Category: Books

Narasimha Rao’s ‘pro-Hindu mindset’ led to Babri demolition: Aiyar

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao's "pro-Hindu mindset" encouraged the destruction of the Babri Masjid…

10 years ago

Cotton, bamboo blends best summer fabrics for children

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) For children cotton and bamboo fabric has always been preferred due to comfort and lightness,…

10 years ago

Bhutan Lit Fest to take in 400 years of history

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Alongside exploring contemporary issues facing the country today, "Mountain Echoes", the seventh edition of Bhutan's…

10 years ago

Pomp, splendour mark a royal wedding at Mysuru

Mysuru (Karnataka), June 27 (IANS) Pomp and splendour marked the royal wedding of the Wodeyar dynasty's titular king Yaduveer Krishnadatta…

10 years ago

Malayalam theatre veteran Kavalam’s funeral on Tuesday

Thiruvananthapuram, June 27 (IANS) The funeral of late Malayalam theatre veteran Kavalam Narayana Panicker, known as one who simplified the…

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Aurangzeb and his times: A reasonable and readable view

By Vikas Datta Title: Shahenshah- The Life of Aurangzeb; Author: N.S. Inamdar/Vikrant Pande (translator); Publisher: Harper Perennial; Pages: 488; Price:…

10 years ago

Meditation and shlokas for better life

By M.R. Narayan Swamy Title: When All is Not Well; Author: Om Swami; Publisher: Harper Element; Pages: 188; Price: Rs…

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‘Impermanence is the first principle to recognise economic patterns’

By Anjali Ojha Book: The Rise And Fall Of Nations - Ten Rules Of Change In The Post-Crisis World; Author:…

10 years ago

Rewriting history? Trying to stop a world-changing assassination

By Vikas Datta Two days hence but in 1914 came possibly the most inept assassination in modern history, which may…

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Tales from everywhere – reviving the art of storytelling

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) When artists are busy improvising or developing theatre, it is unimaginable to amuse oneself by…

10 years ago

Ankit Tiwari moves ahead with music

Kolkata, June 25 (IANS) Overcoming a turbulent phase in life when he was accused of rape, famed Bollywood singer-composer Ankit…

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‘R.D. Burman a futuristic genius who knew pulse of masses’

By Ankit Sinha New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Over two decades have passed since the charismatic music director R.D. Burman…

10 years ago

Quiz master Neil O’Brien is dead

Kolkata, June 24 (IANS) Neil O'Brien, credited with pioneering quizzing in the country, passed away here on Friday, his son…

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Mumbai to witness ‘Colours of North East’

Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) The third edition of Colours of North East, with an aim to promote business and tourism…

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British celebs react on Brexit

London, June 24 (IANS) British celebrities like J.K. Rowling, James Corden and Hugh Lawrie among others weighed in their thoughts…

10 years ago

Rediscovering the art of storytelling

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) The creative act of presenting tales using words and sounds is losing the value and…

10 years ago

‘Revamp defence offsets policy to push Make in India’

By Vishnu Makhijani Book: Indian Defence Industry: An Agenda for Making in India; Author: Laxman Kumar Behera; Publisher: Pentagon Press;…

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Some romance and plenty of career, happiness tips

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Bury yourself in the difficult ardent romance of a young guy who falls madly in…

10 years ago

Giving China’s its due in the espionage genre

By Vikas Datta Title: Spy Games; Author: Adam Brookes; Publisher: Sphere/Hachette India; Pages: 448; Price: Rs.399 China has made its…

10 years ago

Travelogue amid a chaotic internal journey of a woman and her love

By Nirendra Dev Title: Dangle; Author: Sutapa Basu; Publisher: Readomania; Pages: 252; Price: Rs 250 Can life be ever defined…

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