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Artist V Ramesh in conversation with author and journalist Madhu Jain

Mythological stories are not about Gods, they are about human nature,...

Vizag-based artist speak about his style, inspirations, struggles and the stories that his canvases tell in a Raza...

1 Nov 2017 11:39 AM IST

Kate Millett died from cardiac arrest according to her spouse (Photo: YouTube)

Iconic feminist author Kate Millett dies aged 82

Kate Millett is described as the principal theoretician of the women's liberation movement and was known for her book...

7 Sept 2017 6:49 PM IST

Burns is the first Briton to win the prize since Man Booker began permitting authors of any nationality, writing in English and published in UK and Ireland. (Photo: AP)

Man Booker Prize: Anna Burns becomes first winner from Northern...

This year's shortlist -- whittled down from 13 -- pitted four female writers against two men.

17 Oct 2018 8:40 AM IST

Stephen Hawking passes away at 76 (Photo: AFP)

There is no God: Stephen Hawking's final book reveals his answers to...

His book now reveals that according to Hawking, there is no afterlife or supreme being.

16 Oct 2018 2:21 PM IST

Popular category at Raymond Crossword Book Awards comprises awards in 5 categories, which includes best fiction, biography, non-fiction, Business and Management, Health and Fiction and Childrens Writing.

BJP vs Cong: PM Modi, Shashi Tharoor shortlisted for 16th Raymond...

Names such as Arundhati Roy, Ruskin Bond, Amish Tripathi, Devdutt Pattanaik are in the running for awards under various...

3 Oct 2018 8:26 PM IST

The Tales of Beedle the Bard was first published in 2008 in aid of Lumos, J.K. Rowlings international childrens charity.

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...

1 Oct 2018 12:13 PM IST

The mother-of-two said writing had always been a hobby, but it was fear of disappointment that had kept her from pursuing opportunities to publish her work.

Debut novel by 70-yr-old grandmum named on shortlist for Costa Book...

Published by Penguin, Meet Me At The Museum, a 'story of late love and second chances'.

23 Nov 2018 6:50 PM IST

HarperCollins India, ISF to co-promote Suprita Das' book on Women's...

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 IST

Written in a lucid manner, though trying at times, I Owed You One is a tale of words given and discarded, of promises made and commitments honoured, of love and triumphs and of holding on and letting go, in the life of a man.

Book Review: Dr Madhu Vajpayee's I Owed You One is all about human...

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 IST

The winning translator will receive 1,000 pounds and a selection of Harvill Secker books.

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 IST

Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami poses for photographers during a press conference at Waseda University in Tokyo. (Photo: AP)

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...

5 Nov 2018 8:22 AM IST

Laxman writes of dressing-room meltdowns and champagne evenings, the exhilaration of playing with and against the best in the world.

Former India cricketer VVS Laxman unveils cover of autobiography, '281...

Westland launched their new imprint, Westland Sport with the unveiling of Laxman's autobiography that will hit the...

2 Nov 2018 6:59 PM IST