CEO of Ziffy Bees
Ranjan Mohapatra
Before he wrote a book of his own, Ranjan helped other authors publish theirs. Those experiences shaped The Author’s Companion, the guide he wrote with Lalitha Ravindran for writers preparing their first book.
Ranjan holds an MBA in Operations Management and worked with international publishers before founding Clever Fox Publishing. His career in publishing spans more than a decade.

Ranjan’s work
Ziffy Bees
CEO
Readers can find their next paperback, ebook or audiobook here. Families can also browse educational toys alongside the books.
Browse books at Ziffy BeesClever Fox Publishing
Founder & CEO
Ranjan founded Clever Fox Publishing to help authors bring books and journals into print. Its team supports writers through editing, design, production and distribution.
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Founder
Funlab brings learning into everyday play. Its toys range from high-contrast cards for babies to wooden alphabet puzzles and map puzzles for older children.
Explore Funlab toysBooks by Ranjan
The Author’s Companion
Written with Lalitha Ravindran, this practical guide takes aspiring authors from writing exercises to the decisions involved in publishing a book.
Chandrayaan 3: Exploring the Moon’s Mysteries
Inspired by India’s Chandrayaan 3 mission, this children’s book introduces young readers to lunar exploration.