The Indian connection in Jerusalem through the centuries

The Indian connection in Jerusalem through the centuries

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 13, 2014, 21:03

For close to a century, many generations of an Indian family have been looking after the Indian Hospice, a symbol of India`s heritage, in the old city of Jerusalem. This existence intrigued Indian diplomat-writer Navtej Sarna, who has chronicled its story in a fascinating new book.

`Frozen` gets sequel in book series

`Frozen` gets sequel in book series

Last Updated: Saturday, August 9, 2014, 13:03

Random House announced that it is publishing a `Frozen` chapter-book series that will continue the story from the 2013 hit Disney movie, which has grossed more than USD 1 billion at the box office.

Kim Kardashian to publish book of selfies

Kim Kardashian to publish book of selfies

Last Updated: Saturday, August 9, 2014, 11:11

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is set to publish a photography book compiled entirely from her selfie collection.

Nick Drake biography to include five rare songs

Nick Drake biography to include five rare songs

Last Updated: Saturday, August 9, 2014, 08:48

The signature box set of late singer-songwriter Nick Drake`s biography `Remembered for a While` will include five unreleased recordings from a 1969 BBC John Peel session, it has been announced.

Naveen Patnaik launches sand art coffee-table book

Naveen Patnaik launches sand art coffee-table book

Last Updated: Friday, August 8, 2014, 19:39

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today released a coffee table book on Sand Art and Sand Sculpture titled `Imaginations in Sand`.

Indian author wins American Literary Forum Society award

Indian author wins American Literary Forum Society award

Last Updated: Thursday, August 7, 2014, 08:19

Noted novelist and documentary maker Nikhil Chandwani has become the first Indian author to win ‘Conspiracy Novel of the Year’ award from the American Literary Forum Society.

Pran, the man who created Chacha Chaudhary, is no more

Pran, the man who created Chacha Chaudhary, is no more

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 09:28

Acclaimed cartoonist Pran Kumar Sharma, the man behind cult Indian comics `Chacha Choudhary`, passed away on Wednesday morning.

Lindsay Lohan to pen autobiography?

Lindsay Lohan to pen autobiography?

Last Updated: Monday, August 4, 2014, 15:38

`Mean Girls` actress Lindsay Lohan is reportedly planning an autobiography to share details of her personal life.

Between the sheets: Sex and sensuality in Indian literature

Between the sheets: Sex and sensuality in Indian literature

Last Updated: Monday, August 4, 2014, 08:25

No more is the genre of erotica alien to Indian literature and no more are publishers afraid of the word "sex".

Film on Mirza Ghalib enthralls audience in Kashmir

Film on Mirza Ghalib enthralls audience in Kashmir

Last Updated: Sunday, August 3, 2014, 15:17

A film on legendry Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib has enthralled audience in Kashmir.

Harry Potter readers develop `good attitude` towards LGBT

Harry Potter readers develop `good attitude` towards LGBT

Last Updated: Saturday, August 2, 2014, 20:32

A new study has claimed that reading ` Harry Potter` book s can help children accept LGBT people and out-groups.

Taslima Nasreen meets Home Minister

Taslima Nasreen meets Home Minister

Last Updated: Saturday, August 2, 2014, 17:29

Controversial writer Taslima Nasreen today met Home Minister Rajnath Singh after she was refused a one-year visa by the government and instead given permission to stay in India for two months.