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Amitabh Bachchan grew with time and technology: Prosenjit Chatterjee unveiling journalist Shoma A. Chatterji's book on Big B

Mar 21, 2024, at 09:46 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Amitabh Bachchan is a perfect example of how actors need to grow with "time and technology", said Tollywood superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee while unveiling a book on the 81-year-old movie legend by film scholar-journalist-author Shoma A. Chatterji in Kolkata recently.

My new book traces evolution of luxury in Bharat: academician Mahul Brahma

Mar 04, 2024, at 05:14 pm

Mahul Brahma, Dean & Professor at NSHM Media School & NSHM Design School and a Fellow of the Bath Business School UK, has come up with his tenth book Bharat, A Luxe Story that was launched in Kolkata by Ambassador of Brazil to India.

Jnanpith Award to be conferred on Gulzar, Sanskrit scholar Ramabhadracharya

Feb 18, 2024, at 06:27 am

New Delhi: Renowned Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Ramabhadracharya and acclaimed Urdu literary figure Gulzar will be conferred with the 58th Jnanpith Award.

Beyond Three Generations: An entrepreneur's guide to sustained success of family business

Feb 08, 2024, at 12:52 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Three authors- Navas Meeran, Feroz Meeran and M.S.A. Kumar- and a senior journalist have encapsulated a proper guide for any entrepreneur through a book titled "Beyond Three Generations", decoding why only some family businesses survive for generations. 

Prominent Kashmiri poet Farooq Nazki dies at 83

Feb 06, 2024, at 10:59 pm

Farooq Nazki, a prominent poet, broadcaster, and a Sahitya Akademi awardee died on Tuesday at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Super Specialty Hospital in Katra on Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness, family sources said.

'U.S.-India Arts to Fight Climate Change' event marks closing session at American Pavilion of Kolkata International Book Fair 2024

Feb 03, 2024, at 01:03 am

The closing session of the U.S. pavilion at the International Kolkata Book Fair 2024 was marked with the event titled ‘U.S.-India Arts to Fight Climate Change’.

Jammu to host Dogri Kavi Sammelan for first time

Jan 29, 2024, at 04:21 am

Jammu to host first ever Dogri Kavi Sammelan on January 30 here at Abhinav Theatre.

A classical performance by Shubha Mudgal brings the curtain down on the 12th Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet

Jan 28, 2024, at 03:37 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The 12th Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet drew to a close on January 27 with a soulful classical musical performance by Shubha Mudgal at the main Steps of Victoria Memorial Hall.

I did not consciously set out to write ecocritical poems, says poet-academic Ajanta Paul

Jan 24, 2024, at 04:40 pm

Dr Ajanta Paul is a widely published poet, short story writer and literary critic. Currently, the Principal at Women's Christian College, Kolkata, India, she is a Pushcart nominee, and has been published in literary journals, including the Spadina Literary Review, The Pangolin Review, Offcourse, The Statesman, The Wild Word, Verse-Virtual, Setu, Kitaab, The Punch Magazine and Lothlorien Poetry Journal.  

Prabha Khaitan Foundation hosts an enriching session of Kalam with Dr Sachchidanand Joshi in Kolkata

Dec 22, 2023, at 02:29 am

Kolkata: The crisp winter weather in India is time to celebrate many literary events. The country's cultural hub Kolkata was not behind when on a December morning, the city-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) hosted a cherishing literary session with renowned scholar-theatre artist Dr Sachchidanand Joshi bringing together some of the bright minds. 

Prabha Khaitan Foundation flags off literary journey in Ayodhya, unveils Anant Vijay’s book at the Kitaab event

Dec 08, 2023, at 08:06 pm

Ayodhya/IBNS: Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) expanded its cultural and literary footprint by launching its new Ayodhya chapter with the unveiling of journalist-author Anant Vijay’s latest Hindi book - “Over the Top: OTT ka Mayajaal” at the iconic Raj Sadan - the Royal Palace of Ayodhya.

Irish writer Paul Lynch wins 2023 Booker Prize

Nov 27, 2023, at 11:08 pm

Irish writer Paul Lynch has won the 2023 Booker Prize for his novel Prophet Song, the organisers of the literary award said on Sunday.

Renowned Malayalam writer Valsala no more

Nov 22, 2023, at 07:37 pm

Kozhikode/UNI: Renowned Malayalam writer and former Kerala Sahitya Akademi Chairperson P Valsala, passed away due to cardiac arrest at a private hospital at Mukkam KMCT Medical college hospital, on Tuesday night.

Debutant writer Soma Bose unveils her book 'Frenny and Other Women You Have Met' at Kolkata reading session

Oct 19, 2023, at 08:30 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Debutante author Soma Bose, who is also a visual storyteller, has come out with a book exploring the subtle and intricate emotions of women's lives.

Lampshade Writers’ debut poetry reading session brings together avid poetry lovers of Kolkata

Sep 28, 2023, at 01:36 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Lampshade Writers, a platform for sharing poems and interactions among poetry enthusiasts, organized its first poetry reading session themed `Earth and Sky’ in Kolkata recently. It was a soulful evening of poetry, musings, and fun.

