Cinema, dieting, Delhi on book shelf

Cinema, dieting, Delhi on book shelf

Last Updated: Sunday, January 8, 2012, 09:55

A compilation of short stories on women and more.

Weight loss, cinema, Delhi on book shelf

Weight loss, cinema, Delhi on book shelf

Last Updated: Saturday, January 7, 2012, 09:34

A myriad compilation of stories on the bookshelf this week.

Jimmy Carter’s latest book offers lessons in faith

Jimmy Carter’s latest book offers lessons in faith

Last Updated: Friday, January 6, 2012, 18:21

Jimmy Carter may never have been president if he didn`t go square dancing.

Ian McKellen has ‘no doubt’ Shakespeare was gay

Ian McKellen has ‘no doubt’ Shakespeare was gay

Last Updated: Friday, January 6, 2012, 16:39

Sir Ian McKellen has made the bold announcement that there is ‘no doubt’ that William Shakespeare was gay.

Debut authors dominate Costa Book Awards

Debut authors dominate Costa Book Awards

Last Updated: Friday, January 6, 2012, 10:14

Three of the five 2011 Costa Book Award categories were won by debut authors.

When Priyanka was kissed by Bond

When Priyanka was kissed by Bond

Last Updated: Thursday, January 5, 2012, 18:31

India’s favourite storyteller, Ruskin Bond, who will soon be receiving life time achievement award for writing, can’t stop gushing about his celluloid adventure – a guest appearance in Vishal Bhardwaj’s thrilling black comedy ‘Saat Khoon Maaf’ (2011).

James Franco to release his first novel

James Franco to release his first novel

Last Updated: Thursday, January 5, 2012, 15:29

James Franco is set to release his first novel ‘Actors Anonymous’ which is loosely based on his life via online retailer Amazon.

Faiz’s poems in illustrated English book by daughter

Faiz’s poems in illustrated English book by daughter

Last Updated: Thursday, January 5, 2012, 12:14

Legendary Pakistani poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz`s daughter Salima Hashmi has attempted to reflect the mood of her late father`s work through her paintings.

E-book sales top 5 million for James Patterson

E-book sales top 5 million for James Patterson

Last Updated: Thursday, January 5, 2012, 11:18

James Patterson continues in the e-book era.

American talk-show queen Oprah Winfrey coming to India

American talk-show queen Oprah Winfrey coming to India

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 19:40

American TV mogul and talk-show queen Oprah Winfrey is all set to visit India for the first time.

Rajini biography to hit stands on 12.12.12

Rajini biography to hit stands on 12.12.12

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 17:58

Publishers Penguin Books India said that ‘Rajinikanth’ by critic-producer Naman Ramachandaran will be the first and only definitive biography of one of India`s biggest stars and the launch will commemorate his 62nd birthday on the unique date December 12, 2012.

Salman Rushdie for Jaipur Lit Fest Jan 20-22

Salman Rushdie for Jaipur Lit Fest Jan 20-22

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 09:35

Breaking a minor jinx in India which began with last September`a failed Harud Festival in Kashmir, celebrated writer Salman Rushdie will attend the DSC Jaipur Literature Festival Jan 20-24, the organisers said Tuesday.