My stories are shaped around relationships, dreams and devastations: writer Ajanta Paul
Jun 03, 2019, at 12:23 pm
Academician Ajanta Paul’s debut fiction, The Elixir Maker and Other Stories, a collection of 12 short tales, is, in a single phrase, poetry in motion. She paints her metaphors and images with the ease and cadence of a poet. Each story has a distinct subject that ranges from broken marriages, gender dialectics, female foeticide, the freedom movement, travails of street children, a family lawsuit and many more. The writer in conversation with IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra
Paying condolence to Lt. Ummer Fayaz's family was the most painful moment: Bhaavna Arora
May 31, 2019, at 03:05 pm
Author Bhaavna Arora spent six months in dire situation of Kashmir for her research work to write Undaunted: Lt. Ummer Fayaz of Kashmir, a book on the life of Lt. Ummer Fayaz who was abducted and killed by militants in 2017. Being the guest at An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata this month, Arora spoke about her roller coaster ride in writing the book. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh bring excerpts
Book review: This anthology of Hindi poems is like a salve to the senses
May 25, 2019, at 04:23 pm
Perhaps poems can express our various emotions and facets of life in the best possible way. If we read some enriching and meaningful poems, they can make us happy and can also awaken our senses.
Book review: This Bengali novel is a mirror to many ills seen in society today
May 25, 2019, at 04:13 pm
Tamosik (in Bengali) by Satyajit Mazumdar is a multi-layered story, which includes in itself stories about various characters and their varied lives.
Book review: A book to help you master Hindi grammar
May 25, 2019, at 04:06 pm
Hindi, our national language holds a lot of importance and we, Indians are proud of it as well. However, this language is not known by many and even if some can speak in broken Hindi, they cannot read or write well since they are not aware of the Hindi grammar and its rules.
Author interview: Sheela Agarwal talks about her book 'Saral Hindi Byakaran'
May 15, 2019, at 03:12 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'Saral Hindi Byakaran'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?
Book review: The crucial '52 Steps' in the life of RJ Den
May 03, 2019, at 02:49 pm
We all have a story to tell which are unique in their own way. However, one thing is common for everyone, that is the hurdles and challenges that life throws at us at various phases and these challenges are not same for everyone.
Book review: 'I'm Fine' tries to unscramble the teenage mind
May 03, 2019, at 02:31 pm
Someone has rightly pointed out that, “Teenagers are the most misunderstood people on the planet. They are treated like children and expected to act like adults.”
Highlights of Non Performing Assets and Banking System in India
Apr 29, 2019, at 02:49 pm
Are you eager to know about the present condition of the banks in India? Are you fully aware of the term non-performing assets? Do you know about the economic system?
Kalkatta Chronicles is not the bird's eye view of the city: Author Supriya Newar
Apr 25, 2019, at 07:54 pm
Kolkata, Apr 25 (IBNS): Author Supriya Newar, who has recently launched her book Kalkatta Chronicles- Rear-View Reflections here, said the book is not a bird's eye view of the city.
Dalits will feel insecure with the rise of Hindutva: Ashutosh
Apr 19, 2019, at 10:49 am
Former journalist and ex-Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Ashutosh, was the guest at An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata this month. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of Ashutosh's interaction where the former politician spoke about his book Hindu Rashtra and the present state of Indian politics
Starmark hosts release of Bengali audio CD Awshomapto
Apr 18, 2019, at 02:57 pm
Kolkata, Apr 18 (IBNS): Starmark, in association with Hindustan Records, hosted the release of the Bengali audio CD Awshomapto- The Infinite Love at its South City Mall bookstore last week.
Author interview: Najam Us Saher finds solace in poetry when sad
Apr 17, 2019, at 03:46 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'Uncage'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?
Starmark pays tribute to author Nabendu Ghosh on his 102nd birth anniversary
Apr 09, 2019, at 12:00 pm
Kolkata, Apr 9 (IBNS): Bookstore chain Starmark last month paid tribute to late Indian author Nabendu Ghosh on the his 102nd birth anniversary.
Author interview: Schubert Jacinto Pires talks about his book 'Thou Shall Not Get Married
Apr 08, 2019, at 01:10 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'Thou Shall not get married'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.
Author interview: Satendra Singh talks about his second novel 'The Raging Stone'
Apr 08, 2019, at 01:01 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'The Raging Stone'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?
Book review: Reality and fantasy merge in The Raging Stone'
Mar 26, 2019, at 05:56 pm
How many of you believe in miracles, magic and in things that are beyond our imagination?
Book Review: Read 'Thou Shall Not Get Married' and decide for yourself
Mar 26, 2019, at 04:50 pm
Thou Shall Not Get Married by Captain Schubert Jacinto Pires is a fun read about why one should never get married!
Vilayat Khan's life teaches how destiny often plays trick on us: Namita Devidayal
Mar 09, 2019, at 11:48 am
Author-journalist Namita Devidayal, who interpreted the life of classical sitar player late Ustad Vilayat Khan in her book The Sixth String of Vilayat Khan, was the guest at An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata this month. In close to an hour-interaction, Devidayal revealed every bit of her journey in writing the book which she preferred not to term as a biography. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of the conversation
Author interview: Paramesh Ghosh talks about his recently published Bengali book
Mar 05, 2019, at 05:33 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'Muche Gaylo Sheemarekha'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?
Book review: A Bengali book that asks if the world can be without borders
Mar 05, 2019, at 12:15 pm
The world is a single place yet it is divided into so many parts with man-made borders and there is so much diversity all around.
Cultural atmosphere of Lucknow inspired me in profession: Sunita Kohli
Feb 08, 2019, at 02:37 pm
Interior designer, architectural restorer, furniture manufacturer and author, Sunita Kohli, who was awarded Padma Shri in 1992, was the guest at An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata in early February. Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of the conversation where Kohli spoke about her book The Lucknow Cookbook and also her professional journey
Author interview: Anuragam Vatsa, co-author of 'Listen to Heart : Rhombus', talks about the book
Feb 05, 2019, at 03:53 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'Listen to Heart : Rhombus'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.
Feb 05, 2019, at 03:42 pm
What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.
Book review: 'Why Pray' talks about the importance of prayers
Feb 05, 2019, at 03:30 pm
'Why Pray' by Swamini Bhumavidyananda is a spiritual book which talks about the importance of prayer, dharma, karma, the Almighty and our intrinsic connection with Him.
Book review: ' 'Listen to Heart: Rhombus' is based on teachings from the Bhagavad Gita
Feb 05, 2019, at 03:18 pm
Bhagavad Gita is considered to be a religious and spiritual book but it can also help us to lead our daily lives as shown by the authors of 'Listen to Heart: Rhombus'.
Feb 05, 2019, at 11:55 am
Kolkata, Feb 5 (IBNS): At the Kolkata International Book Fair this year, many authors are enjoying a unique offer from Power Publishers, getting their book converted to an audiobook or a graphic novel or a film.
Author interview: Subas Dutta Roy talks about his book titled Hinduism
Jan 31, 2019, at 04:43 pm
Congratulations on the release of 'Hinduism'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.
Author interview: Suparna Mitra talks about her Bengali novel Durga
Jan 31, 2019, at 04:34 pm
What is the feedback from your friends and readers?
Book review: A discourse on school education at crossroads
Jan 30, 2019, at 05:33 pm
Only education can eradicate narrow-mindedness, superstitions and ignorance and help society to progress further, says Biswanath Sarkar in his book, ''School Education at Crossroad: A Collection of Essays".