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Dec 06, 2022 08:41 PM IST French writer Dominique Lapierre, who was celebrated for his novels about the World War II struggle to liberate Paris and depicting a life of hardship in a Kolkata slum, died on December 4 at the age of 91. Born on July 30, 1931, in Chatelaillon, Lapierre has sold about 50 million copies of the six books he wrote in collaboration with the American writer Larry Collins — the most famous being Is Paris Burning?
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Dec 06, 2022 07:34 AM IST The celebrated author, 75, lost his vision in one eye and the use of one hand after he was attacked in New York in August.
- Dec 04, 2022 09:13 PM IST
South India’s resentment for northern states comes from losing control over resources due to population divergence and centralised government, as evinced in Nilakantan RS' new book 'South vs North: India’s Great Divide'.
- Dec 04, 2022 06:07 PM IST
There's something for everyone -- history lovers, cooking enthusiasts, horror and thriller aficionados.
- Dec 04, 2022 01:44 PM IST
Quentin Tarantino takes us on a wild journey into the movies he saw growing up; examining them with a lovingly critical eye and showing us how they influenced his filmmaking career.
- Dec 04, 2022 10:11 AM IST
Our academics have read hundreds of books this year and out of those, we have managed to pluck these five.
- Dec 03, 2022 08:02 AM IST
Setting targets of the number of books to read only makes the end larger than the means.
- Nov 27, 2022 04:53 PM IST
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s latest novel is a tale of sisterhood set against the backdrop of India’s struggle for freedom.
- Nov 26, 2022 08:16 AM IST
John McManus’s 'Inside Qatar' examines the lives of outsiders and citizens in the wealthy Gulf state.
- Nov 24, 2022 12:28 PM IST
Notably, the Madhya Pradesh government recently launched books for the MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) course in Hindi.
- Nov 22, 2022 10:42 AM IST
The holidays are a good time to catch up on some reading, and what better way to do it than with Bill Gates and his recommendations.
- Nov 20, 2022 01:45 AM IST
Tanuj Solanki places his new crime thriller 'Manjhi’s Mayhem' at the centre of the politics of language and storytelling.
- Nov 19, 2022 07:35 AM IST
Jordan Castro’s slim debut novel deals with the predicament of an author trying to finish his manuscript but unable to stay offline.
- Nov 18, 2022 08:02 PM IST
A detailed guide to all the latest OTT releases, book recommendations, podcasts and exciting activities to indulge in over the weekend! This weekend, you can pick from a host of Netflix & Amazon prime releases, a book on making better decisions, listening to podcasts, attending fun events & much more!
- Nov 17, 2022 01:07 PM IST
In her new book, the just released 'The Light We Carry: Overcoming In Uncertain Times' — to be published simultaneously in 14 languages and 27 countries — Michelle Obama reflects on change, challenges, self-worth, power and wants people to feel a little less alone after reading it
- Nov 14, 2022 11:28 AM IST
Happy Children's Day 2022: Draw little ones into the magical world of storytelling.
- Nov 13, 2022 05:35 PM IST
Moore’s prose, in this short story collection, is engaging, but ultimately makes you want to revisit his legendary comic books.
- Nov 13, 2022 04:36 PM IST
A new translation of Dr Savita Ambedkar's Marathi autobiography, by Nadeem Khan, ‘Babasaheb: My Life with Dr Ambedkar', will hopefully help ease the pain of a wife vilified and erased by many.
- Nov 12, 2022 08:10 AM IST
In a world where everyone is telling stories, it would be wise to investigate how they are framed and the power they have over us, says literary scholar Peter Brooks.
- Nov 06, 2022 02:20 PM IST
The nine stories in the American writer's latest collection, 'Liberation Day', are not simple reads; the interior monologues and multiple viewpoints capture a sense of entrapment, of love and loss
- Nov 05, 2022 02:00 PM IST
Ankur Warikoo's recommendations range from books on business advice to better living.
- Nov 04, 2022 10:39 AM IST
Christopher Andersen's book, 'The King: The Life of Charles III', is releasing next week. It promises to be a sympathetic yet unsparing portrait of the king.
- Nov 03, 2022 03:36 PM IST
In 'Wise Wealth', Rajmohan Krishnan draws on interviews with 35 super wealthy Indians to explain.
- Oct 30, 2022 05:29 PM IST
Stock up your bookshelves with some new releases.
- Oct 30, 2022 05:27 PM IST
Mark Bergen's 'Like, Comment, Subscribe' is a definitive account of a business that is an integral part of many of our daily media consumption routines.
