A space in time, Kasauli Art Centre and those who never left

Sukant Deepak | January 6, 2024 8:24 AM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) She was not very clear about what the late artist Vivan Sundaram expected when he asked her to write a book on the Kasauli Art Centre. But certain things were lucid -- she would not write a definite history, it would imbibe the fact that people from all across came here, leaving a part of them at the centre. Yes, there would be voices of many, but no paraphrasing and the author would have her space -- she would transcend genres, and she would wander to absurd the essence of many minds.

Punjab ex-Chief Secretary recounts Operation Bluestar

IANS | January 3, 2024 7:06 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 3 (IANS ) Punjab's former Chief Secretary, Ramesh Inder Singh's book 'Dukhant Punjab Da', that is an eye-opening account of events before and after ‘Operation Bluestar’, and throws light on the history of Punjab, was released here on Wednesday.

Himachal CM releases three 'SHIMLA Investigators' books

IANS | December 25, 2023 8:23 PM

Shimla, Dec 25 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Sukhu on Monday released three books, part of 'SHIMLA Investigators' series by children and young adults based on Shimla, once known as the Queen of Hills.

IANS MD and Editor-in-Chief Sandeep Bamzai to be conferred with 'National Living Legend Award' at Kalinga Literary Festival

IANS | December 15, 2023 8:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Sandeep Bamzai, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief, Indo Asian News Service (IANS), will be conferred with the National Living Legend Award on the inaugural day of 10th Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) on February 9.

Kalinga Literary Festival announces longlisted titles for annual KLF Book Awards

IANS | December 15, 2023 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) The Kalinga Literary Festival has proudly announced the longlisted titles in English for its prestigious annual KLF Book Awards, showcasing a diverse range of literary works across various genres.

Kailash Satyarthi: I will see the end of child slavery in my lifetime

Kavya Dubey | December 11, 2023 7:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) When Kailash Satyarthi was awarded the Nobel Prize nine years ago, he was often asked "What now?". It was, however, a seven-year-old Devli's question that made the social reformer keep going. "Why," asked Devli, "didn't you come sooner?"

Writer's life is balance between how much to be in midst of everything and solitude to create: Geetanjali Shree

Sukant Deepak | December 5, 2023 8:01 AM

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Even as she gives final edits to her upcoming novel titled 'Sah-sa', Geetanjali Shree, International Booker Prize winner (2022) for 'Ret Samadhi', translated as 'Tombs of Sand', for who the last year has been about attending multiple literature festivals, book launches and giving talks; says a writer's life is always about striking the desired balance between how much to be in the midst of everything and how much to go into retreat and solitude to mull over things and create.

Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize 2023, becoming the fifth Irish author to get it

IANS | November 27, 2023 8:34 AM

London, Nov 27 (IANS) 'Prophet Song' by the celebrated Irish novelist Paul Lynch has been named the winner of the Booker Prize 2023, according to an official announcement by the organisers of the prestigious literary award.

Nairobi-born British Indian debutante novelist Chetna Maroo in race for Booker

IANS | November 27, 2023 12:24 AM

London, Nov 27 (IANS) Nairobi-born Chetna Maroo, who is of Indian origin and a resident of London, is one of the six novelists shortlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize, whose winner will be named at a glittering ceremony in East London on Sunday, 9 p.m. GMT (Monday, 2:30 a.m. IST).

Kashmir Unveiled: Sandeep Bamzai's Journey Through the Gilded Cage of History (Book Review)

Ashutosh Kumar Thakur | November 25, 2023 8:31 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 25 (IANS) In Sandeep Bamzai's latest addition to the Kashmir trilogy, "Gilded Cage: Years That Made and Unmade Kashmir" (Rupa/Rs 395), the author skillfully navigates the intricate political landscape that defined Kashmir's accession to India. In this book, Bamzai introduces readers to four significant characters, offering a nuanced perspective that extends beyond the well-explored narratives of Sheikh Abdullah and Hari Singh.

Books

A space in time, Kasauli Art Centre and those who never left

Punjab ex-Chief Secretary recounts Operation Bluestar

Himachal CM releases three 'SHIMLA Investigators' books

IANS MD and Editor-in-Chief Sandeep Bamzai to be conferred with 'National Living Legend Award' at Kalinga Literary Festival

Kalinga Literary Festival announces longlisted titles for annual KLF Book Awards

Kailash Satyarthi: I will see the end of child slavery in my lifetime

Writer's life is balance between how much to be in midst of everything and solitude to create: Geetanjali Shree

Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize 2023, becoming the fifth Irish author to get it

Nairobi-born British Indian debutante novelist Chetna Maroo in race for Booker

Kashmir Unveiled: Sandeep Bamzai's Journey Through the Gilded Cage of History (Book Review)

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