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Book Review | Discovering the Oz author who was lawyer for Rani of Jhansi
In his short life of 48 years, John Lang produced 23 novels, one travelogue, some plays and five volumes of poetry
20 Nov 2021 7:57 PM
Book Review | Truths about M. Karunanidhi & perspectives on Tamil politics
One of the key takeaways in the book is the articulation of Karunanidhi’s position vis-a-vis the Sri Lankan Tamil issue
20 Nov 2021 7:52 PM
‘Even forthright women can be submissive’
Around the time she asked me to translate her book we had grown quite close, without really realising it - Shahana Raza
06 Dec 2020 10:52 AM
Colourful narrative set in Rajasthan
The book delightfully delves into the colourful world of Rajasthan, seamlessly bridging the gap between royalty and commoners
13 Aug 2020 8:11 PM
Mysuru literature festival to be virtual series this year
The Mysuru Literary Forum and Charitable Trust and Mysuru book clubs are hosting this year’s festival in a virtual series on weekends
12 Aug 2020 7:53 PM
Art auctions come to life online
Galleries and artists worry about the drop in artwork prices because of the pandemic. But there’s hope online
22 Apr 2020 9:29 AM
Shashi Tharoor, Ruskin Bond, Soha Ali Khan win big at 16th Crossword Book Award
Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Commonwealth Writers’ Prize winner and prolific author was given the Lifetime Achievement Award, instituted in 2016.
21 Dec 2018 11:53 AM
Debut novel by 70-yr-old grandmum named on shortlist for Costa Book Award
Published by Penguin, Meet Me At The Museum, a 'story of late love and second chances'.
23 Nov 2018 6:50 PM
HarperCollins India, ISF to co-promote Suprita Das’ book on Women's cricket, Free Hit
Aimed at sports fans globally, ISF plans a novel outreach with fans of women’s cricket lovers in India and the UK.
19 Nov 2018 9:13 PM
Book Review: Dr Madhu Vajpayee’s I Owed You One is all about human nature
A bildungsroman of sorts, Dev's emotional journey back home is all about him trying to tie the loose ends of his life.
15 Nov 2018 11:18 AM
5 books you should gift your kids this Children’s Day
Jawaharlal Nehru, who was fondly called Chacha Nehru or simply Chachaji, was known for his love for children.
14 Nov 2018 3:51 PM
Haruki Murakami working towards creating library of his works
Library will archive his books, drafts of novels, materials he used and his translation work, as well as his massive collection of music.
05 Nov 2018 8:22 AM
Former India cricketer VVS Laxman unveils cover of autobiography, '281 and Beyond'
Westland launched their new imprint, Westland Sport with the unveiling of Laxman’s autobiography that will hit the stores on 19 November.
02 Nov 2018 6:59 PM
Man Booker Prize: Anna Burns becomes first winner from Northern Ireland
This year's shortlist -- whittled down from 13 -- pitted four female writers against two men.
17 Oct 2018 8:40 AM
There is no God: Stephen Hawking's final book reveals his answers to 'big questions'
His book now reveals that according to Hawking, there is no afterlife or supreme being.
16 Oct 2018 2:21 PM
BJP vs Cong: PM Modi, Shashi Tharoor shortlisted for 16th Raymond Crossword Book awards
Names such as Arundhati Roy, Ruskin Bond, Amish Tripathi, Devdutt Pattanaik are in the running for awards under various categories.
03 Oct 2018 8:26 PM
JK Rowling's The Tales of Beedle the Bard to get illustrated edition
Bloomsbury's illustrated edition with artwork by Chris Riddell, sees eacg taleaccompanied by insightful commentary by Professor Dumbledore.
01 Oct 2018 12:13 PM
Bloomsbury wins rights to novel by Guillermo del Toro and Cornelia Funke
Pan’s Labyrinth: The Labyrinth of the Faun will publish on 2 July 2019 in hardback, with illustrations by Allen Williams.
28 Sep 2018 3:26 PM
6 lesser known facts about The Man Booker 2018 shortlisted authors
The names were announced by 2018 Chair of judges, Kwame Anthony Appiah, at a press conference at the offices of Man Group.
22 Sep 2018 1:22 PM
Man Booker reveals 2018 shortlist, Daisy Johnson youngest author ever on list
The other five authors on the list are Anna Burns, Esi Edugyan, Rachel Kushner, Richard Powers and Robin Robertson.
21 Sep 2018 4:06 PM
Columns
Baba Ramdev's Apology: Too Little, Too Late for His Alleged Frauds
Preserving Literature or Perpetuating Censorship? The Debate Over Revisionism in Academic Circles
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The Middle East conflict is complex, with Iran and Israel adopting strategies to neutralize each other