Aakash Rathod

Aakash Rathod, son of Mr. Baburao Rathod and Usha Rathod, was born in Beed, Maharashtra and brought up in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is the founder and chief publisher of Dead of Writes Publication, one of India's fastest-growing independent publishing houses. A multi-genre author himself, Aakash has penned poetry collections in both Hindi and English, co-authored collaborative literary anthologies, and co-written a comprehensive series of academic technology textbooks covering Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Natural Language Processing, and more. He has also been part of several anthologies as co-author and compiler. His journey into the world of publishing began in 2020 while he was pursuing his B.E. degree in Computer Engineering from Mumbai University (2020-2024). What started as a passion project to bring his love for writing into focus soon transformed into a full-fledged publishing platform. At the young age of 18, Aakash became the youngest person in India to start a Publishing House, earning him a record in the India Book of Records as the "Youngest Indian Entrepreneur in Publishing Industry." His remarkable achievements were further recognized when he was awarded the "Youngest Indian Publisher" by India Prime Icon Awards 2021. Passionate and driven, Aakash strives to make his parents proud through his caliber and dedication. Writing has been a source of happiness for Aakash for over 5 years. He loves to relate his writing with the experiences of life and reality. His debut works "Alfaaz" and "Shayar-e-Zindagi" established him as a poetic voice that blends raw emotion with lyrical elegance. His subsequent works have resonated deeply with readers across India and beyond. Beyond writing and publishing, Aakash is a professional Software Developer, bringing technical expertise to both his literary and entrepreneurial endeavors. Through Dead of Writes Publication, he has helped over 1000+ authors publish their books, guiding them from manuscript to market. His mission is simple: to make quality publishing accessible to everyone, regardless of background or genre.