Author interview: Poet Richik Banerjee talks about his upcoming book Two Commas & That Voice
Two Commas & That Voice is an anthology that talks about the merits of life from an alternative poetic lens, says poet Richik Banerjee about his upcoming book.
Book Review: Richik Banerjee talks about the sandwiched voiced in his anthology of poems
Poetry is what?What is poetry?Yes. Yes.No. No.Poem is that.That is poem.
Letters from a daughter to her mother
In a virtual session of Tete-a-tea organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation of Kolkata, UK-based author, journalist and social worker Lady Mohini Kent Noon, had an engaging conversation with Dr Alka Bagri and Bina Rani two leading women achievers of Indian origin in the UK and cancer survivors. The two women spoke on the overarching influence of mothers in their lives as the session focussed on Lady Mohini Kent Noons book 'Dear Mama', a compilation of intimate letters to their mothers written by billionaires, spiritual gurus, members of the British House of Lords, political leaders, members of royal families, actors, entrepreneurs, journalists, photographers and doctors. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of the conversation
A son talks about the literary enterprise of his parents
Anirban Dhar, son of late Pratima Dhar talks about why decided to get his mothers Bengali novel Uttorsuri translated into English.
A book about how migrants pay the price when a country is split up
For her novel The Descendants (originally written in Bengali as 'Uttorsuri 'and translated to English by Amitava Chatterjee), Pratima Dhar delved into her own experience of migrating from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) as a kid during the partition of India, and the travails of such families while settling in a new land.
Author Interview: Soumajoy Majumder talks about his Bengali book named 'Ramdhanu O Aaro Ekti'
Soumajoy Majumder delves into fragments of real events, rumors, realizations, feelings, to pen this volume of Bengali short stories
Dalits are subjected to identification irrespective of achievements: Meira Kumar
Former Lok Sabha Speaker and ex-Union Minister Meira Kumar was the guest at the event Kitaab organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) in association with Shree Cement in April. Kumar spoke about Dalit women as a book- Makers of Modern Dalit History- was launched virtually. The event was attended by the two authors of the book, Guru Prakash Paswan and Sudarshan Ramabadran, as well as Devyani Khobragade, Makrand Paranjpe and Narendra Yadav. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings highlights of the event moderated by journalist Maria Shakil
Book Review: 'Life of Indra Pratap Tewari - An Autobiography of a Principal Information Officer (PIO) to the Government of India
Life becomes meaningful, interesting and successful when an individual overcomes every hurdle to serve the people of the nation.
Book Review: The Story of Dots by Zarin Ali
We all have heard of that phrase, a friend in need is a friend indeed. Whenever there is trouble in life we always seek a friend who will listen to our problems.
Author interview: Zarin Ali talks about her book 'The Story of Dots'
Thoughts that she cannot keep to herself yet cannot share with others inspire her to write, says the author.
Author interview: Venkatesh N Chakravarty talks about his book Find Your Real Self and Happiness Will Find You
Instead of pursuing happiness, look inwards and see what needs to be changed within oneself, and happiness will follow, says author Venkatesh N Chakravarty
Book Review: Find Your Real Self and Happiness Will Find You
In the book Find Your Real Self And Happiness Will Find You, the author Venkatesh N. Chakravarty becomes the torchbearer for us and helps us find happiness within ourselves.
Starmark, in association with Catalyst, launch collection of romantic poems Hariye Gele Janio
Kolkata: Kolkatas leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Catalyst launched Rajib Chakrabortys Hariye Gele Janio a set of five beautifully designed cards a Valentines Day special.
Author Interview: Dr Shyamali Sen (Datta) talks about her book Story of a Lone Lady Traveller in India
The author talks about what motivated her to pen her experience as a solo woman traveller across India
Book Review: Story of a Lone Lady Traveller in India is both entertaining and educative
An engaging travel diary, Story of a Lone Lady Traveller in India, by Shyamali Datta (Sen) fulfils the popular adage Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind and fills your life with stories to tell.
Author interview: Young Neyati Umamaheswar pens her first book 'Grandmother's Closet'
Nine year old Neyati Uamaheshwar talks about her first book Grandmas Closet and the moral hidden in it.
Book Review: Grandmas Closet is a children's fiction by nine year old Neyati Umamaheshwar
The fully colored, beautifully illustrated book 'Grandmas Closet' by nine-year old author Neyati Umamaheshwar is a funny yet engaging story involving primarily two characters, Emma and her grandmother.
Visiting war zones in Afghanistan was the most difficult: Meha Dixit
Author Meha Dixit, who has travelled to various war zones for her PhD course as a Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student, was the guest at An Author's Afternoon, organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement, at Taj Bengal in January. Dixit spoke about her journey and her book Piece of War at a range in the session. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings the highlights of the conversation
Book review: SK Sethi explains the importance of cyber security in todays world in his new book
In the modern age of artificial intelligence, where technology is being dominated by software rather than hardware, we are still getting lured by the shiny glittery displays, storage, and camera specifications, while what we must look out for and spend our hard-earned money on cybersecurity is the last thing on our mind.
Book review: Sourabh Angarkar tells you all about the 'Importance of Slow Cooking' in his latest book
Bored of how your everyday meals taste? Or, you just cant manage enough time to cook a healthy yet delicious meal? If your answer is yes, then this book by Chef Sourabh Angarkar is just for you.
Author interview: Vipin Gupta advocates for limitless science and deconstructs accepted theories in his new book
'What is Present Realty' is the second book of the series, Vastly Integrated Processes Inside Nature by Vipin Gupta
Author interview: SK Sethi's new book warns cyber frauds will be on the rise in the coming years and how to protect yourself
The book 1 Cyber Attack Can Ruin You Forever is all about cyber risks, the manner in which cyber crime is committed, precautions required to safeguard yourself from cyber attacks as far as possible, and more.
Author interview: Sourabh Angarkar talks about his book 'Importance of Slow Cooking'
Culinary expert Sourabh Angarkar explains why slow cooking is important and how you can use sous ide machine to get the job done well
Book review: Dr Vipin Gupta explores the limits of science in his book What is Present Reality
Has there been any instance in your life where you have received the most beautiful answer from the most knowledgeable person present, but you still felt unsatisfied?
India is collection of nations, like Europe: Lord Meghnad Desai
Lord Meghnad Desai, a British economist and a Labour politician in the UK, was the guest at Kitaab organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. In the course of his interaction with Indian economist and civil servant Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Lord Desai spoke about his book Rebellious Lord, Indian politics and economy. India Blooms brings excerpts
Don't see any solution with Pakistan round the corner: Author Prem Prakash
Author-journalist Prem Prakash's book Reporting India: My Seventy-Year Journey as a Journalist was launched by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at event Kitaab hosted by Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Penguin India in December 2020. From Pakistan to Jawaharlal Nehru, the veteran journalist and ANI founder who had reported from ground zero of the India-China War in 1962 spoke on a range of issues in the course of the conversation. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
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
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