Author Interview: Ashwin P Chandran on his new book 'The Sixteenth Night Of The Kurukshetra'
Jul 03, 2021, at 04:12 am
Professor Ashwin Chandran elaborates why he chose to write about the 'The Sixteenth Night Of The Kurukshetra' in 16 conversations that took place on that fateful night.
Won't write about India due to lack of knowledge or confidence: Jeffrey Archer
Jun 19, 2021, at 05:50 am
English novelist and former British politician, Jeffrey Archer, had his book Turn a Blind Eye launched in India at a virtual event of Kitab organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. In an exclusive conversation with Vidya Gajapathi Raju, Archer spoke about his new book and more. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks the event
Book review: Soumajoy Majumder reveals his short story writing skills in this Bengali anthology
May 27, 2021, at 07:53 pm
The book “Ramdhanu O Aro Ekti” is a collection of variously themed eight short stories in Bengali by Soumajoy Majumder.
Author Interview: Aviranjan Sharma on his new book 'Mission India'
May 27, 2021, at 07:00 pm
The dream of a corruption-free country is what drove him to write 'Mission India', says Aviranjan Sharma
Book review: ‘Mission India’ to end corruption in the country
May 27, 2021, at 06:47 pm
Abhiranjan Sharma describes his dream of a corruption-free country in his book ‘Mission India.
Author interview: Poet Richik Banerjee talks about his upcoming book ‘Two Commas & That Voice’
May 27, 2021, at 06:14 pm
‘Two Commas & That Voice’ is an anthology that talks about the merits of life from an alternative poetic lens, says poet Richik Banerjee about his upcoming book.
Book Review: Richik Banerjee talks about the sandwiched voiced in his anthology of poems
May 27, 2021, at 05:59 pm
“Poetry is what? What is poetry? Yes. Yes. No. No. Poem is that. That is poem.”
A son talks about the literary enterprise of his parents
May 01, 2021, at 05:37 pm
Anirban Dhar, son of late Pratima Dhar talks about why decided to get his mother’s Bengali novel ‘Uttorsuri’ translated into English.
A book about how migrants pay the price when a country is split up
May 01, 2021, at 05:27 pm
For her novel ‘The Descendants’ (originally written in Bengali as 'Uttorsuri 'and translated to English by Amitava Chatterjee), Pratima Dhar delved into her own experience of migrating from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) as a kid during the partition of India, and the travails of such families while settling in a new land.
Author Interview: Soumajoy Majumder talks about his Bengali book named 'Ramdhanu O Aaro Ekti'
May 01, 2021, at 12:02 am
Soumajoy Majumder delves into fragments of real events, rumors, realizations, feelings, to pen this volume of Bengali short stories
Dalits are subjected to identification irrespective of achievements: Meira Kumar
Apr 23, 2021, at 04:14 am
Former Lok Sabha Speaker and ex-Union Minister Meira Kumar was the guest at the event Kitaab organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) in association with Shree Cement in April. Kumar spoke about Dalit women as a book- Makers of Modern Dalit History- was launched virtually. The event was attended by the two authors of the book, Guru Prakash Paswan and Sudarshan Ramabadran, as well as Devyani Khobragade, Makrand Paranjpe and Narendra Yadav. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings highlights of the event moderated by journalist Maria Shakil
Apr 21, 2021, at 06:23 pm
Life becomes meaningful, interesting and successful when an individual overcomes every hurdle to serve the people of the nation.
Apr 16, 2021, at 08:08 pm
Asha Bajaj reviews "21 Days with the Mistress of King Midas" written by Dr. Marcia Ann Mims Coppertino
Book Review: The Story of Dots by Zarin Ali
Mar 27, 2021, at 07:30 pm
We all have heard of that phrase, ‘a friend in need is a friend indeed.’ Whenever there is trouble in life we always seek a friend who will listen to our problems.
Author interview: Zarin Ali talks about her book 'The Story of Dots'
Mar 24, 2021, at 08:10 pm
Thoughts that she cannot keep to herself yet cannot share with others inspire her to write, says the author.
