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Book review: 'CoMa Chose Life' is for those who want to enjoy life to the fullest

Dec 14, 2018, at 12:45 pm

How many of us actually do something to make ourselves happy and peaceful from within?   

Book review: Parishram or hard work is the key to success

Dec 14, 2018, at 12:31 pm

It is said that hard work, passion, determination and perseverance can lead an individual to success and enable him or her to reach great heights. 

Author interview: Kay S talks about her book 'Unfinished'

Dec 08, 2018, at 05:57 pm

She wanted the world at large to draw inspiration from her strength and positive attitude in the face of adversities, which led her to write the book, says Kay S. 

Love for writing made me quit my job: Durjoy Datta

Dec 04, 2018, at 07:21 pm

Popular Indian author Durjoy Datta was recently present at Starmark in South City here for the launch of short story collection, Pocketful O’ Stories. IBNS correspondent Meghna Dunbar catches up with Datta

Japanese sports footwear and apparel brand ASICS arrives in Kolkata

Dec 03, 2018, at 08:14 pm

Kolkata, Dec 3 (IBNS): Get up and running in style this winter with ASICS, a sports footwear and apparel brand from Japan, opening their store in Kolkata.

Prosenjit Chatterjee unveils Dr. Jaishree Sharad's book Skin Rules

Dec 03, 2018, at 08:04 pm

Kolkata, Dec 3 (IBNS): Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee has recently unveiled dermatologist Dr. Jaishree Sharad's book 'Skin Rules' at Starmark in Quest Mall here.  

Literary: Shortlist for Prabha Khaitan Woman’s Voice Award announced

Nov 30, 2018, at 01:02 am

Kolkata, Nov 28 (IBNS): Shortlist for the Prabha Khaitan Woman’s Voice Award, a joint initiative between Oxford Bookstore and Prabha Khaitan Foundation, was announced recently.

Making poetry relevant through a convergence of local, national and international reflections

Nov 30, 2018, at 12:59 am

Kolkata, Nov 28 (IBNS): Tushar Dhawal Singh and Sonnet Mondal, poet-founders of The Chair Literary Trust declared that a ‘Poet in Residence' program is scheduled to be held in Kolkata from December to January.

Book review: Go on a time travel through Sumit Verma's 'Nova and Pride'

Nov 27, 2018, at 06:42 pm

'Nova and Pride' by Sumit Verma is an innovative book that deals with scientific and technological issues, an area of interest for many.

Author interview: Eshaan Soni talks about his book 'The Unknown'

Nov 27, 2018, at 06:34 pm

Readers have found the plot of this thriller quite intriguing said the author

Mahul Brahma’s book ‘Dark Luxe’ is about nightmares of the luxury world

Nov 26, 2018, at 09:11 pm

Author and luxury commentator launched his second book of the ‘Luxe Duology’ recently. His first book was on the evolution of luxury titled ‘Decoding Luxe’. This book explores the darkness that hides behind the dazzle of luxury.

Author interview: Shankarlal Sengupta talks about his book 'The Midnight Sun'

Nov 26, 2018, at 05:35 pm

Introspection about various emotions is a key element of the poetry collection says the author  

Author interview: Amrita Kolay talks about her debut book 'One Crazy Afternoon'

Nov 26, 2018, at 05:00 pm

The book offers a humorous look into the system of arranged marriage in India, says the author.  

E-books are yet to become a threat to printed books says Penguin Classics' Creative Editor Henry Eliot

Nov 26, 2018, at 04:37 pm

Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS): Books like ‘Oliver Twist’ or ‘The Great Gatsby’ have survived the test of time to emerge as classics, believes Henry Eliot, author and Creative Editor of Penguin Classics.

Book review: Umakant Rath tries to unravel the mystery of relationships in 'A Head in Heels'

Nov 24, 2018, at 04:32 pm

A relationship needs time to grow and develop but it takes only a second to break, which is why finding a true and compatible life partner is difficult and maintaining the commitment given to each other is even more difficult.

Book review: Shankarlal Sengupta's collected poems talk about love and farewell

Nov 24, 2018, at 04:25 pm

Poetry is an old but popular medium through which human emotions, feelings, desires and regrets are expressed.

