Now Ambedkar inspires a `Babasaheb Charit Manas`

Now Ambedkar inspires a `Babasaheb Charit Manas`

Last Updated: Saturday, May 1, 2010, 15:34

Inspired by BR Ambedkar`s fight against social discrimination, a senior official in Uttar Pradesh has penned "Babasaheb Charit Manas", a collection of poems on audio CD eulogizing the Dalit icon and architect of the Indian constitution.

Walcott’s career as author of children’s books kicks off

Walcott’s career as author of children’s books kicks off

Last Updated: Friday, April 30, 2010, 19:24

England footballer Theo Walcott has kicked off his career as an author with the launch of the first in a series of children’s books.

Five new books to sit back and enjoy this week!

Five new books to sit back and enjoy this week!

Last Updated: Friday, April 30, 2010, 13:39

Here are five new books to sit back and enjoy this week: Traitor, A Requiem For a Brand, Ramakrishna Paramahansa: The Sadhaka of Dakshineswar, Mask In the Mirror and Ash & Tara.

Laura Bush discusses 1963 fatal crash

Laura Bush discusses 1963 fatal crash

Last Updated: Thursday, April 29, 2010, 09:04

Former first lady Laura Bush says in her new book that she lost her faith for many years after her pleas to God to spare the life of a high school classmate whose car she hit were not answered.

Meyer launches ‘Twilight’ ring

Meyer launches ‘Twilight’ ring

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 17:43

‘Twilight’ fans can now buy a ring for their partners.

Monroe writings to be released this fall

Monroe writings to be released this fall

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 09:09

Rarely seen writings by Marilyn Monroe will be published this fall.

British author Alan Sillitoe dies at 82

British author Alan Sillitoe dies at 82

Last Updated: Monday, April 26, 2010, 15:49

The Nottingham-born novelist Alan Sillitoe has died at the age of 82.

Carrie Bradshaw`s a teen in new book

Carrie Bradshaw`s a teen in new book

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 09:03

Before she grew up and became a Manhattan icon, Carrie Bradshaw was a small-town Connecticut girl who dreamed of becoming a writer, made interesting fashion choices and had a crush on a boy named Sebastian Kydd who always kept her guessing.

Peanuts has new owner

Peanuts has new owner

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 11:57

Peanuts and its characters Snoopy and Charlie Brown now have a new owner.

Amitav Ghosh wins prestigious Dan David Prize

Amitav Ghosh wins prestigious Dan David Prize

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 09:29

Noted Indian author Amitav Ghosh has won the prestigious Dan David Prize for his remarkable reworking of the great tradition of the Western novel in transnational terms.

Raghav Bahl’s ‘Superpower’ is insightful

Raghav Bahl’s ‘Superpower’ is insightful

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 16:01

Is India ready for superpower status? Or are we far behind in the game?

David Grossman awarded Albtross prize

David Grossman awarded Albtross prize

Last Updated: Monday, April 26, 2010, 14:09

Israeli author David Grossman has been awarded the Albatross Prize.