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In the absence of writing and the ability to record information, people were forced to use and develop their memory to remember. With this newfound power, the Pharaoh believed people would no longer use their faculty of memory and simply refer to the written text to recall something that they had forgotten. (Representational image)

With everything recorded in books, what happens to memory?

The secret police discovered he is a Russian and incarcerated in a concentration camp for two years.

29 Dec 2017 12:14 AM

Written in a lucid manner, Narula’s narrative reflects the complications of life in ways that do not leave the reader burdened with complications.

Book Review 'The Jasmine Bloom': Encapsulating intricacies in relationships

Rajat Narula’s novel is a simple yet mind blowing read on the vagaries of life and the many complications it bears.

28 Dec 2017 12:55 PM

Ghalib's Urdu ghazals attract a highly diverse set of people rich and poor, literary and scientific. (Photo: Rupa Publications)

Ghalib's couplets subject of new book

One of the most oft-quoted poets of the 19th century, the works of Ghalib, born on December 27, 1797, are imbued with timelessness.

27 Dec 2017 6:00 PM

In "The Evolution of Ghalib" author Hasan Abdullah describes Ghalib's life history and brings out his persona and situates his work in time and space.

Mirza Ghalib's couplets subject of new book

One of the most oft-quoted poets of 19th century, works of Ghalib, are imbued with timelessness and universality.

27 Dec 2017 1:58 PM

A Pied Tamarin photographed by the artiste. (Photo: AFP)

Photographing faces of endangered animals

New book by UK photographer Tim Flach documents some of Earth's most treasured species pushed to the brink of extinction by manmade crises.

25 Nov 2017 8:11 AM

According to Shilpa Shetty Kundra, the recipes in the book, to be publsihed by Penguin Random House, offers a variety of recipes.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra’s new book, The Diary of a Domestic Diva to release in Jan 2018

The book sees the actor bringing fifty of her most special recipes – some of which feature in her popular Sunday Binge videos on Instagram.

21 Nov 2017 3:40 PM

Catcher in the Roy

This Kochi-based biz whiz has an insatiable love for cinema, and a library of books that will hearten any book lover.

16 Nov 2017 7:06 AM

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

Book explores Bengaluru's underworld

One of the dons was a die-hard Amitabh Bachchan fan.

12 Nov 2017 3:22 PM

The Jack Pollard Trophy winner author says a lot has changed since the time he wrote the book.

Revisiting the cricket war: Evolution of a sport into entertainment

Gideon Haigh talks about The Cricket War, how things have changed since he first wrote and 5 big incidents since Packer’s World Series.

02 Nov 2017 3:00 PM

Book Review ‘Buddha at Work’: How to be zen at professional places

Geetanjali Pandit’s Buddha at Work, is a semi-fictional account on how to find balance, purpose and happiness in the workplace.

05 Oct 2017 6:07 PM

Capri Jalota's novel, through all its upheavels shows that in the very end it is life that prevails

Book Review 'Then The Door Bell Rang': A journey across borders in search of life

Capri Jalota’s book is a meandering read on a woman’s journey as she strives to discover happiness.

03 Oct 2017 6:45 PM

Written by Kausik Bandyopadhyay, the book comments on the cricketing brawn and brain of the Mahatma (Photo: AP)

Now, a book on Mahatma Gandhi and his love for cricket

New book Mahatma on the Pitch: Gandhi & Cricket in India talks about how Bapu enjoyed and embraced British sport.

02 Oct 2017 5:27 PM

A stalwart of Indian literature and one of the finest poets, Gulzar has a number of poetry and short-story collections to his credit. (Photo: File Image/ R Samuel)

Gulzar's Partition musings find voice in his new book

The compilation that marks 70 years of India's Independence has been translated by Rakhshanda Jalil.

20 Sep 2017 2:27 PM

According to Michael Litchfield, Mills admitted his guilt to the Scotland Yard detective, who was also a fellow Freemason. (Photo: Youtube screengrab/ haNZAgod)

Find out who Jack the Stripper really was!

According to new book, boxing champ Freddie Mills told Scotland Yard detective that he murdered six women, but truth was never revealed.

04 Sep 2017 3:28 PM

The book is being published by HarperCollins India and would offer a view of his tenure at the central bank.

Raghuram Rajan to soon publish book I Do What I Do on tenure at central bank

Book named after Rajan’s famous quote on September 29, 2015 policy, when the RBI had cut rates by half a percentage point, surprising many.

24 Aug 2017 2:09 PM

Aldiss was awarded the title of Grand Master by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II (Photo: Youtube screengrab/ RCN TV)

Influential UK sci-fi author Brian Aldiss passes away

His works include Greybeard and Helliconia trilogy, centered on a planet in which seasons last for centuries.

22 Aug 2017 6:12 PM

Practice encourages both men and women to abstain from orgasm during sex in order to allow partners to enjoy longer and for more intense periods of sexual energy (Photo: Pixabay)

Go the Victorian way for some exciting sex

New book reveals Victorian bedroom trend called karezza could be key to better sex and intimacy.

19 Aug 2017 6:16 PM

In this picture, Malala Yousafzai is sitting with her mother Toor Pekai reading her new book Malala's Magic Pencil. (Photo: Twitter / Malala Yousafza)

First person to read Malala Yousafzai's new book is her mother

It will be released October.

06 Aug 2017 2:34 PM

Slice of Pakistani life

Meena Menon pens a bare-all account of her stay in Pakistan, with a deep insight into the mindset of the people.

09 Jul 2017 6:37 AM

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