'Women fail to live their lives fully because...': Swastika Mukherjee unveiling Sreemoyee Piu Kundu's Memoir 'Everything Changes'

Sep 08, 2023, at 02:15 am

Kolkata/IBNS: "We, women, fail to live our lives because we depend on others and prioritise their wishes more," says senior actress Swastika Mukherjee unveiling author Sreemoyee Piu Kundu's Memoir 'Everything Changes' here last week.

Jammu witnesses seven-day multi-lingual short story festival

Aug 26, 2023, at 09:35 pm

Writers, who participated in the recently concluded seven-day multi-lingual short story festival, presented their pieces in various local languages in Jammu.

Jammu hosts seven-day-long short story festival

Aug 20, 2023, at 03:34 am

A 7-day multi-lingual short story festival by the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL) commenced on Thursday in Jammu.

Book ‘Revisiting Partition’ launched on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day at IGNCA

Aug 18, 2023, at 04:40 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), to mark the ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ which is observed on August 14, held series of events like conferences, seminars, book releases, film screening competition, exhibition and lectures on the theme of partition.

South Kashmir's Inaugural Veshaw Literary Festival showcases local artistic talent and cultural heritage

Aug 10, 2023, at 09:01 am

Srinagar/IBNS: The inaugural Veshaw Literary Festival, a two-day event in South Kashmir, has garnered acclaim from local artists and writers who view it as a crucial platform for showcasing their creative endeavors.

Prof. Badri Narayan delivers Namvar Singh Memorial Special Lecture, talks about democratic spirit and literature

Jul 28, 2023, at 04:14 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: A democratic inclination is essential for the literary sphere to prevent shrinking values from inducing fanaticism, said Prof. Badri Narayan, poet and social scientist, while delivering a special lecture at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Kala Nidhi Division, New Delhi.

209th Bhanu Jayanti celebrated in Sikkim, honoring Nepal's first poet Bhanu Bhakta Acharya

Jul 16, 2023, at 06:17 am

The 209th Bhanu Jayanti was celebrated in memory of the prominent Nepali literati, Bhanu Bhakta Acharya, who was responsible for translating Ramayana from Sanskrit to Nepali, in Sikkim on Thursday. Considered as ‘Adi Kavi’ or the first poet of Nepali language, the birth anniversary is celebrated as a festival in Sikkim.

Milan Kundera, author of 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being', dies at 94

Jul 13, 2023, at 08:22 pm

Czech-born author Milan Kundera, who wrote 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being', died in Paris at the age of 94, media reports said.

Assam Governor releases Urdu edition of 'Great Minds on India', Salil Gewali honored with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award

Jun 20, 2023, at 07:18 am

Guwahati/IBNS: In a prestigious ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, the Urdu edition of the acclaimed book 'Great Minds on India,' authored by Salil Gewali, a renowned writer from Shillong, was unveiled by Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria. 

Bookaroo Children’s Literature Festival: Srinagar hosts a two-day enthralling literature festival

Jun 13, 2023, at 09:52 am

Srinagar/IBNS: The two-day concluded on Sunday at Delhi Public School (DPS), filling the city with the vibrant spirit of books and captivating storytelling. Organized by the DP Dhar Memorial Trust, this sixth edition of the festival brought together renowned authors, storytellers, illustrators, and creativity experts from across the country.

Kashmir's Amir Suhail Wani: A bridge between tradition and modernity

Jun 11, 2023, at 05:36 pm

In the enchanting valley of Kashmir, amidst an era of frozen turbulence, Amir Suhail Wani emerges as a remarkable intellectual and writer, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity. With a diverse range of interests spanning philosophy, literature, religion, and science, Wani's pursuit of knowledge has garnered international acclaim.  

Hotel Housekeeping - Operations and Management: A comprehensive guide for students

May 30, 2023, at 11:19 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Post pandemic, the stakes for the housekeeping department in any hotel has gone up many notches because travellers are now more cautious about hygienic aspects than ever before.

British writer Martin Amis dies at 79

May 22, 2023, at 12:43 am

London: British writer Martin Amis, who is best known for his novels Money (1984) and London Fields (1989), has died.

Assam's Seema Thakur defies odds, launches inspiring autobiography at Tezpur Event

May 16, 2023, at 07:24 am

Tezpur/Assam: Seema Thakur, noteworthy alumni of Tezpur Rashtrabhasha Vidyalaya, disproved the idea that economic hindrances and physical issues can obstruct imaginative undertakings by exhibiting her initial autobiographical production called "Anusmriti: Ek Atmakatha" to the audience.

Ratan Tata awarded Honorary Doctor of Literature degree by Sister Nivedita University

May 10, 2023, at 11:50 pm

Kolkata: Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata has awarded honorary Doctor of Literature degree to industry doyen Ratan Tata and a host of renowned personalities from diverse walks of life at its inaugural convocation in Kolkata.

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