Pernia Qureshi`s book a holistic fashion guide

Pernia Qureshi`s book a holistic fashion guide

Last Updated: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 10:42

Pernia Qureshi`s debut book ‘Be Stylish with Pernia Qureshi’ will not only be a guide on understanding and honing one`s personal style, but will also reflect the writer`s journey to becoming a full-blown stylist from an "overdressed toddler".

Jhumpa Lahiri shortlisted for US National Book Award

Jhumpa Lahiri shortlisted for US National Book Award

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 09:26

Indian American author Jhumpa Lahiri has been shortlisted for the 2013 US National Book Award in fiction.

A chance for aspiring writers to get published online

A chance for aspiring writers to get published online

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 12:31

Penguin India has launched its official blog that is a motley of exclusive stories of its books, authors and all things related to its publishing.

Urdu lovers in Delhi, head to Red Fort

Urdu lovers in Delhi, head to Red Fort

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 21:39

Lovers of Urdu will get a treat at the Urdu Heritage Festival starting Sep 20 at the Red Fort here. Qawwalis, gazal renditions, a mushaira and a play are all part of the programme, an official statement said.

Karisma Kapoor launches `My Yummy Mummy Guide`

Karisma Kapoor launches `My Yummy Mummy Guide`

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 08:50

Karisma Kapoor Tuesday launched her book ‘My Yummy Mummy Guide’ on pregnancy and motherhood. She says it is for `desi` mothers.

Translations: A shortcut into different worlds

Translations: A shortcut into different worlds

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 10:07

In a land of cultural diversities like India, language is the glue that binds us together - and separates as well.

Womenfolk of Tagore`s `Jorasanko` in a novel

Womenfolk of Tagore`s `Jorasanko` in a novel

Last Updated: Monday, September 16, 2013, 10:05

A new novel recreating the world of womenfolk, who once lived in the traditional family home `Jorasanko` of the Tagore family has been launched.

Book on Dr Rajkumar presented to British Library

Book on Dr Rajkumar presented to British Library

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 16:47

The English version of a popular book on legendary Kannada actor Dr Rajkumar has been handed over officially to the British Library London.

Business and spirituality on the bookshelf

Business and spirituality on the bookshelf

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 11:18

With the economic downturn, books on resolving financial problems and finding solace through spirituality have stacked up on the book cart.

Books, cinema, spirituality at Bangalore lit fest

Books, cinema, spirituality at Bangalore lit fest

Last Updated: Friday, September 13, 2013, 11:47

A professor with Rice University in the US state of Texas has helped to authenticate a painting by Vincent van Gogh in an Amsterdam museum with digital sleuthing, the varsity said Thursday.

My autobiography for next generation: Ashok Amritraj

My autobiography for next generation: Ashok Amritraj

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 21:24

Ashok Amritraj has turned author with `Advantage Hollywood`. The multi-tasker describes his autobiography as an "immigrant`s journey" that focuses on his "growing up years in Chennai", "making it in the White Man`s world" and says the book is for the new generation.

Nobel Prize winning author Vargas Llosa reveals ‘The Discreet Hero’

Nobel Prize winning author Vargas Llosa reveals ‘The Discreet Hero’

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 16:41

Peruvian-Spanish writer cum journalist Mario Vargas Llosa, who was the recipient of the 2010 Nobel Prize in literature, is all set to release his next novel named ‘The Discreet Hero’.