Books: News
04 Feb 2022
Lifestyle5 Amitav Ghosh novels you must read
Winner of the 54th Jnanpith award, India's highest literary honor, and best known for his work in English fiction, Amitav Ghosh is a household name.
02 Feb 2022
IndiaAmazon shuts down publishing house Westland Books after five years
E-commerce behemoth Amazon on Tuesday announced the closure of Westland, one of the largest publishing houses in India.
21 Jan 2022
Lifestyle5 books that can change your life
Books can change the way we think. They have the power to unleash a change you didn't know you were capable of.
10 Jan 2022
Health & Wellness5 classics to read in your lifetime
"We read to know that we are not alone," said noted British writer C.S. Lewis.
09 Dec 2021
Health & Wellness6 ways to start reading more
Were you once a bookworm but can no longer find the time or energy to pick up a book?
22 Sep 2021
Azim PremjiShortlist of third Gaja Capital Business Book Prize unveiled
Azim Premji: The Man Beyond the Billions by Sundeep Khanna and Getting Competitive: A Practitioner's Guide for India by RC Bhargava are among the five non-fiction books on contemporary Indian business that have made it to the shortlist of the third Gaja Capital Business Book Prize.
13 Sep 2021
Priyanka Chopra JonasWasn't tempted to drop names in memoir 'Unfinished': Priyanka
Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas on Sunday said she is thrilled that her debut book Unfinished: A Memoir became a worldwide bestseller without being a "salacious" read.
10 Sep 2021
AssamFormer Assam DGP brings state's unique landscape alive in anthology
Noted writer and former Assam DGP Harekrishna Deka brings alive the unique landscape of the state and different aspects of the society in unforgettable images through 13 of his stories which are part of a new anthology in English.
06 Sep 2021
KeralaPaulo Coelho tweets photo of Kerala autorickshaw named 'The Alchemist'
Pradeep, an auto driver in Kerala, had never imagined that printing the name of Paulo Coelho in English and one of his bestsellers The Alchemist in Malayalam behind his three-wheeler would make him famous.
06 Sep 2021
IndiaDebut authors dominate 2021 JCB Prize longlist
The 2021 JCB Prize longlist that was announced on Monday is dominated by debut novels with six out of the 10 nominated books being written by first time authors.
28 Aug 2021
YouTuberTeenage YouTuber Prarthna Batra pens debut book
Seventeen-year-old YouTuber Prarthna Batra discusses the salient tools and mantras for young individuals to achieve success in her book, which is set to release in December.
10 Aug 2021
IndiaAcademician Nitin Pai's debut book to release next year
Noted academician Nitin Pai's maiden book, Nitopadesha: Moral Tales for Good Citizens will release next year, publishing house Westland announced on Tuesday.
05 Aug 2021
India'The Earthspinner': Anuradha Roy's next to hit stands next month
Award-winning novelist Anuradha Roy's next book, a story about the changing ways of loving and living in the modern world, will release on September 3, publishing house Hachette India announced on Thursday.
05 Jul 2021
BollywoodDinesh Vijan acquires film rights of 'Club You To Death'
Producer Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films has acquired the audiovisual rights of author Anuja Chauhan's sixth book, murder mystery Club You To Death.
18 Jun 2021
EntertainmentPenguin to publish two new titles by author Anees Salim
Penguin Random House India on Friday announced the acquisition of two new titles by award-winning contemporary writer Anees Salim.
14 Jun 2021
BollywoodAutobiography an honest tell-all tale about my life: Neena Gupta
Veteran actor-director Neena Gupta on Monday said that her autobiography Sach Kahun Toh is an honest tell-all tale about her life, chronicling her professional highs and personal lows.
10 Jun 2021
Game of ThronesSingle-mother with menstrual superpowers to lead Emilia Clarke's debut comic-book
Our Khaleesi now wants to spread her dragon wings!
02 Jun 2021
Ronnie ScrewvalaRonnie Screwvala to share life's lessons in new book
Film producer Ronnie Screwvala will share stories, failures, and personal learnings from his career in his new book, Skill It, Kill It: Struggles, Sacrifices, and Success in Your Life and Career.
21 May 2021
BollywoodNeena Gupta's autobiography to release on June 14
Veteran actor-director Neena Gupta's tell-all autobiography Sach Kahun Toh will hit the stands on June 14, publisher Penguin Random House India announced on Friday.
