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5 Amitav Ghosh novels you must read
Winner of the 54th Jnanpith award, India's highest literary honor, and best known for his work in English fiction, Amitav Ghosh is a household name.
Amazon shuts down publishing house Westland Books after five years
E-commerce behemoth Amazon on Tuesday announced the closure of Westland, one of the largest publishing houses in India.
5 books that can change your life
Books can change the way we think. They have the power to unleash a change you didn't know you were capable of.
5 classics to read in your lifetime
"We read to know that we are not alone," said noted British writer C.S. Lewis.
6 ways to start reading more
Were you once a bookworm but can no longer find the time or energy to pick up a book?
Shortlist of third Gaja Capital Business Book Prize unveiled
Azim Premji: The Man Beyond the Billions by Sundeep Khanna and Getting Competitive: A Practitioner's Guide for India by RC Bhargava are among the five non-fiction books on contemporary Indian business that have made it to the shortlist of the third Gaja Capital Business Book Prize.
Wasn't tempted to drop names in memoir 'Unfinished': Priyanka
Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas on Sunday said she is thrilled that her debut book Unfinished: A Memoir became a worldwide bestseller without being a "salacious" read.
Former Assam DGP brings state's unique landscape alive in anthology
Noted writer and former Assam DGP Harekrishna Deka brings alive the unique landscape of the state and different aspects of the society in unforgettable images through 13 of his stories which are part of a new anthology in English.
Paulo Coelho tweets photo of Kerala autorickshaw named 'The Alchemist'
Pradeep, an auto driver in Kerala, had never imagined that printing the name of Paulo Coelho in English and one of his bestsellers The Alchemist in Malayalam behind his three-wheeler would make him famous.
Debut authors dominate 2021 JCB Prize longlist
The 2021 JCB Prize longlist that was announced on Monday is dominated by debut novels with six out of the 10 nominated books being written by first time authors.
Teenage YouTuber Prarthna Batra pens debut book
Seventeen-year-old YouTuber Prarthna Batra discusses the salient tools and mantras for young individuals to achieve success in her book, which is set to release in December.
Academician Nitin Pai's debut book to release next year
Noted academician Nitin Pai's maiden book, Nitopadesha: Moral Tales for Good Citizens will release next year, publishing house Westland announced on Tuesday.
'The Earthspinner': Anuradha Roy's next to hit stands next month
Award-winning novelist Anuradha Roy's next book, a story about the changing ways of loving and living in the modern world, will release on September 3, publishing house Hachette India announced on Thursday.
Dinesh Vijan acquires film rights of 'Club You To Death'
Producer Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films has acquired the audiovisual rights of author Anuja Chauhan's sixth book, murder mystery Club You To Death.
Penguin to publish two new titles by author Anees Salim
Penguin Random House India on Friday announced the acquisition of two new titles by award-winning contemporary writer Anees Salim.
Autobiography an honest tell-all tale about my life: Neena Gupta
Veteran actor-director Neena Gupta on Monday said that her autobiography Sach Kahun Toh is an honest tell-all tale about her life, chronicling her professional highs and personal lows.
Single-mother with menstrual superpowers to lead Emilia Clarke's debut comic-book
Our Khaleesi now wants to spread her dragon wings!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why sourcing the right supplier can be beneficial for businesses?
When sourcing a supplier for your business, search engines provide comfort as long as you have a search term.
#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.
#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.
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.
#CareerBytes: Useful IIT/JEE foundation books for Class 6-10 students
In India, the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the gateway to admissions at premier technical institutes like IITs and NITs
#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.
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.
#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.
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".
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?
World's cutest dog, Boo, dies from 'heartbreak' at age 12
If 2019 has already started bad for you, we have another morose news.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.