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Book review: Shankarlal Sengupta's collected poems talk about love and farewell

Nov 24, 2018, at 04:25 pm

Poetry is an old but popular medium through which human emotions, feelings, desires and regrets are expressed.

Book review: Workplace Strategy by Amit Raual describes how to maintain ideal relation between employers and employees

Nov 24, 2018, at 04:17 pm

Workplace plays a vital role in any organisation or institution and keeping a healthy environment is of utmost importance.

‘Hideous Barak’ and ‘India My Country’, two Power Publishers books inaugurated

Nov 16, 2018, at 05:16 pm

Kolkata, November 15 (IBNS): Two books written by author Hari Pada Roychaudhuri,  'Hideous Barak' and 'India, My Country', were recently released in Kolkata at a function held at the Press Club.

Book review: Poet Ila Tiwari merges the humorous with the creative

Oct 27, 2018, at 02:49 pm

Poetry is an intimate medium for expressing one’s personal thoughts and feelings. It is also considered as one of the best creative genres.

Book review: When Najam Us Saher decides to 'Uncage the Mysterious Soul'

Oct 27, 2018, at 02:40 pm

As the title 'Uncage the Mysterious Soul' suggests, the primary theme of the book is to unravel the secrets or the repressed thoughts of the mysterious soul.

Book review: Exploring the various aspects of 'Hinduism'

Oct 27, 2018, at 02:28 pm

Subash Dutta-Roy, Dr. Ing. in his well-researched book titled 'Hinduism' explores the various aspects of the word Hindu and highlights its origin and how it evolved in the modern age.

Book review: Amidst the Whirlwind is about relationships and resulting complications

Oct 19, 2018, at 06:03 pm

Sayan Banerjee, through his first novel, 'Amidst the Whirlwind', has highlighted the different aspects of a human relationship and how complicated it can get at times.

Book Review: Unfinished - A Woman's Tryst with Destiny

Oct 19, 2018, at 05:54 pm

Most believe that whatever is there in our destiny will happen no matter what. We cannot change our fate, but we can make the best use of whatever life has given us. This is shown to us by the strong protagonist, Anusha from Kay S’s book, 'Unfinished  - A Woman’s Tryst with Destiny'.

Book review: Surosree Das spins a tale around single motherhood in The Paused Waves

Oct 01, 2018, at 01:43 pm

Beautiful. Intriguing.Captivating. These three words describe how one would feel after reading 'The Paused Waves' by Surosree Das.

Author interview: Radhika Thatte George talks about her collection of verses named 'In Passing'

Sep 28, 2018, at 06:55 pm

A poet should be able to write about anything, so long as it stirs something deep inside him or her, believes Radhika Thatte George

Author interview: R'Ocean Thomas explains thought that drives the plot of 'Kings of Hades'

Sep 28, 2018, at 06:41 pm

Here the main character is trying to point to the reader to choose a better way in life to prove oneself than taking the easiest and wrong ways, says the author.

Book review: Read about ace cricketer Rohit Sharma's rise to fame through many struggles

Sep 28, 2018, at 06:21 pm

'Rohit - Man of Masterclass 2.0' is a remarkable story of Rohit Sharma’s illustrious career in cricket. This book is itself a representation of Rohit Sharma life, beyond the cricket pitch.

Book review: King of Hades by R'Ocean is a gripping thriller

Sep 28, 2018, at 06:08 pm

'King of Hades' by author R'Ocean brings before us a reflection of life that is made up of happenstance, unimaginable moments; the absence of which will alter your life as much as their presence will do.

Author interview: Marriage is not a business deal, says Dr Jyoti in her debut book Dowry Death

Sep 28, 2018, at 05:58 pm

In this era of education and awareness, the objectification of women should come to an end believes the author

Author interview: Lopamudra Sen on her book 'To Write Love on Her Hand'

Sep 21, 2018, at 01:46 pm

She has drawn inspiration from real people and events in her life for the story, says the author 

Author interview: Rajender Singh on his book 'A Conversation with the Mountain and Other Stories '

Sep 21, 2018, at 01:31 pm

The author says that his debut book of short stories is his way of appreciating Nature.

