Steve Coogan writing autobiography

Steve Coogan writing autobiography

Last Updated: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 10:10

Funnyman Steve Coogan has signed a deal to recount his life story in an autobiography.

‘Ernest Hemingway’ takes to Havana`s streets once again

‘Ernest Hemingway’ takes to Havana`s streets once again

Last Updated: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 14:28

The imposing figure of `Ernest Hemingway` multiplied by six doubles, who for their resemblance to the novelist won a contest in the US, surprised Cubans and tourists alike as they strolled the streets of Old Havana and visited places long identified with the American writer.

South Korean president visits Indian book pavilion

South Korean president visits Indian book pavilion

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 10:46

Park Geun-hye Wednesday toured the Indian pavilion at an international book fair here in which India is participating as the guest of honour for the first time.

Popular author Vince Flynn breathes his last at 47

Popular author Vince Flynn breathes his last at 47

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 15:09

Popular and best-selling writer Vince Flynn passed away Wednesday.

On a mission to revive Arabic calligraphy in India

On a mission to revive Arabic calligraphy in India

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 10:16

As beautiful as pearls, his calligraphic pieces adorn mosques in different parts of the world, international exhibitions, drawing rooms and even private jets.

Fifty Shades of Grey ‘not even sexy’, says Barbara Bradford

Fifty Shades of Grey ‘not even sexy’, says Barbara Bradford

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 12:25

Barbara Taylor Bradford, the Publishing guru, has slammed the popular erotic novel ` Fifty Shades of Grey` and called it an "awful book".

Actors unite to celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Telugu playwright

Actors unite to celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Telugu playwright

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 09:42

Popular Telugu actors such as Jhansi, Rallapali, Subbaraya Sharma, Uttej and many more have united to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of renowned Telugu playwright Gurazada Apparao.

Indian author Gurcharan Das to take part in debate in Italy

Indian author Gurcharan Das to take part in debate in Italy

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 10:06

Indian author Gurcharan Das will lead a debate in Rome next month on his country and its relations with Italy, inspired by his recent book ‘India Grows at Night’.

Tweet enters Oxford English Dictionary!

Tweet enters Oxford English Dictionary!

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 19:11

The word `tweet` in the sense of social networking has entered the hallowed pages of the Oxford English Dictionary.

Ava Gardner`s deathbed confession reveals life of booze, sex and stardom

Ava Gardner`s deathbed confession reveals life of booze, sex and stardom

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 15:34

American actress Ava Gardner`s turbulent life has been compiled in a new book called ` Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations.`

82-year-old Maithili poet finds no publisher for his book

82-year-old Maithili poet finds no publisher for his book

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 10:46

At 82, Sahitya Akademi award-winner Vivekanand Thakur is upset that he had to make arrangements himself to publish his fourth collection of poems after he couldn`t find a publisher.

Literature can save Hindi language: Ashok Vajpeyi

Literature can save Hindi language: Ashok Vajpeyi

Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 09:46

Influence of English has sabotaged Hindi so much that the language is in extreme danger.