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Its never too early or too late to be a writer - Pallavi Kodan

Kodan's love for books used to come out in her subject and she used to take storytelling sessions back then

07 Mar 2021 8:45 PM

Meet the engineer who is into constructing poems, telling stories and winning hearts

A civil engineer turned storyteller, Sabarna Roy shows his profound understanding of dualism of human life

22 Sep 2020 6:04 PM

Austrian writer Peter Handke's Nobel literature prize win on Thursday sparked outrage in Albania, Bosnia and Kosovo, where he is widely seen as an admirer of late Serbian strongman Slobodan Milosevic. (Photo: AFP)

‘Shame is sealed as a new value’: Outrage over Nobel for Peter Handke

Emir Suljagic, a survivor of the massacre of more than 8,000 Muslim males from Srebrenica by Serbs, echoed him.

11 Oct 2019 11:17 AM

Renowned novelist and playwright Kiran Nagarkar passed away at the age of 77 after a brief illness here at a hospital on Thursday. (Photo: ANI)

Renowned author, playwright Kiran Nagarkar passes away at 77 in Mumbai

Nagarkar, who was born in Mumbai in 1942, published his first novel, 'Saat Sakkam Trechalis', in Marathi in 1974 at the age of 32.

06 Sep 2019 8:23 AM

Shankar, who started his career as a clerk to the last British barrister of the Calcutta High Court, Noel Frederick Barwell, will now take up the reins as the new Sheriff of Kolkata, a coveted post under Calcutta High Court and appointed by the Governor of Bengal. (Photo: Facebook)

Eminent author Sankar takes over as new Sheriff of Kolkata

Sankar’s first book around Law Court began shortly after Barwell’s demise in 1953 following a heart attack in Madras while arguing a case.

04 Jul 2019 5:11 PM

Jiggs Kalra worked as a food columnist, food consultant and author. He was instrumental in taking Indian cuisine to the international stage. (Photo: Instagram @zkalra)

Jiggs Kalra, the ‘Czar of Indian cuisine’, no more

Jiggs Kalra, the man who took Indian cuisine to a global stage, passed away at 72.

04 Jun 2019 4:56 PM

Writing this book was necessary: Necessary, because the nature of this profession was on a somersault, says Sangeet Sharma.

It was important that someone bell the cat - I became the bell; and I become the cat

Laughter is said to be the best elixir and the book is a satire on architecture and building industry.

19 Jan 2019 12:02 PM

Nayar died at around 12.30 am at a private hospital, his elder son Sudhir Nayar said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar dies at 95

Widely respected for his columns and reportage, Kuldip Nayar by his wife and two sons.

23 Aug 2018 9:44 AM

Books give us the ability to see things from different perspectives. They educate us, entertain us, force us to think upon certain issues. (Photo: Pixabay)

Authors share more about their favourite reads on Book Lovers Day

For book lovers, manuscripts act as a much needed source of escape from the monotony of daily life.

09 Aug 2018 3:26 PM

Author Ruskin Bond celebrates his birthday by cutting a cake with children who share their birthdays with him, at Cambridge Bookstore in Mussoorie, on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Happy birthday Ruskin Bond! As author turns 84, he urges kids to read more

He spent time at his favourite bookstore with fans and cut cake which had book jacket image of latest work "Ranji and the Music Maker".

19 May 2018 9:49 PM

Austin can only communicate through eye movement and a spelling chart - the method she used to pen her book, In the Blink of an Eye. (Facebook Screengrab/ Mia Austin)

Woman paralysed from neck down writes book using eyes

Mia Austin, 29, was just 21 years old when a stroke left her trapped in her own body, unable to speak.

27 Apr 2018 1:38 PM

I have written it to be a compulsive page turner, and I do hope that I have succeeded in doing that, reveals author Rickie Khosla.

Pretty Vile Girl is desi, racy and pacey, says debut author Rickie Khosla

Author shares more about his book and reveals why is it a juicy Indian thriller with elements of Bollywood, politics and a hot damsel.

09 Apr 2018 9:10 PM

The IITian author adds that the most important motive he had was that he wanted to write a book.

A bit of science, innovation and a lot of story telling

16 Mar 2018 9:28 PM

Das was a recipient of the prestigious "Sarala Award".

Literateur Prafulla Das passes away

Das was a bachelor and was suffering from old age related ailments.

03 Mar 2018 8:36 PM

A former fashion journalist, her career started in 1989 with the novel Old Sins and two story collections, while her most recent work, A Question of Trust, was published last year. (Facebook Screengrab/ Penny Vincenzi)

British author Penny Vincenzi passes away

Vincenzi was dubbed the doyenne of the modern blockbuster.

28 Feb 2018 2:34 PM

She replied in her usual candid, tongue-in-cheek manner. (Photo: Twitter/JKRowling)

J K Rowling shares insights into her writing style

On being asked if she creates a visual plan for her novels, she replied that she definitely do so in a table form.

31 Jan 2018 7:40 PM

Created by London-based illustrator Louise Pomeroy, Thursday's Doodle celebrates Woolf's minimalist style. (Screengrab/ Google)

Google Doodle marks Virginia Woolf's birthday

Woolf's unique literary style established her as one of modern feminism's most influential voices.

25 Jan 2018 8:37 AM

Earthsea series spoke about an apprentice sorcerer who fights against the powers of evil, decades before Harry Potter did the same. (Photo: AP)

Ursula K Le Guin, legendary sci fi and fantasy author dies

Le Guin is best remembered for global bestselling "Earthsea" series.

24 Jan 2018 2:13 PM

Born and brought up in India, Mr Bond was sent to London in the 50s after his schooling (Photo: PTI)

Author Ruskin Bond gets Lifetime Achievement Award from Chandigarh Literary Society

The author's advice was "since parents are taking care of you and make you study in good schools, just take care of them when you grow up."

27 Nov 2017 3:50 PM

Of becoming an author at 14!

Subhashish Dey talks about his debut novel, inspirations and future plans, while also giving possible tips to budding authors.

15 Nov 2017 9:01 PM

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