I see no business for 10-year-olds to have phone or social media account: Author Jyotsna Mohan

I see no business for 10-year-olds to have phone or social media account: Author Jyotsna Mohan

Author Jyotsna Mohan, who has worked for a national television news channel, has addressed the issues the kids of the present generation are facing in her latest book Stoned, Shamed, Depressed. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of Mohan's interaction with senior journalist Nidhi Razdan over the book in the event Kitab hosted by Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Phulkari: Women of Amritsar and presented by Shree Cement.

by Trans World Features December 15, 2020

Author interview: Sanjamm Vijan on her book Adopted by Santa

Author interview: Sanjamm Vijan on her book Adopted by Santa

It is the bond of love and care that makes a family is what Sanjamm Vijan wants to convey to children through her book.

by Trans World Features December 13, 2020

Book Review: A bilingual anthology of poems which explores the hidden meaning of words

Book Review: A bilingual anthology of poems which explores the hidden meaning of words

What are words? Words are the source of strength, the weapon which one can use to liberate and heal; words are magical, they can cast a spell on anyone who encounters them.

by Trans World Features December 13, 2020

Book review: Vipin Gupta on the power of managing science of everything

Book review: Vipin Gupta on the power of managing science of everything

In his book What is Divine Energy, Vipin Gupta investigates the quintessential questions about how to manage life joyfully.

by Trans World Features December 11, 2020

Book review: Written for children, Adopted by Santa can be enjoyed by adults too

Book review: Written for children, Adopted by Santa can be enjoyed by adults too

The book Adopted by Santa written by Sanjamm Vijan is a fun and interesting read, primarily dedicated to children.

by Trans World Features December 11, 2020

We cannot generalise a society or a country: Author Hamid Ansari on Pakistan

We cannot generalise a society or a country: Author Hamid Ansari on Pakistan

Techie and author Hamid Ansari, who was caught in Pakistan being accused of being an Indian spy, wrote about his ordeal and suffering days in the South Asian country in his book Hamid. In an interaction with senior journalist Nidhi Razdan at Kitab, an event organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement, in late November, Ansari bared his thoughts. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts

by Trans World Features December 07, 2020

BJP govt tried to establish alternative idea of India in last six years: Shashi Tharoor

BJP govt tried to establish alternative idea of India in last six years: Shashi Tharoor

Congress Lok Sabha MP from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, launched his latest book The Battle of Belonging at a session of Kitab organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation. In an interaction with senior journalist Karan Thapar, Tharoor spoke about the idea of India and how it has been impacted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu Nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the last six years of its rule. IBNS brings excerpts of the conversation

by Trans World Features December 01, 2020

Bambino: Creative pursuits of a homemaker

Bambino: Creative pursuits of a homemaker

Late Pratima Dhar was a homemaker who travelled widely with her husband. She began to pen down her observations which later formed the basis of her book Nabajatok published in Bengali. In this interview, her son talks about why he decided to get his mother's books translated and published anew.

by Trans World Features November 30, 2020

Author interview: Anand Vardhan on his book Nemesis

Author interview: Anand Vardhan on his book Nemesis

In his typical conversational tone, author Anand Vardhan explains what led him to write his latest fiction, Nemesis.

by Trans World Features November 30, 2020

Author interview: Anand Vardhan on his book Out of the Jaws of Death

Author interview: Anand Vardhan on his book Out of the Jaws of Death

The author offers an insight into what led him to journalism and writing books in this free flowing interview

by Trans World Features November 30, 2020

Book review:  Nemesis melts the border between reality and fiction

Book review: Nemesis melts the border between reality and fiction

When suddenly the question of survival of the fittest comes into consideration, chaos, pain, shock and uncertainties are bound to seep in.

by Trans World Features November 30, 2020

Book Review: Out of the Jaws Of Death is a mystery thriller with a gripping end

Book Review: Out of the Jaws Of Death is a mystery thriller with a gripping end

How is the life of a top businessman? What are the risks they can come across? Does the veil of glamour and affairs hide the actual motives?

by Trans World Features November 30, 2020

I don't believe in feminism but femininity: Author Koral Dasgupta

I don't believe in feminism but femininity: Author Koral Dasgupta

Author Koral Dasgupta, who was the guest at the latest session of An Author's Afternoon organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement last week, spoke about her latest book Ahalya. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts

by Trans World Features November 27, 2020

With a debate on the idea of India, Shashi Tharoors new book 'The Battle of Belonging' launched at PKF event

With a debate on the idea of India, Shashi Tharoors new book 'The Battle of Belonging' launched at PKF event

Kolkata: A battle of belonging to India and having India belong to you is raging at the moment as attempts are being made to turn the nation's "civic nationalism" into a "religious-cultural nationalism", said Congress leader and writer Shashi Tharoor at the virtual launch of his new book The Battle of Belonging.

by Trans World Features November 24, 2020

Author interview: Bhagaban Chandra Patra on his book 'My Discovery of America'

Author interview: Bhagaban Chandra Patra on his book 'My Discovery of America'

A retired gynaecologist, Dr Patra is determined to fulfil his childhood desire to become a well published author. My Discovery of America is his fourth book.

