Tollywood actor Koel Mallick launches new comic book series for children

Jan 13, 2017, at 08:22 pm

Kolkata, Jan 13 (IBNS): Popular Tollywood actor Koel Mallick released a new series of comic books for children on Thursday at Starmark's South City Mall outlet in Kolkata.

AKLF 2017 focuses on the inclusiveness of Kolkata say organisers

Jan 07, 2017, at 05:42 pm

Kolkata, Jan 7 (IBNS): Kolkata and the Hooghly river flowing to the west together symbolise inclusiveness in today's world of exclusiveness, the reason why the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF 2017) organisers chose to announce the programme and its theme on a boat cruise down the river on Friday.

Black Suits You: A thriller from Novoneel Chakraborty

Dec 14, 2016, at 07:57 pm

Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): Kolkata’s leading bookstore chain Starmark, in collaboration with Penguin Random House, hosted the launch of author Novoneel Chakraborty’s latest book Black Suits You, at its South City Mall outlet recently.

Confessions on an Island: Ayan Pal’s solo debut novel

Dec 14, 2016, at 07:26 pm

Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): An extraordinary psychological tale where an island takes the narrative ahead, where storytelling is like a game of Russian Matryoshka Dolls – with stories nesting within each other, where the storytellers are consumed by the power of imagination and truth, are a few things that set apart author Ayan Pal’s solo debut novel.

In India, magic as a genre needs to be modernised believes mentalist Neel Madhav

Dec 14, 2016, at 06:26 pm

Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): Illusionist-mentalist Neel Madhav adds one more feather to his cap -- that of an author -- with the launch of his latest book, You Got Magic.

International Kolkata Book Fair 2017: Focal theme country Costa Rica

Dec 14, 2016, at 05:34 pm

Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): Logo of the focal theme country, Costa Rica, for the 41st International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF2017), to be held from Jan 25 to Feb 5, 2017, was unveiled by the Publishers & Bookseller Guild at an event on Tuesday.

Sumant Poddar unveils his second book "Juice Centre - 32 Teeth" in presence of Vidya Balan

Nov 30, 2016, at 01:12 am

Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): Sumant Poddar, author of critically acclaimed book "One Amongst Us" is back with his second outing "Juice Centre - 32 Teeth".

STORY: A perfect getaway for Children’s Day

Nov 14, 2016, at 07:44 pm

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): For Children’s Day on Monday, STORY, Kolkata’s leading book and lifestyle store, is holding special programmes for children, including storytelling and fun activities.

Amitav Ghosh to receive the Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award

Nov 09, 2016, at 02:38 am

Mumbai / Kolkata, Nov 8 (IBNS): The Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award for 2016 will be conferred on acclaimed author Amitav Ghosh.

Navneet acquires Britannica’s India curriculum division

Oct 26, 2016, at 07:58 pm

Mumbai/New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS): Navneet Education Ltd announced on Wednesday that they have reached an agreement to acquire Britannica’s Indian curriculum business.

Paul Beatty wins Man Booker Prize for The Sellout

Oct 26, 2016, at 02:59 pm

London, Oct 26 (IBNS): US author Paul Beatty has won the prestigious Man Booker Prize for his novel The Sellout.

Oxford Book Store and Patra Bharati join hands to celebrate Bengali literary festival

Oct 20, 2016, at 09:14 pm

Kolkata, Oct 20 (IBNS): Kolkata's Oxford Bookstore will host a two-day Bengali Literary Festival -- the Appejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob -- starting Friday.

Everyone has a story and Savi Sharma is determined to find them

Oct 14, 2016, at 10:13 pm

Kolkata, Oct 14 (IBNS): A person must have the courage to believe in his or her dreams and the rest will follow said Savi Sharma to aspiring writers during the launch of her debut novel in Kolkata.

Why is society labelling extra-marital affairs as forbidden love?: Ravinder Singh

Oct 14, 2016, at 09:04 pm

Kolkata, Oct 14 (IBNS): Speaking at the launch of his new book in Kolkata, This Love That Feels Right, Ravinder Singh, questioned the audience about the hypocrisies prevalent in the society.

Pranab Mukherjee releases book ‘Citizen and Society’ written by Mohd Hamid Ansari

Sep 24, 2016, at 12:55 am

New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee released the book ‘Citizen and Society’ written by Vice President Mohd Hamid Ansari on Friday at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Children celebrate Roald Dahl's birth centenary in style at STORY

Sep 20, 2016, at 08:25 pm

Kolkata, Sep 20 (IBNS): Kolkata's leading books-and-lifestyle store, STORY, celebrated the 100th birth anniversary of famous author Roald Dahl through a unique programme on Sep 12.

Kolkata: Starmark in association with Puffin Books hosts ‘Celebrating 100 Years of Roald Dahl’

Sep 15, 2016, at 01:25 am

Kolkata, September 12 (IBNS): Kolkata’s popular retail store Starmark, in association with Puffin Books, hosted ‘Celebrating 100 Years of Roald Dahl’ to mark the 100th birth anniversary of the world’s famous story teller Roald Dahl, at Quest Mall, Kolkata on Saturday.

