Everyone has a story and Savi Sharma is determined to find them

Everyone has a story and Savi Sharma is determined to find them

Kolkata, Oct 14 (IBNS): A person must have the courage to believe in his or her dreams and the rest will follow said Savi Sharma to aspiring writers during the launch of her debut novel in Kolkata.

by IBNS October 14, 2016

Why is society labelling extra-marital affairs as forbidden love?: Ravinder Singh

Why is society labelling extra-marital affairs as forbidden love?: Ravinder Singh

Kolkata, Oct 14 (IBNS): Speaking at the launch of his new book in Kolkata, This Love That Feels Right, Ravinder Singh, questioned the audience about the hypocrisies prevalent in the society.

by IBNS October 14, 2016

Children celebrate Roald Dahl's birth centenary in style at STORY

Children celebrate Roald Dahl's birth centenary in style at STORY

Kolkata, Sep 20 (IBNS): Kolkata's leading books-and-lifestyle store, STORY, celebrated the 100th birth anniversary of famous author Roald Dahl through a unique programme on Sep 12.

by IBNS September 20, 2016

Kolkata: Starmark in association with Puffin Books hosts Celebrating 100 Years of Roald Dahl

Kolkata: Starmark in association with Puffin Books hosts Celebrating 100 Years of Roald Dahl

Kolkata, September 12 (IBNS): Kolkatas popular retail store Starmark, in association with Puffin Books, hosted Celebrating 100 Years of Roald Dahl to mark the 100th birth anniversary of the worlds famous story teller Roald Dahl, at Quest Mall, Kolkata on Saturday.

by India Blooms News Service September 14, 2016

How about giving your children a manga set as a festive gift?

How about giving your children a manga set as a festive gift?

Kolkata, Sep 9 (IBNS): For those who want to give something a little different to their children for the festive season, STORY, the leading lifestyle and bookstore in Kolkata, is offering a wide range of popular mangas.

by IBNS September 12, 2016

Kolkata: Starmark in association with Puffin Books hosts Celebrating 100 Years of Roald Dahl

Kolkata: Starmark in association with Puffin Books hosts Celebrating 100 Years of Roald Dahl

Kolkata, September 12 (IBNS): Kolkatas popular retail store Starmark, in association with Puffin Books, hosted Celebrating 100 Years of Roald Rahl to mark the 100th birth anniversary of the worlds famous story teller Roald Dahl, at Quest Mall, Kolkata on Saturday.

by IBNS September 12, 2016

Looking for souvenirs on Kolkata? Go to STORY

Looking for souvenirs on Kolkata? Go to STORY

Kolkata, Aug 24 (IBNS): Have you ever been bothered by the fact that it is very difficult to get souvenirs that celebrate Kolkata? Then worry no more as the city's leading lifestyle and bookstore, STORY, has put together an eclectic collection in their Elgin Road outlet.

by IBNS August 24, 2016

Launch of English translation of Shirsendu Mukhopadhyay's novel Eagoler Chokh

Launch of English translation of Shirsendu Mukhopadhyay's novel Eagoler Chokh

Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): Eye of the Eagle, an English translation of Eagoler Chokh, a Bengali murder mystery novel written by noted author Shirsendu Mukhopadhyay, was released on Wednesday in Kolkata at the South City outlet of lifestyle store Starmark in association with the publisher Bee Books.

by IBNS August 13, 2016

Arpit Vagera's second book launched in Kolkata

Arpit Vagera's second book launched in Kolkata

Kolkata, Jul 23 (IBNS): Even the downpour could not prevent young author Arpit Vagera's fans from turning up at the launch of his latest book 'I Still Think About You', on Friday evening at the Starmark bookstore in Quest Mall, Kolkata.

by IBNS July 23, 2016

Dig into Bengal's culinary scene with Jayabrato Chatterjee's latest book

Dig into Bengal's culinary scene with Jayabrato Chatterjee's latest book

Kolkata, Jul 15 (IBNS): Dont look for recipes, dont look for history of food. This is a book that will tell you through diverse anecdotes myths and facts about Bengals unique culinary evolution, said Rita Bhimani as she began the discussion at the launch of Cooking up Culinary Adventures authored by Jayabrato Chatterjee. The book launch was held on Wednesday at the Starmark store at South City Mall in Kolkata.

