Books having swear words should display warnings, says Russian lawmaker

Books having swear words should display warnings, says Russian lawmaker

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 12:47

Books containing swear words should be sold in plain covers displaying warnings, just like pornography, a top Russian lawmaker has said.

Indian bookstore in Morocco promotes Indian literature

Indian bookstore in Morocco promotes Indian literature

Last Updated: Sunday, April 14, 2013, 14:21

India is writing a new literary chapter in Marrakesh with a boutique bookstore, "Kathakali", which is opening up the world of South Asian, Indian and world literature to Moroccan readers.

Yoko Ono to publish new poetry book

Yoko Ono to publish new poetry book

Last Updated: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 09:07

Yoko Ono, wife of late Beatles` star John Lennon, will publish a new poetry book nearly 50 years after her last offering.

New book chronicles history of SAHMAT

New book chronicles history of SAHMAT

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 09:46

Art in India has been an effective tool of social change for the last two decades engaging with issues, problems and politics in the society.

Kimberley Walsh signs autobiography deal

Kimberley Walsh signs autobiography deal

Last Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013, 09:50

Kimberley Walsh has signed a book deal to write her autobiography.

Leona Lewis starts her blog

Leona Lewis starts her blog

Last Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013, 09:17

Singer Leona Lewis has started an online blog along with a close friend.

Pablo Neruda`s remains exhumed

Pablo Neruda`s remains exhumed

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 09:10

The remains of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda (1904-73) were exhumed.

Marathi writer accused of rape surrenders

Marathi writer accused of rape surrenders

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 09:13

Laxman Mane, a runaway former lawmaker and Marathi writer accused by six women of rape, surrendered to police here Monday evening.

Pakistanis seek friendship with India: Fahmida Riaz

Pakistanis seek friendship with India: Fahmida Riaz

Last Updated: Monday, April 8, 2013, 13:43

Leading Urdu poet, progressive writer and women`s activist from Pakistan Fahmida Riaz has said that all three major political parties in her country seek friendly ties with India.

Urdu and Sanskrit are India`s culture, says Markandey Katju

Urdu and Sanskrit are India`s culture, says Markandey Katju

Last Updated: Sunday, April 7, 2013, 09:09

Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Markandey Katju Saturday said Urdu and Sanskrit are India`s culture, which unite the country, and called for making the two languages compulsory from Class 3 to 7.

Lost in New Delhi at 98? Khushwant Singh muses

Lost in New Delhi at 98? Khushwant Singh muses

Last Updated: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 08:50

‘Khushwantnama: The Lessons of My Life’, Author: Khushwant Singh, Publisher: Penguin Viking, Pages: 188, Price: Rs 399

Comic book legend Carmine Infantino dead

Comic book legend Carmine Infantino dead

Last Updated: Friday, April 5, 2013, 13:21

Carmine Infantino, the influential comic book artist and editor, has died. He was 87.