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Author Amit Chaudhuri launches Saikat Majumdar's new novel in Kolkata

Jul 02, 2015, at 05:12 pm

Kolkata, July 2 (IBNS) Author Amit Chaudhuri launched Saikat Majumdar's second novel 'The Firebird' in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Kolkata: Vani's 'The Recession Groom' to be released in Starmark next week

Jun 26, 2015, at 05:23 am

Kolkata, June 25 (IBNS) Popular book store Starmark, in association with Leadstart Publishing, will host the launch of Vani's book 'The Recession Groom'in Kolkata next week.

Author Amish releases 'Scion of Ikshvaku' in Mumbai

Jun 24, 2015, at 04:56 am

Mumbai, June 23 (IBNS): The much-awaited and anticipated new book from author Amish finally made its appearance in public on Monday.

Ananya Banerjee's book on 100 recipes unveiled in Kolkata

Jun 23, 2015, at 09:17 pm

Kolkata, June 23 (IBNS) Leading bookstore Starmark, in association with Popular Prakashan, on Monday hosted the launch of Ananya Banerjee's latest book 'Planet Gastronomy: 100 Most Popular Global Recipes' at its outlet in Kolkata's Quest Mall.

Prosenjit releases journalist-turned-writer's debut novel

Jun 13, 2015, at 04:39 pm

Kolkata, June 13 (IBNS) Tollywood superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee said around the year 2000 a group of journalists brought dignity to entertainment reporting in Kolkata when it was still considered derogatory, as he released journalist turned writer Amrita Mukherjee's debut novel 'Exit Interview' here on Friday.

Flood of Fire has special connection with Calcutta: Amitav Ghosh

Jun 09, 2015, at 05:26 am

Kolkata, June 8 (IBNS): Having concluded his Ibis trilogy with the release of "Flood of Fire", Amitav Ghosh, one of the best-selling Indian writers in English, said his next work would be much shorter.

Devapriya Roy, Saurav Jha's 'The Heat and Dust project' launched at Starmark

May 29, 2015, at 03:27 pm

Kolkata, May 26 (IBNS): A Kolkata based bookstore chain Starmark, in association with HarperCollins Publishers India, hosted the launch of Devapriya Roy and Saurav Jha’s book 'The Heat and Dust Project', the broke couple’s guide to Bharat at its South City Mall outlet here on Tuesday.

On 80th Anniversary of Penguin, Story showcases Little Black Classics

May 27, 2015, at 12:26 pm

Kolkata, May 27 (IBNS): On the 80th Anniversary of Penguin, one of the oldest and most renowned publishing houses, eighty short classics published by the house, have been showcased at Story, a lifestyle store in Kolkata.

Kolkata's Deep Prakashan unveils its latest publication 'Joto Mot Toto Poth'

May 24, 2015, at 11:34 pm

Kolkata, May 24 (IBNS): Author and Joint Commissioner of Excise Barun Kumar Roy's new book 'Joto Mot Toto Poth' was launched at an event hosted by Deep Prakashan in Kolkata on Saturday.

Writer Alka Saraogi's novel released in Kolkata

May 20, 2015, at 02:48 am

Kolkata, May 19 (IBNS): The Quest Mall outlet of Kolkata's popular bookstore chain Starmark witnessed the launch of writer Alka Saraogi's novel 'Jankidas Tejpal Mansion'.

Author Shrikala Warrier releases her book Kamandalu: The Seven Sacred Rivers of Hinduism

May 19, 2015, at 10:01 pm

Mumbai, May 19 (IBNS) Author Shrikala Warrier, a London based scholar, unveils her insightful book 'Kamandalu: The Seven Sacred Rivers of Hinduism'.

Gulzar launches his collection of poems 'Pluto' in Kolkata

May 09, 2015, at 06:29 pm

Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): A set of short Urdu-Hindustani poems penned by Gulzar, titled 'Pluto' after the small heavenly body that was banished from the family of its planet, was launched in a chain book store Starmark in Kolkata on Friday with the legendary Bollywood songwriter and filmmaker himself present for the occasion.

West Bengal celebrates Tagore's birth anniversary

May 09, 2015, at 05:08 pm

Kolkata, May 9 (IBNS): West Bengal along with the rest of India indulged in reciting, singing and dancing to the mellifluous creations of Rabindranath Tagore as they celebrated the birth anniversary of the world poet and Nobel laureate on Saturday.

On World Book Day, UN hails reading and writing as pillars of sustainable societies

Apr 24, 2015, at 07:20 pm

New York, Apr 24 (IBNS) As global symbols of social progress, books have always been targets for those who reject freedom and tolerance, the United Nations agency mandated with promoting education said on Thursday on World Book and Copyright Day, calling the occasion an opportunity to recognize the power of books to change lives for the better.

