Starmark to host the launch of Arpit Vageria’s novel I Still Think about You
Jul 20, 2016, at 10:33 pm
Kolkata, July 20 (IBNS): Kolkata's popular lifestyle destination Starmark will host the launch of Arpit Vageria’s novel I Still Think about You at its Quest Mall outlet on July 22.
Dig into Bengal's culinary scene with Jayabrato Chatterjee's latest book
Jul 16, 2016, at 04:32 pm
Kolkata, Jul 15 (IBNS): Don’t look for recipes, don’t look for history of food. This is a book that will tell you through diverse anecdotes – myths and facts – about Bengal’s unique culinary evolution, said Rita Bhimani as she began the discussion at the launch of Cooking up Culinary Adventures authored by Jayabrato Chatterjee. The book launch was held on Wednesday at the Starmark store at South City Mall in Kolkata.
Parineeti Chopra visits Delhi over Sania Mirza's autobiography launch
Jul 15, 2016, at 11:38 pm
New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): Actress Parineeti Chopra is visiting Delhi over the launch of Tennis star Sania Mirza's autobiography titled ‘Ace Against Odds' in the city.
Juggernaut Books’ Ringside With Vijender by Rudraneil Sengupta goes live
Jul 08, 2016, at 10:48 pm
Mumbai, July 8 (IBNS) Juggernaut Books has published Ringside With Vijender by Rudraneil Sengupta.
Man and Dreams in the Dhauladhar: Where traditional India meets the contemporary
Jun 29, 2016, at 07:29 pm
Kolkata, Jun 29 (IBNS): A defence person’s sense of precision and an engineer’s eye for detail are two of the key elements that mark Kochery C Shibu’s book first book, Man and Dreams in the Dhauladhar, was the recurring theme of the conversation that preceded the Kolkata launch of the book at Starmark (Quest Mall).
Supreme Court Lawyer Aman Hingorani pens ‘Unraveling The Kashmir Knot’
Jun 23, 2016, at 12:26 am
Kolkata, June 22 (IBNS): Dr Aman M. Hingorani, Lawyer and Mediator, Supreme Court Of India & The High Court Of Delhi on Wednesday launched his maiden book ‘Unraveling The Kashmir Knot’ in Kolkata.
The Sialkot Saga is set between 1947 and 2010: Ashwin Sanghi
Jun 22, 2016, at 08:02 pm
In Kolkata for a book signing session, IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity catches up with Ashwin Sanghi, the best selling author of three novels. The duo discusses his latest book, The Sialkot Saga, the characters from the book, Ashwin's love for anagrams and how he dealt with rejection. Excerpts from the interview:
Starmark to host the launch of Ambi Parameswaran’s book
Jun 18, 2016, at 05:09 pm
Kolkata, June 17 (IBNS): Starmark, in association with Pan Macmillan India, will host the launch of advertising professional Ambi Parameswaran’s book Nawabs, Nudes, Noodles: India Through 50 Years of Advertising at its South City Mall store on June 23.
Novelised version of children's movie Dhanak launched at STORY
Jun 14, 2016, at 04:07 am
Kolkata, Jun 13 (IBNS) Director and screenwriter Nagesh Kukunoor launched the novelised version of Dhanak in Kolkata on Monday at the STORY bookstore and lifestyle store.
Young author Alexshendra Venus Bakshi urges readers to write in Hindi
Jun 10, 2016, at 06:28 pm
New Delhi, June 10 (IBNS): In a time when most budding authors in India are busy making a name for themselves writing in English, Alexshendra Venus Bakshi is charting a less travelled path. The young author is not only only penning down pieces in Hindi, but is also urging her readers to do so.
Publishers are a lot more open-minded today: Ashwin Sanghi says in Kolkata
Jun 08, 2016, at 04:20 pm
Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): During the promotion of his book at Starmark, South City Mall, in Kolkata on Friday, June 3, 2016, eminent author Ashwin Sanghi stated that the trend among publishers in India is gradually changing as they are a lot more open-minded towards new genres.
Tata Trusts’ Parag Initiative and the Mumbai Litfest announce ‘Big Little Book Award’
Jun 06, 2016, at 11:34 pm
Mumbai /Kolkata, June 6 (IBNS): The Parag initiative of Tata Trusts today announced the ‘Big Little Book Award’ and invited nominations, in collaboration with the Mumbai Lit Fest.
Kolkata: Starmark to host the launch of Ashwin Sanghi's The Sialkot Saga
May 31, 2016, at 10:32 pm
Kolkata, May 30 (IBNS) Popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Westland Books, will host the launch of bestselling author Ashwin Sanghi's latest book The Sialkot Saga, at its South City Mall store on June 3 at 6.30 pm.
Author Sudeep Nagarkar swipes right into Kolkata's heart
May 30, 2016, at 12:21 am
Kolkata, May 28 (IBNS) Sudeep Nagarkar, one of India's best selling authors of the romantic novel, was in Kolkata on Saturday for the launch of his latest book, She Swiped Right Into My Heart, at the Elgin Road bookstore STORY, which is also eastern India's biggest standalone bookstore.
