Crafting a novel with a thousand authors

Crafting a novel with a thousand authors

Last Updated: Thursday, June 5, 2008, 11:28

Crafting a novel can be a painstaking process but two Indians are hoping to avoid writer`s block by getting more than 1,000 people to work on their book.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan`s biography launched

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan`s biography launched

Last Updated: Thursday, May 29, 2008, 23:55

"Qawwali Emperor" Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan`s first ever biography was released here by Dr Pierre Alain Baud, a researcher and journalist.

Famous spy, James Bond, back in book

Famous spy, James Bond, back in book

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 08:45

A warship moored in the Thames River, and Royal Marines mounted guard on Tuesday to mark the return to action of the world`s most famous spy, James Bond, in a new novel."Devil May Care," published on Wednesday, is the latest adventure for the hard-drinking, womanizing action hero created by Ian Fleming and adored by millions worldwide through 14 books

Bone China: A gripping story by Roma Tearne

Bone China: A gripping story by Roma Tearne

Last Updated: Friday, April 11, 2008, 13:13

Roma Tearne, whose first novel was shortlisted for 2008 Kirimaya Prize, is back with another spellbinding tale set in the contrasting landscapes of war-torn Sri Lanka and immigrant London.

Lessing brands her Nobel a 'bloody disaster'

Lessing brands her Nobel a 'bloody disaster'

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 08:49

British writer Doris Lessing has labeled winning the Nobel Prize in 2007 a 'bloody disaster'.

'Behenji', a political biography of Mayawati

'Behenji', a political biography of Mayawati

Last Updated: Monday, May 26, 2008, 19:33

Mayawati has changed the face of politics in the country, turning old assumptions upside down. Written off politically before she stormed to power in India`s most populous state, Mayawati, perhaps is the most enigmatic Indian politician for decades, says a new book.

"I`m not creatively involved in `Idiots`"

Last Updated: Friday, May 9, 2008, 15:53

Putting rumours to rest, writer Chetan Bhagat confirmed that his first book `Five Point Someone` published in 2004, is being made into a film by Rajkumar Hirani of `Munnabhai` fame, but he is not creatively involved in the project.

Chetan Bhagat launches his Book 3

Chetan Bhagat launches his Book 3

Last Updated: Thursday, May 8, 2008, 20:52

Chetan Bhagat, the author of two blockbuster novels – Five Point Someone (2004) and One Night @ the call center (2005) is ready to take on the literary world with his third book ‘The Three Mistakes of My Life’.

Meyer, teen sensation, writes adult novel

Meyer, teen sensation, writes adult novel

Last Updated: Thursday, May 1, 2008, 11:20

Stephenie Meyer, a sensation with teens because of her million-selling "Twilight Saga" vampire novels, wonders how readers will feel about her first adult book, "The Host."

Arundhati releases her new book

Arundhati releases her new book

Last Updated: Sunday, April 27, 2008, 17:15

Noted writer Arundhati Roy released her latest book ‘Shape of the Beast’, on Saturday evening in Delhi.

Harry Potter joins Shakespeare, Dickens in Brit schools

Harry Potter joins Shakespeare, Dickens in Brit schools

Last Updated: Monday, April 28, 2008, 17:36

Kids in the UK can now look forward to studying something besides Shakespeare and Dickens in school, for they will soon have the adventures of Harry Potter and his friends to sift through.

New book on Ernest Hemingway

New book on Ernest Hemingway

Last Updated: Sunday, April 27, 2008, 13:48

A new book by author AE Hotchner, `The Good Life According to Hemingway`, documents legendary Nobel winning author Ernest Hemingway`s disdain for Hollywood.