Agent 007 is 45 and living in London in next Bond novel

Agent 007 is 45 and living in London in next Bond novel

Last Updated: Friday, March 1, 2013, 12:32

The next James Bond novel, which will be published in September, has the world`s most famous secret agent living in London`s Chelsea section at the age of 45, writer William Boyd said.

Fatehpur Sikri was once a Jain pilgrimage centre: Book

Fatehpur Sikri was once a Jain pilgrimage centre: Book

Last Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 08:47

Fatehpur Sikri was once a "flourishing trade and Jain pilgrimage centre", a new book says.

Amish Tripathi India`s first literary pop star: Shekhar Kapur

Amish Tripathi India`s first literary pop star: Shekhar Kapur

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 18:34

Shekhar Kapur, who was present at the launch of Amish Tripathi`s ‘Oath of the Vayuputras’, third book in his Shiva trilogy, terms the author as "India`s first literary pop star".

`IPL and Bollywood fascinate South Africans`

`IPL and Bollywood fascinate South Africans`

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 08:36

The IPL and Bollywood have changed South Africans` perception about India, says Azad Essa.

Oxford Dictionary changes definition of `biker` to avoid offence

Oxford Dictionary changes definition of `biker` to avoid offence

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 08:43

Oxford English Dictionary has dropped references to “long hair” and “dirty denims” in its definition of “bikers” after motorcylists claimed that its description was outdated.

Library book returned 55 years late!

Library book returned 55 years late!

Last Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013, 09:59

A long overdue book has finally been returned to the New York Public Library - 55 years late.

Russell Brand to reveal marriage secrets in new book?

Russell Brand to reveal marriage secrets in new book?

Last Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 08:48

Actor Russell Brand says he is game to write his next autobiography.

Chetan Bhagat`s `3 Mistakes..` to be re-launched with `Kai Po Che!` cover

Chetan Bhagat`s `3 Mistakes..` to be re-launched with `Kai Po Che!` cover

Last Updated: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 09:36

Chetan Bhagat`s book ‘3 Mistakes of My Life’ will have a new cover now.

People on street, everyday struggles new themes of regional literature

People on street, everyday struggles new themes of regional literature

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 09:11

Pragmatism is replacing romantic idealism in Indian literature.

Did Cleopatra commit suicide or was she murdered?

Did Cleopatra commit suicide or was she murdered?

Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 16:32

A new book has cast doubt on the long held theory that Cleopatra VII, the last pharaoh of Egypt, committed suicide along with her two handmaidens soon after the conquering of her country by Rome.

Agra to host SAARC literature festival

Agra to host SAARC literature festival

Last Updated: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 09:21

The Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature (FOSWAL) is organising a SAARC festival of literature in this Taj city March 10-11.

Look beyond India for Karachi Literature Festival: Pakistani daily

Look beyond India for Karachi Literature Festival: Pakistani daily

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 09:19

The Karachi Literature Festival may be better served by reaching out more to authors, writers and performers from beyond India, said a leading daily Tuesday.