Author interview: Samrat Biswas on his book "Educlans Mathematics for Competitive Exams"
Mar 05, 2020, at 05:20 pm
A self-learner, Biswas is keen to share his experiences with everyone to help them follow a path to a better life.
Mar 02, 2020, at 07:42 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The book reading and discussion session of a political and economic analyst Priya Virmani's book 'The Smallest Stories To Extraordinary' was hosted by radio personality Jimmy Tangree last month.
Author interview: Sumeidha Iyer talks about her book 'Before I Met You'
Feb 19, 2020, at 12:31 pm
Media panelist, enterpreneur and social activist Sumeidha Iyer talks about her book 'Before I Met You' and what compelled her to write it.
Book review: A self-help Mathematics guide to help those appearing for competitve exxaminations
Feb 19, 2020, at 12:24 pm
In his book 'Educlans Mathematics for Competitive Exams', Samrat Biswas makes learning Mathematics easier, especially for those appearing for competitive examinations,
Feb 10, 2020, at 02:54 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: When Papa CJ asks his audience to retort with, ‘I come from the land of the Kama Sutra, I can f*** you in more ways than you can count!’ if any one dares to speak against India, you know the man can be comical with a cutting edge.
We should teach men in our lives: Author Aparna Jain on sexual harassment towards women
Feb 10, 2020, at 12:11 pm
Author, leadership coach and marketing consultant Aparna Jain 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 early this month. At a receding winter evening, Jain in a candid chat shared her experience of writing her book Boys Will Be Boys, sexual harassment at workplaces, #MeToo and much more. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings a glimpse of the chat
People nowadays talk about racism more publicly: Australian author Prof. Bronwyn Fredericks
Feb 09, 2020, at 02:31 pm
Australian author Professor Bronwyn Fredericks was one of the guests during the Apeejay Literary Festival which in Kolkata. In an exclusive chat with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Professor Fredericks spoke about experience of working with aboriginals and more
Book review: Chef Sourabh Angarkar takes readers on a journey through the world of herbs and spices
Feb 08, 2020, at 01:33 am
'Roots of Herbs and Spices' by Chef Sourabh Angarkar is a must buy for home chefs and anyone who is interested in healthy eating.
Feb 05, 2020, at 04:47 pm
Sumeidha Iyer, through her book 'Before I Met You', has knitted a beautiful story about Amaya, the central character.
Author interview: Syed Irfan Ali talks about his book 'Irade'
Feb 05, 2020, at 04:35 pm
It was the lessons learned through some very trying circumstances in his life that inspired him to write 'Irade', a collection of five stories in Hindi.
I want even people with faintest idea about the LGBTQ to read the book: Nemat Sadat
Feb 01, 2020, at 01:11 pm
Afghanistan-born Nemat Sadat is an activist and journalist currently based in the US. He is the first native from Afghanistan to have publicly come out as gay and campaign for LGBTQIA rights among Muslims worldwide. Holder of six university degrees, including those from Harvard, Columbia, and Oxford, The Carpet Weaver, a sweeping tale of a young gay man's struggle to come of age and find love in the face of brutal persecution, is his debut novel. IBNS correspondent Nitin Waghela catches up with him at the an event called Rainbow Talk at American Center in Kolkata
Author interview: Amit Raual talks about his book 'Crescendo'
Jan 29, 2020, at 04:40 pm
Crescendo is the story of a mans pursuit for success, says the author to IBNS in an interview.
Book review: A story that makes you ponder about your determination to succeed in life
Jan 20, 2020, at 01:13 pm
“It is the size of one’s will which determines success'' -- 'Iraadein' (written in Hindi) by Irfaan Ali, is a story that encapsulates the idea of this quote perfectly.
Jan 17, 2020, at 03:47 pm
In a conversation with India Blooms, Anand Srivastava talks about his late father, author and a former judge, Govind Prasad Srivastava
Book review: Crescendo is a motivational novel about meeting challenges and succeeding
Jan 17, 2020, at 12:04 pm
A motivational novel by Amit Raual, Crescendo is an interesting tale of a man with humble origins and how he succeeds in life due to his constant determination.
Jan 17, 2020, at 02:35 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Sex, scandal and intrigue in New Delhi!!! Journalist turned fiction writer Shuma Raha's debut novel (her second literary work) packs it all as she walks the minefield of couple swapping in the national capital in her latest work of fiction. Well, the book is also all set to be adapted for an erotic web series in the offing.
