Of storybook Raj and blood red saris

Of storybook Raj and blood red saris

Last Updated: Monday, January 7, 2013, 10:14

As the mist swirls over northern India, this week`s books make for the ideal lazy read.

`Aristotle` sex manual banned for 200 years on sale

`Aristotle` sex manual banned for 200 years on sale

Last Updated: Saturday, January 5, 2013, 08:48

A 17th century manual on sex and pregnancy attributed to Aristotle and banned from sale in Britain for more than 200 years will now be on auction this month.

India`s `rape culture` can be changed: Women authors

India`s `rape culture` can be changed: Women authors

Last Updated: Friday, January 4, 2013, 08:42

Two women authors, one Indian and the other American, believe that "India`s rape culture" can be changed in the wake of the gang-rape and the subsequent death of a New Delhi student that has galvanised the nation.

Award inspires novelist Elmore Leonard to keep writing

Award inspires novelist Elmore Leonard to keep writing

Last Updated: Thursday, January 3, 2013, 13:36

Writer par excellence Elmore Leonard says he almost called it quits on his writing career before an award made him change his mind.

NSD to showcase Saadat Hasan Manto, Shakespeare at annual theatre fiesta

NSD to showcase Saadat Hasan Manto, Shakespeare at annual theatre fiesta

Last Updated: Thursday, January 3, 2013, 09:38

The crossover between literature, performance, classicism and its modern interpretations will be on showcase at the 15th Bharat Rang Mahotsav, the National School of Drama`s (NSD) annual theatre festival here Jan 5-20.

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ doesn’t work for men, says crime author Peter James

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ doesn’t work for men, says crime author Peter James

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 1, 2013, 10:18

Crime author Peter James has revealed that the erotic novel ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ does not have the same effect on men as it does on women.

Taj Literature Festival`s website launched

Taj Literature Festival`s website launched

Last Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012, 09:35

The website of the first-ever Taj Literature Festival being held here Feb 1-3, 2013, was launched by Agra Archbishop Albert D`Souza.

Sample hard facts on the non-fiction book cart

Sample hard facts on the non-fiction book cart

Last Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012, 09:16

The pile this week is varied and exciting - from food to different shades history.

Gwyneth Paltrow to publish second cookbook

Gwyneth Paltrow to publish second cookbook

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 16:44

Gwyneth Paltrow is making her second foray into the world of cookbooks by releasing a collection of her healthy recipes.

A Taj litfest to project literary heritage of Braj

A Taj litfest to project literary heritage of Braj

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 09:11

Scores of literary luminaries from the Braj area will be star attractions at a three-day literature festival to be held here early next year.

Book on Kochi Muziris Biennale released

Book on Kochi Muziris Biennale released

Last Updated: Thursday, December 27, 2012, 12:48

A book `Against All Odds` profiling the struggles and successes involved in the run up to the Kochi Muziris Biennale, now on here, was released here.

Plea for releasing additional Rs 5 cr to Kochi-Muziris Biennale

Plea for releasing additional Rs 5 cr to Kochi-Muziris Biennale

Last Updated: Thursday, December 27, 2012, 12:37

Members of Indian and international art community has urged the Kerala government to honour its commitment of an additional Rs five crore towards the ongoing Kochi-Muziris biennale.