Srijit Mukherji, Swastika Mukherjee launch author Soma Bose's second book 'I’ve Had Enough of You'
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:44 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Award-winning author Soma Bose unveiled her much-anticipated second book, I’Ve Had Enough of You, at a glittering launch event in Mumbai.
Sarod maestro and Grammy Award nominee Aashish Khan passes away in the US at 84
Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian classical musician Aashish Khan passed away at the age of 84 in the United States on Friday.
Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay and Subodh Sarkar inaugurate 10th Edition of Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob
Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The 10th edition of Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob (ABSU), a Bengali literary festival, commenced on Friday.
48th International Kolkata Book Fair to be held on Jan 28-Feb 9, 2025; focal theme country Germany
Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The 48th International Kolkata Book Fair will run from January 28 to February 9, 2025, the organisers said at an announcement press conference in Kolkata on Friday.
Maurice Vellekoop bags 2024 Toronto Book Award for his novel I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together
Nov 16, 2024, at 09:04 pm
Toronto/IBNS: Maurice Vellekoop has been awarded the 2024 Toronto Book Award for I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together, published by Random House Canada.
National Teachers Award 2024: Thiagarajar Polytechnic College faculty honoured by President Murmu
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:04 pm
Dr A Gandhimathi, Faculty of English, Thiagarajar Polytechnic College, Salem, received the prestigious National Award for Teachers 2024 from President of India Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on Teachers' Day—September 5, 2024.
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:10 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The mellifluous flow of words he is known for held the audience at a hotel in Kolkata on Sunday in thrall when Congress MP Shashi Tharoor juggled his wit and wisdom while reading out from his latest book "A Wonderland of Words: Around the Word in 101 Essays".
All my characters are imperfect and crazy: Sudeshna Chakravarty on debut romcom novel Oddly Perfect
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:20 pm
Journalist-turned-writer Sudeshna Chakravarty's first outing with a full-fledged novel- Oddly Perfect- is billed as seriously hilarious to catch the funny bones of readers. Published by Alcove Publishers in association with the literary agent The Book Bakers, the author brings out a lively piece of work which is "creatively poised and brilliantly played with the help of words." The writer in conversation with IBNS correspondent Supriyo Hazra
I am interested in Urdu, not obsessed with it: Writer Rakshanda Jalil
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:39 pm
Indian writer-translator Rakshanda Jalil was the guest at An Author's Afternoon, organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation, at Taj Bengal in Kolkata on Friday. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh pens down Jalil's words on her education, teaching profession, Urdu and her PhD. topic. Excerpts...
Canadian Nobel Prize-winning author Alice Munro dies at 92
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
Ottawa/IBNS: Nobel Prize-winning Canadian writer Alice Munro, who became one of the world’s most esteemed contemporary authors and one of history's most honored short story writers, has died at age 92.
IGNCA celebrates UNESCO recognition of Indian Literary Masterpieces
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) played a crucial role in securing a historic moment during the 10th meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP).
Sandip Ray launches actor Siddhartha Chatterjee's book Feludar Prothom Topse in Kolkata
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Sandip Ray graced the launch of actor Siddhartha Chatterjee's book titled Feludar Prothom Topse book at Starmark in Kolkata recently.
The ‘other’: An author examines
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm
Award-winning film critic and author Shoma A. Chatterji examines the ‘other’ in her two recent books with an insightful look at the world of Indian cinema. In a tete-a-tete with Ranjita Biswas
International workshop on mobile journalism held in Kolkata's Loreto College
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: An international workshop on MOJO (Mobile Journalism) was organised by the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication of Loreto College, Kolkata in collaboration with Indo Bangla Media Educators Network.
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Amitabh Bachchan is a perfect example of how actors need to grow with "time and technology", said Tollywood superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee while unveiling a book on the 81-year-old movie legend by film scholar-journalist-author Shoma A. Chatterji in Kolkata recently.
