Category: Books

Enduring memorials and sharp critiques: A century of war films

By Vikas Datta Title: Fifty Great War Films; Author: Tim Newark; Publisher: Osprey Publishing/Bloomsbury; Pages: 208; Price: Rs 599 Do…

8 years ago

President accorded state reception in Bengal, describes Darjeeling as ‘mini-India’

Darjeeling, July 12 (IANS) The West Bengal government on Tuesday accorded a state reception to President Pranab Mukherjee who is…

8 years ago

Rare book sold for $10.5 mn in danger of being exported from Britain

London, July 12 (IANS) A rare jewel-encrusted book that belonged to a 16th century French king is in danger of…

8 years ago

Enjoy English translations of Indian Nepali literature

Kolkata, July 12 (IANS) Highlighting the rich tradition of Nepali language writing in India, the Jadavpur University Press here has…

8 years ago

Elemental India wins G-Shock Wacken Metal Battle 2016

Bengaluru, July 12 (IANS) Bhopal-based death metal band Elemental won the G-Shock Wacken Metal Battle 2016 at the recently held…

8 years ago

Mukherjee confers 51st Jnanpith Award on Raghuveer Chaudhari

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday conferred the 51st Jnanpith Award on renowned writer from Gujarat,…

8 years ago

‘Time for India to stand up for Kunan-Poshpara’

Kolkata, July 11 (IANS) Alleging delaying tactics were being employed, authors of a book on alleged mass rape committed by…

8 years ago

Family drama, gender stereotypes in this ‘Ladies Sangeet’

By Mudita Girotra New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) While a traditional Indian wedding is surrounded by a plethora of decoration,…

8 years ago

Remembering an exotic and versatile actor: Yul Brynner

By Vikas Datta Fans copy their favourite movie stars' hairstyles and this legendary actor also inspired such a craze --…

8 years ago

Eiffel Tower closes due to Euro soccer final riots

Paris, July 11 (IANS) The Eiffel Tower remained closed to the public on Monday due to the riots that took…

8 years ago

Manju Warrier all set for foray into Sanskrit theatre

Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (IANS) Popular actress Manju Warrier is all set to enter the world of theatre by enacting Shakuntala…

8 years ago

A radical religiosity’s results – learning the hard way

By Vikas Datta Title: Jihadi Jane; Author: Tabish Khair; Publisher: Penguin Random House India; Pages: 248; Price: Rs 299 We…

8 years ago

‘Modi was not voted to power for development’

Kolkata, July 10 (IANS) Describing the Gujarat development model as "crony capitalism" journalist-author Rana Ayyub on Sunday said Narendra Modi…

8 years ago

Stage gives me great sense of belonging: Anupam

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, also a theatre artiste, says the stage gives him a “great…

8 years ago

Powerless against genocide: Frustration of a UN peackeeper

By Vikas Datta Mid-July marks the 22nd anniversary of the belated end of the Rwandan genocide - one of the…

8 years ago

Modi meets South African alumni of Indian institutions

Durban, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with a group of South African alumni who studied…

8 years ago

Remembering the Mahatma: Modi visits Phoenix Settlement

Durban, July 9 (IANS) Continuing his visits to places associated with the life of Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa, Prime…

8 years ago

Slamming politicians on social media is mini-crime: Goa minister

Panaji, July 9 (IANS) Constant criticism on social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp will be regarded as "mini-crimes" in…

8 years ago

Visit to South Africa a pilgrimage for me: Modi

Pietermaritzburg, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that his visit to South Africa is like a…

8 years ago

Recovering the stolen Kohinoor with an elephant’s help

By Vikas Datta Title: The Perplexing Theft of the Jewel in the Crown; Author: Vaseem Khan; Publisher: Mulholland Books/Hachette India;…

8 years ago



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