Category: Books

The emperor among philosophers and why he still speaks to us

By Vikas Datta Author Samuel Butler once observed that "to die completely, a person must not only forget but be…

8 years ago

Yoga Day: Delhi to see over 10,000 participants

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) A total of 10,000 participants will be performing yoga in various places in Delhi including…

8 years ago

‘Advertisements reinforcing gender stereotypes’

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Advertisements are unthinkingly reinforcing gender stereotypes, says noted journalist Naghma Sahar during a travelling photo…

8 years ago

Shaam-e-Sher: Reinvigorating Urdu among youth

By Akanki Sharma New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) In today's digital era where technology has almost swamped art in all…

8 years ago

No sayonara for Japanese kimono as it gets a modern makeover

Tokyo, June 17 (IANS) Young designers in Japan are infusing fresh life into the kimono, Japan's traditional dress, and transforming…

8 years ago

INOX cinema to raise awareness about yoga

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) INOX Leisure Ltd (INOX), a cinema exhibition chain, has teamed up with Isha Foundation to…

8 years ago

Nine Chinese cities to host Yoga Day celebrations

Shanghai, June 17 (IANS) Nine cities in eastern China are to host the 2nd International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations…

8 years ago

MP ministers to attend World Yoga Day

Bhopal, June 17 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh cabinet ministers will attend programmes on the occasion of World Yoga Day on June…

8 years ago

Connectivity with Southeast Asia priority: Modi

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the completion of the India-Myanmar-Thailand highway was New…

8 years ago

Of political idealism, corporate twists and fitness

Embark on a journey of remorse, redemption and love where a girl falls for a man with dark secrets; then…

8 years ago

Murder, policing and betrayal in the German Democratic Republic

By Vikas Datta Title: Stasi Child; Author: David Young; Publisher: Twenty7 Books/Bloomsbury; Pages: 416; Price: Rs 399 With one agent…

8 years ago

‘Awake: The Life of Yogananda’ releases today

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) After wowing the audiences across the world, the award-winning documentary, "Awake: The Life of Yogananda",…

8 years ago

Bengal’s Mango Mela gets underway in the capital

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) To provide a tasty and juicy treat to the connoisseurs of the national capital during…

8 years ago

Parikrama, Indian Ocean to enthral audiences on World Music Day

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Acclaimed Indian bands Parikrama, Indian Ocean, among other artistes, are set to enthral audiences at…

8 years ago

Archaeologists study ancient gold coffin

Rome, June 16 (IANS/AKI) Archaeologists are due to resume a study aimed at unravelling the mystery over the identity of…

8 years ago

Our daily bread: Bringing excitement to twists and turns of flour

By Somrita Ghosh Title: Crumbs! Bread Stories and Recipes from the Indian Kitchen; Author: Saee Koranne-Khandekar; Publisher: Hachette; Price: Rs…

8 years ago

A diplomat examines Indian spirituality

By M.R. Narayan Swamy Title: Timeless Wisdom from Ancient India; Author: Basant K. Gupta; Publisher: Laksmi di Asya Om (Italy);…

8 years ago

‘Literature and Democracy’ focus at Kalinga lit fest

Bhubaneswar, June 15 (IANS) The Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) is back here, this time with the theme of "Literature and…

8 years ago

Mother Teresa’s sainthood and Nobel Prize deeply flawed, says author Aroup Chatterjee

By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Mother Teresa's planned sainthood is in an "uncharted" place as the miracle…

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Tourism projects worth Rs 300 crore cleared for UP

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Trying to reach out to the religious pilgrims in Uttar Pradesh, the central government on…

8 years ago



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