Launch of English translation of Shirsendu Mukhopadhyay's novel Eagoler Chokh
Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): Eye of the Eagle, an English translation of Eagoler Chokh, a Bengali murder mystery novel written by noted author Shirsendu Mukhopadhyay, was released on Wednesday in Kolkata at the South City outlet of lifestyle store Starmark in association with the publisher Bee Books.
Arpit Vagera's second book launched in Kolkata
Kolkata, Jul 23 (IBNS): Even the downpour could not prevent young author Arpit Vagera's fans from turning up at the launch of his latest book 'I Still Think About You', on Friday evening at the Starmark bookstore in Quest Mall, Kolkata.
Dig into Bengal's culinary scene with Jayabrato Chatterjee's latest book
Kolkata, Jul 15 (IBNS): Dont look for recipes, dont look for history of food. This is a book that will tell you through diverse anecdotes myths and facts about Bengals unique culinary evolution, said Rita Bhimani as she began the discussion at the launch of Cooking up Culinary Adventures authored by Jayabrato Chatterjee. The book launch was held on Wednesday at the Starmark store at South City Mall in Kolkata.
The Sialkot Saga is set between 1947 and 2010: Ashwin Sanghi
In Kolkata for a book signing session, IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity catches up with Ashwin Sanghi, the best selling author of three novels. The duo discusses his latest book, The Sialkot Saga, the characters from the book, Ashwin's love for anagrams and how he dealt with rejection. Excerpts from the interview:
Starmark to host the launch of Ambi Parameswarans book
Kolkata, June 17 (IBNS): Starmark, in association with Pan Macmillan India, will host the launch of advertising professional Ambi Parameswarans book Nawabs, Nudes, Noodles: India Through 50 Years of Advertising at its South City Mall store on June 23.
Novelised version of children's movie Dhanak launched at STORY
Kolkata, Jun 13 (IBNS) Director and screenwriter Nagesh Kukunoor launched the novelised version of Dhanak in Kolkata on Monday at the STORY bookstore and lifestyle store.
Young author Alexshendra Venus Bakshi urges readers to write in Hindi
New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): In a time when most budding authors in India are busy making a name for themselves writing in English, Alexshendra Venus Bakshi is charting a less travelled path. The young author is not only only penning down pieces in Hindi, but is also urging her readers to do so.
Kolkata: Starmark to host the launch of Ashwin Sanghi's The Sialkot Saga
Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS) Popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Westland Books, will host the launch of bestselling author Ashwin Sanghi's latest book The Sialkot Saga, at its South City Mall store on June 3 at 6.30 pm.
Author Sudeep Nagarkar swipes right into Kolkata's heart
Kolkata, May 28 (IBNS) Sudeep Nagarkar, one of India's best selling authors of the romantic novel, was in Kolkata on Saturday for the launch of his latest book, She Swiped Right Into My Heart, at the Elgin Road bookstore STORY, which is also eastern India's biggest standalone bookstore.
Kolkata: Starmark, in association with Penguin books, held an interaction on" Indulge your mind...the arts are not a lost cause"
Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS)Starmark, in association with Penguin Books India, organised an interesting discussion on " Indulge your mind...the arts are not a lost cause" featuring eminent fashion designer Anamika Khanna, Hemchhaya De, Regional Editor (East), Femina and Priyanka Mookerjee author of Hedon at Starmark's Quest Mall store on Friday.
"Was important to document these jobs before they face extinction"
Have you ever wondered what happened to those people who would once deliver water at our doorsteps using specially made bags, or the ones who would clean our ears? Though some of them still remains active in their line of work, most have disappeared with time. Young writer Nidhi Dugar Kundalia's debut book, The Lost Generation, traces several of them and their present state. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity finds out what drove her to chronicle these dying forms.
Starmark hosts the inauguration of the Inter-School Shakespeare Festival
Kolkata, May 7 (IBNS): Starmark, in association with Enigma, Ahava Communications and John Bagul, Principal, South City International School hosted the inauguration of 'The Inter School Shakespeare Festival' at its South City Mall store on Friday. The Special Guest, Ms Universe India 2010 Ushoshi Sengupta , while inaugurating Festival said, I think Shakespeare is someone with whom we have all grown up.
I don't read my books: Novoneel Chakraborty
Novoneel Chakraborty is a self-confessed thriller fanatic and his latest, "Forget Me Not Stranger", is going to reveal the identity of the stranger while marking the end of the Stranger trilogy. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity finds out the hugely popular writer's plans for the future and the 'myth' surrounding him.
Novoneel Chakraborty to visit Kolkata to talk on his new book Forget Me Not, Stranger
Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS) Lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Random House India, will host an exclusive interaction with writer Novoneel Chakraborty to celebrate the launch of his new book Forget Me Not, Stranger this week.
