Articles about Books
10 Jun 2021
Single-mother with menstrual superpowers to lead Emilia Clarke's debut comic-book
Our Khaleesi now wants to spread her dragon wings!
02 Jun 2021
Ronnie Screwvala to share life's lessons in new book
Film producer Ronnie Screwvala will share stories, failures, and personal learnings from his career in his new book, Skill It, Kill It: Struggles, Sacrifices, and Success in Your Life and Career.
21 May 2021
Neena Gupta's autobiography to release on June 14
Veteran actor-director Neena Gupta's tell-all autobiography Sach Kahun Toh will hit the stands on June 14, publisher Penguin Random House India announced on Friday.
18 May 2021
Renowned Tamil writer K Rajanarayanan passes away at 98
Renowned Tamil writer, novelist, and the recipient of Sahitya Akademi award K Rajanarayanan, popularly known as Ki Ra died in Puducherry on Monday, family sources said.
08 May 2021
Kalki Koechlin working on maiden book 'Elephant In The Womb'
Actor Kalki Koechlin is making her debut as an author with an illustrated non-fiction book on motherhood, publisher Penguin Random House India (PRHI) announced on Saturday.
11 Apr 2021
5-year-old Indian-American reads 36 books in 105 minutes; sets record
A five-year-old Indian-American girl has set a record for reading the maximum number of books non-stop.
18 Mar 2021
Rajasthan State Textbook Board, publishing house booked over anti-Islam content
The Rajasthan State Textbook Board and the owner of a publishing house have been booked for hurting religious sentiments over a reference to Islamist terrorism in a political science textbook, police said on Thursday.
10 Oct 2019
#CareerBytes: What are the best-recommended books for CA aspirants?
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the toughest and most sought-after professional courses in the country.
07 Oct 2019
#CareerBytes: Preparing for GATE 2020? Here are some must-read books
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is one of the most competitive exams for engineering graduates.
22 Aug 2019
No more Chetan's 'Half Girlfriend' in railway stations: Here's why
Earlier this month, writer Chetan Bhagat was seen buying one of his own (pirated) books from a traffic-signal vendor.
22 Aug 2019
#CareerBytes: Best-recommended IIT/JEE foundation books for students of Classes 6-10
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), the gateway to top institutes like IITs and NITs, is the most popular exam for engineering aspirants.
21 Aug 2019
#CareerBytes: Preparing for GATE 2020? Here are some must-read books
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is one of the most competitive exams for engineering graduates.
29 Jul 2019
How MP Vijay Kumar's been helping CA-aspirants realize their dreams
MP Vijay Kumar is an illustrious Chartered Accountant who needs no introduction. He is popular among CA students across the country for his books on various finance/accounting subjects.
27 Jul 2019
#CareerBytes: What are the best-recommended books for CA aspirants?
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the toughest and most sought-after professional courses in the country.
21 Jun 2019
Women at work, men in kitchen: Maharashtra's textbooks challenge gender-stereotypes
For decades, children have been taught problematic lessons on gender stereotypes. Children's books show women being relegated to kitchen chores, while men either read a newspaper or "go to work".
02 Feb 2019
Refugee writes book using WhatsApp, wins Australia's top literature prize
The winner of Australia's top literature prize is a refugee who is not allowed in Australia. Paradoxical much?
20 Jan 2019
World's cutest dog, Boo, dies from 'heartbreak' at age 12
If 2019 has already started bad for you, we have another morose news.
17 Jan 2019
This IIT-Delhi team helps blind students 'see' diagrams using 3D-printing
We all believe in education for all, but even today, visually impaired students are not getting the education they really deserve.
10 Dec 2018
More engaging stories needed to draw attention of children: Bond
Master storyteller Ruskin Bond has said that more engaging stories are needed to draw the undivided attention of children from page one itself.
17 Nov 2018
I like to be criticized, it makes me aware: Bachchan
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he's fine taking criticism as it assures that the work has been consumed by the audience as opposed to people not watching a film at all.
15 Nov 2018
Prannoy Roy to come out with book on Indian polls
Senior journalist Prannoy Roy will come out with a book early next year, which seeks to demystify general elections and answer critical questions on electoral politics.
