Faiz is beyond Indo-Pak politics: Daughter

Faiz is beyond Indo-Pak politics: Daughter

Last Updated: Sunday, February 13, 2011, 09:53

Faiz`s daughter Salima says the poet is beyond the politics of Indo-Pak.

Bronte beats Shakespeare for romantic lines

Bronte beats Shakespeare for romantic lines

Last Updated: Saturday, February 12, 2011, 19:49

Britons have chosen a line from Emily Bronte`s novel ‘Wuthering Heights’ as the most romantic in English literature -- just in time for Valentine`s Day.

Budding authors getting into print with e-books

Budding authors getting into print with e-books

Last Updated: Saturday, February 12, 2011, 09:11

Budding writers are turning to e-books for publication.

PM presents Jnanpith to Kurup

PM presents Jnanpith to Kurup

Last Updated: Friday, February 11, 2011, 19:21

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday handed over the prestigious Jnanpith Award to ONV Kurup in Thiruvananthapuram.

Akbar`s book still rules the bestseller list

Akbar`s book still rules the bestseller list

Last Updated: Friday, February 11, 2011, 11:57

Akbar`s ‘Tinderbox’ continues to dominate the bestseller list.

New book on hip-hop history

New book on hip-hop history

Last Updated: Thursday, February 10, 2011, 12:33

There have been books dedicated to rap history, biographies, hip-hop portraits, fiction, legendary feuds, dancing and more.

A look at a truly greatest magician

A look at a truly greatest magician

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 18:05

Steinmeyer will make you long for the days when magicians competed to build bigger and better illusions and dazzled audiences with floating princesses, disappearing assistants and rabbits pulled from hats.

Cadbury`s: An epic chocolate saga

Cadbury`s: An epic chocolate saga

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 12:33

Ever wondered what went on behind that sinful brown bar of Cadbury`s chocolate to make it a gastronomic legion and a cult in itself for millions of chocolate lovers in India and the world?

Bristol Palin to pen her memoirs at the age of 20

Bristol Palin to pen her memoirs at the age of 20

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 17:44

Palin is set to join her mother as a published author by penning a autobiography.

‘Going Places’: Small town cricketers

‘Going Places’: Small town cricketers

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 13:15

A Mumbai-based sports journalist tells the story of 11 cricketers from small towns.

Taipei book fair to focus on Bhutan

Taipei book fair to focus on Bhutan

Last Updated: Monday, February 7, 2011, 14:03

The Taipei Book Exhibition will focus on Bhutan, `the world`s happiest country.`

Maoism a hit at Kolkata Book Fair

Maoism a hit at Kolkata Book Fair

Last Updated: Monday, February 7, 2011, 14:00

A slew of pro-ultra publications sold like hot cakes in the Kolkata Book Fair.