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PM Modi dials BJP MPs hospitalised with injuries over parliament showdown | Ambedkar row: BJP slaps assault charge against Rahul Gandhi in parliament, Cong rebuts with counter-allegation | Rahul, Priyanka, other opposition leaders demand Amit Shah's resignation over Ambedkar row | Kashmir: 5 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Kulgam, 2 soldiers injured | 13 killed as Navy speedboat collides with ferry near Mumbai | My quitting won't help Congress: Amit Shah on resignation demands amid Ambedkar row | Elon Musk denies Starlink use in Manipur, says beams turned off in India | Congress' lies can't hide their misdeeds: Modi on row over Amit Shah's Ambedkar comment | 'Daily drama': BJP hits back at Congress' attack on Amit Shah over Ambedkar remark | Spin bowling legend Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket

Author interview: Reshma Kadvath on her book #FOR_THE_LOVE_OF_CREATIVITY

Aug 13, 2019, at 12:13 pm

Congratulations on the release of '#FOR_THE_LOVE_OF_CREATIVITY'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?

Sheheryar B. Sheikh pens a dark satire on Pakistan’s political structures

Aug 08, 2019, at 10:40 pm

Kolkata, Aug 8 (UNI) Pakistan's chequered and volatile history can be a good source material for any author.

Most female entrepreneurs don't get desirable support from their spouse yet in India: Rashmi Bansal

Jul 30, 2019, at 01:14 pm

Non-fiction writer and entrepreneur Rashmi Bansal 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 this month. As Bansal launched her new book Shine Bright, the author shared stories of several successful people who found mention in the book. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts  

Author Interview: Biswapriya Acharya talks about the crime thriller anthology penned by him

Jul 27, 2019, at 05:33 pm

Congratulations on the release of your Bengali book 'আদিত্য বোস কেস ফাইলস্' (Case Files of Aditya Bose). What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?

British Council GREAT Talks begins with Kolkata

Jul 27, 2019, at 05:03 pm

Kolkata, Jul 27 (UNI) British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities is organising the GREAT Talks series across India.

Every person's life story gives a lesson: Deepak Ramola

Jul 23, 2019, at 02:44 pm

Actor-lyricist-author Deepak Ramola, the founder of Project Fuel which collects life lessons from people, was recently in Kolkata for the event "Kalam" at Park Hotel organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation. In an interaction with Swati Gautam, Ramola spoke about his book 'Itna Toh Main Samaj Gaya Hoon' and also his life journey. IBNS brings excerpts of the conversation

Book review: Bengali crime thriller genre gets a brand new detective in Aditya Bose

Jul 17, 2019, at 11:33 am

Biswapriya Acharya’s 'Aditya Bose er Case Files' is a Bengali mystery thriller centered on Aditya Bose, who is a renowned detective.

Author interview: Dr. Debojyoti Sarkar on his book 'How “Not” to Become A Surgeon'

Jul 11, 2019, at 04:16 pm

Congratulations on the release of 'How “Not” to Become A Surgeon'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.

How about hiring a co-author to complete your unfinished book?

Jul 11, 2019, at 04:08 pm

Kolkata, July 10 (IBNS): Power Publishers, a 12-year old publishing company, based in Kolkata, has good news for those writers who are not being able to complete writing their book for paucity of time or any other reason.

Author interview: Sourabh Angarkar on his book 'The Vision Palate'

Jul 11, 2019, at 03:47 pm

Congratulations on the release of 'The Vision Palate'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.

This book is a diary with a common strain to everything, says author Sabarna Roy of his newest work

Jul 04, 2019, at 09:20 pm

Kolkata, Jul 4 (IBNS): The fifth book by Sabarna Roy, titled Random Subterranean Mosaic: 2012-2018, was launched recently at Oxford Bookstore, Kolkata.

Book review: Can three medics save a dear one from the clutches of a deadly disease?

Jun 26, 2019, at 06:20 pm

The title of the book, 'How not to become a Surgeon'. seems hilarious but the content is much deeper, somewhat serious yet engaging amalgamated with emotions and life lessons since.

Power Publishers introduces biography writing service at a competitive price

Jun 26, 2019, at 06:09 pm

Kolkata, June 26 (IBNS): Writing biography got easier with Kolkata-based publisher, Power Publishers, introducing a biography writing service for anyone who is looking for a biographer.

Author interview: Teenage writer Taanya Kapur on her book 'I'm Fine'

Jun 25, 2019, at 12:26 pm

Congratulations on the release of 'I'm Fine'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.

