Author interview: Amit Raual talks about his book 'Crescendo'
Crescendo is the story of a mans pursuit for success, says the author to IBNS in an interview.
Book review: Before I Met You by Sumeidha Iyer is all about relationships, the problems and finally the bliss of having an ideal partner
Sumeidha Iyer, through her book Before I Met You, has knitted a beautiful story around Amaya, the central character.
Truth without any packaging, says Prosenjit about Lily Chakraborty's autobiography
Kolkata: Ami Lily, the autobiography of veteran Bengali actress Lily Chakraborty, Is the bare truth, sans any packaging, according to popular Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee.
Book review: A story that makes you ponder about your determination to succeed in life
It is the size of ones will which determines success'' -- 'Iraadein' (written in Hindi) by Irfaan Ali, is a story that encapsulates the idea of this quote perfectly.
The Bengal and Zubaan celebrate life of Nabaneeta Dev Sen, launch her book Chandrabati's Ramayan
Kolkata: Launching her book Chandrabati's Ramayan in presence of eminent artists, The Bengal and Zubaan celebrated the life of writer and academician late Nabaneet Dev Sen at the ICCR Kolkata on Thursday.
Interview: Anand Srivastave talks about his late father, author and a former judge, Govind Prasad Srivastava
Congratulations on the release of 'Sahitya Chintan' written by your father, late Govind Prasad Srivastava. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read the book?
Book review: Crescendo is a motivational novel about meeting challenges and succeeding
A motivational novel by Amit Raual, Crescendo is an interesting tale of a man with humble origins and how he succeeds in life due to his constant determination.
Book review: Sahitya Chintan offers a glimpse into the unique writing style of famous authors
Written in Hindi, the book 'Sahitya Chintan' by Govind Prasad Srivastava is a commentary on well known writers whose works have been influencing people's thoughts for ages.
Starmark 2020 calendar: The Global Footprints of Professor Shanku
Kolkata: The Starmark 2020 calendar- The Global Footprints of Professor Shanku with brief details and Satyajit Rays own illustrations, covers Professor Shankus adventures not only in his hometown Giridih, but also in the many distant places where his love for exploring the unknown takes him the Amazon rainforests, Congo, Egypt, Tibet, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Bolivia, Chile, the Sahara and Taklamakan deserts, the underwater world near Gopalpur on the Bay of Bengal, and even some mysterious, imaginary islands which were often the subjects of his dreams.
Dust Under Her Feet is a result of my American and Bengali identities: Author Sharbari Ahmed
On a winter evening in Kolkata, author Sharbari Ahmed was the guest at An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of her extensive conversation on her book Dust Under Her Feet , a tale of wartime Calcutta in 1940s
Roses are Blood Red will make you wonder if such lovers still exist: Novoneel Chakraborty on new book in Kolkata
Kolkata: I want my audience to cry as you read the novel, said Novoneel Chakraborty, one of India's bestselling fiction writers of the romantic thriller genre as he launched his latest, Roses are Blood Red, where he "presents a lover who would make readers wonder if such a man exists".
Avik Chandas book Dara Shukoh The Man Who Would Be King launched in Kolkata
Kolkata: Kolkatas leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with HarperCollins India, hosted the launch of entrepreneur-writer Avik Chandas book Dara Shukoh The Man Who Would Be King at its South City Mall outlet recently.
Luxe Inferno captures the Yin and Yang of luxury: Mahul Brahma
Journalist-turned-communications professional and writer Mahul Brahmas next book Luxe Inferno is a philosophical quest for true meaning of luxury. IBNS caught up with the author of The Luxe Trilogy to get a sneak peek into his soon-to-be-released book
Prioritisation helps in balancing corporate job and writing: Christopher C Doyle
Author-musician Christopher C Doyle, a busy person in corporate sector, was the guest at An Author's Afternoon organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in Kolkata. During his interaction with Anjum Katyal for about an hour, Doyle spoke about his book The Mahabharata Quest Series, his creation Quest Club, balancing corporate job and writing and how his daughter was an inspiration for his venturing into the authors' world. Souvik Ghosh brings the excerpts of the conversation.
