Ravinder Singh returns with his friends in a hilarious, moving story of friendship and adventure
Kolkata, June 18: Author Ravinder Singh's latest book, 'The Belated Bachelor Party' was recently launched in Kolkata at the South City Mall outlet of bookstore chain Starmark in association with the book's publisher, HarperCollins India.
Book review: A handy cookbook for the enthusiastic home chef
It is said that, One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well. This quote is absolutely true and if a food item does not appeal to our taste buds, our dining will not be satisfactory too.
Author interview: Subash Kedia says 'Emotional Intelligence 10X' is about creating a win-win situation
Congratulations on the release of 'Emotional Intelligence 10X'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?
Starmark hosts launch of Barun Chanda's novel 'Murder in the Monastery'
Kolkata, Jun 5 (IBNS): Kolkata's bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Rupa Publications India, hosted the launch of Barun Chanda's novel 'Murder in the monastery' at its South City Mall outlet last month.
My stories are shaped around relationships, dreams and devastations: writer Ajanta Paul
Academician Ajanta Pauls debut fiction, The Elixir Maker and Other Stories, a collection of 12 short tales, is, in a single phrase, poetry in motion. She paints her metaphors and images with the ease and cadence of a poet. Each story has a distinct subject that ranges from broken marriages, gender dialectics, female foeticide, the freedom movement, travails of street children, a family lawsuit and many more. The writer in conversation with IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra
Paying condolence to Lt. Ummer Fayaz's family was the most painful moment: Bhaavna Arora
Author Bhaavna Arora spent six months in dire situation of Kashmir for her research work to write Undaunted: Lt. Ummer Fayaz of Kashmir, a book on the life of Lt. Ummer Fayaz who was abducted and killed by militants in 2017. Being the guest at An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata this month, Arora spoke about her roller coaster ride in writing the book. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh bring excerpts
Book review: This anthology of Hindi poems is like a salve to the senses
Perhaps poems can express our various emotions and facets of life in the best possible way. If we read some enriching and meaningful poems, they can make us happy and can also awaken our senses.
Book review: This Bengali novel is a mirror to many ills seen in society today
Tamosik (in Bengali) by Satyajit Mazumdar is a multi-layered story, which includes in itself stories about various characters and their varied lives.
Book review: A book to help you master Hindi grammar
Hindi, our national language holds a lot of importance and we, Indians are proud of it as well. However, this language is not known by many and even if some can speak in broken Hindi, they cannot read or write well since they are not aware of the Hindi grammar and its rules.
Easiest way to target women is by aiming at her sexuality: Seema Goswami
Journalist-author Seema Goswami, who had an opportunity to interview former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee during her career, was the guest author at An Authors Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata on May 10. In an interactive session with her husband, celebrity journalist Vir Sanghvi, Goswami spoke at length about her book Race Course Road and also womens position in politics. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
Valuing harmony
Values education seems a dull and in-your-face kind of lecture on how to be good to students grappling with multiple subjects and heavy-duty studies. But it can be imparted in a much more fun way which can have an impact on later life to help them become responsible and well-rounded citizens, discovers Ranjita Biswas.
Author interview: Sheela Agarwal talks about her book 'Saral Hindi Byakaran'
Congratulations on the release of 'Saral Hindi Byakaran'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?
Book review: The crucial '52 Steps' in the life of RJ Den
We all have a story to tell which are unique in their own way. However, one thing is common for everyone, that is the hurdles and challenges that life throws at us at various phases and these challenges are not same for everyone.
Book review: 'I'm Fine' tries to unscramble the teenage mind
Someone has rightly pointed out that, Teenagers are the most misunderstood people on the planet. They are treated like children and expected to act like adults.
Dalits will feel insecure with the rise of Hindutva: Ashutosh
Former journalist and ex-Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Ashutosh, was the guest at An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata this month. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of Ashutosh's interaction where the former politician spoke about his book Hindu Rashtra and the present state of Indian politics
Highlights of Non Performing Assets and Banking System in India
Are you eager to know about the present condition of the banks in India? Are you fully aware of the term non-performing assets? Do you know about the economic system?
Kalkatta Chronicles is not the bird's eye view of the city: Author Supriya Newar
Kolkata, Apr 27: Author Supriya Newar, who has recently launched her book Kalkatta Chronicles- Rear-View Reflections here, said the book is not a bird's eye view of the city.
Book review: Reality and fantasy merge in The Raging Stone'
How many of you believe in miracles, magic and in things that are beyond our imagination?
Book Review: Read 'Thou Shall Not Get Married' and decide for yourself
Thou Shall Not Get Married by Captain Schubert Jacinto Pires is a fun read about why one should never get married!
Vilayat Khan's life teaches how destiny often plays trick on us: Namita Devidayal
Author-journalist Namita Devidayal, who interpreted the life of classical sitar player late Ustad Vilayat Khan in her book The Sixth String of Vilayat Khan, was the guest at An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata this month. In close to an hour-interaction, Devidayal revealed every bit of her journey in writing the book which she preferred not to term as a biography. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of the conversation
Author interview: Paramesh Ghosh talks about his recently published Bengali book
Congratulations on the release of 'Muche Gaylo Sheemarekha'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?
Book review: A Bengali book that asks if the world can be without borders
The world is a single place yet it is divided into so many parts with man-made borders and there is so much diversity all around.
Starmark hosts launch of Boria Majumder and Sudip Mullick's Misti Magic O Balaram Mullicker Galpo
Kolkata, Feb 11 (IBNS): Kolkatas bookstore chain Starmark, is association with Deep Prakashan, hosted the launch of book Misti Magic O Balaram Mullicker Galpo at its South City Mall outlet here in February.
Starmark hosts launch of Novoneel Chakrabortys Half Torn Hearts
Kolkata, Feb 25: Kolkatas bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Penguin Random House India, hosted the launch of author Novoneel Chakrabortys latest novel Half Torn Hearts at its Mani Square outlet on Feb 16.
Author interview: Anuragam Vatsa, co-author of 'Listen to Heart : Rhombus', talks about the book
Congratulations on the release of 'Listen to Heart : Rhombus'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.
Author interview: Biswanath Sarkar talks about his book 'School Education at Crossroad: A Collection of Essays'
What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.
Book review: 'Why Pray' talks about the importance of prayers
'Why Pray' by Swamini Bhumavidyananda is a spiritual book which talks about the importance of prayer, dharma, karma, the Almighty and our intrinsic connection with Him.
Book review: ' 'Listen to Heart: Rhombus' is based on teachings from the Bhagavad Gita
Bhagavad Gita is considered to be a religious and spiritual book but it can also help us to lead our daily lives as shown by the authors of 'Listen to Heart: Rhombus'.
Get your book converted into an audiobook, graphic novel or film at this years International Kolkata Book Fair
Kolkata, Feb 5 (IBNS): At the Kolkata International Book Fair this year, many authors are enjoying a unique offer from Power Publishers, getting their book converted to an audiobook or a graphic novel or a film.
Author interview: Subas Dutta Roy talks about his book titled Hinduism
Congratulations on the release of 'Hinduism'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.
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