'Bangaler Chharachhori': Memories of another day in limericks
Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS) Ajoy Gupta's book of Bengali limericks, 'Bangaler Chharachhori', about his days in East Pakistan, was launched at Kolkata's Oxford book store recently in the presence of noted Indian footballer and former Sheriff of Kolkata, Chuni Goswami, and journalist-author Shankarlal Bhattacharjee.
UK storyteller Giles Abbott to hold workshop and perform at book fair in Kolkata
Kolkata, Feb 1 (IBNS): Giles Abbott, a well-known story teller from the United Kingdom (UK) will be in Kolkata to hold a workshop hosted by the British Council, UK’s international organization for educational opportunities and cultural relations, and to perform at the Book Fair.
Ruskin Bond meets his young and adult readers at STORY in Kolkata
Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): Ruskin Bond, the famous author, met with his young and adult readers at the STORY bookstore in Kolkata and shared his thoughts on writing.
Actor Arjun Chakroborty pens book on non-poems
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS) Foraying into another creative discipline, seasoned Bengali actor Arjun Chakraborty now comes up with his first publications of poems, intriguingly called "Arjuner Awkobita"(Non-poems of Arjun).
Moon Moon Sen, daughters unveil book on Suchitra Sen
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IBNS): In her lifetime and even after her passing away, screen diva Suchitra Sen remained an enigma for generations of cine-goers. Now a new book in English by senior journalist Shoma A Chatterji explores the career and works of the film legend.
Starmark, Patra Bharati host launch of Arjun Chakraborty’s book of poems Arjuner Aw Kobita
Kolkata, Jan 23 (IBNS): Popular lifestyle store of Kolkata Starmark, in association with Patra Bharati, hosted the launch of actor Arjun Chakraborty’s book of poems, Arjuner Aw Kobita at its South City Mall outlet in the city this week.
The Job Charnock Riddle is written as a visual treat: Victor Ghoshe
An international communication expert by profession, Victor Ghoshe loves art and its different manifestations. In Kolkata to promote his latest novel, his first in English, The Job Charnock Riddle, a historical thriller, Ghoshe opens up about the book and his 6-year long journey to get it published, in a chat with IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity
Kolkata: Moon Moon Sen unveils Shoma A. Chatterji's book
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): Actor-turned-politician Moon Moon Sen and her daughters-Riya Sen and Raima Sen- unveiled senior journalist Shoma A. Chatterji's book 'Suchitra Sen The Legend and the Enigma' at lifestyl store Starmark in Kolkata on Wednesday.
CM to inaugurate 40th International Kolkata Book Fair on Jan 25
Kolkata, Jan 19 (IBNS): Organizers of the 40th International Kolkata Book Fair, which will be inaugurated at Milan Mela ground on Jan 25 in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, will follow plastic free zone this year.
Language and cultural exchange celebrated at the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival 2016
Kolkata/New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS): With its wealth of literatures in over 24 national languages, India offers a rich landscape of writing. Languages and the value of translation are celebrated throughout the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival this year, as well as its sister publishing industry event Jaipur BookMark.
Starmark to launch Shoma A. Chatterji's 'Suchitra Sen The Legend and the Enigma'
Kolkata, Jan 16 (IBNS) Kolkata's popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Harper Collins Publishers, will host the launch of writer Shoma A. Chatterji’s book ‘Suchitra Sen The Legend and the Enigma’ at its Quest Mall outlet in Kolkata next week.
Writing has always been a very close part of my life: Nandana Dev Sen
Kolkata Jan 15 (IBNS): Actor, writer and child right activist Nandana Dev Sen, while launching her book 'Mambi and the Forest Fire' in Kolkata, has said that writing has always been a very close part of her life.
Actor Soumitra Chatterjee launches Victor Kalyan Ghoshe's latest novel
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS) Actor Soumitra Chatterjee launched author Victor Kalyan Ghoshe's latest novel The Job Charnock Riddle, a historic thriller, here on Thursday.
Enjoy an evening of suspense at the AKLF with Bloody Scotland and Dame Agatha
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS) Director of Scotland's International Crime Writing Festival, Dom Hastings and British forensics expert Kathyrn Harkup are in the city from the UK to attend Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival 2016 (AKLF 2016) to promote the Scottish crime writing festival and to mark 125 years of Agatha Christie.
Rajasthan gears up for ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival
Kolkata/New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS): With easy rail, air and road links to Jaipur we hope you have booked your rooms and registered to enjoy the annual celebration of literature that is the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival running between Jan 21 and 25.