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Urdu poet Rahat Indori, who had tested Covid-19 positive, passes away

Aug 12, 2020, at 12:10 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Urdu poet Rahat Indori, who had tested positive for Covid-19, passed away on Tuesday.

Literature and epics always had symbiotic relationship: Author Kavita Kane

Aug 11, 2020, at 10:22 pm

Author Kavita Kane, who is credited for mythological fictions like 'The Karna's Wife', 'Sita's Sister', was the guest at a virtual An Author's Afternoon session organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement on Jul 28. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of an interaction where Kavita spoke about the blending of literature and epics

US-China trade war will not end with Trump, says a new book on the subject

Aug 11, 2020, at 07:59 pm

Kolkata, Aug 10 (UNI) Animosity between the two super powers--the US and China--has heated up this November's presidential election with Donald Trump taking some tough trade measures against the eastern country.

Book Review: A journey of personal discovery through the land of Uncle Sam

Aug 01, 2020, at 06:21 pm

Tomes have been written about The United States of America – a country which instantly grabs the attention due to multiple reasons like academics, fashion, style, food, language – but here is a chance to have a fresh look at the land of Uncle Sam through author Bhagaban Chandra Patra's book, ‘My Discovery of America’.

Marxists' weakness is they don't practise what they preach: Author Anant Vijay

Jul 30, 2020, at 02:40 am

Kolkata/IBNS: At a time the Communists are losing their relevance across India, journalist-columnist-author Anant Vijay on Wednesday highlighted the alleged double standards of the Marxists.

Brian Hatcher's 'Hinduism Before Reform' sketches radical view of contemporary Hinduism

Jul 28, 2020, at 01:18 am

Kolkata/UNI: Tufts University Professor Brian A. Hatcher's latest book 'Hinduism Before Reform' sketches a radical new view of the origins of contemporary Hinduism and overturns the idea of religious reform.

Kolkata-based poet Sonnet Mondal echoes global voices with 'Verses in Times of Corona'

Jul 24, 2020, at 12:59 am

Kolkata: As we edge towards the fifth month of lockdown with the pandemic, our lives have been flung in a constant mood of work and lockdown with industries opening and being  subjected to periodic closures with health  and safety concerns.

The Loneliness of Hira Barua: Tales of human suffering and resilience from Assam

Jul 23, 2020, at 08:35 pm

Stories of people caught in socio-political conflicts on the background of the turbulent years in the Brahmaputra Valley are at the heart of the newly published book The Loneliness of Hira Barua by Pan Macmillan.

Author interview: Milind Kapale on his book of poems ‘Sthit Bhavnapravah’

Jul 15, 2020, at 11:33 pm

He enjoyed pairing the poems with images clicked by him, says Milind Kapale about his recently published book ‘Sthit Bhavnapravah’.

Author interview: Dr Ashutosh Jain on his book ‘Punarbhava – A Hero Reborn’

Jul 15, 2020, at 11:23 pm

Although a fantasy action thriller, ‘Punarbhava’ draws inspiration from the Sanatan Dharma of India, says the author.

Book review: How to face and win over the economic downfall in the wake of the pandemic

Jul 10, 2020, at 12:57 am

The present scenario of the entire world is bleak, pessimistic, and dark. The worldwide pandemic due to the COVID-19 has threatened many facets of the society and has also shaken the lives of people.

Author interview: Economic writer and journalist Anand Vardhan talks about his debut book

Jul 08, 2020, at 07:34 pm

The author conducted intensive research into the economic lives of people across India and also drew upon his own in-depth knowledge of the subject for his debut book 'Alternative Strategy for Unfettered Growth'.

Author interview: Distinguished Professor Francis Mulaa talks about his course book on engineering drawing

Jul 08, 2020, at 07:21 pm

University of Nairobi's Distinguished Professor Francis Mulaa talks about why he thought it was important to bring out a book to guide engineering students about engineering drawings. The book has been written by Professor Francis Mulaa, in association with  engineer Thomas Mukuche, and has been designed by Zablon Wekesa.

'A Burning' is a book about constraints society puts on people: Author Megha Majumdar

Jul 06, 2020, at 03:15 pm

Indian-born novelist Megha Majumdar, who lives and works as an editor in New York city, was the guest at Kitaab by Prabha Khaitan Foundation last month. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings an excerpt of Megha's conversation with journalist-author Nilanjana Roy regarding her debut novel 'A Burning'

Public speaker and youth mentor Yash Tiwari pens novel on the COVID-19 pandemic

Jun 29, 2020, at 08:23 pm

Kanpur/IBNS: In a pandemic-ravaged world, where good news is still few and far between, 18-year old Yash Tiwari has made India proud by penning a novel on the current situation, which, according to his claim, is the first of its kind in the world.