Book review: A Conversation with the Mountains And Other Stories

Sep 05, 2018, at 02:52 pm

Some books march into your life. 'A Conversation with the Mountains And Other Stories'  by Rajender Singh is exactly such a book that would make you put yourself into the shoes of the writer and make you experience all kinds of interesting things that he has gone through.

Book review: 'India My Country' talks about hard facts in a lucid manner

Sep 05, 2018, at 02:17 pm

There are some books that would enlighten you and some that would educate you. ‘’India my country" by H.P Roychowdhury stands somewhere in the middle.

Book review: Initiation by Krishna Handa is a treat for those who love thrillers

Sep 05, 2018, at 02:01 pm

If you are an admirer of thrillers, Power Publishers' latest release,’’Initiation’’ by debutant author Krishna Handa, has something that would keep you on the edge of the seat, leave you guessing what would happen next.

Book Review: 'To Write Love on Her Hand' is part romantic part psychological

Aug 30, 2018, at 05:42 pm

Love is a wonderful feeling when it happens with the right person ---this phrase has been proved to be true by Lopamudra Sen in her novel, 'To Write Love on her Hand'.

Book review: Exploring the bonds of love with family and pets

Aug 30, 2018, at 05:26 pm

The highly gripping and emotional plot of 'My Little World and Me'  by Radhika Goyel will transcend the readers into a different world, where they can make a strong connection with the author and her microcosm.

Book Review: Maintenance Management is essential for industrial plants for cost-effective operation

Aug 30, 2018, at 05:13 pm

Production at higher profit is the motto of every factory but without proper maintenance, it is not possible. Baidyanath Sahay has introduced the meaning of maintenance, its importance and the strategies to maintain the plants in a cost-effective way.

Book review: Motivating people to serve one's country better

Aug 27, 2018, at 05:05 pm

'Prerna' means motivation. We all have our own motivations in life which are the driving force behind our actions.

Book review: Eshaan Soni aces 'The Unknown' with his crime thriller

Aug 27, 2018, at 04:03 pm

'The Unknown' by Eshaan Soni is a crime-thriller, with its plot spread across Kolkata, Miami and Delhi, with a young and intelligent detective at the helm.

Historian Dr GP Srivastava focuses on lesser known figures who fought for Indian Independence in his book

Aug 20, 2018, at 12:34 pm

Kolkata, Aug 19 (IBNS): The family of Late Dr. Govind Prasad Srivastava chose Kolkata as the venue to unveil the book titled ‘Hamari Azadi ki Ladai’ written by him.

Book review: Zarah Fiaz creates an emotional fantasyland in her book 'Staff Tales: Illusion'

Aug 03, 2018, at 04:47 pm

As a child, I loved fairy tales. The fairytales were so fun. Being a Potter fan, I always thought we could live in a world of magic and magicians.

Book review: The Stranger in My Eyes is a psychological thriller by Subhashish Chakraborty

Aug 03, 2018, at 04:41 pm

If you think you have read all about love and romances, perhaps the dark side of it would interest you too.

Author interview: Author Subhashish Chakraborty talks about his new book

Aug 03, 2018, at 04:29 pm

'The Stranger in my Eyes' is his dream come true about writing a psycho-thriller, a book that explores dark corners of the human mind,  says Subhashish Chakraborty.

Author interview: Nayantee Baroowa believes his first novel will evince the interest of today's youth

Aug 03, 2018, at 04:19 pm

With readers responding well to his first novel, 'Way to the Golden Sun', author Nayantee Baroowa says he is already writing his second novel.

Author interview: Author Uttara Singh focuses on the living conditions in south-west Delhi's slums

Aug 03, 2018, at 04:09 pm

The book might persuade policy makers and thinkers not to overlook the pitiful conditions in which slum dwellers live in Delhi, says authror Uttara Singh