Kylas Chunder Dutt: First Indian writer of fiction in English

May 15, 2017, at 08:06 pm

Kolkata, May 15 (IBNS): Power Publishers recently launched a book named “The Pindari Lover and Other Writings of Kylas Chunder Dutt”, as a tribute to the first Indian writer of fiction and original narrative in English.

Khajuraho Calling: Romance reincarnated

May 10, 2017, at 11:33 pm

Move over Chetan Bhagat and Durjoy Datta. Women are no less clever in penning romantic tales. If you ask me, women do mushy romance way better than men as the book Khajuraho Calling is sure to prove.

Come back to Leave me… Again explores the many sides of long-distance relationship

May 04, 2017, at 10:16 pm

Self-publishing is one of the key supports offered by Power Publishers. Some of their self-published titles from April have secured a lot of attention from book lovers. Come back to Leave me.. Again, penned by first-time author Sohil Ashvin Shah, is one such title from April.

Dr Bobby George speaks on healthcare laws in his book 'The Act that Wasn’t'

May 04, 2017, at 03:56 pm

Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS): How well do you know your the law? Well, before we start taking a little guilt trip of our own, conclusive data has revealed that 9 out of 10 people around us do not know their law and rights very well.

Kilol-Bruges Express: The Fading Nomad

May 01, 2017, at 11:11 pm

Kilol-Bruges Express: The Fading Nomad from Power Publishers, which hit the online stores a few weeks ago, has somewhat of a picaresque quality about it with an uncanny supernatural twist.

Journalist turned author Amrita Mukherjee releases her second book Museum of Memories

Apr 26, 2017, at 08:39 pm

The warmth and easy candour exuded by author Amrita Mukherjee belie the extreme emotions expressed in her book found out IBNS correspondent Tanushree Sen during her candid interview of the journalist-turned-author. Mukherjee's second book ‘Museum of Memories’, a collection of thirteen short stories, was recently launched in Kolkata.

Life of a Rascal: An unconventional book penned by Indranil Majumdar

Apr 26, 2017, at 08:07 pm

Kolkata, Apr 26 (IBNS): Written by Indranil Majumdar and published by Power Publishers, the book 'Life of a Rascal' tracks the story of a man named Arjun, an inventor born much ahead of his time and who went on to live through a period that was changing rapidly.

The Bestseller: An anthology of six short stories by Nidra Naik

Apr 25, 2017, at 08:45 pm

Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): An anthology of short stories, named “The Bestseller” by Nidra Naik is what I have been hooked to for the last few days. The collection contains six short stories.

Gita For Professionals simplifies the lessons from the iconic book for everyone

Apr 25, 2017, at 07:51 pm

Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): Gita For Professionals, a self-help style book written by Dr Anil Bhalla and published by Power Publishers, is a book that caught my attention recently.

Abir Chatterjee, Bratya Basu launch Arindam Basu's Millennium Memories from Power Publishers Prime

Apr 25, 2017, at 07:20 pm

Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): Millennium Memories, a book by journalist-turned-PR professional Arindam Basu capturing the vignettes of Kolkata one revelled during growing up days, was launched last Friday at Story, the bookshop on Elgin Road, in association with Power Publishers

Management guru MB Athreya launches Manthan: Art & Science of Developing Leaders

Apr 24, 2017, at 10:01 pm

New Delhi Apr 24 (IBNS): India needs to prepare a pool of future leaders ready to scale greater heights in a fiercely competitive global economy that faces challenges of climate change, rising inequality and terrorism.

Prosenjit, Tisca Chopra launch The Wrong Turn in Kolkata

Apr 22, 2017, at 11:04 pm

Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS) Tollywood superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee and actress Tisca Chopra launched authors Sanjay Chopra and Namita Roy Ghose's book “The Wrong Turn: Love and Betrayal in the Time of Netaji” at the Hyatt Regency here on Friday.

A comic book that took 2 years to complete and cost millions

Apr 21, 2017, at 10:30 pm

Kolkata, Apr 21 (IBNS): One of the most expensive comic books created in India is all set to hit the bookstores this month.

Power Publishers in association with Oxford Bookstore hosts the launch of 'Transformation'

Apr 19, 2017, at 03:51 am

Kolkata, 17th April (IBNS): 'Transformation', a novel on gender dysphoria written by Jaya Rajgopalan was launched at Oxford Bookstore in association with Power Publishers, a self -publishing company.

Simaaya inaugurates Poila Baisakh collection with cast members of Durga Sohay

Apr 08, 2017, at 09:40 pm

Kolkata, Apr 8 (IBNS): Simaaya on Saturday is all set to welcome some very special guests to its premises at Triangular Park.

West Bengal State Akademi, RBU organises Basant Utsav

Apr 03, 2017, at 04:25 am

Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): The West Bengal State Akademi of Dance Drama Music and Visual Arts, Rabindra Bharati University, in association with All India Radio, Kolkata and Doordarshan Kendra, Kolkata, organised the Basant Utsav – a classical music concert featuring artistes and well-known accompanists – at the Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata on March 17 and 18.

