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.
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.
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.
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.
Eminent Bengali author Samaresh Majumdar passes away at 79
May 09, 2023, at 01:55 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Eminent Bengali author Samaresh Majumdar, whose popularity traversed beyond the borders to touch Bangladeshi readers, passed away at a corporate hospital in Kolkata on Tuesday evening. He was 79.
Apr 26, 2023, at 07:16 pm
Samantha Kochharr’s first book Arribada: The Arrival is an extension of her spiritual journey and an experiential account of life events. Dollops of distilled wisdom seep in as the pages turn and the reader embarks on a journey of kind with Samantha – a practising shaman.
Bazm e Adab Gulmarg hosts seminar on Sufi poetry at Tangmarg
Apr 16, 2023, at 05:19 pm
Townhall Tangmarg was abuzz with literary fervor as Bazm e Adab Gulmarg Kashmir organized a one-day seminar on Sufi poetry, which commenced with the book release ceremony of acclaimed Sufi poet Bilal Ahmad Hajam.
Mar 02, 2023, at 06:19 am
Kolkata/IBNS: It was an evening of soul searching this Tuesday at Kolkata's ITC Royal Bengal hotel when an eclectic gathering of people became introspective about life and daily actions with the launch of entrepreneur Ram K Sharma’s book "Karma and You: Create Your Own Destiny".
Feb 27, 2023, at 11:32 pm
Itanagar: The U.S. Consulate General Kolkata, in association with non-profit Contact Base and the Department of Tourism, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, released a book titled ‘The Arunachalis – Living with Nature’, documenting the cultural heritage of 17 indigenous communities of Arunachal Pradesh on Feb 24 at the State Guest House Itanagar.
India's Most Fearless: A tribute to our Bravehearts
Feb 06, 2023, at 01:21 am
It was an evening dedicated to valour and sacrifice of those who showed exemplary courage in the face of death while fighting for their Motherland. Purnima Sharma reports the launch of 'India's Most Fearless 3 -- New Military Stories of Unimaginable Courage and Sacrifice' at an event that brought together three services chiefs of India
US Pavilion at 46th International Kolkata Book Fair inaugurated
Feb 04, 2023, at 06:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: U.S. Consul General Melinda Pavek has inaugurated the U.S. Pavilion at the 46th International Kolkata Book Fair.
Consul General Melinda Pavek inaugurates US Pavilion at Kolkata Book Fair
Feb 03, 2023, at 04:49 am
Kolkata/IBNS: US Consul General Melinda Pavek inaugurated the U.S. Pavilion at the 46th International Kolkata Book Fair on Thursday. This year the theme of the Pavilion is DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility).
Indian English pronunciation including 'desh, diya' added to the Oxford Dictionary
Feb 01, 2023, at 05:54 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Pronunciation transcriptions and audio for over 800 entries particularly associated with Indian English, including desh (a person’s or a people’s native country or place of origin) and diya (a small cup-shaped oil lamp, typically made of baked clay, often used on religious occasions such as the Diwali festival) among others are now available in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED).
Mamata Banerjee to inaugurate 46th International Kolkata Book Fair today
Jan 30, 2023, at 05:55 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will on Monday inaugurate the 46th edition of International Kolkata Book Fair at Boi Mela Prangan in Kolkata.
Actor Sourav Chakraborty talks about his poetry book Khobor Ache
Jan 25, 2023, at 06:02 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali actor-director-producer Sourav Chakraborty on Tuesday launched his poetry book Khobor Ache, a documentation of various events from his life.
Mamata Banerjee to inaugurate 46th International Kolkata Book Fair on Jan 30
Jan 22, 2023, at 04:25 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate the 46th International Kolkata Book Fair at 2 pm at the Boimela Prangan in Salt Lake, Kolkata on Jan 30.
Eken Babu creator Sujan Dasgupta found dead in his Kolkata flat
Jan 19, 2023, at 05:35 am
Kolkata: Bengali writer Sujan Dasgupta, who created the popular detective character Eken Babu, was found dead at his South Kolkata flat on Wednesday.
Jan 19, 2023, at 04:35 am
New Delhi: It was an evening dedicated to valour and sacrifice of those who showed exemplary courage in the face of death while fighting for their Motherland.
More the LGBTQ people claim their space, the more they face resistance: Filmmaker Onir
Jan 18, 2023, at 04:28 pm
Filmmaker Onir Dhar, whose talk at the Bhopal Literary Fest was controversially 'cancelled' at the last moment owing to 'threats' from certain groups, attended the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival 2023 in Kolkata on Sunday. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh speaks exclusively to Onir on the controversy, his book 'I Am Onir & I Am Gay' on the sidelines of the Kolkata Lit Fest. Excerpts...
Muskaan Litfest for child authors in Delhi stirs up India's budding storytellers
Jan 13, 2023, at 06:10 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata: When Anne Frank wrote her famous diary accounting her harrowing days in hiding with her family from Nazis, she was a child. But her diary penned while hiding at the now famous Prinsengracht 263 address in Amsterdam went on to become one of the most celebrated books in the world.
Stubbornness made Dr. Ambedkar who he is: Shashi Tharoor
Jan 03, 2023, at 06:21 pm
Parliamentarian and author Shashi Tharoor’s latest book Ambedkar: A Life was recently launched at the Kitaab Kolkata event organized by Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) and presented by Shree Cement at the ITC Sonar. The event was attended by bibliophiles young and old, members of Ehsaas Women and FICCI FLO. Suhel Seth, management consultant, author, columnist and public speaker, was in an hour-long conversation with the author. IBNS correspondent Ayush Gupta brings a few excerpts.
14th Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival to begin on Jan 12, 2023
Dec 15, 2022, at 10:08 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The 14th edition of the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF) will be hosted in partnership with the Indian Museum on its grounds from Jan 12 to Jan 15, 2023.