Written in Tears captures a violent period in India's Northeast

Apr 19, 2015, at 11:09 pm

Kolkata, Apr 19 (IBNS) "Written in Tears", a recent publication by Harper Collins, offers a glimpse into the Northeast of India, particularly Assam, during a period of violence and political unrest that wrecked the region for a few decades in the contemporary times and its widespread impact on the society.

Vice President releases book on experiences of 33 distinguished diplomats

Apr 16, 2015, at 04:15 am

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS)- Vice President M. Hamid Ansari released a book entitled "India and the World – Through the eyes of Indian Diplomats" edited by Surendra Kumar at a function here on Wednesday.

Nobel prize winner Gunter Grass dies at 87

Apr 14, 2015, at 05:21 am

Berlin, Apr 13 (IBNS): In a big loss for the literary world, Nobel Prize-winning German novelist Gunter Grass breathed his last on Monday in a Luebeck hospital.

39th Kolkata Book Fair ends

Feb 09, 2015, at 07:14 am

Kolkata, Feb 8 (IBNS): The 12-day-long 39th Kolkata International Book Fair ended on Sunday which was held at Milanmela Ground in Kolkata.

NSE participates in International Kolkata Book Fair

Jan 29, 2015, at 02:56 am

Kolkata, Jan 28 (IBNS): India's leading stock exchange, the National Stock Exchange, for the first time, is participating in the coveted International Kolkata Book Fair, which commenced on Wednesday.

Media is Modi's cheerleader: Rajdeep Sardesai

Dec 15, 2014, at 04:37 am

Kolkata, Dec 14 (IBNS): Starmark, a Kolkata-based bookstore chain, in association with Penguin Books Ltd., hosted an interactive session on Sunday with senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai on his book 2014 – The Election That Changed India.

J.K. Rowling to release 12 new Harry Potter stories for fans

Dec 07, 2014, at 06:06 pm

Los Angeles, Dec 7 (IBNS): Renowned author J.K. Rowling is all set to surprise her fans with 12 new short stories during the Christmas vacation.

Vice President inaugurates Mathrubhumi Delhi Book Fair

Nov 09, 2014, at 06:02 pm

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IBNS): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Sunday inaugurated the "Mathrubhumi Delhi Book Fair" organized by the Mathrubhumi Group of Publications, Kerala in association with Lalit Kala Academy, Sahitya Academy and Sangeet Natak Academy here.

Speaker Sumitra Mahajan to present RNG Awards on Journalism excellence

Sep 08, 2014, at 07:47 pm

New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS): Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan will present the seventh Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards at a function in New Delhi on Tuesday. The occasion will be graced by Mariane Pearl, wife of deceased Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl.

Swami Samarpan launches his new book

Sep 07, 2014, at 12:55 am

Kolkata, Sept 6 (IBNS):Swami Samarpan launched his new book "JUNGLEZEN SHERU" in Kolkata on Friday. The book has been forwarded by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India stating it "to be a fantastic creation".

Bengali writer Binayak Banerjee to participate in IOWA Writing Program

Aug 27, 2014, at 12:24 am

Kolkata, Aug 26 (IBNS) Noted Bengali writer, Binayak Banerjee, is one of 15 participants from as many countries across the world, selected by the University of Iowa to participate in the 2014 International Writing Program (IWP). The ten-week residency will run Aug 23 to Nov 11.

Rockstand expands footprints in Maharashtra

Aug 19, 2014, at 09:32 pm

Mumbai, Aug 19 (IBNS): In an effort to expand the academic and trade titles portfolio, Rockstand, one of the leading e-books and e-magazines mobile application, on Tuesday announced its tie up with 3 leading publications of Maharashtra.

Swagatalakshmi Dasgupta's poem book launched

Aug 06, 2014, at 06:41 pm

Kolkata, Aug 6 (IBNS): Bookstore chain Starmark, in association with Patra Bharati, hosted the launch of singer Swagatalakshmi Dasgupta’s book of poems Galaxy in Kolkata.

Chetan Bhagat announces new book

Aug 05, 2014, at 08:13 pm

Mumbai, Aug 5 (IBNS): Popular Indian author Chetan Bhagat has finally announced his next book 'Half Girlfriend'.

Short story collections released in Kolkata

Aug 04, 2014, at 06:53 pm

Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): Short stories have been considered both an apprenticeship form preceding more lengthy works, and a crafted form in its own right. Believing this ideology, singer, performer and lyricist Surojit Chatterjee and Patrabharati Publishers jointly launched 'Alpo Kathay Goppo' a collection of 60 short stories Sunday in the presence of novelist Sanjib Chattopadhyay and poet Krishna Basu at Niranjan Sadan.

'Hundred Epilogues' inaugurated in Guwahati

Aug 01, 2014, at 03:09 am

Guwahati, July 31 (IBNS) : 'Hundred Epilogues', an anthology of poems wrote by a poet Jyotishman Debnath was inaugurated at Guwahati Press Club here on Thursday.