New book claims FTIL founder Jignesh Shah was framed for breaking market monopoly

Apr 01, 2017, at 02:35 am

Kolkata, Mar 31 (IBNS) The Target, a new book by an ace journalists claims to bare all—how Jignesh Shah, who innovated commodity trading exchanges for different classes of assets, was destroyed by a sinister plot devised by powerful brokers at Malabar Hills in India’s financial capital, and corridors of power comprising influential politicians and bureaucrats in Lutyens’ Delhi.

Travelling in India through the eyes of a poet

Mar 29, 2017, at 06:32 pm

Kolkata, March 29 (IBNS): Adding rhythm to her travels, Madhura Banerjee penned her latest book of poems, 'A Tenant of the World', which was launched recently at the Oxford Bookstore in Kolkata

Sahitya Akademi award winning top Assam cops represent India in London Book Fair, 2017

Mar 21, 2017, at 01:30 am

Guwahati, Mar 20 (IBNS): Sahitya Akademi award winning Assamese top cops, who conducted several counter insurgency operation against few militant groups in Assam in past three decades, recently represented India at the London Book Fair, 2017.

Ankit Chadha brings Amir Khusrau alive through Dastangoi in Kolkata

Mar 20, 2017, at 08:48 pm

Kolkata, Mar 20 (IBNS): Almost hand held by Dastangoi artist Ankit Chadha, the audience in Kolkata got a chance to time travel, going back to the 14th century and returning to the 21st, all in the space of one hour.

Kalam: Hindi literary event set for London debut

Mar 18, 2017, at 06:31 pm

London/ Kolkata, Mar 18 (IBNS): The popular Indian literary event Kalam will make its international debut on Sunday in London, under the aegis of Kolkata-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with London-based Vidyapath.

I am a compulsive chaos seeker: Novoneel Chakraborty

Mar 16, 2017, at 06:54 pm

A bestselling author, with seven romantic thrillers to his credit among other things, Novoneel Chakraborty in an exclusive conversation with IBNS correspondent Aninnya Sarkar, discusses his writing style, upcoming works, literary issues and the need for women empowerment.

Harish Bhat's second book launched at Dalal Street Lit Fest 2017

Mar 11, 2017, at 01:37 am

Kolkata / Mumbai, Mar 10 (IBNS): 'The Curious Marketer: Expeditions in Branding and Consumer Behaviour', a new book by bestselling author Harish Bhat, Brand Custodian, Tata Sons, was launched on Friday by R. Gopalakrishnan, Former Director, Tata Sons, at the Dalal Street Lit Fest 2017, an initiative by the BSE Institute Limited.

Harley-Davidson India inaugurates Ladies of Harley as its 28th Chapter

Mar 07, 2017, at 08:37 pm

New Delhi /Kolkata, Mar 7 (IBNS): Harley-Davidson has been paving the way for leisure riding in the country, transcending the boundaries of gender and age.

Do you really know the women you see, asks Rimjhim Ray in debut book 7 women 7 secrets

Feb 23, 2017, at 08:45 pm

Kolkata, Feb 23 (IBNS): In her debut book, '7 women 7 secrets', author Rimjhim Ray introspects on the different roles women play, be it within the family or outside.

Facebook is a dismal substitute for face- to-face conversations: Madan Birla

Feb 23, 2017, at 06:52 pm

A former MD at FedEx, Madan Birla's books have been widely appreciated by industry experts. IBNS Correspondent Sudipto Maity caught up with the writer during his recent tour in Kolkata, where he promoted his new book 'Enjoy Balance and Unleash Creativity'. Excerpts:

HarperCollins to release RK Mukherjee's book on Hema Malini

Feb 15, 2017, at 06:57 pm

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IBNS): HarperCollins Publishers India has acquired the world rights for Ram Kamal Mukherjee’s authorized biography of Hema Malini, titled Hema Malini: Beyond the Dream Girl, an official release stated.

Roald Dahl creations brought to life in life-size paper reconstruction to mark 100 years since writer’s birth

Feb 09, 2017, at 02:15 am

London, Feb 8 (IBNS): Life-size versions of Roald Dahl’s most iconic creations have been hand-crafted from paper and cardboard as part of an exhibition celebrating 100 years since the writer’s birth.

Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet 2017 concludes at picturesque Victoria Memorial

Jan 30, 2017, at 01:50 am

Kolkata, Jan 29 (IBNS): The Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet 2017, the city’s most-awaited event that recognises and celebrates exchange of ideas and thoughts held in the backdrop of the iconic Victoria Memorial, culminated today with a series of thought-provoking sessions spanning for five days.

Reaching the top is a lonely journey for women believes journalist-author Sudha Menon

Jan 26, 2017, at 07:45 pm

Journalist turned author Sudha Menon, whose latest book, ‘Devi, Diva or She-Devil’, deals with the complex issues faced by women at the workplace, talks long-distance to IBNS correspondent Tanushree Sen about her journey as a journalist, a writer, a mother, a wife, a daughter and most importantly, a woman.