Mahesh Sharma releases book on cultural heritage of Trans Himalayan HP
Mar 09, 2016, at 08:33 pm
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
Mar 09, 2016, at 01:55 am
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
Feb 28, 2016, at 11:11 pm
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
Feb 22, 2016, at 07:47 pm
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.
Feb 20, 2016, at 05:59 pm
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
Feb 20, 2016, at 04:56 pm
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
Feb 18, 2016, at 05:43 pm
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
Feb 17, 2016, at 02:20 am
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
Feb 12, 2016, at 02:16 am
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
Feb 11, 2016, at 09:43 pm
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
Feb 10, 2016, at 07:27 pm
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.
'Bangaler Chharachhori': Memories of another day in limericks
Feb 08, 2016, at 11:19 pm
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
Feb 01, 2016, at 11:16 pm
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
Jan 28, 2016, at 10:17 pm
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
Jan 24, 2016, at 06:21 pm
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
Jan 24, 2016, at 03:25 am
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
Jan 24, 2016, at 02:56 am
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
Jan 22, 2016, at 09:22 pm
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
Jan 21, 2016, at 11:06 pm
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
Jan 20, 2016, at 12:14 am
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
Jan 19, 2016, at 10:40 pm
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'
Jan 17, 2016, at 03:45 am
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
Jan 16, 2016, at 03:25 pm
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
Jan 16, 2016, at 12:38 am
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
Jan 15, 2016, at 10:09 pm
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
Jan 13, 2016, at 12:54 am
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.
The cultural capital to dazzle at the 9th ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival
Jan 11, 2016, at 08:58 pm
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS): The 9th edition of the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival is hosting some of the world’s greatest writers, thinkers, journalists, poets and novelists including heavyweights from Kolkata.
First edition of Tata Steel Bhubaneswar Literary meet inaugurated
Jan 10, 2016, at 06:03 pm
Bhubaneswar/Kolkata, Jan 10 (IBNS) The first edition of Tata Steel Bhubaneswar Literary Meet was formally inaugurated on Saturday by the Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik at Lalitkala Akademi, Regional Centre, Bhubaneswar in the presence of T V Narendran, MD Tata Steel, India & SEA.
Kolkata: Starmark to host Young Readers’ Fest
Jan 04, 2016, at 05:45 pm
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IBNS): Kolkata’s largest bookstore chain Starmark is holding its Young Readers’ Fest with a wide range of books for children at its outlets at South City Mall, Quest Mall, Mani Square and City Centre-Salt Lake.
Kolkata is a living character in my latest novel: Kunal Basu
Dec 30, 2015, at 06:02 pm
Kolkata, Dec 30 (IBNS) For a Calcuttan living in Kolkata, a lot remains undiscovered and unspoken about, some of which were brought up in a discussion headed by Kunal Basu in a literary 'adda' in South City's Starmark outlet on Monday, where his new novel was released.