Kolkata: Starmark in association with Puffin Books hosts ‘Celebrating 100 Years of Roald Dahl’

Sep 12, 2016, at 10:52 pm

Kolkata, September 12 (IBNS): Kolkata’s popular retail store Starmark, in association with Puffin Books, hosted ‘Celebrating 100 Years of Roald Dahl’ to mark the 100th birth anniversary of the world’s famous story teller Roald Dahl, at Quest Mall, Kolkata on Saturday.

How about giving your children a manga set as a festive gift?

Sep 09, 2016, at 10:18 pm

Kolkata, Sep 9 (IBNS): For those who want to give something a little different to their children for the festive season, STORY, the leading lifestyle and bookstore in Kolkata, is offering a wide range of popular mangas.

Looking for souvenirs on Kolkata? Go to STORY

Aug 24, 2016, at 11:30 pm

Kolkata, Aug 24 (IBNS): Have you ever been bothered by the fact that it is very difficult to get souvenirs that celebrate Kolkata? Then worry no more as the city's leading lifestyle and bookstore, STORY, has put together an eclectic collection in their Elgin Road outlet.

If Mir comes, can laughter be far behind?

Aug 17, 2016, at 09:12 pm

Kolkata, Aug 17 (IBNS): While a sharp shower dampened Kolkata, laughter and warmth embraced the Elgin Road outlet of lifestyle store STORY as author Satarupa Bose Roy introduced the gathering to her Bengali book, Mir Ei Porjonto, on Tuesday.

It’s interesting to experiment with real characters: Shirsendu Mukhopadhyay

Aug 13, 2016, at 10:01 pm

Shirsendu Mukhopadhyay, noted Bengali author, talks about how he started writing and about his literary career on the side lines of the launch of the English translation (Eye of the Eagle) of his murder mystery novel Eagoler Chokh, now adapted for a Bengali movie that just hit the movie screens. IBNS correspondent Aninnya Sarkar speaks to the writer .

Launch of English translation of Shirsendu Mukhopadhyay's novel Eagoler Chokh

Aug 13, 2016, at 08:35 pm

Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): Eye of the Eagle, an English translation of Eagoler Chokh, a Bengali murder mystery novel written by noted author Shirsendu Mukhopadhyay, was released on Wednesday in Kolkata at the South City outlet of lifestyle store Starmark in association with the publisher Bee Books.

Social worker Kalyan Banerjee launches his book 'In My Eyes The Constitution Of India'

Aug 05, 2016, at 05:26 am

Kolkata, Aug 4 (IBNS): Kalyan Banerjee, a social worker, who is associated with numerous social organizations in the country, has perceived that certain areas of the Constitution of India require certain amendments in regard to Protection of Political Rights & Prevention of Corruption, Election of CJI (Chief justice of India) and Public Referendum.

Arpit Vagera's second book launched in Kolkata

Jul 23, 2016, at 10:43 pm

Kolkata, Jul 23 (IBNS): Even the downpour could not prevent young author Arpit Vagera's fans from turning up at the launch of his latest book 'I Still Think About You', on Friday evening at the Starmark bookstore in Quest Mall, Kolkata.

Starmark to host the launch of Arpit Vageria’s novel I Still Think about You

Jul 20, 2016, at 10:33 pm

Kolkata, July 20 (IBNS): Kolkata's popular lifestyle destination Starmark will host the launch of Arpit Vageria’s novel I Still Think about You at its Quest Mall outlet on July 22.

Dig into Bengal's culinary scene with Jayabrato Chatterjee's latest book

Jul 16, 2016, at 04:32 pm

Kolkata, Jul 15 (IBNS): Don’t look for recipes, don’t look for history of food. This is a book that will tell you through diverse anecdotes – myths and facts – about Bengal’s unique culinary evolution, said Rita Bhimani as she began the discussion at the launch of Cooking up Culinary Adventures authored by Jayabrato Chatterjee. The book launch was held on Wednesday at the Starmark store at South City Mall in Kolkata.

Parineeti Chopra visits Delhi over Sania Mirza's autobiography launch

Jul 15, 2016, at 11:38 pm

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Actress Parineeti Chopra is visiting Delhi over the launch of Tennis star Sania Mirza's autobiography titled ‘Ace Against Odds' in the city.

Juggernaut Books’ Ringside With Vijender by Rudraneil Sengupta goes live

Jul 08, 2016, at 10:48 pm

Mumbai, July 8 (IBNS) Juggernaut Books has published Ringside With Vijender by Rudraneil Sengupta.

Man and Dreams in the Dhauladhar: Where traditional India meets the contemporary

Jun 29, 2016, at 07:29 pm

Kolkata, Jun 29 (IBNS): A defence person’s sense of precision and an engineer’s eye for detail are two of the key elements that mark Kochery C Shibu’s book first book, Man and Dreams in the Dhauladhar, was the recurring theme of the conversation that preceded the Kolkata launch of the book at Starmark (Quest Mall).