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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.

Author Interview: Dr. Vijeta Pareek Sahay talks about the book 'The Secret Sauce' which she co-authored with CA Nitish Sahay Pandey

Mar 25, 2020, at 06:33 pm

Reading a book is like having a conversation with the author and learning from their experience., says Dr. Vijeta Pareek Sahay while talking about the book she co-authored with CA Nitish Sahay Pandey.

Author interview: Sourabh Angarkar on his cookery book about using herbs and spices in cooking

Mar 19, 2020, at 06:09 pm

Author Sourabh Angarkar wants to educate everyone about the benefits of using herbs and spices in everyday cooking

Book review: A story that tries to root out discrimination in society

Mar 11, 2020, at 05:38 pm

In the 'Legacy of the Legends', author Vikramraj Parthasarthy has portrayed multiple issues based on discrimination.

Author interview: Sumeidha Iyer talks about her book 'Before I Met You'

Feb 19, 2020, at 12:31 pm

Media panelist, enterpreneur and social activist Sumeidha Iyer talks about her book 'Before I Met You' and what compelled her to write it.

Book review: A self-help Mathematics guide to help those appearing for competitve exxaminations

Feb 19, 2020, at 12:24 pm

In his book 'Educlans Mathematics for Competitive Exams', Samrat Biswas makes learning Mathematics easier, especially for those appearing for competitive examinations, 

Book review: Chef Sourabh Angarkar takes readers on a journey through the world of herbs and spices

Feb 08, 2020, at 01:33 am

'Roots of Herbs and Spices' by Chef Sourabh Angarkar is a must buy for home chefs and anyone who is interested in healthy eating.

Book Review: 'Before I Met You' is about a young girl's dilemma in life, torn between the mother and the lover

Feb 05, 2020, at 04:47 pm

Sumeidha Iyer, through her book 'Before I Met You', has knitted a beautiful story about Amaya, the central character.

Paribartan, a film about safe use of electricity, to be screened on CESC's annual Safety Day

Jan 31, 2020, at 04:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Paribartan, a film on electrical safety, produced by Kolkata-based power utility CESC and  made by Power Publishers & Motion Pictures, will be screened on the former's annual Safety Day on February 5 this year.

Book review: A story that makes you ponder about your determination to succeed in life

Jan 20, 2020, at 01:13 pm

“It is the size of one’s will which determines success'' -- 'Iraadein' (written in Hindi) by Irfaan Ali, is a story that encapsulates the idea of this quote perfectly.

Book review: Crescendo is a motivational novel about meeting challenges and succeeding

Jan 17, 2020, at 12:04 pm

A motivational novel by Amit Raual, Crescendo is an interesting tale of a man with humble origins and how he succeeds in life due to his constant determination.

Book review: Sahitya Chintan offers a glimpse into the unique writing style of famous authors

Jan 14, 2020, at 05:33 pm

Written in Hindi, the book 'Sahitya Chintan' by Govind Prasad Srivastava is a commentary on well known writers whose works have been influencing people's thoughts for ages.

New Year plans from The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat

Dec 26, 2019, at 06:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bid a graceful goodbye to the old year while ringing in the new at The WestIn Kolkata Rajarhat where you have a wide choice across its three restaurants.

Author interview: Gautam Maitra on his recently published book 'Human-Alien Encounter Of The Modern Kind'

Sep 10, 2019, at 04:04 pm

Congratulations on the release of your book 'Human-Alien Encounter Of The Modern Kind'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?

Author interview: Pratima Dhar on why she wanted her book of Bengali poems translated

Sep 10, 2019, at 03:55 pm

Congratulations on the release of 'Words not Spoken'. How has the response been so far?

Author interview: Poet Jasbeer Singh on his book of poems titled 'Walking With My Soul'

Aug 28, 2019, at 05:34 pm

Congratulations on the release of 'Walking With my Soul'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?

Author interview: Jigar Solanki on his latest book 'An Imperfect Set'

Aug 28, 2019, at 04:53 pm

Congratulations on the release of 'An Imperfect Set'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?

Book review: Can Rahul and Diya make their arranged marriage work in 'The Imperfect Set'?

Aug 28, 2019, at 04:40 pm

Life always throws unexpected challenges at us and waits to see how we react to it, is the underlying theme of the novel 'An Imperfect Set' by Jigar Solanki.

Author interview: Pratima Dhar on her book of Bengali poems Na Bola Kotha

Aug 17, 2019, at 02:43 pm

Congratulations on the release of 'Na Bola Kotha', What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.

Book review: Bengali crime thriller genre gets a brand new detective in Aditya Bose

Jul 17, 2019, at 11:33 am

Biswapriya Acharya’s 'Aditya Bose er Case Files' is a Bengali mystery thriller centered on Aditya Bose, who is a renowned detective.

Author interview: Dr. Debojyoti Sarkar on his book 'How “Not” to Become A Surgeon'

Jul 11, 2019, at 04:16 pm

Congratulations on the release of 'How “Not” to Become A Surgeon'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.

How about hiring a co-author to complete your unfinished book?

Jul 11, 2019, at 04:08 pm

Kolkata, July 10 (IBNS): Power Publishers, a 12-year old publishing company, based in Kolkata, has good news for those writers who are not being able to complete writing their book for paucity of time or any other reason.

Author interview: Sourabh Angarkar on his book 'The Vision Palate'

Jul 11, 2019, at 03:47 pm

Congratulations on the release of 'The Vision Palate'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book.

Power Publishers introduces biography writing service at a competitive price

Jun 26, 2019, at 06:09 pm

Kolkata, June 26 (IBNS): Writing biography got easier with Kolkata-based publisher, Power Publishers, introducing a biography writing service for anyone who is looking for a biographer.

Author interview: Shankarlal Sengupta talks about his book Nishit Surya

Jun 18, 2019, at 12:16 pm

Congratulations on the release of 'Nishit Surya'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?

Book review: A handy cookbook for the enthusiastic home chef

Jun 12, 2019, at 03:54 pm

It is said that, “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” This quote is absolutely true and if a food item does not appeal to our taste buds, our dining will not be satisfactory too.

Author interview: Subash Kedia says 'Emotional Intelligence 10X' is about creating a win-win situation

Jun 12, 2019, at 12:32 pm

Congratulations on the release of 'Emotional Intelligence 10X'. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have already read your book?  

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: 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.