Indian comic book illustrators sought by overseas publishers
Jul 27, 2017, at 09:41 pm
Art in its various forms have always found appreciation in India and it is indeed no surprise that Indian comic book artists are now in global demand and overseas publishers lining up to get their artworks done by Indian artists.
Jul 26, 2017, at 11:33 pm
Men and women come from different planets is a remark we often hear in the context of difference in gender personality traits. But the latest novel by Debasish Rath titled, “The For Loop†puts a big question mark at the end of this remark.
Self publishing is encouraging professionals from various fields to write books
Jul 26, 2017, at 11:27 pm
With the growing rate of book readers day by day, book publishing has become a commercial area for writers and professionals to earn money and transfer knowledge. Self-publishing has widened the scope for new and established authors.
Emirates highlights female role models in aviation with simulator challenge
Jul 24, 2017, at 09:10 pm
Kolkata, July 24 (IBNS): Championing the importance of women’s contributions to the growth and development of aviation, aviation major Emirates recently hosted Shaesta Waiz for a Boeing 777 simulator challenge in its home base of Dubai.
The Dubious Relationship: A contemporary look at single-motherhood and social norms
Jul 19, 2017, at 06:49 pm
“The Dubious Relationshipâ€, written by two young women, Sinjini Sinha and Dipsikha Ray, and published by Power Publishers, is a treat to read from the very beginning.
Lost Lustre: A hunt for a stolen gem that will take you on an Alaskan cruise as well
Jul 14, 2017, at 10:06 pm
Everybody loves a good mystery. And any good mystery book is just incomplete without adventure. But the problem is finding a good book of mystery with an engaging adventure thrown in. So it was with some trepidation that I picked up the 'Lost Lustre' by Akanksha Chokshi.
Down Flows The Kansai: Tracing the many facets of life
Jul 10, 2017, at 10:46 pm
“Down Flows The Kansai†authored by Barendra Nath Ray traces the life of a college professor, Abhinov Ray. It is not a racy, pacy plot but interesting indeed.
Living one's dreams is the main theme of An Old Monk by Prab Keerat Mahendru
Jul 09, 2017, at 03:59 am
'An Old Monk' is the story of Keerat and his relation with his beloved grandparents. The author, Prab Keerat Mahendru, very honestly narrates the story with a swift flowing attitude throughout.
Author Siddharth Roy weaves magic for the broken heart in The Special Fish
Jul 07, 2017, at 09:32 pm
The concept of young love has been the topic of many fictional stories from time to time. But as time progressed, so did the way of portrayal of romance in books and movies.
Playing the blame game helps no one, says author Amit Agarwal
Jul 05, 2017, at 10:57 pm
"The Blame Game Theory†written by Amit Agarwal is the latest book that deals with a very pertinent and intriguing issue in human life.
Spoken words rule the world says author Provin Kami in his book on public speaking
Jul 01, 2017, at 11:10 pm
Self-help books are often looked upon as assets by readers. One such book is “Public Speaking†by Provin Kami, where the author talks about the benefits of good public speaking skills and how to master the skill.
New Sense of Being A Doctor: A look at doctor-patient relationship
Jun 27, 2017, at 10:45 pm
The latest book that I picked up for some light reading -- “New Sense of Being a Doctor†-- turned out to be one of the best books that I have read in a long, long time.
Harry Potter completes 20 years
Jun 26, 2017, at 11:22 pm
London, June 26 (IBNS): In a special moment for readers across the world, wizard boy Harry Potter completed 20 years of its journey on Monday.
Shasthipada Chattopadhyay awarded ‘Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2017’ by Sahitya Akademi
Jun 23, 2017, at 03:52 am
Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS): Eminent Bengali writer Shasthipada Chattopadhyay has been awarded Bal Sahitya Puraskar for his contribution to children’s literature in Bengali for 2017 by the Sahitya Akademi.
The Mansion House: Stories of a lifetime by Dr Arunava Chattopadhyay
Jun 22, 2017, at 08:04 pm
A beautiful blend of Indian history and travelogue is what Dr. Arunava Chattopadhyay has served his readers in The Mansion House.