by IBNS July 16, 2016

The Sialkot Saga is set between 1947 and 2010: Ashwin Sanghi

The Sialkot Saga is set between 1947 and 2010: Ashwin Sanghi

In Kolkata for a book signing session, IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity catches up with Ashwin Sanghi, the best selling author of three novels. The duo discusses his latest book, The Sialkot Saga, the characters from the book, Ashwin's love for anagrams and how he dealt with rejection. Excerpts from the interview:

by India Blooms News Service/TWF June 22, 2016

Starmark to host the launch of Ambi Parameswarans book

Starmark to host the launch of Ambi Parameswarans book

Kolkata, June 17 (IBNS): Starmark, in association with Pan Macmillan India, will host the launch of advertising professional Ambi Parameswarans book Nawabs, Nudes, Noodles: India Through 50 Years of Advertising at its South City Mall store on June 23.

by IBNS June 18, 2016

Novelised version of children's movie Dhanak launched at STORY

Novelised version of children's movie Dhanak launched at STORY

Kolkata, Jun 13 (IBNS) Director and screenwriter Nagesh Kukunoor launched the novelised version of Dhanak in Kolkata on Monday at the STORY bookstore and lifestyle store.

by IBNS June 13, 2016

Young author Alexshendra Venus Bakshi urges readers to write in Hindi

Young author Alexshendra Venus Bakshi urges readers to write in Hindi

New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): In a time when most budding authors in India are busy making a name for themselves writing in English, Alexshendra Venus Bakshi is charting a less travelled path. The young author is not only only penning down pieces in Hindi, but is also urging her readers to do so.

by IBNS June 10, 2016

Kolkata: Starmark to host the launch of Ashwin Sanghi's The Sialkot Saga

Kolkata: Starmark to host the launch of Ashwin Sanghi's The Sialkot Saga

Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS) Popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Westland Books, will host the launch of bestselling author Ashwin Sanghi's latest book The Sialkot Saga, at its South City Mall store on June 3 at 6.30 pm.

by IBNS May 31, 2016

Author Sudeep Nagarkar swipes right into Kolkata's heart

Author Sudeep Nagarkar swipes right into Kolkata's heart

Kolkata, May 28 (IBNS) Sudeep Nagarkar, one of India's best selling authors of the romantic novel, was in Kolkata on Saturday for the launch of his latest book, She Swiped Right Into My Heart, at the Elgin Road bookstore STORY, which is also eastern India's biggest standalone bookstore.

by IBNS May 29, 2016

Kolkata: Starmark, in association with Penguin books, held an interaction on" Indulge your mind...the arts are not a lost cause"

Kolkata: Starmark, in association with Penguin books, held an interaction on" Indulge your mind...the arts are not a lost cause"

Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS)Starmark, in association with Penguin Books India, organised an interesting discussion on " Indulge your mind...the arts are not a lost cause" featuring eminent fashion designer Anamika Khanna, Hemchhaya De, Regional Editor (East), Femina and Priyanka Mookerjee author of Hedon at Starmark's Quest Mall store on Friday.

by IBNS May 25, 2016

"Was important to document these jobs before they face extinction"

"Was important to document these jobs before they face extinction"

Have you ever wondered what happened to those people who would once deliver water at our doorsteps using specially made bags, or the ones who would clean our ears? Though some of them still remains active in their line of work, most have disappeared with time. Young writer Nidhi Dugar Kundalia's debut book, The Lost Generation, traces several of them and their present state. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity finds out what drove her to chronicle these dying forms.

by Trans World Features (TWF) May 17, 2016

Starmark hosts the inauguration of the Inter-School Shakespeare Festival

Starmark hosts the inauguration of the Inter-School Shakespeare Festival

Kolkata, May 7 (IBNS): Starmark, in association with Enigma, Ahava Communications and John Bagul, Principal, South City International School hosted the inauguration of 'The Inter School Shakespeare Festival' at its South City Mall store on Friday. The Special Guest, Ms Universe India 2010 Ushoshi Sengupta , while inaugurating Festival said, I think Shakespeare is someone with whom we have all grown up.

