Bambino: Creative pursuits of a homemaker
Late Pratima Dhar was a homemaker who travelled widely with her husband. She began to pen down her observations which later formed the basis of her book Nabajatok published in Bengali. In this interview, her son talks about why he decided to get his mother's books translated and published anew.
Author interview: Anand Vardhan on his book Nemesis
In his typical conversational tone, author Anand Vardhan explains what led him to write his latest fiction, Nemesis.
Author interview: Anand Vardhan on his book Out of the Jaws of Death
The author offers an insight into what led him to journalism and writing books in this free flowing interview
Book review: Nemesis melts the border between reality and fiction
When suddenly the question of survival of the fittest comes into consideration, chaos, pain, shock and uncertainties are bound to seep in.
Book Review: Out of the Jaws Of Death is a mystery thriller with a gripping end
How is the life of a top businessman? What are the risks they can come across? Does the veil of glamour and affairs hide the actual motives?
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
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.
Author interview: Bhagaban Chandra Patra on his book 'My Discovery of America'
A retired gynaecologist, Dr Patra is determined to fulfil his childhood desire to become a well published author. My Discovery of America is his fourth book.
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
Mastering crisis communication need of the hour for any leader or brand custodian: Mahul Brahma on his new book
Chief editor and head of communications, CSR, publications in Tata Steel and SAIL JV, mjunction, Dr Mahul Brahma has won many accolades. In his latest book How to communicate strategically in corporate world, the versatile communications expert dwells on crisis to myths and media, exploring facets of strategic communication in the corporate world. IBNS catches up with the author of titles like Quarantined: Love in the time of Corona and The Luxe Trilogy
Power Publishers distributes audiobooks through Audible and other audiobook apps worldwide
Kolkata: Power Publishers, a leading producer of Indian language audiobooks recently tied up with Amazon Audible and other major audiobook apps to distribute their productions, covering a wide range of topics, including educational books, worldwide.
Author interview: Dr.Subramonian on his book with the world's longest title
Dr.Subramonian talks about his record breaking achievements and why he chose to write a biography of actor Daniel Radcliffe of Harry Potter fame
Author interview: Priyank Talesara on his book The Return of the Lost Civilizations: The forgotten Agreement
Priyank Talesara pens a fictional narrative to spread the message of message and fellow feeling in his book The Return of the Lost Civilizations: The forgotten Agreement.
Book with worlds longest title, authored by Dr. Subromonian, released
Kolkata: Dr. Subromonian is on a world record breaking attempt once again, after his several world and national records.
Book review: What happens when a forgotten agreement poses a challenge for the human world
Priyank Talesaras 'The Return of the Lost Civilizations: The Forgotten Agreement' opens on a curious note, which will keep the readers in doubt for some time.
Starmark, Dev Sahitya Kutir to pay online tribute to Pt Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar on his 200th birth anniversary
Kolkata: Pandit Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar (1820-1891) was one of the legendary figures of the 19th century Bengal renaissance, revered as an academician, litterateur, social reformer, humanitarian and philanthropist who endeavoured to ensure the well-being of those oppressed in every possible wayparticularly women, the impoverished and the illiterate.
Author interview: Jay Prakash Kushwaha on his anthology of Hindi poems
The Hindi book of poems Ashrupirit Nayan is an expression of the deepest emotions experienced by him, according to Jay Prakash Kushwaha
Book review: A book of poems in Hindi which draws inspiration from grief
When your eyes fill up with tears of sadness, when words fail you, maybe it is time to flip through the book of poems Ashrupirit Nayan by poet Jay Prakash Kushwaha.
Author interview: Dr Siddharth Suhas Kulkarni on his book Parenting: The Critical Thinking at Home
It was his wife devising interesting ways to teach their daughter new things during the pandemic confinement which served as an inspiration to pen the book on parental guiding, says Dr Kulkarni.
Book review: A book that guides parents to develop their childrens critical thinking
Parenthood is a wonderful and joyous feeling when your entire world revolves around your child and you think about the ways in which you can help them grow and develop.
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
Marxist ideology completely opposed to the law of nature: Author Anant Vijay
Author Anant Vijay was the guest at the event 'Kitaab', which was organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation late last month, where he spoke about his book 'Marxvad Ka Ardhsatya'. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of his interaction at the event
One Indian parliamentary seat should be reserved for deaf person: Entrepreneur Vaibhav Kothari
Kolkata: Deaf and mute entrepreneur and engineer, Vaibhav Kothari, has said one seat in the Indian parliament should be reserved for a deaf person to represent their world.
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
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.
Book Review: A journey of personal discovery through the land of Uncle Sam
Tomes have been written about The United States of America a country which instantly grabs the attention due to multiple reasons like academics, fashion, style, food, language but here is a chance to have a fresh look at the land of Uncle Sam through author Bhagaban Chandra Patra's book, My Discovery of America.
Author interview: Milind Kapale on his book of poems Sthit Bhavnapravah
He enjoyed pairing the poems with images clicked by him, says Milind Kapale about his recently published book Sthit Bhavnapravah.
Author interview: Dr Ashutosh Jain on his book Punarbhava A Hero Reborn
Although a fantasy action thriller, Punarbhava draws inspiration from the Sanatan Dharma of India, says the author.
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