Category: Books

22nd Delhi Book Fair opens

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The 22nd edition of the Delhi Book Fair opened in the capital on Saturday with…

8 years ago

Climate change takes centre stage at Mountain Echoes Litfest

By Preetha Nair Thimphu, Aug 27 (IANS) It may be wrong to say that the first day of the Mountain…

8 years ago

Climate change takes central stage at Mountain Echoes Litfest

By Preetha Nair Thimphu, Aug 27 (IANS) It may be wrong to say that the first day of the Mountain…

8 years ago

Sri Lanka: A beautiful but blood-soaked country

By M.R. Narayan Swamy Title: Elephant Complex: Travels in Sri Lanka; Author: John Gimlette; Publisher: Quercus (London); Pages: 518; Price:…

8 years ago

Mountain Echoes litfest kicks off in Bhutan

By Preetha Nair Thimphu, Aug 26 (IANS) This capital city of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan came alive on Thursday…

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Myanmar to renovate quake-damaged pagodas

Nay Pyi Taw, Aug 26 (IANS) Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw has pledged government assistance to renovate and preserve the…

8 years ago

Of finance, mystery, myth and wisdom

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Learn to read balance sheets and deploy funds smartly, flick through the mysterious story of…

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The unholy nexus that began World War II – the full story

By Vikas Datta Title: The Devils' Alliance - Hitler's Pact with Stalin, 1939-1941; Author: Roger Moorhouse; Publisher: Vintage/Random House India;…

8 years ago

Janmashtami celebrated in Bengal

Kolkata, Aug 25 (IANS) Janmashtami, marking the birthday of Lord Krishna, was celebrated on Thursday with gaitey and religious fervour…

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Modi pips Big B, becomes most followed Indian on Twitter

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the most followed Indian on micro-blogging site Twitter with 22.1…

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Many Indias in one exhibition

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Different genres that represent harmony within the diverse culture of India will all come together…

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Temples lit up for Janmashtmi celebrations in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, Aug 25 (IANS) Attired in their very best, people thronged the attractively decorated temples to celebrate the festival of…

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Blunders of intervention: Policies the world is paying for

By Tarun Basu Book: Perilous Interventions: The Security Council and the Politics of Chaos; Author: Hardeep Singh Puri; Publisher: HarperCollins;…

8 years ago

Our routine daily activities – and their chequered histories

By Vikas Datta Title: A Million Years in a Day - A Curious History of Daily Life; Author: Greg Jenner;…

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How Jayalalithaa inched her way to the top

By M.R. Narayan Swamy Title: Amma; Jayalalithaa's journey from Movie Star to Political Queen; Author: Vaasanthi; Publisher: Juggernaut; Pages: 175;…

8 years ago

Painter Dhirendra Nath Brahma passes away

Kolkata, Aug 24 (IANS) Celebrated artist Dhirendra Nath Brahma, a legend of the Bengal school of painting, died at a…

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Music instruments now available with premium warranty

Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) Bajaao.com, a direct online retailer for musical instruments and pro audio gear, is providing customers with…

8 years ago

Raghuvansh a man of conviction: Nitish Kumar

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar described the late litterature and socialist Raghuvansh as a man…

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Light and sound show at Lucknow Residency to restart soon

Lucknow, Aug 24 (IANS) The popular light and sound show at the Lucknow Residency, which fell on bad times some…

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SC says human pyramid can’t go beyond 20 ft in Dahi Handi fest

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that human pyramids can't go beyond 20 feet during…

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