4 debut novels among 10 in longlist for 2019 JCB Prize for Literature
Sep 04, 2019, at 10:42 pm
Kolkata, Sep 04 (UNI) The longlist for the 2019 JCB Prize for Literature was announced on Wednesday which includes four debut novels.
Salman Rushdie's Quichotte in race for Booker
Sep 03, 2019, at 11:40 pm
Kolkata, Sept 3 (UNI) Salman Rushdie’s new novel Quichotte is in the race for this year’s Booker Prize for fiction.
Book review: Jasbeer Singh's poetic thoughts on the emotions of life
Aug 31, 2019, at 01:30 pm
'Walking With My Soul' by Jasbeer Singh is a beautiful collection of poems that is bound to mesmerise everyone.
Every single question in media turns into whataboutery nowadays: Sandeep Bhushan
Aug 28, 2019, at 11:08 pm
Journalist Sandeep Bhushan, author of The Indian Newsroom, was the guest at An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata this month. As he was interacting with media personality Ratnottama Sengupta, Bhushan spoke about the changing styles of Indian media over the years and why he quit his job in 2012. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
Author interview: Poet Jasbeer Singh on his book of poems titled 'Walking With My Soul'
Aug 28, 2019, at 05:34 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'Walking With my Soul'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?
Book review: 'Words Not Spoken' English translation of Pratima Dhar's anthology of Bengali poems
Aug 28, 2019, at 05:26 pm
Pratima Dhar's anthology of Bengali poems 'Na Bola Kotha' has been translated to English by Amitava Chatterjee as 'Words Not Spoken'.
Author interview: Jigar Solanki on his latest book 'An Imperfect Set'
Aug 28, 2019, at 04:53 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'An Imperfect Set'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?
Book review: Can Rahul and Diya make their arranged marriage work in 'The Imperfect Set'?
Aug 28, 2019, at 04:40 pm
Life always throws unexpected challenges at us and waits to see how we react to it, is the underlying theme of the novel 'An Imperfect Set' by Jigar Solanki.
Government must win the trust of Kashmiris: Salman Khurshid
Aug 18, 2019, at 02:32 am
Kolkata: Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid, alluding to the abrogation of Article 370 in Kashmir by the BJP-led NDA government, said that the government has a tough task to win back the trust of the Kashmiri people.
Book review: Gautam Maitra takes you through 'Human-Alien Encounter of the Modern Kind'
Aug 17, 2019, at 03:12 pm
'Human-Alien Encounter of the Modern Kind' by Gautam Maitra is different from the mainstream plots and structure, it is unique and a very interesting read.
Author interview: Pratima Dhar on her book of Bengali poems Na Bola Kotha
Aug 17, 2019, at 02:43 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'Na Bola Kotha', What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.
HarperCollins India publishes the tale of Mahabharat's tragic hero Karna
Aug 16, 2019, at 12:40 pm
Kolkata, Aug 15 (UNI) The quintessential existential question for any human being is 'Who am I'.
Book review: Na Bola Kotha, a collection of Bengali poems, brings out the emotions within
Aug 13, 2019, at 12:23 pm
In this Bengali poem collection 'Na Bola Kotha', poetess Pratima Dhar has explored several areas of life, of small yet interesting events and many other things which the readers can easily relate to and find interest.
Author interview: Reshma Kadvath on her book #FOR_THE_LOVE_OF_CREATIVITY
Aug 13, 2019, at 12:13 pm
Congratulations on the release of '#FOR_THE_LOVE_OF_CREATIVITY'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?
Sheheryar B. Sheikh pens a dark satire on Pakistan’s political structures
Aug 08, 2019, at 10:40 pm
Kolkata, Aug 8 (UNI) Pakistan's chequered and volatile history can be a good source material for any author.
