Author interview: Debasmita Nath Ghosh debuts in the literary world with her book 'Hope and Sunshine'
Robin Sharma is one of her favourite authors says Debasmita Nath Ghosh while the mom in her says there is so much to learn from kids, essentially her little son.
Book review: Dr Uttara Singh finds slums are a transitional settlement in the fabric of urban society
Slums are an integral part of urban society. In her book, 'Way of Life in Slums of South West Delhi', this is precisely what Dr. Uttara Singh portrays.
Book review: The Impact of Social Media Marketing on Brand Loyalty in India is a timely book by Murali S
'The Impact of Social Media Marketing on Brand Loyalty in India', a dissertation by Murali S., explores a relevant issue of contemporary times, the influence of social media on various brands and their marketing strategies.
Author interview: Vijay Pratap Singh on his debut book Wet Petals
So strong was the emotion that it took him eight years to put the thoughts to words, says author Vijay Pratap Singh
Veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee lauds popular film critic Pradip Biswas's emergence as a poet
Kolkata, July 9 (IBNS): That popular film critic Pradip Biswas was an accomplished poet too came as a surprise to him even though he has known Biswas for a good five decades, said Soumitra Chatterjee, the much awarded versatile Bengali actor, recently, in Kolkata.
Former railway official Deepak Sapra draws on his experience for his debut novel The Boy Who Loved Trains
Kolkata, July 9 (IBNS): Most of us have travelled by trains innumerable times but how many of us are aware of the behind-the-scene stories? Deepak Sapra's debut novel 'The Boy Who Loved Trains' will let you into this heretofore little known world.
Book review: Young author Prithviraj Phalke delves into the land of adventures in his book Jaljali
'Jaljali: The Witch with God Power' is an adolescent's take on the eternal fight between good and evil. Written by teenage author Prithviraj Phalke, the novel delves into the complex choice of using one's superpowers for good or for bad deeds.
Book review: Into the realm of architecture and human behavior
'Architecture - Human Behavior' by Devi Prosad Mallik is about the 'role of user evaluation and environment behavior studies', penned with intent to help future architects.
Book review: Leaf through 'deSTRESSing arguments' to know how to tackle stressful situations
'deSTRESSing arguments' by Soriakastache can be broadly categorized as a self-help guide that promises to provide all the right answers to questions that bother us the most.
Relive tales of historical romance through the short story collection Pushpaketu
Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): 'Pushpaketu' is a symbol of love through the ages, said its author Ananya Pal, while introducing her collection of 12 Bengali short stories.
Author interview: 'The Green Forest' aims to inculcate a love for Nature among children
'The Green Forest' is the first of a series of children's book he plans to write to encourage his young readers to develop a reading habit, says author Shailen Panda about his debut book.
Book Review: Vijay Pratap Singh's 'Wet Petals' is all about human kindness and bonding
Wet Petals, written by Vijay Pratap Singh and published by Power Publishers, is a story about human kindness and the bonding people share despite difficulties and hatred.
Book review: 'Hope and Sunshine', a modern love story in the background of work-life management
'Hope and Sunshine', by Debasmita Nath Ghosh and published by Power Publishers, is a modern tale of love, but with the complications of professional stability and work-life management thrown in. True love can overcome all hindrances is the underlying theme of 'Hope and Sunshine'.
Book review: Faith in god is the main theme of The Green Forest
The Green Forest by Shailen Panda is a novel, structured in the style of a fable. This childrens fiction describes the interdependent relationship between nature, human beings and God, who is omnipresent and helpful to all his creations.
There is a lot of me in Grace, says debutante author Supreeta Singh
In a conversation with Arundhati Gupta, Public Relations professional Supreeta Singh talks about her debut novella Grace, published by Partridge India.
Book review: Gautam Maitra's novel 'Banhi' raises questions about social ills prevailing in the country
Gautam Maitras 'Banhi' is the story of a young girls journey through life, braving through injustices, crimes, and cruelties that life presented her with, to her final victory.
Author interview: Nirbhay Singh on his debut book 'Why I Do Not Need to Travel to a Developing Country'
Born in a remote Indian village, the author overcame odds to study at a leading Canadian university. His debut book 'Why I Do Not Need to Travel to a Developing Country' charts his journey among other things.
Book review: Author Nirbhay Singh on why he doesn't need to travel to a developing country
Nirbhay Singhs 'Why I Dont need to Travel to a Developing Country', from Power Publishers, echoes the same philosophy as does a bildungsroman, tracing the physical and psychological growth of the author in his own words, as he travels from India to Canada.
Author interview: Satish Chandra on 'Reengagement of Transgender People'
Satish Chandra talks about how he was motivated to edit this collection of essays on transgender people and spreading awareness about their inclusion in society.
Author interview: Author Mayur Agrawal talks about his book 'The Equations of Destiny'
For someone who could not even attempt essay writing during examinations, becoming a published writer, is definitely a quirk of destiny says Mayur Agrawal.
Book review: A Bengali guide book telling you how to earn by taking advantage of the web world
'Internet Theke Ortho Uparjoner Guide Boi' written in Bengali by Rajarshi Manna is a timely publication that will benefit Bengali speaking readers to harness the power of the internet to make a living.
Book review: Self Motivation Therapy by Abhishek Nandy
'Self Motivation Therapy' is a self-help book written by Abhishek Nandy, where he talks about the need to follow one's passion among other things.
Book review: Manoshi, a collection of Bengali short stories
Manoshi is a collection of twelve Bengali short stories written by Shila Majumder. Fiction is always a mirror of our society and our times. And, these stories are no different.
Book review: 'The Equations of Destiny' by Mayur Agarwal
Mayur Agarwal's 'The Equations of Destiny' is a book where the author has been brutally honest while writing it.
Book Review: 'From the Streets of Mumbai' to Dubai by Caroline Monterio
'From the Streets of Mumbai to Dubai' written by Caroline Monterio is an autobiographical book but very different from the ones we are used to reading, say the life of great achievers and their achievements.
PR expert Rita Bhimani talks about the trending practice of public relations in her latest book
Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Kolkata-based Starmark, in association with Bee Books, hosted the launch of corporate public relations expert Rita Bhimani's latest book - PR 2020: The Trending Practice of Public Relations - recently at their South City Mall outlet.
The old Panjika or the Bengali almanac is also a reflection of then contemporary life, discovers author Asit Paul
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS): Author Asit Paul has delved into the advertisements and illustrations found in the Panjika (Bengali for almanacs), published in Bengal during the 19th and 20 centuries, in his book 'Adi Panjika Darpan'.
Book review: Reengagement of Transgender Persons - Challenges and Opportunities
'Reengagement of Transgender Persons: Challenges and Opportunities', edited by Satish Chandra, is a book which deals with an understanding of other sexes -- transgender, lesbian, bisexual, gay and others.
Author interview: In conversation with H.P. Roychoudhury, author of Hideous Barack
The book is a historiography of genocide, says H.P. Roychoudhury about his latest book.
PM Modi unveils biography of musician Hans Raj Hans
Kolkata, May 7 (IBNS): Power Publishers is now taking baby steps towards traditional publishing with biographies of some of India's well-known personalities.
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