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PR expert Rita Bhimani talks about the trending practice of public relations in her latest book

May 22, 2018, at 11:05 pm

Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Kolkata-based Starmark, in association with Bee Books, hosted the launch of corporate public relations expert Rita Bhimani's latest book - PR 2020: The Trending Practice of Public Relations - recently at their South City Mall outlet.

The old Panjika or the Bengali almanac is also a reflection of then contemporary life, discovers author Asit Paul

May 19, 2018, at 11:11 pm

Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS): Author Asit Paul has delved into the advertisements and illustrations found in the Panjika (Bengali for almanacs), published in Bengal during the 19th and 20 centuries, in his book 'Adi Panjika Darpan'.

Book review: Reengagement of Transgender Persons - Challenges and Opportunities

May 16, 2018, at 11:33 pm

'Reengagement of Transgender Persons: Challenges and Opportunities', edited by Satish Chandra, is a book which deals with an understanding of other sexes -- transgender, lesbian, bisexual, gay and others.

Author interview: In conversation with H.P. Roychoudhury, author of Hideous Barack

May 08, 2018, at 11:09 pm

The book is a historiography of genocide, says H.P. Roychoudhury about his latest book.

PM Modi unveils biography of musician Hans Raj Hans

May 08, 2018, at 10:57 pm

Kolkata, May 7 (IBNS): Power Publishers is now taking baby steps towards traditional publishing with biographies of some of India's well-known personalities.

Author interview: Dilip Dash on his book “Parikshya ke Tanav ebam iska Samadhan”

May 04, 2018, at 10:50 pm

Books have a healing effect on society and hence authors, in their own way, are social workers too, says Dilip Dash.

Swedish Academy postpones awarding of Nobel Prize in Literature for 2018 to 2019, Nobel Foundation supports decision

May 04, 2018, at 08:26 pm

Stockholm, May 4 (IBNS): The Nobel Foundation, in a release signed by its Board Chairman, Carl-Henrik Heldin, on Friday, said that it supports the Swedish Academy’s decision to postpone the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature .

Ravinder Singh adds another book to his best-selling list

Apr 30, 2018, at 10:31 pm

Kolkata, April 30 (IBNS): Noted writer Ravinder Singh launched his new book "Will you still love me?" at Starmark book store in Kolkata on Saturday.

Rabindra Bharati University to confer D.Litt. to Nabaneeta Dev Sen

Apr 28, 2018, at 02:47 am

Kolkata, Apr 27 (IBNS): Rabindra Bharati University (RBU) will confer D.Litt. (Doctor of Letters) degree to eminent writer-professor Nabaneeta Dev Sen on the occasion of the university’s 43rd annual convocation, which will be held on May 8.

Rabindranath Tagore's six translated books launched in Kolkata

Apr 27, 2018, at 02:47 am

Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS): With few days to go for the birth anniversary of nobel laureate poet-lyricist-writer Rabindranath Tagore, six of his translated books have been launched recently by a publishing company in Kolkata.

Book review: 'Through a Prism', a collection of short stories

Apr 18, 2018, at 10:45 pm

'Through a Prism' by Iona Banerjee is a collection of beautiful and inspiring short stories, which will make you feel light and bright from the very beginning.

Book review: Aliens Vs God, a well-crafted thriller

Apr 18, 2018, at 10:40 pm

It is a sensitive world to live in indeed. But would readers today be intrigued by aliens and spirituality, one wonders. But Abhijit A Kher's book Aliens vs God from Power Publishers is indeed a must-read if you are looking for something mentally stimulating.

Author interview: Jayesh Sinha talks about his book 'Greatest Sports Rivalries'

Apr 16, 2018, at 10:37 pm

Sports rivalries may not always be confined to playing fields finds out Jayesh Sinha while researching for his book on the subject

Author interview: Caroline Monteiro talks about her book 'From the Streets of Mumbai to Dubai'

Apr 16, 2018, at 10:24 pm

Caroline Monteiro hopes to reconnect with her biological family members through her debut book that talks of her life's journey.

Book review: A book in Hindi on how to avoid examination-related stress

Apr 13, 2018, at 11:25 pm

“Pariksha ke tanav evang iska samadhan” written by Dr. Dilip Kumar Das is a book mainly about stress during examinations and how to cope with it.

Agnimitra Paul features in television commercial shot by Power Publishers and Motions Pictures

Apr 12, 2018, at 11:00 pm

Klkata, Apr 12 (IBNS): Power Publishers and Motions Pictures recently shot a television commercial for Greenfield City, a township located in the southern suburbs of Kolkata.

