Safari ( gu, સફારી) is a

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and

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magazine published in Gujarati and English language, by Harshal Publications, Ahmedabad in

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. It is editor and publisher is Nagendra Vijay.

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. Harshal Publications is a publishing house, known for its informative books and periodicals that educate and enhance creative thinking in younger generation. ''Safari'' launched its English edition in 2008 which is available in most parts of India. It was stopped in 2015.

Content

Apart from popular science articles, the magazine also contains articles on

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, current affairs,

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and defense matters. It is a very popular magazine among young children, students as well as elders. The

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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

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ranging from easy to difficult,

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, quick facts(titled in magazine as fact-finder and Super-quiz) as well as

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s. 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 is praised for delivering quality content and now it is the only monthly science magazine published by private sector in India.

References

External links

Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Safari Magazine Gujarati-language magazines Monthly magazines published in India Science and technology magazines published in India Magazines established in 1980 Science and technology in Gujarat 1980 establishments in Gujarat