My new book traces evolution of luxury in Bharat: academician Mahul Brahma
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm
Mahul Brahma, Dean & Professor at NSHM Media School & NSHM Design School and a Fellow of the Bath Business School UK, has come up with his tenth book Bharat, A Luxe Story that was launched in Kolkata by Ambassador of Brazil to India.
Jnanpith Award to be conferred on Gulzar, Sanskrit scholar Ramabhadracharya
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm
New Delhi: Renowned Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Ramabhadracharya and acclaimed Urdu literary figure Gulzar will be conferred with the 58th Jnanpith Award.
Beyond Three Generations: An entrepreneur's guide to sustained success of family business
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Three authors- Navas Meeran, Feroz Meeran and M.S.A. Kumar- and a senior journalist have encapsulated a proper guide for any entrepreneur through a book titled "Beyond Three Generations", decoding why only some family businesses survive for generations.
Prominent Kashmiri poet Farooq Nazki dies at 83
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
Farooq Nazki, a prominent poet, broadcaster, and a Sahitya Akademi awardee died on Tuesday at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Super Specialty Hospital in Katra on Tuesday morning after a prolonged illness, family sources said.
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
The closing session of the U.S. pavilion at the International Kolkata Book Fair 2024 was marked with the event titled ‘U.S.-India Arts to Fight Climate Change’.
Jammu to host Dogri Kavi Sammelan for first time
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
Jammu to host first ever Dogri Kavi Sammelan on January 30 here at Abhinav Theatre.
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The 12th Tata Steel Kolkata Literary Meet drew to a close on January 27 with a soulful classical musical performance by Shubha Mudgal at the main Steps of Victoria Memorial Hall.
I did not consciously set out to write ecocritical poems, says poet-academic Ajanta Paul
Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm
Dr Ajanta Paul is a widely published poet, short story writer and literary critic. Currently, the Principal at Women's Christian College, Kolkata, India, she is a Pushcart nominee, and has been published in literary journals, including the Spadina Literary Review, The Pangolin Review, Offcourse, The Statesman, The Wild Word, Verse-Virtual, Setu, Kitaab, The Punch Magazine and Lothlorien Poetry Journal.
Prabha Khaitan Foundation hosts an enriching session of Kalam with Dr Sachchidanand Joshi in Kolkata
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm
Kolkata: The crisp winter weather in India is time to celebrate many literary events. The country's cultural hub Kolkata was not behind when on a December morning, the city-based Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) hosted a cherishing literary session with renowned scholar-theatre artist Dr Sachchidanand Joshi bringing together some of the bright minds.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm
Ayodhya/IBNS: Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF) expanded its cultural and literary footprint by launching its new Ayodhya chapter with the unveiling of journalist-author Anant Vijay’s latest Hindi book - “Over the Top: OTT ka Mayajaal” at the iconic Raj Sadan - the Royal Palace of Ayodhya.
Irish writer Paul Lynch wins 2023 Booker Prize
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm
Irish writer Paul Lynch has won the 2023 Booker Prize for his novel Prophet Song, the organisers of the literary award said on Sunday.
Renowned Malayalam writer Valsala no more
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm
Kozhikode/UNI: Renowned Malayalam writer and former Kerala Sahitya Akademi Chairperson P Valsala, passed away due to cardiac arrest at a private hospital at Mukkam KMCT Medical college hospital, on Tuesday night.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Debutante author Soma Bose, who is also a visual storyteller, has come out with a book exploring the subtle and intricate emotions of women's lives.
Lampshade Writers’ debut poetry reading session brings together avid poetry lovers of Kolkata
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Lampshade Writers, a platform for sharing poems and interactions among poetry enthusiasts, organized its first poetry reading session themed `Earth and Sky’ in Kolkata recently. It was a soulful evening of poetry, musings, and fun.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: "We, women, fail to live our lives because we depend on others and prioritise their wishes more," says senior actress Swastika Mukherjee unveiling author Sreemoyee Piu Kundu's Memoir 'Everything Changes' here last week.