Category: Books

‘Gunning for the trouble’: Investigating the Bofors scandal, its impact – and inconclusive outcome (Book Review)

New Delhi, March 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) The scandal tarnished the image of two popular Prime Ministers (one posthumously), threw light on…

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‘JFK, mass cooking, and fashion fiascos’: The colourful but exacting lives of Indian diplomatic spouses (Book Review)

New Delhi, March 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Even amid themselves, they note how they seem to only make gulab jamuns and samosas…

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Mamata Banerjee remembers Netaji’s connections with Germany at Kolkata Book Fair

Kolkata, Jan 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) At the inauguration of the 48th Kolkata International Book Fair on Tuesday, West Bengal Chief Minister…

1 month ago

HC denies permission to VHP for stall at Kolkata Book Fair

Kolkata, Jan 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Friday, rejected the appeal from the Vishva…

2 months ago

18th JLF edition announced from January 30 to Feb 3 in Jaipur

Jaipur, Jan 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) The 18th edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) will be held from January 30 to…

2 months ago

HC directs Kolkata Book Fair organiser to arrange space for VHP’s stall

Kolkata, Jan 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the Publishers & Booksellers Guild, the organiser of the…

2 months ago

Stalin presents prestigious Perunthalaivar Kamarajar award to K.V. Thangkabalu

Chennai, Jan 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin conferred the prestigious Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Award on K.V. Thangkabalu, former…

2 months ago

C. Ramchandra: The music composer who straddled East and West – and left a PM tearful

New Delhi, Jan 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) His contribution to Hindi film music, spanning classical to casual, is considerable, but composer C.…

2 months ago

Calcutta HC rejects plea by rights body for stall allotment at Kolkata Book Fair

Kolkata, Jan 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Calcutta High Court on Friday rejected the plea by a leading human rights group for…

2 months ago

No booksellers or publishers from Bangladesh to participate in Agartala Book Fair

Agartala, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amidst the unrest followed by the political changes in Bangladesh, no booksellers or publishers from the…

2 months ago

The hype surrounding ‘The Satanic Verses’ will lead to ‘skyrocketing sales’ in India

New Delhi, Jan 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Soon after the ban on Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' was lifted after 36 years,…

2 months ago

Vijayan, others pay tributes to Kerala’s legend MT; 2-day mourning declared

Kozhikode, Dec 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Kerala mourns the loss of its literary titan, MT Vasudevan Nair, who passed away at a…

2 months ago

‘Why was this book banned?’ buyers react as ‘The Satanic Verses’ makes a comeback in India

New Delhi, Dec 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) British-Indian novelist Salman Rushdie's controversial novel ‘The Satanic Verses’ has quietly reappeared in India, 36…

3 months ago

When music director Naushad put an iconic Hindi film director in his place

New Delhi, Dec 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) The only one to have composed for Hindi film superstars from K. L. Saigal to…

3 months ago

‘Raushan tumhi se duniya..’: Mohd Rafi’s versatile voice, trademark modesty keeps him immortal

New Delhi, Dec 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) An unparalleled voice in Hindi films, this playback singer, who had already sung for many…

3 months ago

Health condition of Jnanpith awardee Vasudevan Nair remains critical

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) The health condition of renowned Malayalam writer and Jnanpith awardee M. T. Vasudevan Nair, who is…

3 months ago

91-year-old Jnanpith awardee M.T. Vasudevan Nair in critical condition

Kozhikode, Dec 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Renowned 91-year-old Jnanpith awardee and one of Kerala’s most celebrated literary figures, M.T. Vasudevan Nair, is…

3 months ago

When Dilip Kumar countered an aggressive Indira Gandhi in presence of PM Nehru

New Delhi, Dec 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) The matchless thespian of Hindi cinema, he is still remembered for his understated, yet intense…

3 months ago

‘The Other Sister’ – A tale of friends’ faith, relationship and stress

New Delhi, Dec 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amidst a vibrant reading session, author Amrita Tripathi unveiled her latest novel, ‘The Other Sister’…

3 months ago

India yet to tell the world its true story: William Dalrymple

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) India is yet to claim rightful credit for its historical role as the epicentre of knowledge…

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