May 26, 2016, at 03:31 am
Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS)Starmark, in association with Penguin Books India, organised an interesting discussion on " Indulge your mind...the arts are not a lost cause" featuring eminent fashion designer Anamika Khanna, Hemchhaya De, Regional Editor (East), Femina and Priyanka Mookerjee author of Hedon at Starmark's Quest Mall store on Friday.
Korean Han Kang and British Deborah Smith win 2016 Man Booker International Prize
May 17, 2016, at 08:44 pm
London, May 17 (IBNS) South Korean author Han Kang and British translator Deborah Smith shared the honours on Monday for the 2016 Man Booker International Prize for their book, The Vegetarian, media reported.
"Was important to document these jobs before they face extinction"
May 17, 2016, at 05:11 pm
Have you ever wondered what happened to those people who would once deliver water at our doorsteps using specially made bags, or the ones who would clean our ears? Though some of them still remains active in their line of work, most have disappeared with time. Young writer Nidhi Dugar Kundalia's debut book, The Lost Generation, traces several of them and their present state. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity finds out what drove her to chronicle these dying forms.
Oparthibo: Tales of the Unexplained
May 11, 2016, at 10:00 pm
Kolkata, May 11 (IBNS) Ghosts ruled supreme at South Kolkata's leading lifestyle and bookstore, STORY, on Tuesday evening during the launch of Debasish Chaudhury's book (Bengali) Oparthibo, which is based on supernatural incidents experienced by the author and people known to him.
Starmark hosts the inauguration of the Inter-School Shakespeare Festival
May 09, 2016, at 05:49 pm
Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): Starmark, in association with Enigma, Ahava Communications and John Bagul, Principal, South City International School hosted the inauguration of 'The Inter School Shakespeare Festival' at its South City Mall store on Friday. The Special Guest, Ms Universe India 2010 Ushoshi Sengupta , while inaugurating Festival said, “I think Shakespeare is someone with whom we have all grown upâ€.
I don't read my books: Novoneel Chakraborty
May 08, 2016, at 07:53 pm
Novoneel Chakraborty is a self-confessed thriller fanatic and his latest, "Forget Me Not Stranger", is going to reveal the identity of the stranger while marking the end of the Stranger trilogy. IBNS correspondent Sudipto Maity finds out the hugely popular writer's plans for the future and the 'myth' surrounding him.
Starmark to host The Great Geronimo Tour for children on May 7
May 06, 2016, at 08:15 pm
Kolkata, May 6 (IBNS) Popular lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Scholastic, will hold The Great Geronimo Tour for children between 8 years and 11 years at its South City Mall bookstore on May 7.
Shakespeare gets a doodle makeover
Apr 23, 2016, at 04:22 pm
Mountain View, Apr 23 (IBNS) Google on Saturday paid tribute to one of the greatest playwright in the history of the English language, William Shakespeare, on his death anniversary.
Shakespeare’s Sonnets given a hip hop twist to mark 400 years since the Bard’s death
Apr 23, 2016, at 04:13 pm
Birmingham, Apr 23 (IBNS): Shakespeare’s most famous words have been given a modern rap twist as part of a project aiming to bring the Bard to a wider audience and mark the 400th anniversary of his death.
Shakespeare more popular abroad than in the UK, finds survey
Apr 20, 2016, at 03:38 pm
London, Apr 20 (IBNS) Four hundred years after his death, bard William Shakespeare continues to make a significant contribution to the UK’s prosperity and influence globally, according to new research commissioned by the British Council and conducted by YouGov.
Global audience for 400th anniversary revival of David Garrick’s Ode to Shakespeare
Apr 20, 2016, at 01:38 am
London, Apr 19 (IBNS) The University of Birmingham is helping Shakespeare aficionados around the globe to mark the 400th anniversary of his death with an online performance of an historic ode starring renowned British actor Sam West.
Not going to attempt a trilogy any more: Novoneel Chakraborty
Apr 19, 2016, at 03:09 am
Kolkata, Apr 18 (IBNS) Author Novoneel Chakraborty, who was in Kolkata on Friday to launch his new book 'Forget Me Not, Stranger', the last in the 'Stranger Trilogy', said that he is not going to write another trilogy any time soon.
Novoneel Chakraborty to visit Kolkata to talk on his new book Forget Me Not, Stranger
Apr 12, 2016, at 05:23 am
Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS) Lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Random House India, will host an exclusive interaction with writer Novoneel Chakraborty to celebrate the launch of his new book Forget Me Not, Stranger this week.
“Your Story Your Way†joins the list of self-published work by Indian authors
Apr 12, 2016, at 03:46 am
Kolkata, Apr 11 (IBNS) : ‘Your Story Your Way’ by Hemant Bohra is a must read book for all those starting off on their journey to success.
Apr 10, 2016, at 08:13 am
William Shakespeare’s 400th death anniversary is being commemorated this year. A visit to his home in Stratford-upon-Avon introduces Ranjita Biswas to the growing up years of the literary genius
Starmark, Karigar host launch of Martin Kampchen’s new book Anubhabe Anudhyane Rabindranath
Apr 10, 2016, at 08:00 am
Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS): Kolkata’s leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Karigar, hosted the launch of Martin Kampchen’s new book Anubhabe Anudhyane Rabindranath at its South City Mall outlet on Friday.