Most female entrepreneurs don't get desirable support from their spouse yet in India: Rashmi Bansal
Jul 30, 2019, at 01:14 pm
Non-fiction writer and entrepreneur Rashmi Bansal was the guest at An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata this month. As Bansal launched her new book Shine Bright, the author shared stories of several successful people who found mention in the book. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
Author Interview: Biswapriya Acharya talks about the crime thriller anthology penned by him
Jul 27, 2019, at 05:33 pm
Congratulations on the release of your Bengali book 'আদিতà§à¦¯ বোস কেস ফাইলসà§' (Case Files of Aditya Bose). What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?
British Council GREAT Talks begins with Kolkata
Jul 27, 2019, at 05:03 pm
Kolkata, Jul 27 (UNI) British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities is organising the GREAT Talks series across India.
Every person's life story gives a lesson: Deepak Ramola
Jul 23, 2019, at 02:44 pm
Actor-lyricist-author Deepak Ramola, the founder of Project Fuel which collects life lessons from people, was recently in Kolkata for the event "Kalam" at Park Hotel organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation. In an interaction with Swati Gautam, Ramola spoke about his book 'Itna Toh Main Samaj Gaya Hoon' and also his life journey. IBNS brings excerpts of the conversation
Book review: Bengali crime thriller genre gets a brand new detective in Aditya Bose
Jul 17, 2019, at 11:33 am
Biswapriya Acharya’s 'Aditya Bose er Case Files' is a Bengali mystery thriller centered on Aditya Bose, who is a renowned detective.
Author interview: Dr. Debojyoti Sarkar on his book 'How “Not†to Become A Surgeon'
Jul 11, 2019, at 04:16 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'How “Not” to Become A Surgeon'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.
How about hiring a co-author to complete your unfinished book?
Jul 11, 2019, at 04:08 pm
Kolkata, July 10 (IBNS): Power Publishers, a 12-year old publishing company, based in Kolkata, has good news for those writers who are not being able to complete writing their book for paucity of time or any other reason.
Author interview: Sourabh Angarkar on his book 'The Vision Palate'
Jul 11, 2019, at 03:47 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'The Vision Palate'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.
This book is a diary with a common strain to everything, says author Sabarna Roy of his newest work
Jul 04, 2019, at 09:20 pm
Kolkata, Jul 4 (IBNS): The fifth book by Sabarna Roy, titled Random Subterranean Mosaic: 2012-2018, was launched recently at Oxford Bookstore, Kolkata.
Book review: Can three medics save a dear one from the clutches of a deadly disease?
Jun 26, 2019, at 06:20 pm
The title of the book, 'How not to become a Surgeon'. seems hilarious but the content is much deeper, somewhat serious yet engaging amalgamated with emotions and life lessons since.
Power Publishers introduces biography writing service at a competitive price
Jun 26, 2019, at 06:09 pm
Kolkata, June 26 (IBNS): Writing biography got easier with Kolkata-based publisher, Power Publishers, introducing a biography writing service for anyone who is looking for a biographer.
Author interview: Teenage writer Taanya Kapur on her book 'I'm Fine'
Jun 25, 2019, at 12:26 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'I'm Fine'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.
The Elixir Maker and Other Stories: Soul-searching terrain
Jun 24, 2019, at 02:00 pm
Ajanta Paul’s debut fiction, The Elixir Maker and Other Stories, a collection of 12 short tales, is, in a single phrase, poetry in motion. What stands out implicitly is the language, through which she paints her metaphors and images with the ease and cadence of a poet. That the author is working on a book of poems thus comes as no surprise.
Author interview: Shankarlal Sengupta talks about his book Nishit Surya
Jun 18, 2019, at 12:16 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'Nishit Surya'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?
Ravinder Singh returns with his friends in a hilarious, moving story of friendship and adventure
Jun 18, 2019, at 12:04 pm
Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): Author Ravinder Singh's latest book, 'The Belated Bachelor Party' was recently launched in Kolkata at the South City Mall outlet of bookstore chain Starmark in association with the book's publisher, HarperCollins India.