Literary

Prabha Khaitan Foundation hosts an enriching session of Kalam with Dr Sachchidanand Joshi in Kolkata

Kolkata: The crisp winter weather in India is time to celebrate many literary events. The country's cultural hub Kolkata was not behind when on a December morning, the city-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) hosted a cherishing literary session with renowned scholar-theatre artist Dr Sachchidanand Joshi bringing together some of the bright minds. 

by Trans World Features December 21, 2023

Prabha Khaitan Foundation flags off literary journey in Ayodhya, unveils Anant Vijays book at the Kitaab event

Ayodhya/IBNS: Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) expanded its cultural and literary footprint by launching its new Ayodhya chapter with the unveiling of journalist-author Anant Vijay’s latest Hindi book - “Over the Top: OTT ka Mayajaal” at the iconic Raj Sadan - the Royal Palace of Ayodhya.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES December 08, 2023

Chiefs of services gather in Delhi winter to release book on India's valiant soldiers at Prabha Khaitan Foundation event

New Delhi: It was an evening dedicated to valour and sacrifice of those who showed exemplary courage in the face of death while fighting for their Motherland.

by Trans World Features January 18, 2023

Stubbornness made Dr. Ambedkar who he is: Shashi Tharoor

Parliamentarian and author Shashi Tharoor’s latest book Ambedkar: A Life was recently launched at the Kitaab Kolkata event organized by Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) and presented by Shree Cement at the ITC Sonar. The event was attended by bibliophiles young and old, members of Ehsaas Women and FICCI FLO. Suhel Seth, management consultant, author, columnist and public speaker, was in an hour-long conversation with the author. IBNS correspondent Ayush Gupta brings a few excerpts.

by Trans World Features January 03, 2023

Prabha Khaitan Foundation hosts 2022 Booker Prize winner Geetanjali Shree at India International Centre

Prabha Khaitan Foundation hosted a reception to meet and greet the Booker Prize 2022 recipient Geetanjali Shree, 64, at the India International Centre (ICC), which was attended by the Ehsaas Women of India.

by Trans World Features July 25, 2022

My mother felt it was criminal to not live up to our full potential: Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan

Why do you want to write a book about me? Why not one on your famous brother? was Lily Tharoors first reaction when she learnt of her daughter Shobha Tharoor Srinivasans intention to write about her life.

by Trans World Features May 11, 2022

Subhas Chandra Bose was a person of sensitivity, inclusivity and objectivity: Author Anshul Chaturvedi

At the launch of his book A Bird From Afar at the Kitaab Books Festival organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement, writer and Times of India Executive Editor Anshul Chaturvedi talks about the mystique of Subhas Chandra Bose on whom his latest work is based. IBNS correspondent Shashi Sunny was present at the conversation between the writer and Suhel Seth and Nila Madhab

by Trans World Features December 22, 2021

My book on Vivekananda a summary of how he helped me to deal with questions: Journalist-author Anshul Chaturvedi

Journalist-author Anshul Chaturvedi's book on Swami Vivekananda, titled The Vivekananda Handbook for Everyday Living, was officially launched on Jun 28 this year. Days after it was launched, Chaturvedi spoke about the book in a candid conversation at The Write Circle Special, organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings some excerpts

by Trans World Features July 22, 2021

My book on Swami Vivekananda is a travelogue where he is the travel guide: Journalist-author Anshul Chaturvedi

Kolkata: Journalist-author Anshul Chaturvedi said his new book on Swami Vivekananda is not a scholarly analysis of his religious views but an attempt to present the readers with an easy to comprehend work on the Hindu monk and his thoughts' relevance in daily life.

by Trans World Features July 10, 2021

Won't write about India due to lack of knowledge or confidence: Jeffrey Archer

English novelist and former British politician, Jeffrey Archer, had his book Turn a Blind Eye launched in India at a virtual event of Kitab organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. In an exclusive conversation with Vidya Gajapathi Raju, Archer spoke about his new book and more. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks the event

by Trans World Features June 19, 2021

Letters from a daughter to her mother

In a virtual session of Tete-a-tea organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation of Kolkata, UK-based author, journalist and social worker Lady Mohini Kent Noon, had an engaging conversation with Dr Alka Bagri and Bina Rani two leading women achievers of Indian origin in the UK and cancer survivors. The two women spoke on the overarching influence of mothers in their lives as the session focussed on Lady Mohini Kent Noons book 'Dear Mama', a compilation of intimate letters to their mothers written by billionaires, spiritual gurus, members of the British House of Lords, political leaders, members of royal families, actors, entrepreneurs, journalists, photographers and doctors. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of the conversation

by Trans World Features May 01, 2021

India is collection of nations, like Europe: Lord Meghnad Desai

Lord Meghnad Desai, a British economist and a Labour politician in the UK, was the guest at Kitaab organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. In the course of his interaction with Indian economist and civil servant Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Lord Desai spoke about his book Rebellious Lord, Indian politics and economy. India Blooms brings excerpts

by Trans World Features January 12, 2021

I see no business for 10-year-olds to have phone or social media account: Author Jyotsna Mohan

