New book attempts to link fine arts to words
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Filmmaker Laxmana Dalmias first book of prose-poetry “One Soul Many Lives” that attempts to link fine arts to words in its pages was launched here at the Bikaner House. The…
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Two teachers bag two-week masterclass at Oxford
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Oxford University Press announced on Monday that it will sponsor the top two winners of Teaching Professionals Olympiads (TPO) English Challenger track for a two week “Oxford English Language Teachers…
The man who wanted to wage a 1,000-year war with India (Book Review)
By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar Book: Born to be Hanged – Political Biography of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto; Author: Syeda Hameed; Publisher: Rupa; Pages: 264 The premise itself sounds interesting. A book by an Indian human rights activist…
Will humans survive the digital onslaught? (Book Review)
By Gokul Bhagabati Title: Digital Vs Human: How We’ll Live, Love and Think in the Future; Author: Richard Watson; Publisher: Amaryllis; Pages: 272; Price: Rs 499 At a time when the rise of digital technology…
Ill-informed imams to blame for Muslim women’s plight: Book
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Poorly informed Muslim clerics are often to blame for the plight of women in the community, particularly when it comes to triple talaq, the Muslim practice of instant divorce that…
Similarity between theatre and politics, says Fadnavis
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Politics and theatre have a similar nature with the common people’s involvement a major part in both, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Sunday. “A theatre is a place where…
‘Book libraries hit by social media’
Agra, April 8 (IANS) Book libraries in India were under threat from social media, which has also affected the habit of reading, especially among the youth, said participants at a seminar here on Sunday. Eminent…
Rahul rides in metro, browses for books in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, April 8 (IANS) ACongress President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday took time off his busy schedule to ride in a crowded metro and went shopping for books at a bookstore here. “Gandhi, accompanied by party…
Bengal civil society walks for communal amity
Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) “Religious belief is personal, but nation is for all” – proclaimed placards and posters as a large section of West Bengal’s civil society hit the streets alongside thousands of common people…
Calligraphy is worship for this Indian on a mission to revive the art
By Mohammed Shafeeq Hyderabad, April 8 (IANS) Arabic calligraphy is worship for Muqtar Ahmed, an Indian calligrapher who has made a mark for himself at the international level. Hailing from a remote village in Telangana…
Clandestine work in a realistic frame: Matt Helm and his exploits
By Vikas Datt What can we expect of spy fiction? Should it be all glamour — parties, fast cars, women (or lets say partners), casinos, over-the-top and plentiful action in exotic locations with clearly marked…
Mithila paintings adorn Madhubani railway station
Madhubani, April 7 (IANS) Once looked upon as one of the dirtiest railway stations in India, Madhubani in Bihar now sports a completely different look with Mithila paintings adorning its walls. The rich artistic and…
Madhubani railway station gets a makeover with Mithila paintings
Madhubani (Bihar), April 7 (IANS) Once looked upon as a dirty railway station, Madhubani station in Bihar now sports a completely different look. The rich culture of the region — Mithila paintings — now adorn…
Assam’s Spring Festival begins in Manas National Park
Guwahati, April 7 (IANS) The two-day Assam Spring Festival began at the Manas National Park on Saturday where visitors will get to experience the state’s local food, music, handloom and handicrafts. “The aim of the…
Former cop pens harrowing saga of 1995 Tandoor Murder (Book Review)
By Ananya Das Book: The Tandoor Murder; Author: Maxwell Pereira; Publisher: Context; Pages: 280; Price: Rs 599 A human body chopped into pieces and thrown into a tandoor. A bonfire as the makeshift funeral pyre…
Filling the gap between Sherlock Holmes and James Bond (Book Review)
By Vikas Datta Title: The Irregular – A Different Class of Spy; Author: H.B. Lyle; Publisher: Hodder& Stoughton/Hachette India; Pages: 288; Price: Rs 399 The First World War is still five years away, but London…
Goutam Ghose to chair panel to commemorate Bengali cinema centenary
Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) The West Bengal government on Friday set up a 18-member committee chaired by eminent film director Goutam Ghosh with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as the patron to commemorate 100 years of…
Of optimism, studying overseas, and Deendayal Upadhyaya
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Go on an inspiring journey of one man’s decision to dedicate his life to a higher purpose; walk through the American laws and get a glimpse of how life would…
HC recuses to hear plea on ex-President’s book
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) A Delhi High Court Judge on Friday recused herself from hearing a plea for reming “objectionable matter” from a book written by former President Pranab Mukherjee on the ground that…
‘Hidden Figures’ to be adapted into TV series
Los Angeles, April 6 (IANS) “Hidden Figures”, a 2016 film starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae will reportedly be adapted into a television series by National Geographic. The project is said to…