Author interview: Dr Vipin Gupta on his book 'What is Divine Energy'
The author delves into quintessential questions about how to manage life joyfully and the science of everything in his book
Book review: Bambino is an English translation of Pratima Dhar's Bengali book Nabajatak
Bambino, an English translation by Ankita Banerjee of Pratima Dhars Bengali book Nabjatak, is a collection of everyday yet unique stories, based on Bengali families.
Author interview: Anil Mandhani on his bilingual book of poems Nishabd Mulakat: A Silent Meeting
Anil Mandhani talks about the emotions that every medical doctor goes through in the course of their profession and how he channelises those emotions into poetry
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.
Author interview: Sanjamm Vijan on her book Adopted by Santa
It is the bond of love and care that makes a family is what Sanjamm Vijan wants to convey to children through her book.
Book Review: A bilingual anthology of poems which explores the hidden meaning of words
What are words? Words are the source of strength, the weapon which one can use to liberate and heal; words are magical, they can cast a spell on anyone who encounters them.
Book review: Vipin Gupta on the power of managing science of everything
In his book What is Divine Energy, Vipin Gupta investigates the quintessential questions about how to manage life joyfully.
Book review: Written for children, Adopted by Santa can be enjoyed by adults too
The book Adopted by Santa written by Sanjamm Vijan is a fun and interesting read, primarily dedicated to children.
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
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
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.
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