Giffin tackles temptation in `Heart`

Last Updated: Thursday, June 3, 2010, 12:43

Emily Giffin tackles a familiar literary topic — that of temptation — in her latest novel, ‘Heart of the Matter.’ It comes in the form of a dedicated single mother, Valerie Anderson, whose 6-year-old son is injured in a horrific accident.

Thomas Hardy: One of the greatest storytellers

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 20:07

One of the greatest authors of all times, Thomas Hardy was an English novelist, poet and short story writer, whose poignant literary works have been appreciated and read through the centuries.

Snapper files suit over Michael Jackson book

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 14:30

A photographer, who has just published a photo book featuring Michael Jackson`s glittering glove, has filed a suit against the King of Pop’s lawyers over blockings sales of his tome.

Banning Belgian cartoon hero Tintin is like book burning

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 14:08

Banning Tintin in the Congo for racism is a form of `book burning`, said lawyers acting for the estate of Herge— the Belgian cartoon hero`s creator.

Malayalam writer Kovilan passes away

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 10:01

Noted Malayalam novelist Kovilan died at a private hospital at Kunnamkulam near here early today.

World’s most prestigious literature festival in Kerala

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 16:00

Internationally renowned Hay Festival will soon touch Indian shores for the very first time.

Indian comics now available on Sony PlayStation

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 13:26

Several comics from Liquid Comics library based on Indian characters by Indian creators are now available in digital formats for purchase and download.

Captain`s return to sea makes a good read

Last Updated: Monday, May 31, 2010, 11:15

Linda Greenlaw`s `Seaworthy: A Swordboat Captain Returns to the Sea,` is fascinating.

Whirlwind tour through the world of beef

Last Updated: Sunday, May 30, 2010, 09:48

Railing against "commodity steak" and wringing his hands about grain-fed vs. grass-fed cattle, Schatzker moves flawlessly and fluidly between his personal gastronomic quest and the more sprawling canvas of global steakness.

Mezhgan Hussainy to write autobiography

Last Updated: Friday, May 28, 2010, 10:22

Music mogul Simon Cowell`s fiance Mezhgan Hussainy is all set to reveal the story of their romance in her autobiography.

Deaver to pen new James Bond tale

Last Updated: Friday, May 28, 2010, 08:36

The next chapter in the life of the quintessentially English character of James Bond will be penned by US author Jeffery Deaver, who believes he has the "chameleon"-like qualities to get inside 007`s head.

Innovation, reunions, expatriates and Gandhi: A sober weekend

Last Updated: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 14:00

Catch up on your reading with five interesting titles this weekend:

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