Kolkata, Feb 28 (IANS) Robbed of a home and a peaceful life, Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen feels that religious fundamentalists apart, the responsibility for her sufferings lies on the ''politicians of the Indian subcontinent'' who have labelled her anti-Islam and banned her books.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 2:03:41 PM
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) A bit of India, ancient scriptures, Irish and Scottish myths, reincarnation, metaphysics and the common wisdom of pagan faiths that programmed the lives of pre-Christian people - all these constitute the spice of emerging British spiritual author A.K. Luthienne''s new novel, ''The Secret Quest'', a love story.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 12:01:46 PM
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Reado, a website of one of India''s biggest audio books company, Think Ink Media Inc, was launched Saturday at the World Book Fair 2012 with 100-plus leading book titles which have been converted into downloadable audio books.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 9:03:58 PM
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The 20th World Book Fair in the capital began on an optimistic note Saturday with Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal announcing that efforts were on to make the biennial fair an annual affair.
Saturday, February 25, 2012 3:32:48 PM
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) This weekend, the book cart rolls in light humour and racy stories. Browse with IANS.
Saturday, February 18, 2012 1:23:03 PM
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) ''O Imam Ali, can you tell us how far it is to heaven?'' asked a group of Muslim pilgrims to which the wise one replied, ''Just Two Steps Away''... The cover of a new Islamic text reaches out to children worldwide with its witty quips.
Saturday, February 18, 2012 1:03:33 PM
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs'' biography yielded its first place to Daniel Kahneman''s ''Thinking Fast and Slow'' in the non-fiction section of the bestseller list, while Amish Tripathi''s ''Immortals of Meluha'' was the top choice in fiction and its sequel, ''The Secret of the Nagas'' occupied the second slot.
Saturday, February 18, 2012 8:57:45 AM
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) India will celebrate its innovations in design in art, architecture, fashion, interiors and graphics with a nine-day design festival, ''India Design Forum'', in the capital March 2-10.
Friday, February 17, 2012 3:10:32 PM
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) The 21st century metropolis of Delhi is kind of ruthless, clockwork and committed to the cause of furthering a new India. Its professional soul is a far cry from the lazy days of the early 20th century when the city lived in its horse shows, grand balls, jazz parties, nightclubs and tea rooms, says an Australia-based Indian writer and researcher.
Friday, February 17, 2012 11:25:50 AM
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) S.H. Raza, one of the greatest surviving names in Indian contemporary art, is walking in the footsteps of pioneering arts promoter Rabindranath Tagore -- using his personal fortune to bring young talent to light and also several new initiatives, including a mammoth multi-arts festival and fellowships for critics.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 11:50:33 AM
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