10 Nov 2018
Exiled Chinese author urges 'courage' to defend free speech
Dissident Chinese author Ma Jian hit out at threats to freedom of speech today saying it was the "basis of civilization", after a struggle to find a venue to host his talks at Hong Kong's Literary Festival, to be held till tomorrow.
13 Oct 2018
Vice President Naidu releases biography of late engineer Anumolu Ramakrishna
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu yesterday released a biography of late Anumolu Ramakrishna, a pioneer in the application of innovative systems and construction techniques in the Indian construction sector.
22 Sep 2018
This book offers remedies to help you deal with stress
At a time when depression, especially among youth, is becoming a major issue of concern, a book offers an understanding of life's basic principles and suggestions on how to deal with mental stress.
15 Sep 2018
When Stephen King inspired the writer in Nikhil Pradhan!
Newbie author Nikhil Pradhan picked up a worn-out copy of Stephen King's 'Christine' in school and since then he has been enthralled by the prospect of the unknown and the things that live there.
10 Sep 2018
Artistes will always fight for freedom of expression: Deepa Mehta
Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta swears by Tony Morrison's quote, "All art is political," and says artistes across the world will always fight for freedom of expression, trying not to succumb to "self-censorship".
07 Sep 2018
Forbes-nominated author Preeti Shenoy pens new book, 'The Rule Breakers'
Best-selling author Preeti Shenoy announced the launch of her new book, 'The Rule Breakers'.
06 Sep 2018
Bob Woodward's book, a work of fiction: US President Trump
US President Donald Trump has described famed investigative journalist Bob Woodward's forthcoming book, which has some damaging revelation about his presidency, as a work of fiction.
30 Aug 2018
Comic series on Dara Singh to motivate youth in Punjab
The heroic exploits of legendary Dara Singh, in the ring and outside it, would soon come in a graphic avatar as a comic book series is set to be launched on the wrestling icon's life.
26 Aug 2018
Women writers surpass men in 2018 DSC Literature Prize entries
The DSC Prize has emerged as a top recognition in South Asia's literary landscape and this year more than half of the eligible entries from publishers worldwide include novels written by women.
21 Aug 2018
Ruchir Sharma's next book on how democracy works in India
Global investor-writer Ruchir Sharma's new book looks into how Indian democracy works and analyzes its glaring foibles and surprising strengths.
15 Aug 2018
New book brings together Khushwant Singh's best writings on Punjab
Four years after the death of the legendary Khushwant Singh, a new book brings together some of his finest writings on his native land Punjab.
14 Aug 2018
A book on Warren Buffett's investing style
Since the 1950s, Warren Buffett and his partners have backed some of the 20th century's most profitable, trendsetting companies and a new book seeks to uncover the key insights of his investments by journeying through his career that began in the late 1950s.
29 Jul 2018
'Ek doctor ki maut' writer Ramapada Chowdhury dies at 95
Acclaimed Bengali writer Ramapada Chowdhury, whose story "Abhimanyu" was made into a Hindi movie "Ek doctor ki maut", has died at a Kolkata hospital today, his family said.
25 Jul 2018
CBSE moves HC against order mandating NCERT books for schools
The CBSE has filed an appeal in Madras High Court challenging a single judge order mandating schools affiliated to CBSE to adhere to NCERT prescribed syllabus and books alone.
23 Jul 2018
Biography of esteemed Marathi actor Bal Gandharva translated to Hindi
The Hindi translation of renowned Marathi theater actor and singer Bal Gandharva's biography was recently launched at Rabindra Bhawan in New Delhi.
15 Jul 2018
Chandamama, a fast friend of 90s' kids, dying slow death
With software company Geodesic Ltd under IT and ED scanner over siphoning of funds, its subsidiary, the famed Chandamama, a Chennai-based magazine, has also fallen from grace.
14 Jul 2018
Book tells kids how to tackle difficult childhood experiences
A new book introduces kids to discussions around difficult childhood experiences and addresses issues like grief and healing.
11 Jul 2018
Dutt to pen autobiography: Will we get honesty this time?
Actor Sanjay Dutt will come out with his autobiography next year in which he will reveal many interesting stories that he "never had the chance to tell before".
