I explore complex diaspora identities: Chitra

I explore complex diaspora identities: Chitra

Last Updated: Monday, January 31, 2011, 13:16

Chitra heals the distress she encountered by writing books for children.

Dutt’s ‘Pyaasa’ immortalised in book

Dutt’s ‘Pyaasa’ immortalised in book

Last Updated: Sunday, January 30, 2011, 16:53

The dialogues and heart-warming songs of legendary actor-director Guru Dutt`s 1957 cinematic masterpiece ‘Pyaasa’ have been immortalised into a book by author Nasreen Munni Kabir.

I`ve achieved balance: Orhan Pamuk

I`ve achieved balance: Orhan Pamuk

Last Updated: Sunday, January 30, 2011, 09:56

Pamuk has found an equilibrium between naivete and the state of a sentimental mind.

Gulzar explains difference between poems and lyrics

Gulzar explains difference between poems and lyrics

Last Updated: Saturday, January 29, 2011, 17:57

If you are interested in poetry and music, you would often wonder what is so diverse in these two forms of writing. Veteran poet and lyricist Gulzar explained the difference at a book launch.

Bushnell’s new book features India

Bushnell’s new book features India

Last Updated: Saturday, January 29, 2011, 17:32

Celebrated writer-columnist Candace Bushnell, known for her iconic society column ‘Sex and the City; which was serialised into the hit HBO tele-drama, is including a slice of India in her new book.

My reader makes his soul through my book: Pamuk

My reader makes his soul through my book: Pamuk

Last Updated: Saturday, January 29, 2011, 09:04

Pamuk earnestly speaks about how books have shaped his spirit.

Nandy returns to poetry after 25 years

Nandy returns to poetry after 25 years

Last Updated: Friday, January 28, 2011, 14:27

Multifaceted Pritish Nandy, who has been a painter, journalist, politician, animal activist and film producer, returns to his first love poetry after 25 years and released his book of love poems ‘Tonight This Savage Rite’.

Lesbian fiction read aloud in lit fest

Lesbian fiction read aloud in lit fest

Last Updated: Friday, January 28, 2011, 12:50

One of Pakistan’s best selling and most salacious pulp fiction serial novels, Challawa, was considered ‘too hot to be read aloud’ in India’s annual Jaipur Literary Festival.

Jo Shapcott wins Britain`s Costa Book prize

Jo Shapcott wins Britain`s Costa Book prize

Last Updated: Thursday, January 27, 2011, 10:38

Jo Shapcott has been named as the surprise winner of Britain`s Costa Book of the Year award for her slim volume of poetry in part inspired by a battle against breast cancer.

Jackson`s friend to release memoir

Jackson`s friend to release memoir

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 18:39

Michael Jackson`s former personal assistant and friend Frank Cascio has landed a book deal to lift the lid off the King of Pop`s life.

Rousing debate brings curtains down on Jaipur Lit Fest

Rousing debate brings curtains down on Jaipur Lit Fest

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 09:14

Jaipur Lit Fest saw a cerebral debate on the freedom of information.

Future belongs to the imperial language: Coetzee

Future belongs to the imperial language: Coetzee

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 25, 2011, 09:10

Nobel Laureate Coetzee said the future belonged to the imperial languages of the world.