Two books on erotic Sanskrit literature now in English

Two books on erotic Sanskrit literature now in English

Last Updated: Sunday, March 2, 2014, 11:59

Stories of love and longing from ancient Sanskrit literature, lesser known among modern readers have been rendered into English by retired diplomat and Haksar, acclaimed for his translation of the Kama Sutra.

Another book by Wendy Doniger under attack

Another book by Wendy Doniger under attack

Last Updated: Saturday, March 1, 2014, 19:48

Another book on Hinduism by American indologist Wendy Doniger has come under attack from the same Delhi-based group which had compelled the publishers of an earlier work by her to withdraw the title.

Amitabh Bachchan attends `Meri Beti Meri Shakti` book launch

Amitabh Bachchan attends `Meri Beti Meri Shakti` book launch

Last Updated: Friday, February 28, 2014, 10:55

Amitabh Bachchan was spotted at the book launch of ` Meri Beti Meri Shakti`.

Big B launches journalist Priyanka Jha`s `Supertraits of Superstars` book

Big B launches journalist Priyanka Jha`s `Supertraits of Superstars` book

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 26, 2014, 16:24

Amitabh Bachchan recently launched journalist Priyanka Sinha Jha `s debut book ` Supertraits of Superstars` in Mumbai.

Big B launches journalist Priyanka Jha`s `Supertraits of Superstars` book

Big B launches journalist Priyanka Jha`s `Supertraits of Superstars` book

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 26, 2014, 16:24

Amitabh Bachchan recently launched journalist Priyanka Sinha Jha `s debut book ` Supertraits of Superstars` in Mumbai.

Amitabh Bachchan unveils Priyanka Jha`s debut book

Amitabh Bachchan unveils Priyanka Jha`s debut book

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 26, 2014, 08:03

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan Tuesday unveiled film journalist Priyanka Sinha Jha`s debut book – ‘Supertraits of Superstars’.

Penguin India urged to approach higher court

Penguin India urged to approach higher court

Last Updated: Monday, February 24, 2014, 08:13

Penguin India, which recently withdrew American author Wendy Doniger`s book on Hinduism, has been urged to approach higher courts to establish a strong precedent of upholding freedom of expression.

Sharjah book fair participates in New Delhi book fair

Sharjah book fair participates in New Delhi book fair

Last Updated: Saturday, February 22, 2014, 21:22

The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is participating in the 21st edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair

Book offers peep into Suchitra Sen`s life

Book offers peep into Suchitra Sen`s life

Last Updated: Thursday, February 20, 2014, 15:59

A new book on the late Bengali cinema icon Suchitra Sen offers a peep into the life of the elusive actress through rare photographs, replica of posters and insights offered by renowned filmmakers.

J. K. Rowling pens second crime novel under pseudonym

J. K. Rowling pens second crime novel under pseudonym

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 18, 2014, 13:49

JK Rowling, celebrated British author of the popular Harry Potter series, has penned her second crime novel under a pseudonym to be published in June.

E-books provide opportunity to diversify industry: Publishers

E-books provide opportunity to diversify industry: Publishers

Last Updated: Sunday, February 16, 2014, 23:07

With major publishing giants making available books and content online, industry stalwarts say they do not see E-books as a threat but as an opportunity to diversify the traditional publishing industry.

Authors, writers` groups denounce withdrawal of Doniger book

Authors, writers` groups denounce withdrawal of Doniger book

Last Updated: Saturday, February 15, 2014, 15:37

Denouncing Penguin`s decision to withdraw US scholar Wendy Doniger`s book, authors and activists today said it is a campaign to drown all questioning voices and prepare the ground for a chauvinistic and communal presentation of history and culture.