Starmark holds book signing session for author Christopher C. Doyle's The Mists of Brahma
Kolkat: Kolkatas bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Westland, held a book signing session for author Christopher C. Doyle and his book The Mists of Brahma (The Pataala Prophecy Book 2) at its South City Mall outlet here last week.
Popular mystery story by Shrishendu Mukhapadhyay now available as a graphic novel Pagla Sahibs Grave
Kolkata: A popular children's story in Bengali, 'Pagla Saheber Kobor', by noted author Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay, will now be available in the form of an English graphic novel.
Starmark hosts launch of Durjoy Datta's novel Wish I Could Tell You
Kolkata: Kolkatas bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Penguin, hosted the launch of bestselling author Durjou Dattas latest novel Wish I Could Tell You at its South City Mall outlet here on Sunday.
All stories about Lord Ayyappa are actually putting pressure on heterosexuality: Madhavi Menon
Writer and academician Madhavi Menon was in Kolkata recently to speak about her new book 'Infinite Variety: A History of Desire in India'. From Lord Ayyappa to various forms of desires that centres around sexuality, the nearly hour-long discussion made An Author's Afternoon event a fascinating journey for the audience. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra brings excerpts of the conversation at the event presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal, Kolkata.
Starmark hosts interactive session with journalist AK Bhattacharya on The Rise of Goliath
Kolkata: Starmark, in association with Penguin, hosted an interactive session with senior journalist A.K. Bhattacharya, the author of The Rise of Goliath: Twelve Disruptions That Changed India this month.
Starmark hosts book signing session for Damyanti Biswas You Beneath Your Skin
Kolkata: Kolkatas bookstore chain Starmark hosted a book signing session for Singapore-based author Damyanti Biswas at its South City Mall outlet here on Oct 11.
Starmark organises William Dalrymple's book signing session of The Anarchy- The Relentless Rise of the East India Company
Kolkata: Starmark in association with Bloomsbury, on Sunday organized an event on book signing session with William Dalrymple at South City Mall on Sunday to launch his latest book The Anarchy- The Relentless Rise of the East India Company.
Starmark holds several book-signing sessions in September
Kolkata: Kolkatas bookstore chain Starmark held several book-signing sessions for various authors in September, 2019.
Tobacco Free West Bengal Campaign joins hands with five Durga Puja pandals
Kolkata: Tobacco Free West Bengal Campaign joined hands with five Durga Puja pandals (under Borough X) to make them Tobacco Free zones and urged the state government to declare all Pandals Tobacco Free on the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja.
Starmark, in association with Bee Books, hosts the launch of Dilip Dattas book Swami Vivekananda: On Life to Budget
Kolkata: Kolkatas largest bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Bee Books, hosted the launch of the book Swami Vivekananda: On Life to Budget by Dilip Datta at its South City Mall outlet here last month.
Book review: Author Bhagaban Chandra Patras emotional journey in search of God and love
Bhagaban Chandra Patras 'In Search of God and Love' is a mesmerizing tale about the narrators life, his close family members, his village, which is very near to his heart, and the journey of his life.
Empowered, joyous and liberated at 50 than ever before: Sudha Menon
Journalist-author Sudha Menon was the guest at An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata in September. During her interaction for about an hour, Menon spoke about her book Feisty At Fifty and her life at this age. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
Veer Savarkar was vilified and maligned: Author Vikram Sampath
Kolkata: Launching his book Savarkar: Echoes from a Forgotten Past at Prabha Khaitan Foundation's programme Kitab last week, author Vikram Sampath said India's independence activist Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar, was "vilified and maligned".
Author interview: Gautam Maitra on his recently published book 'Human-Alien Encounter Of The Modern Kind'
Congratulations on the release of your book 'Human-Alien Encounter Of The Modern Kind'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?
Author interview: Pratima Dhar on why she wanted her book of Bengali poems translated
Congratulations on the release of 'Words not Spoken'. How has the response been so far?
Starmark hosts launch of Shreya Sen-Handleys Strange Stories
Kolkata: Kolkatas bookstore chain Starmark, in association with HarperCollins India, has recently hosted the launch of Shreya Sen-Handleys book Strange Stories at its South City Mall outlet here.
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