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The Presidential Years will chronicle the journey of India's former head of state in exhaustive detail. (Photo: PTI)

Fourth book of Pranab's political memoir series to talk of Rashtrapati Bhavan days

The Presidential Years is slated for released in December to coincide with Mukherjee's birthday on December 11.

12 Jun 2018 6:44 PM

L-R_Varun Dhawan, Amish,Vikas Singh at the cover launch of Suheldev and the Battle Of Bahraich.

Varun Dhawan launches Amish’s latest book

Book traces story of Raja Suheldev, legendary but forgotten hero and an unforgettable battle which kept Turks at bay for almost 170 years.

11 Jun 2018 8:19 PM

The epic is written in a contemporary style, a signature approach of the author.

Anita Shirodkar launches second book in Guardians of the Blue Lotus trilogy

The fascinating world created by Anita not only explores outer journey of the characters but also their inner journey of self-discovery.

04 Jun 2018 5:07 PM

The 54-year-old former first lady shared on her Instagram account four previously unpublished family photographs that illustrate moments in her personal journey of becoming the woman she is today. (Photo: AP)

Former first lady Michelle Obama releases cover of her book

The book is scheduled to be published globally on November 13.

24 May 2018 9:20 PM

PEN literary service award recipient Stephen King attends the 2018 PEN Literary Gala at the American Museum of Natural History. (Photo: AP)

Author Stephen King honoured at 2018 PEN America gala

Morgan Freeman, who starred in the film adaptation of King's "Shawshank Redemption," presented the author his award for literary service.

23 May 2018 3:59 PM

A prolific essayist and critic, Roth was best known for mining the Jewish-American experience in his work. (Photo: AP)

American literary giant Philip Roth dies aged 85

Roth won the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for fiction for his acclaimed novel

23 May 2018 2:33 PM

Author Ruskin Bond celebrates his birthday by cutting a cake with children who share their birthdays with him, at Cambridge Bookstore in Mussoorie, on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Happy birthday Ruskin Bond! As author turns 84, he urges kids to read more

He spent time at his favourite bookstore with fans and cut cake which had book jacket image of latest work "Ranji and the Music Maker".

19 May 2018 9:49 PM

The artist has taken the ballpoint pen to a new dimension, often giving his creations a 3D effect.

Celebrating voyage of pictorial adventures and explorations

The imagery on display at the exhibition chronicle a journey from monochrome to colour in varied dimension.

05 May 2018 2:13 PM

The Game of Thrones author has not yet finished the novel which will follow 2011's A Dance With Dragons in the series. (Photo: AP)

George RR Martin to release 'Game of Thrones' prequel

Author George R.R. Martin will release Game of Thrones prequel Fire & Blood later this year.

26 Apr 2018 11:53 AM

World Book Day is being organised by the UNESCO since 1995. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Book Day: Here's why reading is important, say authors

Authors from across the world share their thoughts on the importance of books and the art of reading.

23 Apr 2018 4:57 PM

The significance of the day also lies in the fact that this is also the death and possibly birth day of the English Bard, William Shakespeare. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Book Day: 10 famous quotes on books

Here are quotes on books by famous authors that will inspire you to pick up a manuscript today.

23 Apr 2018 4:04 PM

$For the 32-year-old comedian Ross Asdourian, nightmare became a reality about three years ago when he suffered a penile fracture while having sex with a woman in his Manhattan apartment. (Facebook Screengrab/ Ross Asdourian)$

Comedian pens entire book about moment his penis broke during sex

Asdourian recently released a book about the traumatic incident called Broken Bananah: Comedy, Life, and Sex ...Without a Penis.

20 Apr 2018 4:33 PM

Priced at Rs 295, the 274 pager novel brings his protagonist Rahul Saxena to his Indian roots as he travels Mumbai and Amritsar extensively, to recreate a captivating journey.

Book Review One Enduring Lesson: A journey in love, loss, spirituality

Bildungsroman of sorts, Merchant’s novel sees his protagonist struggle through life's adversity in pursuit of happiness.

19 Apr 2018 12:59 PM

I have written it to be a compulsive page turner, and I do hope that I have succeeded in doing that, reveals author Rickie Khosla.

Pretty Vile Girl is desi, racy and pacey, says debut author Rickie Khosla

Author shares more about his book and reveals why is it a juicy Indian thriller with elements of Bollywood, politics and a hot damsel.

09 Apr 2018 9:10 PM

The book provides a first person point of view of an immigrant who arrives in a foreign country with many hopes and equally as many trepidations.

Gaurav Kumar launches debut novel Keeping up with Kaneda

The book is based on the experiences the author had when he left India to study abroad in Canada.

22 Mar 2018 11:55 AM

The IITian author adds that the most important motive he had was that he wanted to write a book.

A bit of science, innovation and a lot of story telling

16 Mar 2018 9:28 PM

Gabo brought to the world Latin America's charm along with magical realism. (Photo: AP)

Twitter pays respect to Gabriel Garcia Marquez on his 91st birth anniversary

As Google celebrated his 91st birth anniversary with a doodle, we take a look at how the twitterati remembered the legendary author.

06 Mar 2018 5:04 PM

Published in 1967, the book sold over 30 million copies, and continues to be Marquezs best known work. (Photo: Google)

Google celebrates Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s 91st birthday with doodle

Colourful digital work of art reminds one of magical city of Macondo that Nobel laureate brought to life in One Hundred Years of Solitude.

06 Mar 2018 4:38 PM

Kapoor, who has written several books on motivation, leadership and emotional intelligence realised there is a big gap between what we have and what we should have in the society.

Excerpts from book teaching ethics, values and morals to youngsters

Author Virender Kapoor has created value education books for class 1 to 8 which adhere to National Curriculum Framework (NCF).

05 Mar 2018 1:02 PM

One Enduring Lesson is a tale of the undying fight for survival against all odds, wherein the protagonist explores his spiritual awakening.

British author launches his debut novel ‘One Enduring Lesson’ in India

The title of the novel has been taken from the last paragraph of ‘The Memoirs of Aga Khan’.

28 Feb 2018 5:25 PM

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