Sitangshu Guha is a journalist and writer based in the USA, but his roots are in Bangladesh and he has spent a lot of time in the country documenting violent incidents against minorities. Two books of his published in 2019 made an appearance in the February bookfair in Dhaka. The names of the books are […]
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Dictionary of Martyrs of India’s Freedom Struggle released
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, yesterday released the Dictionary of Martyrs of India’s Freedom Struggle, at an event in Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, he said this five-volume dictionary contains an account of the martyrs from India’s First War of Independence in 1857, to India’s Independence in 1947. He said that this […]
PM unveils a unique Bhagwad Gita, know more about the iconic Dharm Granth
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, attended the Gita Aradhana Mahotsav at ISKCON-Glory of India Cultural Centre, New Delhi, today. He unveiled a unique Bhagwad Gita, prepared by ISKCON devotees. It measures over 2.8 meters and weighs over 800 kg. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that it is indeed a special occasion to unveil this […]
Coffee table book “Timeless Laxman” launched by PM
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on December 18th had released the coffee table book Timeless Laxman, based on the famous cartoonist RK Laxman. Speaking on the release of the coffee table book Timeless Laxman, the PM said that he is happy to be a part of this timeless journey. He expressed happiness that an insight […]
Santhali language novelist wins Sahitya Akademi Award
Shyam Sundar Besra, Chief Inspector of Ticket working in Asansol Division of Eastern Railway has been conferred the coveted Sahitya Akademi Award. He has been awarded for his novel “Marom” in Santhali language which is primarily based upon natural, social, economic and political conditions of Santhal Pargana. The novel highlights the situation emerged after the […]
Publishing giant Random House axes controversial book on Islam, author ready to battle it out in court
A contract with Random House is every writer’s dream. But what happens when the publishing giant decides to snatch the mat from under the feet? That’s exactly what has happened to author Thilo Sarrazin who is also a politician with conservative leanings. Random House has declined to release a new book by Thilo Sarrazin fearing […]
Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism’s greatest thinker
The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, received the first copy of the book Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism’s Greatest Thinker, from the author Pavan Varma, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (April 21, 2018). Among the dignitaries present were Dr Murli Manohar Joshi and D P Tripathi. Speaking on the occasion, the President said the imprint of Adi […]
Check out the new books on Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
The Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Union Minister of Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar released three books on the life of former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on July 27, 2016. The books entitled “Dr Kalam, Prerna ki Udaan” in Hindi, “Do You Know Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam” in English and “Prerna Nu Zarnu : […]
Pulitzer Prize 2016: Names of the winning books
Pulitzer Prizes which honor excellence in journalism and the arts has just announced its list of books and authors who won the coveted prize for the year 2016. The Pulitzer Prize administration awards prizes across 21 categories in journalism, and the arts each year. Here is a list of the books: Poetry winner- Ozone Journal […]
Harry Potter is back with his magical world!
New York, February 11 2016: Scholastic, the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, has announced that it will publish a script book based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I & II, a new play byJack Thorne. The Special Rehearsal Edition […]