Book review: 'The Equations of Destiny' by Mayur Agarwal

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.

by IBNS May 22, 2018

Book Review: 'From the Streets of Mumbai' to Dubai by Caroline Monterio

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.

by IBNS May 22, 2018

Book review: Reengagement of Transgender Persons - Challenges and Opportunities

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.

by IBNS May 16, 2018

Author interview: In conversation with H.P. Roychoudhury, author of Hideous Barack

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.

by IBNS May 08, 2018

PM Modi unveils biography of musician Hans Raj Hans

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.

by India Blooms News Service May 08, 2018

Book review: Aliens Vs God, a well-crafted thriller

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.

by IBNS April 18, 2018

Author interview: Jayesh Sinha talks about his book 'Greatest Sports Rivalries'

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

by India Blooms News Service April 16, 2018

Author interview: Caroline Monteiro talks about her book 'From the Streets of Mumbai to Dubai'

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.

by IBNS April 16, 2018

Book review: A book in Hindi on how to avoid examination-related stress

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.

by IBNS April 13, 2018

Agnimitra Paul features in television commercial shot by Power Publishers and Motions Pictures

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.

by IBNS April 12, 2018

Book Review: Hideous Barack, a historiography of genocide

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.

by India Blooms News Service April 12, 2018

Book review: 'Love' The Awakened 'Soul', a poetic exploration of moods and emotions

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.

by IBNS April 11, 2018

Book review: And So Can You by Dr Roopleen, stories of 17 successful doctors

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.

by India Blooms News Service April 03, 2018

Author interview: Shaheed Hasan talks about his Bengali book 'Love Made in Heaven'

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.

by India Blooms News Service March 29, 2018

The Journey of Me and My Son: A mother's poignant account of a child with learning disabilities

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.

by IBNS March 16, 2018

Book Review: Leaves of Green Chillies, a book of poems

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.

by IBNS March 16, 2018

Book Review: He Owned My Crush, a story about love and friendship

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.

by IBNS March 16, 2018

Book Review: 'The Journey about Me and My Son', or how to remain hopeful in times of distress

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.

by IBNS March 13, 2018

Filmmaker Gautam Ghosh and other celebrities launch two books by veteran musician Subrata Bhattacharya

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.

by IBNS March 13, 2018

Book Review: Atosh Kach, an anthology of Bengali short stories

Book Review: Atosh Kach, an anthology of Bengali short stories

Atosh Kach is a recently published anthology of fifteen Bengali short stories written by Subrata Bhattacharya.

by IBNS March 09, 2018

Book Review: Love Made in Heaven, a romantic fiction in Bengali

Book Review: Love Made in Heaven, a romantic fiction in Bengali

Love Made In Heaven by Shahid Hasan Piyush is a Bengali romantic fiction that will remind reader that love is the most powerful force in the world.

by IBNS March 08, 2018

Author interview: Divesh Mishra on his book A Simple Guide to Banking

Author interview: Divesh Mishra on his book A Simple Guide to Banking

The book aims to break common myths, especially among young aspirants, about starting a career in banking, says author Divesh Mishra, who has worked with two leading banks, SBI Group and HDFC.

by IBNS February 27, 2018

Author interview: Tapan Das on his debut Bengali novel

Author interview: Tapan Das on his debut Bengali novel

Tapan Das says he wants to point to the futility of community violence through his novel 'Amar ma ke kandte dao'.

by IBNS February 23, 2018

Author interview: Hiren Sanyal on his debut English novel

Author interview: Hiren Sanyal on his debut English novel

Author Hiren Sanyal says his debut English novel revolves around the principles of Indian philosophy

by IBNS February 23, 2018

Book Review: The Erotic Muse, a fictional journey through a parallel world

Book Review: The Erotic Muse, a fictional journey through a parallel world

The Erotic Muse, a fiction written by Rajeev Singh, includes mystery, adventure, thrills, horror, heart racing moments and, last but not the least, love.

by IBNS February 21, 2018

Book review: Amar ma ke kandte dao, a Bengali novel

Book review: Amar ma ke kandte dao, a Bengali novel

Amar ma ke kandte dao, a Bengali novel written by Tapan Das, is about the life of an innocent girl, Tapashi, who loses everything after Assamese zealots ruthlessly attack her Bengali parents.

by IBNS February 21, 2018

Author Rajeev Singh on his debut novel The Erotic Muse

Author Rajeev Singh on his debut novel The Erotic Muse

You will have to read the book to know about what happens to the protagonist, says author Rajeev Singh when asked about his debut novel The Erotic Muse

by IBNS February 20, 2018

Book review: Ruffled Feather, a collaborative work by eight 'ingenious writers'

Book review: Ruffled Feather, a collaborative work by eight 'ingenious writers'

Do you remember the last time you read a story that felt like you had exactly the same thing to say? Do you sometimes feel that there might be people living the same lives as you, feeling the same things, just expressing better? Well there are.

by IBNS February 20, 2018

Book review: REMINDED: Mother India is like an emotional roller-coaster

Book review: REMINDED: Mother India is like an emotional roller-coaster

REMINDED: Mother India written by Hiren Sanyal is an emotional roller-coaster. It tells the story of a boy named Shanu Roy, an ordinary boy but an extraordinary character.

by IBNS February 20, 2018

Book review:  Bachhai Pachforon, a collection of satirical writing in Bengali

Book review: Bachhai Pachforon, a collection of satirical writing in Bengali

Bachhai Pachforon is a seriously quirky and humorous collection of articles written by Uttarayan Deb; fifty articles that see contemporary issues through a satirical veil.

by IBNS February 20, 2018