Book review: Sahitya Chintan offers a glimpse into the unique writing style of famous authors
Jan 14, 2020, at 05:33 pm
Written in Hindi, the book 'Sahitya Chintan' by Govind Prasad Srivastava is a commentary on well known writers whose works have been influencing people's thoughts for ages.
Starmark 2020 calendar: The Global Footprints of Professor Shanku
Dec 28, 2019, at 12:48 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Starmark 2020 calendar- The Global Footprints of Professor Shanku— with brief details and Satyajit Ray’s own illustrations, covers Professor Shanku’s adventures not only in his hometown Giridih, but also in the many distant places where his love for exploring the unknown takes him… the Amazon rainforests, Congo, Egypt, Tibet, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Bolivia, Chile, the Sahara and Taklamakan deserts, the underwater world near Gopalpur on the Bay of Bengal, and even some mysterious, imaginary islands which were often the subjects of his dreams.
Dust Under Her Feet is a result of my American and Bengali identities: Author Sharbari Ahmed
Dec 13, 2019, at 03:59 pm
On a winter evening in Kolkata, author Sharbari Ahmed 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. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of her extensive conversation on her book Dust Under Her Feet , a tale of wartime Calcutta in 1940s
Avik Chanda’s book Dara Shukoh The Man Who Would Be King launched in Kolkata
Dec 10, 2019, at 03:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with HarperCollins India, hosted the launch of entrepreneur-writer Avik Chanda’s book ‘Dara Shukoh The Man Who Would Be King’ at its South City Mall outlet recently.
Swimming against tides is the spirit of poets: Writer Pratibha Ray
Nov 27, 2019, at 11:23 am
Jnanpith Award-winning writer Pratibha Ray was the chief guest in the second edition of Chair Poetry Evenings held in Kolkata between Nov 22 and 24. As Ray inaugurated the poetry festival, IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with her
Prioritisation helps in balancing corporate job and writing: Christopher C Doyle
Nov 27, 2019, at 11:12 am
Author-musician Christopher C Doyle, a busy person in corporate sector, was the guest at An Author's Afternoon organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in Kolkata. During his interaction with Anjum Katyal for about an hour, Doyle spoke about his book The Mahabharata Quest Series, his creation Quest Club, balancing corporate job and writing and how his daughter was an inspiration for his venturing into the authors' world. Souvik Ghosh brings the excerpts of the conversation.
Starmark holds book signing session for author Christopher C. Doyle's The Mists of Brahma
Nov 21, 2019, at 03:18 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Westland, held a book signing session for author Christopher C. Doyle and his book ‘The Mists of Brahma (The Pataala Prophecy Book 2)’ at its South City Mall outlet here last week.
Nov 21, 2019, at 02:53 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A popular children's story in Bengali, 'Pagla Saheber Kobor', by noted author Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay, will now be available in the form of an English graphic novel.
Jaipur Literature Fest launches blogging competition
Nov 20, 2019, at 04:57 pm
New Delhi/UNI: After the resounding success of the previous years, the popular Jaipur Literature Festival Blogging Competition is back.
Nov 15, 2019, at 01:39 pm
History has shown that sometimes it takes a chance encounter and a sparkle of a thought to ignite something big and make it real. Such was the case for Tushar Dhawal Singh , an IRS professional and Sonnet Mondal, engineer by qualification, to strike a match and light their fire of poetic leanings into a revolution.
Starmark hosts launch of Durjoy Datta's novel Wish I Could Tell You
Nov 13, 2019, at 06:42 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Penguin, hosted the launch of bestselling author Durjou Datta’s latest novel ‘Wish I Could Tell You’ at its South City Mall outlet here on Sunday.
Starmark to launch English transcreation of Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay’s Pagla Saheber Kabor
Nov 08, 2019, at 07:19 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Starmark, an Emami Group venture, has successfully forayed into publishing of graphic novels based on the works of celebrated Bengali writers.
All stories about Lord Ayyappa are actually putting pressure on heterosexuality: Madhavi Menon
Nov 02, 2019, at 06:04 pm
Writer and academician Madhavi Menon was in Kolkata recently to speak about her new book 'Infinite Variety: A History of Desire in India'. From Lord Ayyappa to various forms of desires that centres around sexuality, the nearly hour-long discussion made An Author's Afternoon event a fascinating journey for the audience. IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra brings excerpts of the conversation at the event presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal, Kolkata.
Starmark hosts interactive session with journalist AK Bhattacharya on The Rise of Goliath
Oct 30, 2019, at 07:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Starmark, in association with Penguin, hosted an interactive session with senior journalist A.K. Bhattacharya, the author of The Rise of Goliath: Twelve Disruptions That Changed India this month.