Gwyneth Paltrow launches book in memory of father

Gwyneth Paltrow launches book in memory of father

Last Updated: Friday, July 9, 2010, 19:16

Gwyneth Paltrow has launched a new cookbook in memory of her father Bruce, who succumbed to pneumonia in 2002.

Get a taste of cinema, music and change!

Get a taste of cinema, music and change!

Last Updated: Friday, July 9, 2010, 13:02

With the monsoon finally arriving, it`s time to sit by the window and chill out with latest amazing books on ghosts, cinema and music this fantastic weekend.

Nariman’s book tops bestseller list

Nariman’s book tops bestseller list

Last Updated: Friday, July 9, 2010, 08:45

‘Before Memory Fades’ by Fali S Nariman topped the non-fiction section of the bestseller list this week while Amish Tripathi`s ‘The Immortals of Meluha’ topped the fiction category.

`India must drop negative stance in global talks`

`India must drop negative stance in global talks`

Last Updated: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 20:32

India needs to change its `just say no` stance on issues like climate change and Doha and adopt a more balanced approach during multilateral negotiations, an Indian-origin Cambridge academic says.

Penguin rehires Davidar accuser Lisa Rundle

Penguin rehires Davidar accuser Lisa Rundle

Last Updated: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 13:21

Penguin Canada Wednesday rehired Lisa Rundle, whose allegations last month of sexual harassment against David Davidar led to his sacking by the publishing giant.

Armenia`s Yerevan is 2012 World Book Capital

Armenia`s Yerevan is 2012 World Book Capital

Last Updated: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 13:16

Unesco has chosen Armenia`s capital Yerevan as the World Book Capital for 2012 as part of the organisation`s efforts to promote books and the reading habit.

Delors looks at plot against Bonaparte

Delors looks at plot against Bonaparte

Last Updated: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 09:32

While Delors covered the French Revolution and subsequent Reign of Terror with great sweep in her first novel, ‘For the King’ focuses on a few weeks following the attempted assassination of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Davidar sexual harassment suit settled out of court

Davidar sexual harassment suit settled out of court

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 13:04

The sexual harassment scandal that cost David Davidar his job as president of Penguin Canada has been buried with his accuser Lisa Rundle settling her lawsuit with him and the publishing company amicably.

Jude Law settles dispute over Sadie Frost`s tell-all

Jude Law settles dispute over Sadie Frost`s tell-all

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 12:55

Hollywood actor Jude Law has settled a legal dispute with ex-wife Sadie Frost over her autobiography. The "Sherlock Holmes" star began court proceedings last week in a bid to halt the release of the memoir.

James Patterson tops in e-book sales

James Patterson tops in e-book sales

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 08:48

James Patterson`s publishing company says that he`s the first author to exceed one million sales in electronic book delivery.

Nora Roberts` `The Search` mixes love, dogs

Nora Roberts` `The Search` mixes love, dogs

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 13:28

For those looking for a breezy summer read, and a quick lesson on canine search and rescue, the latest novel by Nora Roberts might do the trick.

Janet wants to become a writer

Janet wants to become a writer

Last Updated: Monday, July 5, 2010, 13:42

Singer Janet Jackson is thinking of embarking on a new career as a screenwriter.