Author Jyotsna Mohan, who has worked for a national television news channel, has addressed the issues the kids of the present generation are facing in her latest book Stoned, Shamed, Depressed. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of Mohan's interaction with senior journalist Nidhi Razdan over the book in the event Kitab hosted by Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Phulkari: Women of Amritsar and presented by Shree Cement.

by Trans World Features December 15, 2020

We cannot generalise a society or a country: Author Hamid Ansari on Pakistan

Techie and author Hamid Ansari, who was caught in Pakistan being accused of being an Indian spy, wrote about his ordeal and suffering days in the South Asian country in his book Hamid. In an interaction with senior journalist Nidhi Razdan at Kitab, an event organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement, in late November, Ansari bared his thoughts. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts

by Trans World Features December 07, 2020

BJP govt tried to establish alternative idea of India in last six years: Shashi Tharoor

Congress Lok Sabha MP from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, launched his latest book The Battle of Belonging at a session of Kitab organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation. In an interaction with senior journalist Karan Thapar, Tharoor spoke about the idea of India and how it has been impacted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu Nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the last six years of its rule. IBNS brings excerpts of the conversation

by Trans World Features December 01, 2020

I don't believe in feminism but femininity: Author Koral Dasgupta

Author Koral Dasgupta, who was the guest at the latest session of An Author's Afternoon organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement last week, spoke about her latest book Ahalya. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts

by Trans World Features November 27, 2020

With a debate on the idea of India, Shashi Tharoors new book 'The Battle of Belonging' launched at PKF event

Kolkata: A battle of belonging to India and having India belong to you is raging at the moment as attempts are being made to turn the nation's "civic nationalism" into a "religious-cultural nationalism", said Congress leader and writer Shashi Tharoor at the virtual launch of his new book The Battle of Belonging.

by Trans World Features November 24, 2020

Relationship with mother difficult to be defined: Author Lady Mohini Kent Noon

Lady Mohini Kent Noon, the author of the book Dear Mama, was busy in conversation with barrister-writer-activist Cherie Blair in the latest session of Kitab organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. In the course of the conversation, Mohini Kent Noon spoke about her book about intimate letters from eminent personalities including Prime Minister Narendra Modi to their mothers as well letters by several other girls who were victims of human trafficking. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts

by Trans World Features November 21, 2020

Institutions of the country in trouble, not seen even in Emergency: Author Nilanjana S Roy

Journalist-turned author Nilanjana S Roy was in conversation with Malika Varma of Ehsaas Women at a virtual session of An Author's Afternoon- organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement- just ahead of India's 74th Independence Day. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of the conversation where Nilanjana spoke about Kolkata, books and democracy in India

by Trans World Features August 20, 2020

Literature and epics always had symbiotic relationship: Author Kavita Kane

Author Kavita Kane, who is credited for mythological fictions like 'The Karna's Wife', 'Sita's Sister', was the guest at a virtual An Author's Afternoon session organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement on Jul 28. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of an interaction where Kavita spoke about the blending of literature and epics

by Trans World Features August 11, 2020

The happiness of always being busy: Japanese writer Hctor Garca decodes IKIGAI

Kolkata: Ikigai is a mysterious Japanese word which loosely means "the happiness of always being busy" or finding and living ones passion. Japanese author Hctor Garca, who became famous for his book IKIGAI: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, co-authored with Francesc Miralles, in a free-wheeling online chat decoded it for a chosen audience.

by Trans World Features August 05, 2020

'A Burning' is a book about constraints society puts on people: Author Megha Majumdar

by Trans World Features July 06, 2020

Yoga in Calcutta is a totally different orientation: Jerome Armstrong

American political strategist, entrepreneur and author Jerome Armstrong was the guest at An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata last month. In an interaction with yoga coach Varuna Shunglu, Armstrong spoke about his book Calcutta Yoga and his journey to publish the book. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts

by Trans World Features March 12, 2020

Social media has degraded the political discourse: Shashi Tharoor

Congress Lok Sabha MP from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, was the guest at Kitaab by Prabha Khaitan Foundation earlier this February. As Tharoor's book, co-authored by Samir Saran, The New World Disorder and The Indian Imperative, was launched at the event, the former career officer at the United Nations spoke at length about the Indian and global politics, anti-CAA protests in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh and more. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings few excerpts

by Trans World Features February 28, 2020

Empowered, joyous and liberated at 50 than ever before: Sudha Menon

Journalist-author Sudha Menon was the guest at An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata in September. During her interaction for about an hour, Menon spoke about her book Feisty At Fifty and her life at this age. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts

by Trans World Features September 30, 2019

Veer Savarkar was vilified and maligned: Author Vikram Sampath

Kolkata: Launching his book Savarkar: Echoes from a Forgotten Past at Prabha Khaitan Foundation's programme Kitab last week, author Vikram Sampath said India's independence activist Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar, was "vilified and maligned".

by Trans World Features September 13, 2019