The Elixir Maker and Other Stories: Soul-searching terrain

Jun 24, 2019, at 02:00 pm

Ajanta Paul’s debut fiction, The Elixir Maker and Other Stories, a collection of 12 short tales, is, in a single phrase, poetry in motion. What stands out implicitly is the language, through which she paints her metaphors and images with the ease and cadence of a poet. That the author is working on a book of poems thus comes as no surprise.

Author interview: Shankarlal Sengupta talks about his book Nishit Surya

Jun 18, 2019, at 12:16 pm

Congratulations on the release of 'Nishit Surya'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?

Ravinder Singh returns with his friends in a hilarious, moving story of friendship and adventure

Jun 18, 2019, at 12:04 pm

Kolkata, June 18 (IBNS): Author Ravinder Singh's latest book, 'The Belated Bachelor Party' was recently launched in Kolkata at the South City Mall outlet of bookstore chain Starmark in association with the book's publisher, HarperCollins India.  

Book review: A handy cookbook for the enthusiastic home chef

Jun 12, 2019, at 03:54 pm

It is said that, “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” This quote is absolutely true and if a food item does not appeal to our taste buds, our dining will not be satisfactory too.

Author interview: Subash Kedia says 'Emotional Intelligence 10X' is about creating a win-win situation

Jun 12, 2019, at 12:32 pm

Congratulations on the release of 'Emotional Intelligence 10X'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?  

Book review: A book to help you take control of your emotions

Jun 12, 2019, at 12:22 pm

What is Emotional Intelligence (EI)? Are we intelligent enough…emotionally? How can we survive and conquer life with emotional intelligence? Are  emotional quotient (EQ)  and EI the same?

Starmark hosts launch of Barun Chanda's novel 'Murder in the Monastery'

Jun 05, 2019, at 03:14 pm

Kolkata, Jun 5 (IBNS): Kolkata's bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Rupa Publications India, hosted the launch of Barun Chanda's novel 'Murder in the monastery' at its South City Mall outlet last month.

My stories are shaped around relationships, dreams and devastations: writer Ajanta Paul

Jun 03, 2019, at 12:23 pm

Academician Ajanta Paul’s debut fiction, The Elixir Maker and Other Stories, a collection of 12 short tales, is, in a single phrase, poetry in motion. She paints her metaphors and images with the ease and cadence of a poet. Each story has a distinct subject that ranges from broken marriages, gender dialectics, female foeticide, the freedom movement, travails of street children, a family lawsuit and many more. The writer in conversation with IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra

Paying condolence to Lt. Ummer Fayaz's family was the most painful moment: Bhaavna Arora

May 31, 2019, at 03:05 pm

Author Bhaavna Arora spent six months in dire situation of Kashmir for her research work to write Undaunted: Lt. Ummer Fayaz of Kashmir, a book on the life of Lt. Ummer Fayaz who was abducted and killed by militants in 2017. Being 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 this month, Arora spoke about her roller coaster ride in writing the book.  IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh bring excerpts

Book review: This anthology of Hindi poems is like a salve to the senses

May 25, 2019, at 04:23 pm

Perhaps poems can express our various emotions and facets of life in the best possible way. If we read some enriching and meaningful poems, they can make us happy and can also awaken our senses.

Book review: This Bengali novel is a mirror to many ills seen in society today

May 25, 2019, at 04:13 pm

Tamosik (in Bengali) by Satyajit Mazumdar is a multi-layered story, which includes in itself stories about various characters and their varied lives.

Book review: A book to help you master Hindi grammar

May 25, 2019, at 04:06 pm

Hindi, our national language holds a lot of importance and we, Indians are proud of it as well. However, this language is not known by many and even if some can speak in broken Hindi, they cannot read or write well since they are not aware of the Hindi grammar and its rules.

Author interview: Sheela Agarwal talks about her book 'Saral Hindi Byakaran'

May 15, 2019, at 03:12 pm

Congratulations on the release of 'Saral Hindi Byakaran'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?

Book review: The crucial '52 Steps' in the life of RJ Den

May 03, 2019, at 02:49 pm

We all have a story to tell which are unique in their own way. However, one thing is common for everyone, that is the hurdles and challenges that life throws at us at various phases and these challenges are not same for everyone.

Book review: 'I'm Fine' tries to unscramble the teenage mind

May 03, 2019, at 02:31 pm

Someone has rightly pointed out that, “Teenagers are the most misunderstood people on the planet. They are treated like children and expected to act like adults.”

Highlights of Non Performing Assets and Banking System in India

Apr 29, 2019, at 02:49 pm

Are you eager to know about the present condition of the banks in India? Are you fully aware of the term non-performing assets? Do you know about the economic system?