by IBNS May 09, 2016

I don't read my books: Novoneel Chakraborty

I don't read my books: Novoneel Chakraborty

Novoneel Chakraborty is a self-confessed thriller fanatic and his latest, "Forget Me Not Stranger", is going to reveal the identity of the stranger while marking the end of the Stranger trilogy. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity finds out the hugely popular writer's plans for the future and the 'myth' surrounding him.

by Trans World Features (TWF) May 08, 2016

Novoneel Chakraborty to visit Kolkata to talk on his new book Forget Me Not, Stranger

Novoneel Chakraborty to visit Kolkata to talk on his new book Forget Me Not, Stranger

Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS) Lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Random House India, will host an exclusive interaction with writer Novoneel Chakraborty to celebrate the launch of his new book Forget Me Not, Stranger this week.

by IBNS April 11, 2016

Rice is not an enemy, eat it to remain healthy: Rujuta Diwekar

Rice is not an enemy, eat it to remain healthy: Rujuta Diwekar

Kolkata, April 4 (IBNS): Celebrity fitness expert Rujuta Diwekar, while launching her book The PCOD Thyroid Book, on Saturday at the Starmark lifestyle and bookstore here, said eating rice is not linked to gaining weight if one does some compulsory exercise every day.

by IBNS April 04, 2016

Kolkata: Nikita Singh launches Like a Love Song at Starmark

Kolkata: Nikita Singh launches Like a Love Song at Starmark

Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): Author Nikita Singh flew down to Kolkata to launch her latest novel Like a Love Song at the popular lifestyle retail chain Starmark's South City mall outlet on Tuesday.

by IBNS April 02, 2016

Kiriti Sengupta's book of poems to be launched on Sunday at the STORY

Kiriti Sengupta's book of poems to be launched on Sunday at the STORY

Kolkata, Feb 20 (IBNS) The Earthen Flute, a book of poems written by Dr Kiriti Sengupta and published by Hawakaal, will be launched at the landmark book-store STORY (Elgin Road) on Sunday, to be followed by a poetry-reading session led by poet and novelist, Bob D Costa.

by IBNS February 20, 2016

I am not just a Ray actor: Soumitra Chatterjee at release of book on his roles

I am not just a Ray actor: Soumitra Chatterjee at release of book on his roles

Kolkata, Feb 18 (IBNS) Dadasaheb Phalke winning actor Soumitra Chatterjee said he is proud of his collaboration with Satyajit Ray but wouldn't want to limit himself to just being known as a Ray actor, at the launch of 'Beyond Apu- 20 Favourite Film Roles', a book on various movie characters he essayed.

by IBNS February 18, 2016

STORY: Encouraging children to read books

STORY: Encouraging children to read books

Kolkata, Feb 10 (IBNS) STORY, a leading book-store in Kolkata, has found a very workable solution to one of the most common complaints we hear today-- children do not read books.

by IBNS February 10, 2016

7-day art show of Rabindra Bharati University wing underway in Kolkata

7-day art show of Rabindra Bharati University wing underway in Kolkata

Kolkata, Feb 4 (IBNS): The 7-day Annual Art Exhibition 2015-16 of the West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University was inaugurated at the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) in Kolkata recently.

by IBNS February 02, 2016

Ruskin Bond meets his young and adult readers at STORY in Kolkata

Ruskin Bond meets his young and adult readers at STORY in Kolkata

Kolkata, Jan 28 (TWF): Ruskin Bond, the famous author, met with his young and adult readers at the STORY bookstore in Kolkata and shared his thoughts on writing.

by IBNS January 28, 2016

Actor Arjun Chakroborty pens book on non-poems

Actor Arjun Chakroborty pens book on non-poems

Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS) Foraying into another creative discipline, seasoned Bengali actor Arjun Chakraborty now comes up with his first publications of poems, intriguingly called Arjuner Awkobita(Non-poems of Arjun) .

by IBNS January 24, 2016

Moon Moon Sen, daughters unveil book on Suchitra Sen

Moon Moon Sen, daughters unveil book on Suchitra Sen

Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS): In her lifetime and even after her passing away, screen diva Suchitra Sen remained an enigma for generations of cine-goers. Now a new book in English by senior journalist Shoma A Chatterji explores the career and works of the film legend.

by IBNS January 23, 2016