Exclusive merchandise woos `Comic Con India` visitors

Exclusive merchandise woos `Comic Con India` visitors

Last Updated: Sunday, February 10, 2013, 09:27

The third annual `Comic Con India` that began here Friday promises to fulfill fantasies of comic book lovers, gamers and movie buffs alike.

Amitabh Bachchan writes preface of book ‘Kuch Mein Bhi Kahoon’

Amitabh Bachchan writes preface of book ‘Kuch Mein Bhi Kahoon’

Last Updated: Saturday, February 9, 2013, 16:15

Amitabh Bachchan, who has helped his film director friend R Balki to make movies ‘Cheeni Kum’ and ‘Paa’, has now taken time out to write the foreword of another ad maker and friend Subramani Ramachandran aka Subbu’s soon-to-release book of poetry.

Jo Baker pens a new adaptation of ‘Pride and Prejudice’

Jo Baker pens a new adaptation of ‘Pride and Prejudice’

Last Updated: Saturday, February 9, 2013, 14:57

Jane Austen classic ‘Pride and Prejudice’ may be one of the best books of all time, but hasn’t quite had the ‘fan fiction’ presence that the modern Harry Potter or Twilight series have had. Until now, that is.

Helen Fielding writing new book on Bridget Jones

Helen Fielding writing new book on Bridget Jones

Last Updated: Friday, February 8, 2013, 09:42

The 30 something hapless heroine Bridget Jones is making a comeback with author Helen Fielding confirming the release of a third intallment in November this year.

Penguin introduces self-publishing platform in India

Penguin introduces self-publishing platform in India

Last Updated: Friday, February 8, 2013, 09:05

Penguin Books India in partnership with its US-based sister firm Author Solutions Inc Thursday introduced its self-publishing platform in India, opening up opportunities for aspiring writers who don`t have enough means to get their books published.

Kareena Kapoor releases style diary

Kareena Kapoor releases style diary

Last Updated: Thursday, February 7, 2013, 08:55

It is quite a responsibility to always be stylish, actress Kareena Kapoor said at the launch of her book -- "The Style Diary of a Bollywood Diva" here Wednesday.

Reginald Massey attacks Shobhaa De, says she wrote `soft pornography`

Reginald Massey attacks Shobhaa De, says she wrote `soft pornography`

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 08:56

Globally celebrated author Reginald Massey Monday questioned writer Shobhaa De`s credentials as a literary person.

Experience `Paan Singh Tomar` through a coffee table book

Experience `Paan Singh Tomar` through a coffee table book

Last Updated: Monday, February 4, 2013, 12:56

A coffee table book capturing the journey of how the real-life story of athlete-turned-dacoit Paan Singh Tomar turned into a cinematic experience will be launched in the market soon.

Kristina blasts grandmother`s book on mother Whitney Houston

Kristina blasts grandmother`s book on mother Whitney Houston

Last Updated: Monday, February 4, 2013, 09:12

Whitney Houston`s daughter Bobbi Kristina has blasted her grandmother`s tell-all book claiming its `disrespectful` to her superstar mother`s memory.

Book fiesta: 1,100 exhibitors from 23 nations at World Book Fair

Book fiesta: 1,100 exhibitors from 23 nations at World Book Fair

Last Updated: Sunday, February 3, 2013, 12:37

More than 1,100 exhibitors from 23 countries will flock to the Pragati Maidan in the capital for the New Delhi World Book Fair 2013 during Feb 4-10.

Writers, filmmaker flay Mamata over Salman Rushdie episode

Writers, filmmaker flay Mamata over Salman Rushdie episode

Last Updated: Saturday, February 2, 2013, 09:23

Several known writers and a veteran filmmaker from West Bengal Friday criticised the state government after novelist Salman Rushdie claimed he was forced to cancel his visit to Kolkata.

Assaults on artistic freedom cultural terrorism: Salman Rushdie

Assaults on artistic freedom cultural terrorism: Salman Rushdie

Last Updated: Saturday, February 2, 2013, 09:05

Likening the "assaults" on artistic and intellectual freedoms in India to "cultural terrorism", Booker Prize-winning writer Salman Rushdie Friday said it was a "shame" he did not have freedom of movement in the country despite being its overseas citizen.