Mar 22, 2021, at 05:09 pm
Instead of pursuing happiness, look inwards and see what needs to be changed within oneself, and happiness will follow, says author Venkatesh N Chakravarty
Book Review: Find Your Real Self and Happiness Will Find You
Mar 19, 2021, at 02:25 am
In the book “Find Your Real Self And Happiness Will Find You”, the author Venkatesh N. Chakravarty becomes the torchbearer for us and helps us find happiness within ourselves.
Starmark, in association with Catalyst, launch collection of romantic poems Hariye Gele Janio
Mar 01, 2021, at 08:52 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s leading bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Catalyst launched Rajib Chakraborty’s Hariye Gele Janio a set of five beautifully designed cards— a Valentine’s Day special.
Mar 01, 2021, at 07:40 pm
The author talks about what motivated her to pen her experience as a solo woman traveller across India
Book Review: ‘Story of a Lone Lady Traveller in India’ is both entertaining and educative
Mar 01, 2021, at 07:26 pm
An engaging travel diary, ‘Story of a Lone Lady Traveller in India’, by Shyamali Datta (Sen) fulfils the popular adage “Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind and fills your life with stories to tell.”
Sunil Gangopadhyay Memorial Award conferred on Buddhadev Guha and Sanjib Chattopadhyay
Feb 26, 2021, at 04:42 am
Kolkata: The Sunil Gangopadhyay Memorial Award, initiated by The Bengal in 2013, was recently conferred on Buddhadev Guha and Sanjib Chattopadhyay for the years 2018 and 2019 respectively.
Author interview: Young Neyati Umamaheswar pens her first book 'Grandmother's Closet'
Feb 23, 2021, at 11:40 pm
Nine year old Neyati Uamaheshwar talks about her first book ‘Grandma’s Closet’ and the moral hidden in it.
Book Review: Grandma’s Closet is a children's fiction by nine year old Neyati Umamaheshwar
Feb 18, 2021, at 06:34 pm
The fully colored, beautifully illustrated book 'Grandma’s Closet' by nine-year old author Neyati Umamaheshwar is a funny yet engaging story involving primarily two characters, Emma and her grandmother.
Book on Soumitra Chatterjee's life in cinema, theatre, poetry launched virtually
Feb 06, 2021, at 05:28 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Soumitra Chatterjee: A Life in Cinema, Theatre, Poetry & Painting by Arjun Sengupta and Partha Mukherjee, and published by Niyogi Books was released virtually on Soumitra Chatterjee’s birth anniversary on Jan 19.
Book review: SK Sethi explains the importance of cyber security in today’s world in his new book
Feb 03, 2021, at 12:08 am
In the modern age of artificial intelligence, where technology is being dominated by software rather than hardware, we are still getting lured by the shiny glittery displays, storage, and camera specifications, while what we must look out for and spend our hard-earned money on – cybersecurity – is the last thing on our mind.
Jammu and Kashmir: Director NIT Srinagar unveils bulletin of HSS&M deptt
Feb 02, 2021, at 11:57 pm
Srinagar: Director of Natiinal Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar Prof. Rakesh Sehgal has unveiled the Bulletin2021 of the department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Management (HSS&M).
Schools reopen for 9, 12 classes in Jammu
Feb 02, 2021, at 11:40 pm
Srinagar: Government and private schools reopened for Classes 9 and 12 on Monday in the summer zone of the Jammu region amid strict COVID-19 protocol, over 10 months after remaining closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
CBSE releases class 10, 12 exam date-sheet
Feb 02, 2021, at 11:22 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday released the date-sheet of classes 10 and 12 examinations, which is available at cbse.nic.in.
UGC warns people on Singhania University courses
Feb 02, 2021, at 09:30 pm
Guwahati: University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education, Government of India has brought to the notice of students and all stakeholders regarding courses offered without the prior approval of NMC (Erstwhile MCI) in modern medicine by Singhania University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.
Actor Sonu Sood talks about his philanthropic journey during the lockdown at AKLF2021
Jan 27, 2021, at 02:20 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Actor Sonu Sood, who came to the aid of hundreds of people in India who were adversely affected by the pandemic and the subsequent lockdown, spoke about his experience at the annual Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival 2021.