Cambridge University Press launches new book on Indian Sundarbans
Kolkata, Apr 7 (IBNS): Cambridge University Press has unveiled a new book on the Communities and Development in the Indian Sundarbans at the Oxford Bookstore in Kolkata.
Royal Mail marks 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death with Special Stamps
London, Apr 5 (IBNS): Britain's Royal Mail is issuing a set of Special Stamps to mark the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, one of the most published authors and most performed dramatists of all time.
Rice is not an enemy, eat it to remain healthy: Rujuta Diwekar
Kolkata, April 4 (IBNS): Celebrity fitness expert Rujuta Diwekar, while launching her book The PCOD Thyroid Book, on Saturday at the Starmark lifestyle and bookstore here, said eating rice is not linked to gaining weight if one does some compulsory exercise every day.
Kolkata: Nikita Singh launches ‘Like a Love Song’ at Starmark
Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): Author Nikita Singh flew down to Kolkata to launch her latest novel ‘Like a Love Song’ at the popular lifestyle retail chain Starmark's South City mall outlet on Tuesday.
Mahesh Sharma releases book on cultural heritage of Trans Himalayan HP
New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS) Dr. Mahesh Sharma , Minister for State (I/C) for Culture and Tourism and Minister of State for Civil Aviation, released a book entitled “The Culture Heritage of Trans Himalayas-Kinnaur†on Tuesday.
Veteran Jharkhand lawyer's memoirs capture snatches of history of Seraikella Princely State
Seraikella, Jharkhand, Mar 8 (IBNS) Unveiled recently, Seraikella Musings, memoirs of Dibyendu Gopal Bagchi, one of the longest serving lawyers of undivided Bihar, contains snatches of history of the erstwhile princely state, now carved out as a district in southern Jharkhand.
Starmark, in association with Jaico Publishing House, hosts the launch of Two Quality Ladies
Kolkata, Feb 27 (IBNS): Bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Jaico Publishing House on Friday, hosted the launch of Amrita Priya’s novel Two Quality Ladies at its South City Mall outlet.
Introduce your child early to the literary heritage of Bengali language
Kolkata, Feb 22 (IBNS) While Bengalis around the world observe Feb 21 as Bhasha Divas or Mother Language Day, it is also necessary to inculcate a love for the Bengali language among the younger generation was the opinion of many littérateurs and teachers of Kolkata.
London, Feb 20 (IBNS) Italian author, crtic and philosopher, Umberto Eco, globally known for his 1980 novel The Name of the Rose, died on Friday, according to media reports.
Kiriti Sengupta's book of poems to be launched on Sunday at the STORY
Kolkata, Feb 20 (IBNS) The Earthen Flute, a book of poems written by Dr Kiriti Sengupta and published by Hawakaal, will be launched at the landmark book-store STORY (Elgin Road) on Sunday, to be followed by a poetry-reading session led by poet and novelist, Bob D’ Costa.
I am not just a Ray actor: Soumitra Chatterjee at release of book on his roles
Kolkata, Feb 18 (IBNS) Dadasaheb Phalke winning actor Soumitra Chatterjee said he is proud of his collaboration with Satyajit Ray but wouldn't want to limit himself to just being known as a Ray actor, at the launch of 'Beyond Apu- 20 Favourite Film Roles', a book on various movie characters he essayed.
Starmark to host launch of Harsho Mohan Chattoraj's Ghosts of Kingdoms Past
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IBNS): Lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Penguin Books Ltd., will host the launch of Harsho Mohan Chattoraj’s book Ghosts of Kingdoms Past.
Filmmaker Goutam Ghose launches Nidhi Dugar Kundalia's book on dying professions of India
Kolkata, Feb 11 (IBNS) Popular lifestyle store Starmark's Quest Mall outlet hosted the launch of journalist turned author Nidhi Dugar Kundalia's debut book 'The Lost Generation', based on the dying professions of India, here on Wednesday.
Filmmaker Srijit Mukherjee launches Sreemoyee Piu Kundu's new novel in Kolkata
Kolkata, Feb 11 (IBNS): Tollywood filmmaker Srijit Mukherjee launched author Sreemoyee Piu Kundu's latest novel 'You’ve Got the Wrong Girl', here on Wednesday.
STORY: Encouraging children to read books
Kolkata, Feb 10 (IBNS) STORY, a leading book-store in Kolkata, has found a very workable solution to one of the most common complaints we hear today-- children do not read books.