Srijit Mukherji, Swastika Mukherjee launch author Soma Bose's second book 'Ive Had Enough of You'
Mumbai: Award-winning author Soma Bose unveiled her much-anticipated second book, I’Ve Had Enough of You, at a glittering launch event in Mumbai.
Kolkata hosts the 3rd edition of Chitra Devi Music & Dance Festival
Kolkata/IBNS: The third edition of the prestigious Chitra Devi Music & Dance Festival was recently held at Rotary Sadan.
Alive India Foundation: Reviving Indian music and empowering young talent
Music is a universal language and India, with its diverse culture and languages, has long been a hub for rich and varied musical traditions.
National Teachers Award 2024: Thiagarajar Polytechnic College faculty honoured by President Murmu
Dr A Gandhimathi, Faculty of English, Thiagarajar Polytechnic College, Salem, received the prestigious National Award for Teachers 2024 from President of India Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on Teachers' Day—September 5, 2024.
Shashi Tharoor releases his latest work in Kolkata; unveils Prabha Khaitan Foundation's book rack at Taj City Centre
Kolkata: The mellifluous flow of words he is known for held the audience at a hotel in Kolkata on Sunday in thrall when Congress MP Shashi Tharoor juggled his wit and wisdom while reading out from his latest book "A Wonderland of Words: Around the Word in 101 Essays".
I am interested in Urdu, not obsessed with it: Writer Rakshanda Jalil
Indian writer-translator Rakshanda Jalil was the guest at An Author's Afternoon, organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation, at Taj Bengal in Kolkata on Friday. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh pens down Jalil's words on her education, teaching profession, Urdu and her PhD. topic. Excerpts...
IGNCA celebrates UNESCO recognition of Indian Literary Masterpieces
New Delhi : The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) played a crucial role in securing a historic moment during the 10th meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP).
Our parents stories are like roadmaps
Indian American author Sayantani DasGupta advocates for diverse children's literature. Charvi Arora meets the writer for a chat on what has made the paediatrician become an author
Prabha Khaitan Foundation hosts an enriching session of Kalam with Dr Sachchidanand Joshi in Kolkata
Kolkata: The crisp winter weather in India is time to celebrate many literary events. The country's cultural hub Kolkata was not behind when on a December morning, the city-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) hosted a cherishing literary session with renowned scholar-theatre artist Dr Sachchidanand Joshi bringing together some of the bright minds.
Prabha Khaitan Foundation flags off literary journey in Ayodhya, unveils Anant Vijays book at the Kitaab event
Ayodhya/IBNS: Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) expanded its cultural and literary footprint by launching its new Ayodhya chapter with the unveiling of journalist-author Anant Vijay’s latest Hindi book - “Over the Top: OTT ka Mayajaal” at the iconic Raj Sadan - the Royal Palace of Ayodhya.
Fashionista Samantha Kochharr arrives at the literary scene with her debut book Arribada: The Arrival
Samantha Kochharr’s first book Arribada: The Arrival is an extension of her spiritual journey and an experiential account of life events. Dollops of distilled wisdom seep in as the pages turn and the reader embarks on a journey of kind with Samantha – a practising shaman.
Kolkata witnesses evening of introspection as Prabha Khaitan Foundation unveils Baidyanath headman's book on karma
Kolkata/IBNS: It was an evening of soul searching this Tuesday at Kolkata's ITC Royal Bengal hotel when an eclectic gathering of people became introspective about life and daily actions with the launch of entrepreneur Ram K Sharma’s book "Karma and You: Create Your Own Destiny".
India existed as the bright star, says American writer Fatima Shaik tracing her Bengal roots
Fatima Shaik, award-winning American writer, was till recently teaching in a college in New York. In search of her roots, a few years back she came to Kolkata, from where her grandfather had migrated to the US. This forms the core of a documentary The Bengali. In a tete- a- tete with Ranjita Biswas, Shaik talks about her work and her journey to IndiaExcerpts from an interview
Kolkata Litfest: A tete-a-tete with eminent translators of Hindi and Urdu literature
Author, administrative officer, litterateur and conversationalist, Yatish Kumar, conducted an hour-long lively discussion on translating from Hindi and Urdu to English with Daisy Rockwell, Baran Farooqi and Poonam Saxena during the Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Festival 2023 at the lawns of the iconic Victoria Memorial, Kolkata. Excerpts of the conversation...
Chiefs of services gather in Delhi winter to release book on India's valiant soldiers at Prabha Khaitan Foundation event
New Delhi: It was an evening dedicated to valour and sacrifice of those who showed exemplary courage in the face of death while fighting for their Motherland.
