Preserving memories, one page at a time - Eagle Diaries 65 years of exceptional diary craftsmanship.

The eagle is a majestic bird with broad wings, known for its farsightedness, perseverance, and powerful, soaring flight.

          The eagle is a majestic bird with broad wings, known for its farsightedness, perseverance, and powerful, soaring flight.

          It was the winter of 1955 in George Town, Madras. Amid the bustling markets and narrow lanes, a young Mr M.J. Pratap Singh was searching for a gift, something thoughtful and enduring, for a close friend. As a former teacher, he had always believed in the power of planning and the disciplined creativity of reflecting and recording one’s thoughts and tasks. At the time, Mr Pratap Singh had recently set up a modest printing unit: a small workshop with a manually-operated treadle letterpress machine. There, surrounded by paper, ink and clattering types, he had an idea. Instead of buying something ordinary, what if he created something elegant, practical, and lasting at his own press?

          Little did he know that he was creating the first eagle diary. It was built with purpose, a companion for ideas, a tool for reflection, a guide for managing time and it was made to be a priced possession for generations. When he presented it, his friend was overwhelmed with joy and cherished it. That moment of joy lit a spark in Mr. Pratap Singh. He realized that the product he made was not just practical, but deeply valued.

          In 1956, with a commitment to foresight, perseverance, and consistency, he founded ‘EAGLE PRESS’. He believed that the press should embody the characteristics of an eagle to deliver the highest quality and lasting satisfaction to his customers.

          From those modest beginnings in a small press, ‘eagle diaries’ emerged—steadily becoming one of India’s most trusted and enduring names in planning and time-management.

          Ever since our inception, we have been dedicated to catering to your unique needs and empowering you to plan with purpose and unlock your full potential. Our craftsmanship is unparalleled, characterized by practical and timeless designs. With eagle diaries, you gain more than just a diary; you gain a trusted companion on your path to prosperity.

          With a rich legacy spanning over six decades, eagle diaries has become the go-to choice for professionals, dreamers, and visionaries. Experience the power of planning and join our community of success stories with eagle diaries.

Interesting Facts

How was Eagle Press unique in the ‘50s?

Eagle Press was initially a job-work printing unit, unique for delivering the highest quality labels, posters, greeting cards, pocket-sized notebooks, and billbooks with more pages than advertised.

What was the first equipment used in Eagle Press?

The first Machine was used by Mr Pratap Singh himself in the mid-1950s. It was a letter press treadle machine called “The Arab”. It was a “Demi Folio” (21” x 14”) size British printing Machine. Mr Pratap Singh used it to start Eagle Press in 1956. The machine was in use till the 2000s, and after a huge demand for it, it was sold in 2003.

What was Eagle Press’ first location?

Eagle Press was started at 124 Broadway Madras - 1 (now 127 Broadway). In the early days, it was a rented house converted to a printing unit. It was purchased, later reconstructed, and now houses Eagle Press’ sister publishing concern, Poombuhar Pathipagam

Origins of Eagle Press’ current factory.

The new “diary house” in MS Koil Street was a cattle shed in the ’60s. It was purchased in 1968 for Eagle Press’ expanding offset printing division.

What was the first eagle diary?

The eagle "Tourist Diary" (called “eagle Desk Diary” till 1975) was the first eagle diary produced by Eagle Press at Broadway. It was followed by the eagle Pocket and Office diaries.

"When l joined EAGLE PRESS in 1961, thelatestmachinethat was in use was a stop cylinder press machine. It was used to print the day a page Tourist (called Desk diary at that time) and two days a page Pocket and Office diaries. When the Olympic diary was introduced, it became a fast seller."
- Mr. G. Thangaraj

How was Eagle Press unique in the ‘50s?

Eagle Press was initially a job-work printing unit, unique for delivering the highest quality posters, greeting cards, pocket-sized notebooks, and billbooks with more pages than advertised.

What was the first equipment used in Eagle Press?

The first Machine was used by Mr Pratap Singh himself in the mid-1950s. It was a letter press treadle machine called “The Arab”. It was a “Demi Folio” (21” x 14”) size British printing Machine. Mr Pratap Singh used it to start Eagle Press in 1956. The machine was in use till the 2000s, and after a huge demand for it, it was sold in 2003.

What was Eagle Press’ first location?

Eagle Press was started at 124 Broadway Madras - 1 (now 127 Broadway). In the early days, it was a rented house converted to a printing unit. It was purchased, later reconstructed, and now houses Eagle Press’ sister publishing concern, Poombuhar Pathipagam

Origins of Eagle Press’ current factory.

The new “diary house” in MS Koil Street was a cattle shed in the ’60s. It was purchased in 1968 for Eagle Press’ expanding offset printing division.

What was the first eagle diary?

The eagle Tourist Diary (called “eagle Desk Diary” till 1975) was the first eagle diary produced by Eagle Press at Broadway. It was followed by the eagle Pocket and Office diaries.

"When I joined EAGLE PRESS in 1961, the latest machine that was in use was a stop cylinder press machine. It was used to print the day a page Tourist (called Desk diary at that time) and two days a page Pocket and Office diaries. When the Olympic diary was introduced, it became a fast seller."
- Mr. G. Thangaraj

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