistic and cultural divides.
