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Author interview: Abhishek Nandy on his book 'Self Motivation Therapy'

Jul 26, 2018, at 04:28 pm

Readers have been telling him how the book has helped them redesign their lifestyles, says Nandy  

Author interview: Debasmita Nath Ghosh debuts in the literary world with her book 'Hope and Sunshine'

Jul 26, 2018, at 04:10 pm

Robin Sharma is one of her favourite authors says Debasmita Nath Ghosh while the mom in her says there is so much to learn from kids, essentially her little son.  

Book review: Dr Uttara Singh finds slums are a transitional settlement in the fabric of urban society

Jul 11, 2018, at 06:38 pm

Slums are an integral part of urban society. In her book, 'Way of Life in Slums of South West Delhi', this is precisely what Dr. Uttara Singh portrays.

Book review: The Impact of Social Media Marketing on Brand Loyalty in India is a timely book by Murali S

Jul 11, 2018, at 06:27 pm

'The Impact of Social Media Marketing on Brand Loyalty in India', a dissertation by Murali S., explores a relevant issue of contemporary times, the influence of social media on various brands and their marketing strategies.

Author interview: Vijay Pratap Singh on his debut book Wet Petals

Jul 11, 2018, at 06:14 pm

So strong was the emotion that it took him eight years to put the thoughts to words, says author Vijay Pratap Singh

Book review: Young author Prithviraj Phalke delves into the land of adventures in his book Jaljali

Jun 29, 2018, at 05:05 pm

'Jaljali: The Witch with God Power' is an adolescent's take on the eternal fight between good and evil. Written by teenage author Prithviraj Phalke, the novel delves into the complex choice of using one's superpowers for good or for bad deeds.

Book review: Into the realm of architecture and human behavior

Jun 29, 2018, at 04:49 pm

'Architecture - Human Behavior' by Devi Prosad Mallik is about the 'role of user evaluation and environment behavior studies', penned with intent to help future architects.

Book review: Leaf through 'deSTRESSing arguments' to know how to tackle stressful situations

Jun 28, 2018, at 12:14 pm

'deSTRESSing arguments' by Soriakastache can be broadly categorized as a self-help guide that promises to provide all the right answers to questions that bother us the most. 

Author interview: 'The Green Forest' aims to inculcate a love for Nature among children

Jun 27, 2018, at 02:10 pm

'The Green Forest' is the first of a series of children's book he plans to write to encourage his young readers to develop a reading habit, says author Shailen Panda about his debut book.

Book review: Faith in god is the main theme of The Green Forest

Jun 23, 2018, at 05:44 pm

The Green Forest by Shailen Panda is a novel, structured in the style of a fable. This children’s fiction describes the interdependent relationship between nature, human beings and God, who is omnipresent and helpful to all his creations. 

Book review: 'Hope and Sunshine', a modern love story in the background of work-life management

Jun 23, 2018, at 05:32 pm

'Hope and Sunshine', by Debasmita Nath Ghosh and published by Power Publishers, is a modern tale of love, but with the complications of professional stability and work-life management thrown in. True love can overcome all hindrances is the underlying theme of 'Hope and Sunshine'.

Book Review: Vijay Pratap Singh's 'Wet Petals' is all about human kindness and bonding

Jun 23, 2018, at 05:28 pm

Wet Petals, written by Vijay Pratap Singh and published by Power Publishers,  is a story about human kindness and the bonding people share despite difficulties and hatred.

Book review: Gautam Maitra's novel 'Banhi' raises questions about social ills prevailing in the country

Jun 07, 2018, at 05:20 pm

Gautam Maitra’s 'Banhi' is the story of a young girl’s journey through life, braving through injustices, crimes, and cruelties that life presented her with, to her final victory.

Author interview: Nirbhay Singh on his debut book 'Why I Do Not Need to Travel to a Developing Country'

Jun 06, 2018, at 04:35 pm

Born in a remote Indian village, the author overcame odds to study at a leading Canadian university. His debut book 'Why I Do Not Need to Travel to a Developing Country' charts his journey among other things.