Rice is not an enemy, eat it to remain healthy: Rujuta Diwekar
Kolkata, April 4 (IBNS): Celebrity fitness expert Rujuta Diwekar, while launching her book The PCOD Thyroid Book, on Saturday at the Starmark lifestyle and bookstore here, said eating rice is not linked to gaining weight if one does some compulsory exercise every day.
Kolkata: Nikita Singh launches Like a Love Song at Starmark
Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): Author Nikita Singh flew down to Kolkata to launch her latest novel Like a Love Song at the popular lifestyle retail chain Starmark's South City mall outlet on Tuesday.
Kiriti Sengupta's book of poems to be launched on Sunday at the STORY
Kolkata, Feb 20 (IBNS) The Earthen Flute, a book of poems written by Dr Kiriti Sengupta and published by Hawakaal, will be launched at the landmark book-store STORY (Elgin Road) on Sunday, to be followed by a poetry-reading session led by poet and novelist, Bob D Costa.
I am not just a Ray actor: Soumitra Chatterjee at release of book on his roles
Kolkata, Feb 18 (IBNS) Dadasaheb Phalke winning actor Soumitra Chatterjee said he is proud of his collaboration with Satyajit Ray but wouldn't want to limit himself to just being known as a Ray actor, at the launch of 'Beyond Apu- 20 Favourite Film Roles', a book on various movie characters he essayed.
STORY: Encouraging children to read books
Kolkata, Feb 10 (IBNS) STORY, a leading book-store in Kolkata, has found a very workable solution to one of the most common complaints we hear today-- children do not read books.
7-day art show of Rabindra Bharati University wing underway in Kolkata
Kolkata, Feb 4 (IBNS): The 7-day Annual Art Exhibition 2015-16 of the West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University was inaugurated at the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) in Kolkata recently.
Ruskin Bond meets his young and adult readers at STORY in Kolkata
Kolkata, Jan 28 (TWF): Ruskin Bond, the famous author, met with his young and adult readers at the STORY bookstore in Kolkata and shared his thoughts on writing.
Actor Arjun Chakroborty pens book on non-poems
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS) Foraying into another creative discipline, seasoned Bengali actor Arjun Chakraborty now comes up with his first publications of poems, intriguingly called Arjuner Awkobita(Non-poems of Arjun) .
Moon Moon Sen, daughters unveil book on Suchitra Sen
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS): In her lifetime and even after her passing away, screen diva Suchitra Sen remained an enigma for generations of cine-goers. Now a new book in English by senior journalist Shoma A Chatterji explores the career and works of the film legend.
Starmark, Patra Bharati hosts launch of Arjun Chakrabortys book of poems Arjuner Aw Kobita
Kolkata, Jan 23 (IBNS): Popular lifestyle store of Kolkata Starmark, in association with Patra Bharati, hosted the launch of actor Arjun Chakrabortys book of poems, Arjuner Aw Kobita at its South City Mall outlet in the city this week.
The Job Charnock Riddle is written as a visual treat: Victor Ghoshe
An international communication expert by profession, Victor Ghoshe loves art and its different manifestations. In Kolkata to promote his latest novel, his first in English, The Job Charnock Riddle, a historical thriller, Ghoshe opens up about the book and his 6-year long journey to get it published, in a chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity
Kolkata: Moon Moon Sen unveils Shoma A. Chatterji's book
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): Actor-turned-politician Moon Moon Sen and her daughters-Riya Sen and Raima Sen- unveiled senior journalist Shoma A. Chatterji's book 'Suchitra Sen The Legend and the Enigma' at lifestyl store Starmark in Kolkata on Wednesday.
Writing has always been a very close part of my life: Nandana Dev Sen
Kolkata Jan 15 (IBNS): Actor, writer and child right activist Nandana Dev Sen, while launching her book 'Mambi and the Forest Fire' in Kolkata, has said that writing has always been a very close part of her life.
Kolkata: Starmark to host Young Readers Fest
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IBNS): Kolkatas largest bookstore chain Starmark is holding its Young Readers Fest with a wide range of books for children at its outlets at South City Mall, Quest Mall, Mani Square and City Centre-Salt Lake.
Kolkata is a living character in my latest novel: Kunal Basu
Kolkata, Dec 30 (IBNS) For a Calcuttan living in Kolkata, a lot remains undiscovered and unspoken about, some of which were brought up in a discussion headed by Kunal Basu in a literary 'adda' in South City's Starmark outlet on Monday, where his new novel was released.
Kolkata: Starmark to launch Brijeshwar Singh's book 'In & Out of Theatres'
Kolkata, Sept 14 (IBNS) Popular lifestyle Starmark, in association with Supernova Publishers, will host the launch of Dr. Brijeshwar Singh's book 'In & Out of Theatres' at its South City mall outlet on Sept 18.
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