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He never got past primary school as a student, but is now dubbed The Lord of the Books, in demand from schools across the country. (Photo: AFP)Newsmakers
Colombian garbage man uses discarded books to make library

Jose Alberto Gutierrez said that he started collecting books when he realised that people were throwing them away.

6 Jun 2017 4:48 PM IST

Katie Bagli promises a summer session of quizzes, games, as well as creative outlets for kids imagination.Life
Not just a child's play

Katie, who's a passionate lover of nature & a freelance teacher, has penned books like Birds of Different Feathers &...

5 April 2017 12:15 AM IST

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)Books
A movement for making kids fall in love with reading

Children too have a short attention span as their days are packed with so much activity.

21 Dec 2017 11:27 PM IST

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)Life
Crossword announces jury shortlist for its 15th Raymond Crossword Book...

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

21 Dec 2017 2:35 PM IST

Varijashree VenugopalLife
A scat'tering of Carnatic

Traditional in roots and experimental at heart, musician Varijashree Venugopal talks about her latest collaborations.

9 Feb 2017 6:11 AM IST

Choose your books carefully, as you have limited time. Take steps to make reading a daily perk. (Representational Image)Life
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...

8 Dec 2017 2:10 PM IST

Bonds autobiography, which he said he wrote after much persuasion by friends, is an account of a life well lived and \by and large, without regrets\ (Photo: PTI)Newsmakers
How a semi-erotic story almost led to Ruskin Bond being jailed

Born and brought up in British India, the 83-year-old writer left for England in the 1950s for better prospects.

21 Jun 2017 5:50 PM IST

Wendell RodricksAge on Sunday
Dark truths about Goa

Designer Wendell Rodricks explores an ugly and painful facet of Goan tradition in his third book.

18 Jun 2017 12:39 AM IST

Choose your books carefully, as you have limited time. Take steps to make reading a daily perk. (Representational Image)Books
Embrace reading

Reading gives you the opportunity to experience a different and adventurous life.

27 April 2017 12:29 AM IST

The stack of books Harish received through the challenge.Books
Book stock exchange

People in the city are spreading positivity by sharing their favourite books with strangers.

19 Dec 2016 12:12 AM IST

The manuscript being offered for sale was presented to editor Barry Cunningham who signed Rowling and published her magical debut (Photo: AFP)Life
Book hand-written by J.K. Rowling up for sale

"The Tales of Beedle the Bard" is a volume of five wizarding fairy tales left to Hermione Granger by Albus Dumbledore.

9 Dec 2016 4:45 PM IST

This hostel has the answer to every readers wildest fantasies (Photo: Facebook/Book and Bed Tokyo)Life
Japan hostel actually lets you sleep in bookshelves

The beds positioned between bookshelves come with free Wifi, underbed storage and other basic facilities.

9 Dec 2016 11:58 AM IST

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