Book review: 'The Equations of Destiny' by Mayur Agarwal
Mayur Agarwal's 'The Equations of Destiny' is a book where the author has been brutally honest while writing it.
Book Review: 'From the Streets of Mumbai' to Dubai by Caroline Monterio
'From the Streets of Mumbai to Dubai' written by Caroline Monterio is an autobiographical book but very different from the ones we are used to reading, say the life of great achievers and their achievements.
PR expert Rita Bhimani talks about the trending practice of public relations in her latest book
Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Kolkata-based Starmark, in association with Bee Books, hosted the launch of corporate public relations expert Rita Bhimani's latest book - PR 2020: The Trending Practice of Public Relations - recently at their South City Mall outlet.
The old Panjika or the Bengali almanac is also a reflection of then contemporary life, discovers author Asit Paul
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS): Author Asit Paul has delved into the advertisements and illustrations found in the Panjika (Bengali for almanacs), published in Bengal during the 19th and 20 centuries, in his book 'Adi Panjika Darpan'.
Book review: Reengagement of Transgender Persons - Challenges and Opportunities
'Reengagement of Transgender Persons: Challenges and Opportunities', edited by Satish Chandra, is a book which deals with an understanding of other sexes -- transgender, lesbian, bisexual, gay and others.
Author interview: In conversation with H.P. Roychoudhury, author of Hideous Barack
The book is a historiography of genocide, says H.P. Roychoudhury about his latest book.
PM Modi unveils biography of musician Hans Raj Hans
Kolkata, May 7 (IBNS): Power Publishers is now taking baby steps towards traditional publishing with biographies of some of India's well-known personalities.
Author interview: Dilip Dash on his book Parikshya ke Tanav ebam iska Samadhan
Books have a healing effect on society and hence authors, in their own way, are social workers too, says Dilip Dash.
Ravinder Singh adds another book to his best-selling list
Kolkata, April 30 (IBNS): Noted writer Ravinder Singh launched his new book "Will you still love me?" at Starmark book store in Kolkata on Saturday.
Rabindra Bharati University to confer D.Litt. to Nabaneeta Dev Sen
Kolkata, Apr 27 (IBNS): Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) will confer D.Litt. (Doctor of Letters) degree to eminent writer-professor Nabaneeta Dev Sen on the occasion of the universitys 43rd annual convocation, which will be held on May 8.
Book review: 'Through a Prism', a collection of short stories
'Through a Prism' by Iona Banerjee is a collection of beautiful and inspiring short stories, which will make you feel light and bright from the very beginning.
Book review: Aliens Vs God, a well-crafted thriller
It is a sensitive world to live in indeed. But would readers today be intrigued by aliens and spirituality, one wonders. But Avijit Kher's book Aliens vs God from Power Publishers is indeed a must-read if you are looking for something mentally stimulating.
Author interview: Jayesh Sinha talks about his book 'Greatest Sports Rivalries'
Sports rivalries may not always be confined to playing fields finds out Jayesh Sinha while researching for his book on the subject
Author interview: Caroline Monteiro talks about her book 'From the Streets of Mumbai to Dubai'
Caroline Monteiro hopes to reconnect with her biological family members through her debut book that talks of her life's journey.
Book review: A book in Hindi on how to avoid examination-related stress
Pariksha ke tanav evang iska samadhan written by Dr. Dilip Kumar Das is a book mainly about stress during examinations and how to cope with it.
Agnimitra Paul features in television commercial shot by Power Publishers and Motions Pictures
Klkata, Apr 12 (IBNS): Power Publishers and Motions Pictures recently shot a television commercial for Greenfield City, a township located in the southern suburbs of Kolkata.
Book Review: Hideous Barack, a historiography of genocide
Hideous Barack is a historical non fiction book written by H.P. Roychoudhury. It mainly focuses on the Barak (also spelled as Barack) valley, focusing on the region from pre-Independence to the present, as well as discussing about the future.
Book review: 'Love' The Awakened 'Soul', a poetic exploration of moods and emotions
Love The Awakened Soul is a book of English poems written by Dr Dilip Kumar Dash. As the name suggests, the poems in this book talk about quintessential love.
Book Review: Atmaja, a book of poems, in Bengali
Atmaja written by Debapriya Mukherjee is a book of Bengali poems that has been published recently. This book contains some of the loveliest and most romantic poems that I have read in recent times.
Bibhas Chakraborty launches Rajlakshmi Roy's book Tri Natya Darpane Garhasthya Jiban
Kolkata, Apr 10 (IBNS): Actor Bibhas Chakraborty launched Rajlakshmi Roy's book Tri Natya Darpane Garhasthya Jiban at Paschimbanga Bangla Akademi in Kolkata, recently.
Book review: And So Can You by Dr Roopleen, stories of 17 successful doctors
And So Can You is not only an inspirational book written by Dr. Roopleen but also restores our faith in the medical profession.
Author interview: Shaheed Hasan talks about his Bengali book 'Love Made in Heaven'
Love is like oxygen that we cannot see but cannot live without too, says author Shaheed Hasan.
Author interview: HL Agnihotri on his latest book, Leaves of Green Chillies
While the leaves signify the freshness of the poems, the chillies represent the irony in them, says author HL Agnihotri about his anthology of poems.
The Journey of Me and My Son: A mother's poignant account of a child with learning disabilities
Debut author Revathi Kumar talks about how she drew from her own experiences and that of her son for the book.
Book Review: Leaves of Green Chillies, a book of poems
Modern poetry is often difficult to explain or understand as it is open to many interpretations. Its meaning keeps changing with time and contexts.
Book Review: He Owned My Crush, a story about love and friendship
'He Owned My Crush' by Mayur Sahare seems like a love triangle but not quite. The book is about the journey of three friends: Dhruv, Niharika, and Siddharth (Sid), who go through a lot of struggle for the sake of friendship and love in this bitter, selfish world.
Starmark and Readomania launches eminent actor, director and writer Jayant Kripalanis first book of poems
Kolkata, Mar 10 (IBNS): Starmark, in association with Readomania, hosted the launch of eminent actor, director and writer Jayant Kripalanis third book and first book of poemsSome Mad Poems, Some Sad Poems, Some Bad Poems and A short Story in Verse at its South City Mall store.
Book Review: 'The Journey about Me and My Son', or how to remain hopeful in times of distress
'The Journey about Me and My Son' by Reevathi Kumar is a memoir penned by a mother, who recounts her life's journey with her son. She speaks about the beautiful bond she shares with her son and how they both have always been a wonderful company to each other.
Book review: Kalo Chakti Sada Kolom, a veteran musician's autobiography in Bengali
Kalo Chakti Sada Kolom is the autobiography of musician and artist, Subroto Bhattacharya, written in the format of an interview, where the author himself is asking the questions and answering them too.
Filmmaker Gautam Ghosh and other celebrities launch two books by veteran musician Subrata Bhattacharya
Kolkata, Mar 10 (IBNS): Twin books, Kalo Chakti, Sada Kolom, and Atashkaanch, by author and musician Subrata Bhattacharya, published by Power Publishers, were released, in the presence of a large number of celebrities, such as filmmakers Gautam Ghosh, Kaushik Ganguli, Nandita Roy, Nitish Roy, actor Deboshree Roy, and singers Nachiketa, Swapan Basu and Antara Chowdhury.
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