A son talks about his father’s dedication to creative works despite the latter’s transferable job

Jun 29, 2020, at 05:54 pm

Writing under the pseudonym of Ateen Prahar, poet and author Hara Narayan Dhar displays his sense of humour and rhyming in his book of poems titled ‘Abol Tabol Dot Com’.

Poet and author Hara Narayan Dhar’s son talks about his father’s literary works

Jun 29, 2020, at 05:46 pm

Anirban Dhar talks about his project to get his parents and grandfather’s literary works in Bengali translated to English and published as well as about his own book in the pipeline.

Author interview: Vikramraj Parthasarthy talks about his book Legacy of the Legends

Jun 26, 2020, at 04:53 pm

The book is a tribute to the legendary leaders and cultural icons who have made this world a better place to live in, says author Parthasarthy about his recently published book.

Book review: This book of poems by Srimati Ray is a lyrical transformation of thoughts into words

Jun 26, 2020, at 04:25 pm

Readers are bound to recall poet Robert Frost’s famous line, “Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words,” while reading ‘On The Wings Of Time’ penned by Srimati Ray. 

Book review: Punarbhava is an action-based fantasy thriller by Dr Ashutosh Jain

Jun 26, 2020, at 04:16 pm

You are most likely to be on a thrilling journey while reading 'Punarbhava', fantasy action thriller, with the tagline 'A Hero Reborn', written by Dr. Ashutosh Jain.

Book review: Enjoy the unfolding of uncondtional love between a father and son in 'Frnz Forever'

May 19, 2020, at 03:36 pm

Anuragam Vatsa, in his book 'Frnz Forever', the latest under his 'Listern to Heart' series, has penned a story which explores the different facets and flavours of a father-son relationship.

Book review: Rediscover the charm of poetry in 'Stith - Bhavna Pravaha' by Milind Kapale

May 12, 2020, at 11:47 am

'Stith: Bhavna Pravaha', a collection of Hindi poems by Milind Kapale, has proved again that poetry, the earliest genre of literature, is a magical amalgamation of words, with the power to create a long-lasting impact on the readers’ mind.

Book review: A primer for understanding geometric technical drawing and engineering design

May 12, 2020, at 11:33 am

As the name suggests, 'Principles of Geometric Technical Drawing: Engineering Design Graphics' is aimed at students and professionals interested in geometric and engineering drawing.

Yayavar Literary Festival for Kids goes online to beat the Covid-19 restrictions and remain on schedule

Apr 16, 2020, at 08:05 pm

Jammu/IBNS: Organisers of the Yayavar Literary Festival for Kids have decided to take it online rather than cancel or postpone this event, which will be held on April 22 and 23 this year, and was scheduled to be hosted in Jammu.

Book review: Go back to your childhood as you share the poems from AbolTabolDotCom with your kids

Apr 10, 2020, at 03:17 pm

Childhood is that phase of life where we all wish to go back. Even if we cannot hold on to that phase forever, we can definitely cherish the sweet memories, the unforgettable moments.

Book review: 'A Shower of Poems' holds the key to humour and happiness

Apr 10, 2020, at 03:09 pm

Hara Narayan Dhar’s 'A Shower of Poems' is a remarkable book which will serve you with a pinch of humour and wit and a lot of happiness.

Love in the time of Corona: Mahul Brahma’s new book is ‘Quarantined’

Apr 09, 2020, at 03:02 pm

Writer and communication expert Mahul Brahma's new book "Quarantined" is an anthology of short stories of dark love in the dark times when the world is fighting its war against COVID19. IBNS-TWF catches up with the author of The Luxe Trilogy, a luxury commentator and columnist working with a Tata group company..

Diggi Palace to digital platform: The popular Jaipur Literature Festival embraces the virtual world to beat the Covid-19 lockdown

Apr 02, 2020, at 08:10 pm

New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: In view of the Covid-19 lockdown, Teamwork Arts, producer of the annual Jaipur Literature Festival, has announced its new online literature series – “JLF presents Brave New World”- which is scheduled to start on Saturday, April 4, 2020.

Time for authors to adapt to audiobooks as people stay housebound owing to Covid19 pandemic

Apr 02, 2020, at 06:17 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Driven by the fear of contracting Covid 19 virus by touching surfaces, social distancing and lockdown in place, audio books are a big solace not only to regular readers but many who are housebound.

Starmark hosts Sananda Adda to celebrate International Women's Day

Mar 28, 2020, at 05:10 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bookstore chain Starmark had earlier in this month hosted a star-studded event Sananda Adda to celebrate International Women's Day.