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Created by London-based illustrator Louise Pomeroy, Thursdays Doodle celebrates Woolfs 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 3:07 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 9:14 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 8:43 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind has given his assent on Thursday to the ordinance to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. (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...

20 Jan 2018 4:49 AM

Cover image of Sangeet Sharmas Castles in the Air.

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

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

19 Jan 2018 2:02 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 1:11 PM

One Enduring Lesson is a tale of the undying fight for survival against all odds, wherein the protagonist explores his spiritual awakening.

British author launches his debut novel One Enduring Lesson' in India

The title of the novel has been taken from the last paragraph of The Memoirs of Aga Khan'.

28 Feb 2018 11:55 AM

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...

23 Feb 2018 7:30 AM

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...

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

21 Feb 2018 12:18 PM

Author George Saunders of the United States with his book Lincoln in the Bardo during a photocall after being announced winner of the 2017 Man Booker Prize, in London. (Photo: AP)

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

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

17 Feb 2018 10:17 AM

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 2:25 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...

13 Feb 2018 7:51 AM