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.
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.
Jan 25, 2017, at 09:36 pm
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IBNS): ‘The White Marble Burzi and Other Stories’ by Sharat Kumar is a book for today's young adult readers as it speaks of relationships in life through simple stories of simple people, said Dr. Nirmala Jain, an eminent Hindi writer and former head of Hindi Department, Delhi University who was the Chief Guest at the book's unveiling recently in Delhi.
STORY hosts curtain raiser for Children's Literary Meet in Kolkata
Jan 22, 2017, at 03:44 am
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): As a curtain raiser to the inaugural Children's Literary Meet (CLM), Kolkata's popular book and lifestyle store, STORY, presented Gillo Theatre's Catch That Crocodile, based on the book by Anushka Ravishankar, at their Elgin Road (south Kolkata) store on Friday and Saturday.
Find your passion to succeed says Preeti Shenoy, India’s top selling woman writer
Jan 20, 2017, at 06:25 pm
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IBNS): Despite her accomplishments, Preeti Shenoy, the highest selling woman writer in India, regrets not being able to study literature after her pre-college exams because she was hesitant about breaking some stereotyped ideas.
Tenacity is a writer's virtue says author Lavanya Shanbhogue-Arvind
Jan 18, 2017, at 08:24 pm
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS): Author Lavanya Shanbhogue-Arvind, winner of 2011 Commonwealth Short Story Special Prize, said that the biggest challenge for her as a writer in the beginning was to getting back to her writing and continue from where she left off.
Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival pays tribute to late writer Mahasweta Devi
Jan 18, 2017, at 06:07 pm
Kolkata, January 18 (IBNS): The right to dream should be a fundamental right for every citizen believed late author and social activist Mahasweta Devi.
Tollywood actor Koel Mallick launches new comic book series for children
Jan 13, 2017, at 08:22 pm
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IBNS): Popular Tollywood actor Koel Mallick released a new series of comic books for children on Thursday at Starmark's South City Mall outlet in Kolkata.
AKLF 2017 focuses on the inclusiveness of Kolkata say organisers
Jan 07, 2017, at 05:42 pm
Kolkata, Jan 7 (IBNS): Kolkata and the Hooghly river flowing to the west together symbolise inclusiveness in today's world of exclusiveness, the reason why the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF 2017) organisers chose to announce the programme and its theme on a boat cruise down the river on Friday.
Black Suits You: A thriller from Novoneel Chakraborty
Dec 14, 2016, at 07:57 pm
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): Kolkata’s leading bookstore chain Starmark, in collaboration with Penguin Random House, hosted the launch of author Novoneel Chakraborty’s latest book Black Suits You, at its South City Mall outlet recently.
Confessions on an Island: Ayan Pal’s solo debut novel
Dec 14, 2016, at 07:26 pm
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): An extraordinary psychological tale where an island takes the narrative ahead, where storytelling is like a game of Russian Matryoshka Dolls – with stories nesting within each other, where the storytellers are consumed by the power of imagination and truth, are a few things that set apart author Ayan Pal’s solo debut novel.
In India, magic as a genre needs to be modernised believes mentalist Neel Madhav
Dec 14, 2016, at 06:26 pm
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): Illusionist-mentalist Neel Madhav adds one more feather to his cap -- that of an author -- with the launch of his latest book, You Got Magic.
International Kolkata Book Fair 2017: Focal theme country Costa Rica
Dec 14, 2016, at 05:34 pm
Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): Logo of the focal theme country, Costa Rica, for the 41st International Kolkata Book Fair (IKBF2017), to be held from Jan 25 to Feb 5, 2017, was unveiled by the Publishers & Bookseller Guild at an event on Tuesday.
Sumant Poddar unveils his second book "Juice Centre - 32 Teeth" in presence of Vidya Balan
Nov 30, 2016, at 01:12 am
Kolkata, Nov 29 (IBNS): Sumant Poddar, author of critically acclaimed book "One Amongst Us" is back with his second outing "Juice Centre - 32 Teeth".
STORY: A perfect getaway for Children’s Day
Nov 14, 2016, at 07:44 pm
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): For Children’s Day on Monday, STORY, Kolkata’s leading book and lifestyle store, is holding special programmes for children, including storytelling and fun activities.
Amitav Ghosh to receive the Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award
Nov 09, 2016, at 02:38 am
Mumbai / Kolkata, Nov 8 (IBNS): The Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award for 2016 will be conferred on acclaimed author Amitav Ghosh.
Navneet acquires Britannica’s India curriculum division
Oct 26, 2016, at 07:58 pm
Mumbai/New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS): Navneet Education Ltd announced on Wednesday that they have reached an agreement to acquire Britannica’s Indian curriculum business.
Paul Beatty wins Man Booker Prize for The Sellout
Oct 26, 2016, at 02:59 pm
London, Oct 26 (IBNS): US author Paul Beatty has won the prestigious Man Booker Prize for his novel The Sellout.
Oxford Book Store and Patra Bharati join hands to celebrate Bengali literary festival
Oct 20, 2016, at 09:14 pm
Kolkata, Oct 20 (IBNS): Kolkata's Oxford Bookstore will host a two-day Bengali Literary Festival -- the Appejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob -- starting Friday.
Everyone has a story and Savi Sharma is determined to find them
Oct 14, 2016, at 10:13 pm
Kolkata, Oct 14 (IBNS): A person must have the courage to believe in his or her dreams and the rest will follow said Savi Sharma to aspiring writers during the launch of her debut novel in Kolkata.
Why is society labelling extra-marital affairs as forbidden love?: Ravinder Singh
Oct 14, 2016, at 09:04 pm
Kolkata, Oct 14 (IBNS): Speaking at the launch of his new book in Kolkata, This Love That Feels Right, Ravinder Singh, questioned the audience about the hypocrisies prevalent in the society.
Pranab Mukherjee releases book ‘Citizen and Society’ written by Mohd Hamid Ansari
Sep 24, 2016, at 12:55 am
New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee released the book ‘Citizen and Society’ written by Vice President Mohd Hamid Ansari on Friday at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Children celebrate Roald Dahl's birth centenary in style at STORY
Sep 20, 2016, at 08:25 pm
Kolkata, Sep 20 (IBNS): Kolkata's leading books-and-lifestyle store, STORY, celebrated the 100th birth anniversary of famous author Roald Dahl through a unique programme on Sep 12.