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Five judges have been appointed to read the winning novels from each decade of the prize. (Facebook/ The Man Booker Prize)

Here's everything you need to know about Golden Man Booker

Golden Man Booker will crown best work of fiction from last five decades of prize, as chosen by five judges and then voted for by public.

23 Feb 2018 1:00 PM

From left to right: Illustrations by Dan Williams, author Khaled Hosseini (Photo: Elena Seibert)

Khaled Hosseini's Sea Prayer to be turned into illustrated edition by Bloomsbury

Sea Prayer's illusrated edition, to be etched by Dan Williams will be published in the UK and the Indian subcontinent on August 30.

21 Feb 2018 5:48 PM

The judges’ ‘Golden Five’ shortlist will be announced at the Hay Festival on 26 May 2018. (Facebook/ Man Booker)

Man Booker winners from last five decades to battle for ultimate honours

Golden Man Booker will crown the best work of fiction from the last five decades.

17 Feb 2018 3:47 PM

The artist says that while myths and stories give her content, it is nature itself which is her biggest inspiration.

Painting about myth, reality and stories

Artist Seema Kohli’s recently concluded exhibition saw her taking inspiration from Bhagavad Gita.

15 Feb 2018 7:55 PM

Artist has endeavored to depict subtle nuances of energy in vivid arenas using the 5 eternal elements as iconic muses.

Painting subconscious energy on canvas

The present series in acrylic colours on canvas reveals his perceptions about the ‘Energy’ prevalent in a sensitive soul and spirits.

13 Feb 2018 1:21 PM

'Ville Provencale' was first exhibited at Venice Biennale in 1956, before it was secreted away into private collections for many decades.

Masterpiece by Raza to under hammer for first time

Created during Raza's formative years in France, painting displays a semi- abstracted view of a town in rural Provence.

05 Feb 2018 9:26 AM

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

Anand is also a prolific writer in Malayalam and regularly publishes his stories in prestigious literary Malayalam Magazine.

Anand Neelakantan’s to write his next novel for Penguin Random House

Anand Neelakantan is the author of the Bahubali trilogy, the official prequel to S S Rajamouli's magnum opus.

24 Jan 2018 2:44 PM

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

Unveiled by President Ram Nath Kovind, The Heartfulness Way has already achieved the Number One Best-Seller Status on Amazon with pre-orders flooding the website. (Photo: PTI)

President Kovind unveils book on self development in Delhi

Book promises to be a treat for those who are curious about what is heartfulness and how it can change our day-to-day lives.

20 Jan 2018 10:19 AM

Cover image of Sangeet Sharma's Castles in the Air.

Book review Castles in the Air: A witty but stark look at the world of architecture

Author Sangeet Sharma in a humorous manner looks at the issues that plague architecture as a subject of study and profession.

19 Jan 2018 7:32 PM

The famed artist started his career in 1952 at the Dainik Loksevak newspaper as a reporter. His work as a cartoon artist began in 1961. (Photo: YouTube)

Legendary cartoonist Chandi Lahiri dies aged 88

According to reports the cartoonist passed away around 1.50pm in the hospital.

18 Jan 2018 6:41 PM

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

The shortlist for the jury category was released on Tuesday and offers a delectable range of the country’s best-known authors. (Photo: Pixabay)

Crossword announces jury shortlist for its 15th Raymond Crossword Book Award

The list comprises of works by Shashi Tharoor, Namita Gokhale, Jerry Pinto and Ruskin Bond among others.

21 Dec 2017 2:35 PM

Literature is a good place to register something that is fundamental to the nature of language, Rai noted.

Language is linked with power, says Prof Alok Rai

Speaking at fifth Agyeya Memorial Lecture on ‘Struggle for Language’, litterateur talks about language’s struggle against itself.

19 Dec 2017 1:40 PM

The idea for the initiative came to their mind when their self publishing arm The Write Place started getting a lot of talented young authors who would approach them to publish their books. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mumbai initiative sees children being helped turn authors

Process not only sees youngsters getting published but will also involve mentoring by some of the most renowned authors of India.

13 Dec 2017 8:33 AM

An antique book expert shares his list of the 20 most valuable books that could fetch up to £50,000. (Representational Image)

Find out which are the books that could make someone very rich

According to expert, a first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone tops the list with an estimated value of £50,000.

08 Dec 2017 2:10 PM

Gates has established himself as an influential book reviewer with his blog Gates Notes.

Must read books of 2017 revealed by Bill Gates

Gates Notes for the fifth year in a row reveals his top five literary picks of the year

08 Dec 2017 1:11 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

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