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Tata Trusts' Parag Initiative, 'Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai Litfest' announce 2nd edition of ‘Big Little Book Award’

Mumbai/ Kolkata, June 19 (IBNS): The Big Little Book Award (BLBA), an award to honour contribution of Indian authors and illustrators to children’s literature, is inviting nominations for its second edition.

Bhupen Hazarika national award conferred to Arunachal born Assamese writer

Guwahati, June 15 (IBNS): Sahitya Akademi Award winning eminent writer Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi has been nominated for the prestigious Sarhad’s 5th Bhupen Hazarika National Award-2017.

Bhutan: Mountain Echoes Literary Festival 2017 to focus on global issues, to be held from August 25-27

Thimpu, Jun 15 (IBNS): The eight edition of the Mountain Echoes Literary Festival, a literary, arts and cultural festival, will be held in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, from August 25-27 this year.

A Calcutta Publisher's Daughter re-lives the days of Signet Press

To me, Signet Press was another milestone in the history of Indian publishing, Bengali to be more precise, a house that revolutionised publishing in pre-Independent India.

A Tribute to My Father's Struggle for Life: A moving father-son story

Kolkata, Jun 12 (IBNS): “A Tribute to My Father’s Struggle For Life” by Harish Gore is, as the name suggests, about a son writing about his departed father. The book is published by Power Publishers.

Can moral stories and Vedic maths go hand in hand?

Kolkata, Jun 9 (IBNS): Moral Stories Based On Vedic Maths! I could hardly wrap my head around the concept that there’s any connection between stories and mathematical problems.

River of Time: A collection of poems by Jeeja Ghosh

Kolkata, Jun 6 (IBNS): 'River of Time' is not merely a collection of poems by social activist Jeeja Ghosh but an expression of her life's journey, sometimes her personal feelings, sometimes about people and incidents encountered over the years.

I do not write books thinking that I have to sell: Durjoy Datta

Kolkata, June 5 (IBNS): Unveiling his new novel, 'The Boy Who Loved', in Kolkata recently, young novelist Durjoy Datta said that he does not write books thinking that he would have to sell them.

10 Essentials to the Blueprint of Happiness by Bhanu Arora

Kolkata, Jun 1 (IBNS): If you are struggling to find that elusive key to happiness, may be you should take a look at new author Bhanu Arora's book tittle '10 Essentials to the Blueprint of Happiness'.

From Pillars to Roast: An interesting novel on life in college

Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): “From Pillars to Roast” by Rajesh Banerjee brings to light the importance of attending college and living in a hostel in the life of an individual, a time when as young adults they begin to explore life independently.

Power Publishers offering book launch services to authors

Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): In today's competitive world, the success of a book is not dependent on an author's writing skills alone but also on efficient promotion of the book, which is why popular Indian book-publisher, Power Publishers, is offering book launch services as a part of its package for authors.

The Grip of Wife's Fist: A humorous look at social mores

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS): 'The Grip of Wife’s Fist', written by Anand Thakur and published by Power Publishers, is a welcome read in an angst-ridden world

Glimpse of the Truth: A book of love poems

Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS): Glimpse of the Truth, published by Power Publishers, is a collection of sixteen poems, written by Prasad Agte, which, when strung together, is a story of every man and his relationship with the world around him.

The Transfer Protocol: A scientist's search for truth

Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS): To those who believe Indian publishing industry is a tad slow in the sci-fi genre, The Transfer Protocol by Saket Chattopadhyay from Power Publishers would be welcome news.

Kylas Chunder Dutt: First Indian writer of fiction in English

Kolkata, May 15 (IBNS): Power Publishers recently launched a book named “The Pindari Lover and Other Writings of Kylas Chunder Dutt”, as a tribute to the first Indian writer of fiction and original narrative in English.