Books: News
15 Sep 2018
WhatsAppWhen Stephen King inspired the writer in Nikhil Pradhan!
Newbie author Nikhil Pradhan picked up a worn-out copy of Stephen King's 'Christine' in school and since then he has been enthralled by the prospect of the unknown and the things that live there.
10 Sep 2018
IndiaArtistes will always fight for freedom of expression: Deepa Mehta
Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta swears by Tony Morrison's quote, "All art is political," and says artistes across the world will always fight for freedom of expression, trying not to succumb to "self-censorship".
07 Sep 2018
AmazonForbes-nominated author Preeti Shenoy pens new book, 'The Rule Breakers'
Best-selling author Preeti Shenoy announced the launch of her new book, 'The Rule Breakers'.
06 Sep 2018
Donald TrumpBob Woodward's book, a work of fiction: US President Trump
US President Donald Trump has described famed investigative journalist Bob Woodward's forthcoming book, which has some damaging revelation about his presidency, as a work of fiction.
26 Aug 2018
Sri LankaWomen writers surpass men in 2018 DSC Literature Prize entries
The DSC Prize has emerged as a top recognition in South Asia's literary landscape and this year more than half of the eligible entries from publishers worldwide include novels written by women.
21 Aug 2018
IndiaRuchir Sharma's next book on how democracy works in India
Global investor-writer Ruchir Sharma's new book looks into how Indian democracy works and analyzes its glaring foibles and surprising strengths.
15 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsNew book brings together Khushwant Singh's best writings on Punjab
Four years after the death of the legendary Khushwant Singh, a new book brings together some of his finest writings on his native land Punjab.
14 Aug 2018
Warren BuffettA book on Warren Buffett's investing style
Since the 1950s, Warren Buffett and his partners have backed some of the 20th century's most profitable, trendsetting companies and a new book seeks to uncover the key insights of his investments by journeying through his career that began in the late 1950s.
29 Jul 2018
Kolkata'Ek doctor ki maut' writer Ramapada Chowdhury dies at 95
Acclaimed Bengali writer Ramapada Chowdhury, whose story "Abhimanyu" was made into a Hindi movie "Ek doctor ki maut", has died at a Kolkata hospital today, his family said.
25 Jul 2018
EducationCBSE moves HC against order mandating NCERT books for schools
The CBSE has filed an appeal in Madras High Court challenging a single judge order mandating schools affiliated to CBSE to adhere to NCERT prescribed syllabus and books alone.
23 Jul 2018
EntertainmentBiography of esteemed Marathi actor Bal Gandharva translated to Hindi
The Hindi translation of renowned Marathi theater actor and singer Bal Gandharva's biography was recently launched at Rabindra Bhawan in New Delhi.
15 Jul 2018
IndiaChandamama, a fast friend of 90s' kids, dying slow death
With software company Geodesic Ltd under IT and ED scanner over siphoning of funds, its subsidiary, the famed Chandamama, a Chennai-based magazine, has also fallen from grace.
14 Jul 2018
LifestyleBook tells kids how to tackle difficult childhood experiences
A new book introduces kids to discussions around difficult childhood experiences and addresses issues like grief and healing.
01 Jul 2018
IndiaHussain Zaidi's new novel, a tribute to men in uniform
Crime writer Hussain Zaidi pays tribute to the men in uniform in his new novel "Eleventh Hour".
23 Jun 2018
IndiaWWF-India launches its first-ever comic book about awareness of nature
WWF-India has launched its first-ever comic book for the love of nature and to raise awareness about its protection among children.
08 Jun 2018
IndiaPakistan bans school books showing Kashmir in India
Pakistan has banned social studies books in private schools in Punjab province for showing Kashmir as a part of India in its map.
07 Jun 2018
PTIShocking allegations about Wasim Akram, others in Reham Khan's new-book
Former wife of Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, Reham Khan, is in trouble. She has been slapped notices by four persons for "defaming" them in her yet-to-be-released book, the manuscript of which was leaked online.
30 May 2018
iOS6 apps to use if you don't have a Kindle
We can safely assume Amazon's Kindle is the most preferable way to read e-books.
29 May 2018
iOSUse this app to borrow free e-books, audiobooks from libraries
Libby is a digital library app that allows users to borrow e-books and audiobooks from public libraries.
23 Apr 2018
UNESCOOn #WorldBookDay, know why reading is the best hobby ever
There is something so romantic, lovely and satisfying about reading a book which is indescribable.
