Safari
Cover page of Safari
EditorNagendra Vijay
CategoriesGeneral Knowledge
FrequencyMonthly
PublisherNagendra Vijay
First issue1 August 1980
CompanyHarshal Publication
CountryIndia
LanguageGujarati
WebsiteHarshal Publications

Safari (Gujarati: સફારી) is a monthly science and general knowledge magazine published in Gujarati and English language, by Harshal Publications, Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India. Its editor and publisher is Nagendra Vijay.[1]

History

Safari Magazine was first published on 1 August 1980 by Nagendra Vijay. It was the first magazine of its kind from Gujarat. After its sixth issue, its publishing was closed. It was relaunched in July 1986. Again, after tenth issue, its publishing was closed. Finally, in May 1992, the magazine was relaunched again, and since then, it has continued.[2]

Harshal Publications is a publishing house, known for its informative books and periodicals that educate and enhance creative thinking in younger generation.[3]

Safari launched its English[4] edition in 2008 which is available in most parts of India.[5] It was stopped in 2015. It was started again at some point and as of December 2022, it continues publishing.[6]

Content

Apart from popular science articles, the magazine[7] also contains articles on history, current affairs, hobbies and defense matters. It is a very popular magazine among young children, students as well as elders. The tagline of the magazine reads "બુદ્ધિશાળી વાચકો માટે નું મેગેઝીન" meaning "A magazine for intelligent readers". History is featured under the title "એક વખત એવું બન્યું " (Once upon a time). The magazine features puzzles ranging from easy to difficult, quiz, quick facts(titled in magazine as fact-finder and Super-quiz) as well as jokes. It also updates the knowledge of readers by the Section 'નવું સંશોધન' means 'New Research'. It is considered as one of the best magazines in Gujarati language, in terms of popularity and quality of content.

Reception

The magazine got mixed reception by the public. While at limited circulation in Gujarat and Maharashtra, where general public interest is in economic and current affairs, the magazine struggled in initial years of publication. Over the years it was praised for delivering quality content and now it is the only monthly science magazine published by private sector in India.

References

  1. ↑ "Gujarat Media Club award for Express reporter Gopal Kateshiya". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2017-07-14.
  2. ↑ Safari magazine, issue no.100
  3. ↑ "Latest News, Breaking News Live, Current Headlines, India News Online | The Indian Express". cities.expressindia.com. Archived from the original on April 30, 2005. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  4. ↑ "Harshal Publications,Safari Magazine,Innovative Magazine". www.businesswireindia.com. Retrieved 2020-02-13.
  5. ↑ "General Knowledge Magazine from India – SAFARI | Harshal Publications". www.harshalpublications.in. Retrieved 2017-04-11.
  6. ↑ "Harshal Publications | Safari Magazine". Harshal Publications | Safari Magazine. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  7. ↑ "Safari Magazine | Gujarati Edition | May 2019 Issue | Views And Reviews". 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2020-02-13.


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