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Cover image of Nikhil Pradhan's book Cold Truth (Facebook Screengrab/ Nikhil Pradhan)

When Stephen King inspired the writer in Nikhil Pradhan

With publication of debut novel Cold Truth, Pradhan says King helped him "survive as a teenager and thrive as a storyteller".

18 Sep 2018 1:24 PM

I have strongly believed that incidents that take place in one’s childhood leave a strong conscious and unconscious stamp in the psyche of a person, says author Manoj Jain.

Dysptopia may have bits of philosophy but it is lot more psychological: Manoj Jain

Dystopia deals with different stages person faces in one’s life and how one is affected by childhood episodes and choices in adolescence.

11 Sep 2018 6:49 PM

This is the first title of the six-book global deal that Amazon Publishing announced with Chetan Bhagat in April this year.

Watch: Chetan Bhagat's movie-style video for his new book, The Girl in Room 105

The bestselling author recently launched the trailer to his new book that is set to release on October 9.

04 Sep 2018 3:39 PM

They're based on the film series, offering movie-making tips, behind-the-scenes facts and pop-up landscapes.

Three new Harry Potter books set to release before Christmas

While not written by JK Rowling, they still look like magical offerings that will tickle the collector’s bone in any Harry Potter fanatic.

03 Sep 2018 10:33 AM

People watch as flames engulf the 200-year-old National Museum of Brazil, in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018. According to its website, the museum has thousands of items related to the history of Brazil and other countries. The museum is part of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. (Photo: AP)

Fire rages through Rio museum, 200 years of knowledge ‘lost’

Esteemed National Museum in northern Rio, which houses artefacts from Egypt, Greco-Roman art and some of the first fossils found in Brazil.

03 Sep 2018 9:12 AM

Khera points towards the title of the book ‘You Can Achieve More’ and says no matter what stage of life a person is in; they need to ask themselves if they have optimised their performance.

Achievers achieve in spite of problems not in absence of them: Author Shiv Khera

Khera’s new book You Can Achieve More says a person who harbours a positive outlook in life cannot be stopped.

17 Aug 2018 2:42 PM

As India celebrates its 72 Independence Day, we look at a few books that have documented India's struggle for freedom and have left a mark in our conscience. (Photo: PTI)

Independence Day 2018: 5 books one must read on India's freedom struggle

From non-fictional accounts to works of fiction we list five must reads that deal with India’s struggle for freedom.

15 Aug 2018 9:40 AM

Books give us the ability to see things from different perspectives. They educate us, entertain us, force us to think upon certain issues. (Photo: Pixabay)

Authors share more about their favourite reads on Book Lovers Day

For book lovers, manuscripts act as a much needed source of escape from the monotony of daily life.

09 Aug 2018 3:26 PM

The video features writer Dan Stott, executive editor Tom Brevoort, and editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski talking about the series. (Photo: Youtube Screengrab)

In video: Marvel revives Fantastic Four comic book, to release today

Marvel Entertainment released a promotional video teasing the revival of 'Fantastic Four's comic book, titled as 'Fantastic Four No. 1."

08 Aug 2018 8:14 AM

Sharma, in his ‘laced-with-sarcasm- way’ says that TISOAA is a literary criticism laced with satire and sarcasm.

Rejection is the reason behind creating my new book, says Gaurav Sharma

Perfectly capturing vagaries of publishing world, Sharma’s new book The Indian Story of an Author is an intriguing read about ‘nothing’.

04 Aug 2018 2:46 PM

The novel, which begins with a sense of suspicion, plunges the readers headlong into a vortex of mystery.

Book Review: Vinaya Bhagat’s The Trickster is a gripping tale of the fear of unknown

Vinaya Bhagat’s The Trickster takes readers on ride between realms of known, and unknown, merging myth with folklore and reality and crime.

27 Jul 2018 8:06 PM

Author Nick Drnaso's creation was among this year’s longlist of 13 books that were selected by a panel of five judges. (Youtube Screengrab)

Man Booker Prize 2018: Longlist sees graphic novel for first time in award history

Sabrina, by US author Nick Drnaso, is about a vanished young woman and the 24-hour aftermath.

24 Jul 2018 3:24 PM

Dhamija’s The Mogul revolves around Prem Bedi, who, at 53, and hailing from a royal family has always had the spotlights on him. A twist of fate and some morbid turn of events finds the man under the spotlight, albeit, for a very sinister reason.

The Mogul explores a little gap in the legal system, says author Vish Dhamija

Dhamija’s whodunit looks into Indian judicial process and lays bare fact that because one is not guilty, does not mean they are innocent.

23 Jul 2018 9:56 PM

The book is the second part to her mythological trilogy Guardians of the Blue Lotus.

Guardians of the Blue Lotus is journey of love, lust, spirituality: Anita Shirodkar

Out with the second instalment of her trilogy, Sitanshu sees a newly minted warrior discover the path to his own destiny.

20 Jul 2018 12:35 PM

"In the four phases of her life, Kavita had encountered four men who eventually leave a deep impression on her,” Singh narrates.

Grace is all about celebrating life's victory over battles of heart, says debut author Supreeta Singh

Novel touches upon human psychology, but above all remains testament of affections, affectations and a journey that simply goes on.

30 Jun 2018 2:16 PM

Hind Pocket Books have published some of the most renowned authors from the subcontinent and across the world, including Amrita Pritam, Shivani, Acharya Chatursen and Gulshan Nanda among others. (Photo: Pixabay)

Penguin Random House India acquires Hind Pocket Books

Established in 1958, highly regarded Hind Pocket Books are considered as pioneers in publishing Hindi and Urdu paperbacks in India.

29 Jun 2018 8:48 AM

The most political work rakes up France’s tough anti-migrant policy, with nearly 40 makeshift camps being razed in Paris and the last three years. (Twitter Screengrab/ @areej_algurg)

British street artist Banksy attacks France's crackdown on migrants through murals

None of the works were signed (as has been Banksy’s recent trend), but experts opine they appear genuine.

25 Jun 2018 10:35 AM

Penguin Random House India recently announced the forthcoming publication of The Rabbit and the Squirrel by Siddharth Dhanvant Shanghvi with illustrations by Stina Wirsen.

Siddharth Dhanvant Sanghvi announces launch of new book The Rabbit and the Squirrel

Published by Penguin Random House India, the book is a story of an unlikely friendship between a penniless bunny and an heiress squirrel.

15 Jun 2018 7:06 PM

Transit Lounge: A techie’s account of travelling to 30 countries

In conversation, author Sunil Mishra talks about the book, and talks about how travelling as an overall experience, has changed over years.

14 Jun 2018 8:44 PM

The author says that his efforts aim to bring about an interest towards the roots Indians have and make them question their origins and past.

Retelling history: Walking with the warrior-king Samudragupta

Yoddha, according to author Rajat Pillai is a ‘saga on the human condition and how true leaders emerge out of extreme adversity.’

13 Jun 2018 9:13 PM

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