The gamut of human emotions never change, from Mahabharata to modern times
Jun 22, 2017, at 07:41 pm
Is the epic Mahabharata still relevant in our lives today? Yes, says author Ishita Sen in her book, 'Draupadi- A saga of love, life and destiny'.
Jun 20, 2017, at 04:09 am
Mumbai/ Kolkata, June 19 (IBNS): The Big Little Book Award (BLBA), an award to honour contribution of Indian authors and illustrators to children’s literature, is inviting nominations for its second edition.
Bhupen Hazarika national award conferred to Arunachal born Assamese writer
Jun 16, 2017, at 03:04 am
Guwahati, June 15 (IBNS): Sahitya Akademi Award winning eminent writer Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi has been nominated for the prestigious Sarhad’s 5th Bhupen Hazarika National Award-2017.
Jun 15, 2017, at 10:21 pm
Thimpu, Jun 15 (IBNS): The eight edition of the Mountain Echoes Literary Festival, a literary, arts and cultural festival, will be held in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, from August 25-27 this year.
A Calcutta Publisher's Daughter re-lives the days of Signet Press
Jun 12, 2017, at 08:54 pm
To me, Signet Press was another milestone in the history of Indian publishing, Bengali to be more precise, a house that revolutionised publishing in pre-Independent India.
A Tribute to My Father's Struggle for Life: A moving father-son story
Jun 12, 2017, at 08:12 pm
Kolkata, Jun 12 (IBNS): “A Tribute to My Father’s Struggle For Life†by Harish Gore is, as the name suggests, about a son writing about his departed father. The book is published by Power Publishers.
Can moral stories and Vedic maths go hand in hand?
Jun 09, 2017, at 06:27 pm
Kolkata, Jun 9 (IBNS): Moral Stories Based On Vedic Maths! I could hardly wrap my head around the concept that there’s any connection between stories and mathematical problems.
River of Time: A collection of poems by Jeeja Ghosh
Jun 06, 2017, at 09:12 pm
Kolkata, Jun 6 (IBNS): 'River of Time' is not merely a collection of poems by social activist Jeeja Ghosh but an expression of her life's journey, sometimes her personal feelings, sometimes about people and incidents encountered over the years.
I do not write books thinking that I have to sell: Durjoy Datta
Jun 05, 2017, at 07:32 pm
Kolkata, June 5 (IBNS): Unveiling his new novel, 'The Boy Who Loved', in Kolkata recently, young novelist Durjoy Datta said that he does not write books thinking that he would have to sell them.
10 Essentials to the Blueprint of Happiness by Bhanu Arora
Jun 01, 2017, at 11:37 pm
Kolkata, Jun 1 (IBNS): If you are struggling to find that elusive key to happiness, may be you should take a look at new author Bhanu Arora's book tittle '10 Essentials to the Blueprint of Happiness'.
From Pillars to Roast: An interesting novel on life in college
May 31, 2017, at 08:18 pm
Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): “From Pillars to Roast†by Rajesh Banerjee brings to light the importance of attending college and living in a hostel in the life of an individual, a time when as young adults they begin to explore life independently.
Power Publishers offering book launch services to authors
May 31, 2017, at 06:48 pm
Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): In today's competitive world, the success of a book is not dependent on an author's writing skills alone but also on efficient promotion of the book, which is why popular Indian book-publisher, Power Publishers, is offering book launch services as a part of its package for authors.
The Grip of Wife's Fist: A humorous look at social mores
May 24, 2017, at 11:39 pm
Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS): 'The Grip of Wife’s Fist', written by Anand Thakur and published by Power Publishers, is a welcome read in an angst-ridden world
Glimpse of the Truth: A book of love poems
May 19, 2017, at 06:59 pm
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS): Glimpse of the Truth, published by Power Publishers, is a collection of sixteen poems, written by Prasad Agte, which, when strung together, is a story of every man and his relationship with the world around him.
The Transfer Protocol: A scientist's search for truth
May 19, 2017, at 06:27 pm
Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS): To those who believe Indian publishing industry is a tad slow in the sci-fi genre, The Transfer Protocol by Saket Chattopadhyay from Power Publishers would be welcome news.