Book review: Author Nirbhay Singh on why he doesn't need to travel to a developing country

Jun 05, 2018, at 06:13 pm

Nirbhay Singh’s 'Why I Don’t need to Travel to a Developing Country', from Power Publishers, echoes the same philosophy as does a bildungsroman, tracing the physical and psychological growth of the author in his own words, as he travels from India to Canada.

Author interview: Iona Banerjee on her aspirations as an author

Jun 04, 2018, at 01:43 pm

Her book 'Through a Prism; is a reflection of her fondness for reading different genres  

Power Publishers and Motion Pictures to work on web series and short film projects

Jun 02, 2018, at 03:20 pm

Kolkata, Jun 2 (IBNS): Power Publishers and Motion Pictures, the media and film division of Kolkata-based Power Publishers is venturing into the arena with web series and short film projects.

Author interview: Author Mayur Agrawal talks about his book 'The Equations of Destiny'

May 28, 2018, at 10:52 pm

For someone who could not even attempt essay writing during examinations, becoming a published writer, is definitely a quirk of destiny says Mayur Agrawal.

Book review: A Bengali guide book telling you how to earn by taking advantage of the web world

May 23, 2018, at 11:49 pm

'Internet Theke Ortho Uparjoner Guide Boi' written in Bengali by Rajarshi Manna is a timely publication that will benefit Bengali speaking readers to harness the power of the internet to make a living.

Book review: Self Motivation Therapy by Abhishek Nandy

May 23, 2018, at 11:22 pm

'Self Motivation Therapy' is a self-help book written by Abhishek Nandy, where he talks about the need to follow one's passion among other things.

Book review: Manoshi, a collection of Bengali short stories

May 23, 2018, at 11:11 pm

“Manoshi” is a collection of twelve Bengali short stories written by Shila Majumder. Fiction is always a mirror of our society and our times. And, these stories are no different.

Book review: 'The Equations of Destiny' by Mayur Agarwal

May 22, 2018, at 11:49 pm

Mayur Agarwal's 'The Equations of Destiny' is a book where the author has been brutally honest while writing it.

Book Review: 'From the Streets of Mumbai' to Dubai by Caroline Monterio

May 22, 2018, at 11:19 pm

'From the Streets of Mumbai to Dubai' written by  Caroline Monterio is an autobiographical book but very different from the ones we are used to reading, say the life of great achievers and their achievements.

Book review: Reengagement of Transgender Persons - Challenges and Opportunities

May 16, 2018, at 11:33 pm

'Reengagement of Transgender Persons: Challenges and Opportunities', edited by Satish Chandra, is a book which deals with an understanding of other sexes -- transgender, lesbian, bisexual, gay and others.

Author interview: In conversation with H.P. Roychoudhury, author of Hideous Barack

May 08, 2018, at 11:09 pm

The book is a historiography of genocide, says H.P. Roychoudhury about his latest book.

PM Modi unveils biography of musician Hans Raj Hans

May 08, 2018, at 10:57 pm

Kolkata, May 7 (IBNS): Power Publishers is now taking baby steps towards traditional publishing with biographies of some of India's well-known personalities.

Author interview: Dilip Dash on his book “Parikshya ke Tanav ebam iska Samadhan”

May 04, 2018, at 10:50 pm

Books have a healing effect on society and hence authors, in their own way, are social workers too, says Dilip Dash.

Book review: 'Through a Prism', a collection of short stories

Apr 18, 2018, at 10:45 pm

'Through a Prism' by Iona Banerjee is a collection of beautiful and inspiring short stories, which will make you feel light and bright from the very beginning.

Book review: Aliens Vs God, a well-crafted thriller

Apr 18, 2018, at 10:40 pm

It is a sensitive world to live in indeed. But would readers today be intrigued by aliens and spirituality, one wonders. But Abhijit A Kher's book Aliens vs God from Power Publishers is indeed a must-read if you are looking for something mentally stimulating.

Author interview: Jayesh Sinha talks about his book 'Greatest Sports Rivalries'

Apr 16, 2018, at 10:37 pm

Sports rivalries may not always be confined to playing fields finds out Jayesh Sinha while researching for his book on the subject