by Trans World Features November 24, 2020

Relationship with mother difficult to be defined: Author Lady Mohini Kent Noon

Relationship with mother difficult to be defined: Author Lady Mohini Kent Noon

Lady Mohini Kent Noon, the author of the book Dear Mama, was busy in conversation with barrister-writer-activist Cherie Blair in the latest session of Kitab organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. In the course of the conversation, Mohini Kent Noon spoke about her book about intimate letters from eminent personalities including Prime Minister Narendra Modi to their mothers as well letters by several other girls who were victims of human trafficking. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts

by Trans World Features November 21, 2020

Mastering crisis communication need of the hour for any leader or brand custodian: Mahul Brahma on his new book

Mastering crisis communication need of the hour for any leader or brand custodian: Mahul Brahma on his new book

Chief editor and head of communications, CSR, publications in Tata Steel and SAIL JV, mjunction, Dr Mahul Brahma has won many accolades. In his latest book How to communicate strategically in corporate world, the versatile communications expert dwells on crisis to myths and media, exploring facets of strategic communication in the corporate world. IBNS catches up with the author of titles like Quarantined: Love in the time of Corona and The Luxe Trilogy

by Trans World Features October 31, 2020

Power Publishers distributes audiobooks through Audible and other audiobook apps worldwide

Power Publishers distributes audiobooks through Audible and other audiobook apps worldwide

Kolkata: Power Publishers, a leading producer of Indian language audiobooks recently tied up with Amazon Audible and other major audiobook apps to distribute their productions, covering a wide range of topics, including educational books, worldwide.

by Trans World Features October 26, 2020

Author interview: Dr.Subramonian on his book with the world's longest title

Author interview: Dr.Subramonian on his book with the world's longest title

Dr.Subramonian talks about his record breaking achievements and why he chose to write a biography of actor Daniel Radcliffe of Harry Potter fame

by Trans World Features October 09, 2020

Author interview: Priyank Talesara on his book The Return of the Lost Civilizations: The forgotten Agreement

Author interview: Priyank Talesara on his book The Return of the Lost Civilizations: The forgotten Agreement

Priyank Talesara pens a fictional narrative to spread the message of message and fellow feeling in his book The Return of the Lost Civilizations: The forgotten Agreement.

by Trans World Features October 09, 2020

Book with worlds longest title, authored by Dr. Subromonian, released

Book with worlds longest title, authored by Dr. Subromonian, released

Kolkata: Dr. Subromonian is on a world record breaking attempt once again, after his several world and national records.

by Trans World Features October 09, 2020

Book review: What happens when a forgotten agreement poses a challenge for the human world

Book review: What happens when a forgotten agreement poses a challenge for the human world

Priyank Talesaras 'The Return of the Lost Civilizations: The Forgotten Agreement' opens on a curious note, which will keep the readers in doubt for some time.

by Trans World Features October 09, 2020

Starmark, Dev Sahitya Kutir to pay online tribute to Pt Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar on his 200th birth anniversary

Starmark, Dev Sahitya Kutir to pay online tribute to Pt Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar on his 200th birth anniversary

Kolkata: Pandit Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar (1820-1891) was one of the legendary figures of the 19th century Bengal renaissance, revered as an academician, litterateur, social reformer, humanitarian and philanthropist who endeavoured to ensure the well-being of those oppressed in every possible wayparticularly women, the impoverished and the illiterate.

by Trans World Features September 25, 2020

Author interview: Jay Prakash Kushwaha on his anthology of Hindi poems

Author interview: Jay Prakash Kushwaha on his anthology of Hindi poems

The Hindi book of poems Ashrupirit Nayan is an expression of the deepest emotions experienced by him, according to Jay Prakash Kushwaha

by Trans World Features September 21, 2020

Book review:  A book of poems in Hindi which draws inspiration from grief

Book review: A book of poems in Hindi which draws inspiration from grief

When your eyes fill up with tears of sadness, when words fail you, maybe it is time to flip through the book of poems Ashrupirit Nayan by poet Jay Prakash Kushwaha.

by Trans World Features September 11, 2020

Author interview: Dr Siddharth Suhas Kulkarni on his book Parenting: The Critical Thinking at Home

Author interview: Dr Siddharth Suhas Kulkarni on his book Parenting: The Critical Thinking at Home

It was his wife devising interesting ways to teach their daughter new things during the pandemic confinement which served as an inspiration to pen the book on parental guiding, says Dr Kulkarni.

by Trans World Features September 02, 2020

Book review: A book that guides parents to develop their childrens critical thinking

Book review: A book that guides parents to develop their childrens critical thinking

Parenthood is a wonderful and joyous feeling when your entire world revolves around your child and you think about the ways in which you can help them grow and develop.

by Trans World Features September 02, 2020

Institutions of the country in trouble, not seen even in Emergency: Author Nilanjana S Roy

Institutions of the country in trouble, not seen even in Emergency: Author Nilanjana S Roy

Journalist-turned author Nilanjana S Roy was in conversation with Malika Varma of Ehsaas Women at a virtual session of An Author's Afternoon- organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement- just ahead of India's 74th Independence Day. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of the conversation where Nilanjana spoke about Kolkata, books and democracy in India

by Trans World Features August 20, 2020