18 May 2021
Tamil NaduRenowned Tamil writer K Rajanarayanan passes away at 98
Renowned Tamil writer, novelist, and the recipient of Sahitya Akademi award K Rajanarayanan, popularly known as Ki Ra died in Puducherry on Monday, family sources said.
08 May 2021
Kalki KanmaniKalki Koechlin working on maiden book 'Elephant In The Womb'
Actor Kalki Koechlin is making her debut as an author with an illustrated non-fiction book on motherhood, publisher Penguin Random House India (PRHI) announced on Saturday.
11 Apr 2021
United Arab Emirates5-year-old Indian-American reads 36 books in 105 minutes; sets record
A five-year-old Indian-American girl has set a record for reading the maximum number of books non-stop.
18 Mar 2021
RajasthanRajasthan State Textbook Board, publishing house booked over anti-Islam content
The Rajasthan State Textbook Board and the owner of a publishing house have been booked for hurting religious sentiments over a reference to Islamist terrorism in a political science textbook, police said on Thursday.
05 Feb 2021
IndiaWhy sourcing the right supplier can be beneficial for businesses?
When sourcing a supplier for your business, search engines provide comfort as long as you have a search term.
10 Oct 2019
Exams#CareerBytes: What are the best-recommended books for CA aspirants?
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the toughest and most sought-after professional courses in the country.
07 Oct 2019
Computer Science#CareerBytes: Preparing for GATE 2020? Here are some must-read books
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is one of the most competitive exams for engineering graduates.
22 Aug 2019
Indian RailwaysNo more Chetan's 'Half Girlfriend' in railway stations: Here's why
Earlier this month, writer Chetan Bhagat was seen buying one of his own (pirated) books from a traffic-signal vendor.
22 Aug 2019
JEE#CareerBytes: Useful IIT/JEE foundation books for Class 6-10 students
In India, the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the gateway to admissions at premier technical institutes like IITs and NITs
21 Aug 2019
Exams#CareerBytes: Preparing for GATE 2020? Here are some must-read books
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is one of the most competitive exams for engineering graduates.
29 Jul 2019
ChennaiHow MP Vijay Kumar's been helping CA-aspirants realize their dreams
MP Vijay Kumar is an illustrious Chartered Accountant who needs no introduction. He is popular among CA students across the country for his books on various finance/accounting subjects.
27 Jul 2019
Exams#CareerBytes: What are the best-recommended books for CA aspirants?
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the toughest and most sought-after professional courses in the country.
21 Jun 2019
MaharashtraWomen at work, men in kitchen: Maharashtra's textbooks challenge gender-stereotypes
For decades, children have been taught problematic lessons on gender stereotypes. Children's books show women being relegated to kitchen chores, while men either read a newspaper or "go to work".
02 Feb 2019
AustraliaRefugee writes book using WhatsApp, wins Australia's top literature prize
The winner of Australia's top literature prize is a refugee who is not allowed in Australia. Paradoxical much?
20 Jan 2019
FacebookWorld's cutest dog, Boo, dies from 'heartbreak' at age 12
If 2019 has already started bad for you, we have another morose news.
17 Jan 2019
3D PrintingThis IIT-Delhi team helps blind students 'see' diagrams using 3D-printing
We all believe in education for all, but even today, visually impaired students are not getting the education they really deserve.
10 Dec 2018
Ruskin BondMore engaging stories needed to draw attention of children: Bond
Master storyteller Ruskin Bond has said that more engaging stories are needed to draw the undivided attention of children from page one itself.
17 Nov 2018
Amitabh BachchanI like to be criticized, it makes me aware: Bachchan
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he's fine taking criticism as it assures that the work has been consumed by the audience as opposed to people not watching a film at all.
15 Nov 2018
IndiaPrannoy Roy to come out with book on Indian polls
Senior journalist Prannoy Roy will come out with a book early next year, which seeks to demystify general elections and answer critical questions on electoral politics.
13 Oct 2018
Venkaiah NaiduVice President Naidu releases biography of late engineer Anumolu Ramakrishna
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu yesterday released a biography of late Anumolu Ramakrishna, a pioneer in the application of innovative systems and construction techniques in the Indian construction sector.
22 Sep 2018
Deepika PadukoneThis book offers remedies to help you deal with stress
At a time when depression, especially among youth, is becoming a major issue of concern, a book offers an understanding of life's basic principles and suggestions on how to deal with mental stress.
