PM Modi unveils biography of musician Hans Raj Hans

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.

by India Blooms News Service May 08, 2018

Author interview: Dilip Dash on his book Parikshya ke Tanav ebam iska Samadhan

Author interview: Dilip Dash on his book Parikshya ke Tanav ebam iska Samadhan

Books have a healing effect on society and hence authors, in their own way, are social workers too, says Dilip Dash.

by IBNS May 04, 2018

Ravinder Singh adds another book to his best-selling list

Ravinder Singh adds another book to his best-selling list

Kolkata, April 30 (IBNS): Noted writer Ravinder Singh launched his new book "Will you still love me?" at Starmark book store in Kolkata on Saturday.

by India Blooms News Service April 30, 2018

Rabindra Bharati University to confer D.Litt. to Nabaneeta Dev Sen

Rabindra Bharati University to confer D.Litt. to Nabaneeta Dev Sen

Kolkata, Apr 27 (IBNS): Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) will confer D.Litt. (Doctor of Letters) degree to eminent writer-professor Nabaneeta Dev Sen on the occasion of the universitys 43rd annual convocation, which will be held on May 8.

by IBNS April 28, 2018

Book review: 'Through a Prism', a collection of short stories

Book review: 'Through a Prism', a collection of short stories

'Through a Prism' by Iona Banerjee is a collection of beautiful and inspiring short stories, which will make you feel light and bright from the very beginning.

by IBNS April 18, 2018

Book review: Aliens Vs God, a well-crafted thriller

Book review: Aliens Vs God, a well-crafted thriller

It is a sensitive world to live in indeed. But would readers today be intrigued by aliens and spirituality, one wonders. But Avijit Kher's book Aliens vs God from Power Publishers is indeed a must-read if you are looking for something mentally stimulating.

by IBNS April 18, 2018

Author interview: Jayesh Sinha talks about his book 'Greatest Sports Rivalries'

Author interview: Jayesh Sinha talks about his book 'Greatest Sports Rivalries'

Sports rivalries may not always be confined to playing fields finds out Jayesh Sinha while researching for his book on the subject

by India Blooms News Service April 16, 2018

Author interview: Caroline Monteiro talks about her book 'From the Streets of Mumbai to Dubai'

Author interview: Caroline Monteiro talks about her book 'From the Streets of Mumbai to Dubai'

Caroline Monteiro hopes to reconnect with her biological family members through her debut book that talks of her life's journey.

by IBNS April 16, 2018

Book review: A book in Hindi on how to avoid examination-related stress

Book review: A book in Hindi on how to avoid examination-related stress

Pariksha ke tanav evang iska samadhan written by Dr. Dilip Kumar Das is a book mainly about stress during examinations and how to cope with it.

by IBNS April 13, 2018

Agnimitra Paul features in television commercial shot by Power Publishers and Motions Pictures

Agnimitra Paul features in television commercial shot by Power Publishers and Motions Pictures

Klkata, Apr 12 (IBNS): Power Publishers and Motions Pictures recently shot a television commercial for Greenfield City, a township located in the southern suburbs of Kolkata.

by IBNS April 12, 2018

Book Review: Hideous Barack, a historiography of genocide

Book Review: Hideous Barack, a historiography of genocide

Hideous Barack is a historical non fiction book written by H.P. Roychoudhury. It mainly focuses on the Barak (also spelled as Barack) valley, focusing on the region from pre-Independence to the present, as well as discussing about the future.

by India Blooms News Service April 12, 2018

Book review: 'Love' The Awakened 'Soul', a poetic exploration of moods and emotions

Book review: 'Love' The Awakened 'Soul', a poetic exploration of moods and emotions

Love The Awakened Soul is a book of English poems written by Dr Dilip Kumar Dash. As the name suggests, the poems in this book talk about quintessential love.

by IBNS April 11, 2018

Book Review: Atmaja, a book of poems, in Bengali

Book Review: Atmaja, a book of poems, in Bengali

Atmaja written by Debapriya Mukherjee is a book of Bengali poems that has been published recently. This book contains some of the loveliest and most romantic poems that I have read in recent times.

by IBNS April 11, 2018

Bibhas Chakraborty launches Rajlakshmi Roy's book Tri Natya Darpane Garhasthya Jiban

Bibhas Chakraborty launches Rajlakshmi Roy's book Tri Natya Darpane Garhasthya Jiban

Kolkata, Apr 10 (IBNS): Actor Bibhas Chakraborty launched Rajlakshmi Roy's book Tri Natya Darpane Garhasthya Jiban at Paschimbanga Bangla Akademi in Kolkata, recently.

by IBNS April 10, 2018

Book review: And So Can You by Dr Roopleen, stories of 17 successful doctors

Book review: And So Can You by Dr Roopleen, stories of 17 successful doctors

And So Can You is not only an inspirational book written by Dr. Roopleen but also restores our faith in the medical profession.

by India Blooms News Service April 03, 2018

Author interview: Shaheed Hasan talks about his Bengali book 'Love Made in Heaven'

Author interview: Shaheed Hasan talks about his Bengali book 'Love Made in Heaven'