Muskaan Litfest for child authors in Delhi stirs up India's budding storytellers
New Delhi/Kolkata: When Anne Frank wrote her famous diary accounting her harrowing days in hiding with her family from Nazis, she was a child. But her diary penned while hiding at the now famous Prinsengracht 263 address in Amsterdam went on to become one of the most celebrated books in the world.
Stubbornness made Dr. Ambedkar who he is: Shashi Tharoor
Parliamentarian and author Shashi Tharoor’s latest book Ambedkar: A Life was recently launched at the Kitaab Kolkata event organized by Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) and presented by Shree Cement at the ITC Sonar. The event was attended by bibliophiles young and old, members of Ehsaas Women and FICCI FLO. Suhel Seth, management consultant, author, columnist and public speaker, was in an hour-long conversation with the author. IBNS correspondent Ayush Gupta brings a few excerpts.
Looking beyond
Award winning film critic Shoma A. Chatterji’s new book Satyajit Ray: Frame to Frame looks at some little known and less explored aspects in the maestro’s works. The author in a tete a tete with Ranjita Biswas
Prabha Khaitan Foundation hosts 2022 Booker Prize winner Geetanjali Shree at India International Centre
Prabha Khaitan Foundation hosted a reception to meet and greet the Booker Prize 2022 recipient Geetanjali Shree, 64, at the India International Centre (ICC), which was attended by the Ehsaas Women of India.
Illustrations can advance the story as well as the text for children who can't read: Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan
Award-winning children's book author and poet Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan on May 26 discussed the interesting elements that makes her latest book 'Parvati the Elephant's Very Important Day' a companion for life during a Prabha Khaitan Foundation event titled Muskaan, presented by Shree Cement. The event was moderated by Damayanti Mukherjee, Principal of Modern High School for Girls, Kolkata.
My mother felt it was criminal to not live up to our full potential: Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan
Why do you want to write a book about me? Why not one on your famous brother? was Lily Tharoors first reaction when she learnt of her daughter Shobha Tharoor Srinivasans intention to write about her life.
Watching Sholay changed my life, Amitabh Bachchan was my favourite: Iranian American actor-writer Abbas Kazerooni
Human beings are more good than bad, says Iranian American writer-actor-lawyer Abbas Kazerooni speaking at the 'The Universe Writes' initiative of Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Shree Cement and Siyahi. Souvik Ghosh reports
Subhas Chandra Bose was a person of sensitivity, inclusivity and objectivity: Author Anshul Chaturvedi
At the launch of his book A Bird From Afar at the Kitaab Books Festival organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement, writer and Times of India Executive Editor Anshul Chaturvedi talks about the mystique of Subhas Chandra Bose on whom his latest work is based. IBNS correspondent Shashi Sunny was present at the conversation between the writer and Suhel Seth and Nila Madhab
My book on Vivekananda a summary of how he helped me to deal with questions: Journalist-author Anshul Chaturvedi
Journalist-author Anshul Chaturvedi's book on Swami Vivekananda, titled The Vivekananda Handbook for Everyday Living, was officially launched on Jun 28 this year. Days after it was launched, Chaturvedi spoke about the book in a candid conversation at The Write Circle Special, organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings some excerpts
My book on Swami Vivekananda is a travelogue where he is the travel guide: Journalist-author Anshul Chaturvedi
Kolkata: Journalist-author Anshul Chaturvedi said his new book on Swami Vivekananda is not a scholarly analysis of his religious views but an attempt to present the readers with an easy to comprehend work on the Hindu monk and his thoughts' relevance in daily life.
Author Interview: Ashwin P Chandran on his new book 'The Sixteenth Night Of The Kurukshetra'
Professor Ashwin Chandran elaborates why he chose to write about the 'The Sixteenth Night Of The Kurukshetra' in 16 conversations that took place on that fateful night.
Won't write about India due to lack of knowledge or confidence: Jeffrey Archer
English novelist and former British politician, Jeffrey Archer, had his book Turn a Blind Eye launched in India at a virtual event of Kitab organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. In an exclusive conversation with Vidya Gajapathi Raju, Archer spoke about his new book and more. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks the event
Book review: Soumajoy Majumder reveals his short story writing skills in this Bengali anthology
The book Ramdhanu O Aro Ekti is a collection of variously themed eight short stories in Bengali by Soumajoy Majumder.
Author Interview: Aviranjan Sharma on his new book 'Mission India'
The dream of a corruption-free country is what drove him to write 'Mission India', says Aviranjan Sharma
Book review: Mission India to end corruption in the country
Abhiranjan Sharma describes his dream of a corruption-free country in his book Mission India.
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