Book review: Workplace Strategy by Amit Raual describes how to maintain ideal relation between employers and employees

Nov 24, 2018, at 04:17 pm

Workplace plays a vital role in any organisation or institution and keeping a healthy environment is of utmost importance.

‘Hideous Barak’ and ‘India My Country’, two Power Publishers books inaugurated

Nov 16, 2018, at 05:16 pm

Kolkata, November 15 (IBNS): Two books written by author Hari Pada Roychaudhuri,  'Hideous Barak' and 'India, My Country', were recently released in Kolkata at a function held at the Press Club.

Mahul Brahma’s book ‘Dark Luxe’ explores the uncharted dark side of luxury

Nov 14, 2018, at 12:18 pm

Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): Luxury commentator and author Mahul Brahma launched his second book 'Dark Luxe', which explores the dark side of luxury, at an audience-packed Starmark bookstore in a city mall in Kolkata, recently.

Author Novoneel Chakraborty prefers writing a book over scripts for television programme

Nov 14, 2018, at 12:10 pm

Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): Writing a book is the best way to express one's thoughts said author Novoneel Chakraborty at a book signing session organised at the South City Mall in Kolkata, recently. 

Tollywood celebrities attend launch of journalist Gautam Bhattacharya's book Wiki

Nov 13, 2018, at 01:12 pm

Kolkata, Nov 13 (IBNS): Tollywood celebrities Prosenjit Chatterjee, Abir Chatterjee, Mimi Chakraborty, director Srijit Mukherjee and others attended the launch of journalist Gautam Bhattacharya's debut novel ‘Wiki’, recently in Kolkata

Marvel Comics' Stan Lee passes away

Nov 13, 2018, at 10:13 am

Los Angeles, Nov 13 (IBNS): Leaving millions of his fans in tears, American writer and former president of Marvel Comics Stan Lee passed away on Monday.

Sourav Ganguly and Tollywood royalty launch Gautam Bhattacharya's novel "Wiki"

Nov 12, 2018, at 01:16 pm

Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS): Journalist and sports writer Gautam Bhattacharya on Sunday launched his debut novel ‘Wiki’ with former India captain Sourav Ganguly present on the occasion at the East Bengal Club, a venue chosen by the author in keeping with the theme of the book.

Author Novoneel Chakraborty prefers writing a book over scripts for television programme

Nov 10, 2018, at 06:18 pm

Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): Writing a book is the best way to express one's thoughts said author Novoneel Chakraborty at a book signing session organised at the South City Mall in Kolkata, recently. 

The House and Other Stories: The Kolkata Chromosome

Nov 07, 2018, at 10:12 pm

In June 2015, Kolkata, the former British raj capital that slipped into a slow but steady decay over the decades for reasons ranging from retrograde politics, Bengali inertia and a resultant flight of everything from industry to young educated professionals, was in news for a wrong reason.

Book review: Poet Ila Tiwari merges the humorous with the creative

Oct 27, 2018, at 02:49 pm

Poetry is an intimate medium for expressing one’s personal thoughts and feelings. It is also considered as one of the best creative genres.

Book review: When Najam Us Saher decides to 'Uncage the Mysterious Soul'

Oct 27, 2018, at 02:40 pm

As the title 'Uncage the Mysterious Soul' suggests, the primary theme of the book is to unravel the secrets or the repressed thoughts of the mysterious soul.

Book review: Exploring the various aspects of 'Hinduism'

Oct 27, 2018, at 02:28 pm

Subash Dutta-Roy, Dr. Ing. in his well-researched book titled 'Hinduism' explores the various aspects of the word Hindu and highlights its origin and how it evolved in the modern age.

I do not think there is a difference between reality and fantasy: Sreejib

Oct 24, 2018, at 03:45 pm

Koel Ganguly, writing under the pen name of Sreejib, released her first book ‘Aqson Level 1’ recently in Kolkata. IBNS correspondent Tirna Chatterjee catches up with her.

Book review: Amidst the Whirlwind is about relationships and resulting complications

Oct 19, 2018, at 06:03 pm

Sayan Banerjee, through his first novel, 'Amidst the Whirlwind', has highlighted the different aspects of a human relationship and how complicated it can get at times.