New James Bond novel by William Boyd to be out in September

New James Bond novel by William Boyd to be out in September

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 14:12

A new James Bond novel - written by British writer William Boyd – is set to be released on September 26, publishers Jonathan Cape have announced.

Sotheby`s to sell important Asian archival documents

Sotheby`s to sell important Asian archival documents

Last Updated: Monday, February 18, 2013, 09:52

A collection of illustrated 19th century travel documents, watercolours and manuscripts - some of which have never been published before - will go under the hammer Feb 28 at Sotheby`s in London, the auction house said Thursday.

Jennifer Aniston offered to write an autobiography?

Jennifer Aniston offered to write an autobiography?

Last Updated: Sunday, February 17, 2013, 18:28

Actress Jennifer Aniston has reportedly been offered a book deal that will talk about her marriage and break-up with actor Brad Pitt.

Taliban in Kabul will mean Islamist takeover in Pakistan: Book

Taliban in Kabul will mean Islamist takeover in Pakistan: Book

Last Updated: Sunday, February 17, 2013, 09:51

If the Taliban and Al Qaeda were to take power in Afghanistan after American troops withdraw, it would lead to an Islamist takeover of Pakistan, a new book says.

Indian children`s books find readers worldwide

Indian children`s books find readers worldwide

Last Updated: Saturday, February 16, 2013, 09:00

Children`s publishing in India - one of the most lucrative segments in the industry - is looking out of its domestic fold for a bigger footprint in the export market of South Asia and in the developing world, even as business peaks on the domestic front.

Don`t be angry with me, Gulzar tells Karachi fest organiser

Don`t be angry with me, Gulzar tells Karachi fest organiser

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 18:44

Don`t be angry with me, veteran writer-lyricist Gulzar has written to the organiser of the Karachi literary festival, explaining that he had cut short his Pakistan trip and returned home after he felt "uneasy in the chest".

`Harry Potter` book covers get new look for 15th anniversary

`Harry Potter` book covers get new look for 15th anniversary

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 09:03

Harry Potter’s publisher Scholastic has revealed the new cover for ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.’

Rekindling hope for a dark subcontinent

Rekindling hope for a dark subcontinent

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 09:17

Book: ‘False Sanctuaries: Stories from the Troubled Territories of South Asia’; Author: Meenakshi Iyer; Publisher: Bibliophile South Asia (Promila & Co); Price: Rs.395; Pages: 282

Nude studies central to Indian art history: New book

Nude studies central to Indian art history: New book

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 11:12

The study of the nude has been central to the history of Indian art in its journey from prehistoric cave art, the temples of Khajuraho, Vatsayan`s Kamasutra to modern portraitures by masters across genres and mediums despite the growing protests by right-wing groups.

Indian-language literature is thriving

Indian-language literature is thriving

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 09:15

Literature in Indian languages is vibrant, thriving and more interlinked than is evident, say literary figures.

World Book Fair ends on positive business note

World Book Fair ends on positive business note

Last Updated: Monday, February 11, 2013, 11:44

The World Book Fair 2013 ended here Sunday on an optimistic note that publishing industry`s fortunes in India were on a roll despite the global economic uncertainty.

Michael Lohan to pen tell-all book

Michael Lohan to pen tell-all book

Last Updated: Sunday, February 10, 2013, 16:30

Lindsay Lohan`s father Michael Lohan is reportedly going to write a book on his daughter and experiences in life.