Book Review: Hideous Barack, a historiography of genocide

Apr 12, 2018, at 10:35 pm

‘Hideous Barack’ is a historical non fiction book written by H.P.  Roychoudhury. It mainly focuses on the Barak (also spelled as Barack) valley, focusing on the region from pre-Independence to the present, as well as discussing about the future. 

Book review: 'Love' The Awakened 'Soul', a poetic exploration of moods and emotions

Apr 11, 2018, at 11:15 pm

“Love The Awakened Soul” is a book of English poems written by Dr Dilip Kumar Dash. As the name suggests, the poems in this book talk about quintessential ‘love’.

Book Review: Atmaja, a book of poems, in Bengali

Apr 11, 2018, at 11:06 pm

“Atmaja’ written by Debapriya Mukherjee is a book of Bengali poems that has been published recently. This book contains some of the loveliest and most romantic poems that I have read in recent times.

Bibhas Chakraborty launches Rajlakshmi Roy's book Tri Natya Darpane Garhasthya Jiban

Apr 10, 2018, at 08:04 pm

Kolkata, Apr 10 (IBNS): Actor Bibhas Chakraborty launched Rajlakshmi Roy's book Tri Natya Darpane Garhasthya Jiban at Paschimbanga Bangla Akademi in Kolkata, recently.

Patra Bharati publishes a two-volume collection of Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay's lost writings

Apr 06, 2018, at 07:49 pm

Kolkata, April 5 (IBNS): Kolkata’s leading book store chain Starmark in association with Patra Bharati recently hosted the launch of Sirshendu Mukhopadhyay’s ‘Hariye Jawa Lekha’ (Collection of Lost Writings) in two volumes at the bookstore's South City Mall outlet.

Book review: And So Can You by Dr Roopleen, stories of 17 successful doctors

Apr 03, 2018, at 08:26 pm

“And So Can You” is not only an inspirational book written by Dr. Roopleen but also restores our faith in the medical profession.

Author interview: Shaheed Hasan talks about his Bengali book 'Love Made in Heaven'

Mar 29, 2018, at 08:24 pm

Love is like oxygen that we cannot see but cannot live without too, says author Shaheed Hasan.

The Journey of Me and My Son: A mother's poignant account of a child with learning disabilities

Mar 17, 2018, at 12:32 am

Debut author Revathi Kumar talks about how she drew from her own experiences and that of her son for the book.  

Book Review: Leaves of Green Chillies, a book of poems

Mar 17, 2018, at 12:25 am

Modern poetry is often difficult to explain or understand as it is open to many interpretations. Its meaning keeps changing with time and contexts.

Book Review: He Owned My Crush, a story about love and friendship

Mar 16, 2018, at 08:53 pm

'He Owned My Crush' by Mayur Sahare seems like a love triangle but not quite. The book is about the journey of three friends: Dhruv, Niharika, and Siddharth (Sid), who go through a lot of struggle for the sake of friendship and love in this bitter, selfish world.

Book Review: Some Suitable Words, a book of poems

Mar 14, 2018, at 09:27 pm

Some Suitable Words by Pijush Biswas is a collection of beautiful poems, where the author bares his kindly heart, describing the divinity of nature and the social happenings around him.

Starmark and Readomania launches eminent actor, director and writer Jayant Kripalani’s first book of poems

Mar 14, 2018, at 07:25 pm

Kolkata, Mar 10 (IBNS): Starmark, in association with Readomania, hosted the launch of eminent actor, director and writer Jayant Kripalani’s third book and first book of poems—Some Mad Poems, Some Sad Poems, Some Bad Poems and A short Story in Verse— at its South City Mall store.

Book Review: 'The Journey about Me and My Son', or how to remain hopeful in times of distress

Mar 13, 2018, at 09:49 pm

'The Journey about Me and My Son' by Reevathi Kumar is a memoir penned by a mother, who recounts her life's journey with her son. She speaks about the beautiful bond she shares with her son and how they both have always been a wonderful company to each other.

Book review: Kalo Chakti Sada Kolom, a veteran musician's autobiography in Bengali

Mar 13, 2018, at 07:52 pm

“Kalo Chakti Sada Kolom” is the autobiography of musician and artist, Subroto Bhattacharya, written in the format of an interview, where the author himself is asking the questions and answering them too.