Love is like oxygen that we cannot see but cannot live without too, says author Shaheed Hasan.

by India Blooms News Service March 29, 2018

Author interview: HL Agnihotri on his latest book, Leaves of Green Chillies

Author interview: HL Agnihotri on his latest book, Leaves of Green Chillies

While the leaves signify the freshness of the poems, the chillies represent the irony in them, says author HL Agnihotri about his anthology of poems.

by India Blooms News Service March 26, 2018

The Journey of Me and My Son: A mother's poignant account of a child with learning disabilities

The Journey of Me and My Son: A mother's poignant account of a child with learning disabilities

Debut author Revathi Kumar talks about how she drew from her own experiences and that of her son for the book.

by IBNS March 16, 2018

Book Review: Leaves of Green Chillies, a book of poems

Book Review: Leaves of Green Chillies, a book of poems

Modern poetry is often difficult to explain or understand as it is open to many interpretations. Its meaning keeps changing with time and contexts.

by IBNS March 16, 2018

Book Review: He Owned My Crush, a story about love and friendship

Book Review: He Owned My Crush, a story about love and friendship

'He Owned My Crush' by Mayur Sahare seems like a love triangle but not quite. The book is about the journey of three friends: Dhruv, Niharika, and Siddharth (Sid), who go through a lot of struggle for the sake of friendship and love in this bitter, selfish world.

by IBNS March 16, 2018

Starmark and Readomania launches eminent actor, director and writer Jayant Kripalanis first book of poems

Starmark and Readomania launches eminent actor, director and writer Jayant Kripalanis first book of poems

Kolkata, Mar 10 (IBNS): Starmark, in association with Readomania, hosted the launch of eminent actor, director and writer Jayant Kripalanis third book and first book of poemsSome Mad Poems, Some Sad Poems, Some Bad Poems and A short Story in Verse at its South City Mall store.

by IBNS March 14, 2018

Book Review: 'The Journey about Me and My Son', or how to remain hopeful in times of distress

Book Review: 'The Journey about Me and My Son', or how to remain hopeful in times of distress

'The Journey about Me and My Son' by Reevathi Kumar is a memoir penned by a mother, who recounts her life's journey with her son. She speaks about the beautiful bond she shares with her son and how they both have always been a wonderful company to each other.

by IBNS March 13, 2018

Book review: Kalo Chakti Sada Kolom, a veteran musician's autobiography in Bengali

Book review: Kalo Chakti Sada Kolom, a veteran musician's autobiography in Bengali

Kalo Chakti Sada Kolom is the autobiography of musician and artist, Subroto Bhattacharya, written in the format of an interview, where the author himself is asking the questions and answering them too.

by IBNS March 13, 2018

Filmmaker Gautam Ghosh and other celebrities launch two books by veteran musician Subrata Bhattacharya

Filmmaker Gautam Ghosh and other celebrities launch two books by veteran musician Subrata Bhattacharya

Kolkata, Mar 10 (IBNS): Twin books, Kalo Chakti, Sada Kolom, and Atashkaanch, by author and musician Subrata Bhattacharya, published by Power Publishers, were released, in the presence of a large number of celebrities, such as filmmakers Gautam Ghosh, Kaushik Ganguli, Nandita Roy, Nitish Roy, actor Deboshree Roy, and singers Nachiketa, Swapan Basu and Antara Chowdhury.

by IBNS March 13, 2018

Book Review: Atosh Kach, an anthology of Bengali short stories

Book Review: Atosh Kach, an anthology of Bengali short stories

Atosh Kach is a recently published anthology of fifteen Bengali short stories written by Subrata Bhattacharya.

by IBNS March 09, 2018

Book Review: Love Made in Heaven, a romantic fiction in Bengali

Book Review: Love Made in Heaven, a romantic fiction in Bengali

Love Made In Heaven by Shahid Hasan Piyush is a Bengali romantic fiction that will remind reader that love is the most powerful force in the world.

by IBNS March 08, 2018

Author interview: Divesh Mishra on his book A Simple Guide to Banking

Author interview: Divesh Mishra on his book A Simple Guide to Banking

The book aims to break common myths, especially among young aspirants, about starting a career in banking, says author Divesh Mishra, who has worked with two leading banks, SBI Group and HDFC.

by IBNS February 27, 2018

Author interview: Tapan Das on his debut Bengali novel

Author interview: Tapan Das on his debut Bengali novel

Tapan Das says he wants to point to the futility of community violence through his novel 'Amar ma ke kandte dao'.

by IBNS February 23, 2018

Author interview: Hiren Sanyal on his debut English novel

Author interview: Hiren Sanyal on his debut English novel

Author Hiren Sanyal says his debut English novel revolves around the principles of Indian philosophy

by IBNS February 23, 2018

Book Review: The Erotic Muse, a fictional journey through a parallel world

Book Review: The Erotic Muse, a fictional journey through a parallel world

The Erotic Muse, a fiction written by Rajeev Singh, includes mystery, adventure, thrills, horror, heart racing moments and, last but not the least, love.

by IBNS February 21, 2018