19 Apr 2018
CelebrityA decision by Sachin's father that changed his life: Book
It was the summer of 1984 when a decision by Professor Ramesh Tendulkar to let his youngest child Sachin switch school changed the boy's life.
18 Apr 2018
GoogleYou can talk to books using this tool from Google
Google's Research division has launched Semantic Experiences, two new AI experiments with interesting activities involving semantics and natural language processing.
06 Apr 2018
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)NCERT to deliver textbooks to students at home
NCERT will now deliver schoolbooks to buyers' houses for free, if they buy it online from the Council's portal.
06 Mar 2018
Nobel PrizeUS: Book signed by Rabindranath Tagore up for auction
The English translation of Rabindranath Tagore's famous Bengali play "Raja" is up for auction in the US.
19 Feb 2018
EducationSoon, thinner books and lighter schoolbags for NCERT students
The NCERT is close to finalizing a more student-friendly curriculum, officials say, where the focus would be on experiential learning instead of memorizing.
03 Feb 2018
IndiaPM Modi's book gives advice on how to handle exam-stress
Ahead of this year's board exams, Narendra Modi is set to launch his fifth book - the first book he's ever written on exam stress.
20 Jan 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Raja slams Vinod Rai, media, BJP in his new book
After being exonerated in the 2G scam case, ex-telecom minister A Raja has made explosive claims against former CAG Vinod Rai and the ruling BJP. This is all part of a tell-all book 'The 2G Saga Unfolds'. This book was released on January 19.
08 Jan 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaPIL filed to revoke import ban on Gandhi's assassination book
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court which seeks to revoke an import ban on a book published in Portugal over five decades ago.
06 Jan 2018
XTell-all book on Donald Trump released early amid ban threats
Fire and Fury, the explosive new book that makes shocking revelations of what goes inside Trump's White House, was released on Friday, four days prior to its scheduled Tuesday launch, defeating Trump's attempts to ban it.
06 Jan 2018
Donald TrumpWhat does this new tell-all book reveal about Trump?
"Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" a book written by Michael Wolff is the first tell-all book on the Donald Trump presidency.
02 Jan 2018
Barack ObamaThe books and songs Barack Obama most loved in 2017
Which books does Barack Obama, arguably the most loved president of the modern world, read? What kind of music he listens to? Or better, likes?
08 Sep 2017
MicrosoftSatya Nadella turns author with 'Hit Refresh'
More than three years ago, on a cold February day, Microsoft's board of directors placed a huge responsibility on Indian-origin business executive Satya Nadella.
13 Aug 2017
JharkhandSahitya Akademi award winner's 2015 book on Adivasis banned
The Jharkhand government has banned the book 'The Adivasi Will Not Dance' by Sahitya Akademi award-winning author Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar.
11 Aug 2017
Patanjali'Godman to Tycoon': Book on Baba Ramdev in legal trouble
A Delhi court has restrained the publication and sale of 'Godman to Tycoon: The Untold Story of Baba Ramdev', said its publisher.
21 Jul 2017
HollywoodNow explore Hogwarts curriculum with two new "Harry Potter" books
"The boy who lived" completed 20 years on Thursday and as a part of its celebrations, Bloomsbury is bringing two new books exploring the curriculum at Hogwarts.
14 Jul 2017
India'Book fairies' leaving books across Mumbai, waiting to be found
People in Mumbai are finding books in the most unexpected places like Nariman Point, Mani Bhavan, thanks to 'book fairies'.
10 Jul 2017
San DiegoDr Spencer Johnson of 'Who Moved My Cheese?' fame dead
Dr Spencer Johnson, author of the popular best-sellers 'Who Moved My Cheese?' and 'The One Minute Manager', died today of pancreatic cancer aged 78 in San Diego, US.
21 Jun 2017
Barack ObamaRare books by Barack Obama Sr. auctioned in Netherlands
Original copies of books written by Barack Hussein Obama Sr., father of one of America's most popular presidents, went up for auction on June 19.
09 May 2017
Bill ClintonPresident is missing: Bill Clinton co-authoring book with James Patterson
Bill Clinton might have missed out on the opportunity to become America's first "first gentleman", but he is set to make a debut in the world of suspense thriller fiction.
17 Apr 2017
Health & WellnessGin aids in weight loss by increasing metabolism
A study conducted at the University of Sigulda in Latvia claims that Gin aids in burning calories.
