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The ICAI ARF can outsource the assignment so that it is over within a reasonable period of time," an official statement said. (Photo: Twitter)

ICAI ARF to reopen books of IL&FS

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) said ICAI ARF has been assigned the task of 'reopening' of the books of IL&FS.

13 Feb 2019 1:28 AM

University Grants Commission

Indian authors get a boost from University Grants Commission

Technical books by Indian writers are only a few from those who have done research work in IITs.

31 Jan 2019 1:07 AM

Thami, 29, has been working on this moving library that is an infra-project under the ongoing Kochi-Muziris Biennale.

Celebrating women’s creativity

Thami’s work reflects on the absence of safe community spaces that allow women to read works about other women.

26 Jan 2019 12:45 AM

Inside the Kabul Public Library

A library can be a boon for Afghanistan’s children

The history of imperial conquests shows that one of the first places of attack of the invading Army is the library.

13 Jan 2019 2:16 AM

Every year a large number of books get published, many of them impressive, memorable. Of these, English language books, though they get talked about a lot, form only a small part.

2019 books to watch out for

India is one of those rare markets that has registered a steady growth rate in book consumption.

06 Jan 2019 12:58 AM

I always loved to read, especially romance novels. From Alexandre Dumas’ ‘The Three Muskeeteers’ to Nicholas Sparks’ ‘The Notebook’, I loved them all, says Ishita Deshmukh.

In the aftermath of Bhuj Earthquake, two attempt discover the epicentre of their bond

I never thought to write about it, until it became my class assignment - Ishita Dekhmukh.

29 Dec 2018 1:55 PM

Here are 5 books you should gift your kids this Children’s Day

5 books you should gift your kids this Children’s Day

Jawaharlal Nehru, who was fondly called Chacha Nehru or simply Chachaji, was known for his love for children.

14 Nov 2018 3:51 PM

Retro India R.M. Rajagopal Publisher: Manipal University Press

The Company Man, Fragments from Delhi to Kerala

The vignettes are set in four locations - Kochi, Kota, Chennai and Delhi, where the author has spent significant amounts of times.

05 Oct 2018 6:16 AM

Test Cricketers of India by Kishin R. Wadhwaney and Ravi Kant Srivastava Sports Educational Technologies, Daryaganj, New Delhi.

This tome will come in handy for fans

Books seem almost old-fashioned these days, but they need to be on the shelves of every book lover as well as cricket lover.

02 Oct 2018 12:42 AM

Aanchal Malhotra.

Ambassadors of a Journey

A moving account of people carrying their prized possessions as they moved borders during partition forms the fulcrum of this book.

23 Sep 2018 12:16 AM

By Kala Krishnan Pages 194 Price `399 Publisher: Context

A test of author’s craftsmanship

The main theme of this entire book is LOVE.

23 Sep 2018 12:10 AM

Shivya Nath.

Beyond the horizons

Travel blogger Shivya Nath is forever on ‘workation’ mode.

09 Sep 2018 12:42 AM

Masih Alinejad.

Mission impossible made possible

A powerful account of an Iranian woman’s flight for freedom against wearing the Hijab under compulsion.

19 Aug 2018 12:10 AM

A wonderful orator, he published several works of fiction, non-fiction and poetry which continue to enthral readers of all ages. (Photo: PTI)

Atal Bihari Vajpayee no more, here's a look at the writer and his works

The iconic leader bore witness to India's transition, its ups and downs and all kinds of political weather over sixty years.

16 Aug 2018 5:24 PM

This is the first year that novels published in Ireland are eligible for the prize. (Photo: themanbookerprize.com)

The Man Booker Prize 2018 Longlist announced: Here are the book synopses

The list was chosen from 171 submission, the highest number of titles put forward in the prize’s 50-year-history.

24 Jul 2018 4:44 PM

The book is the second part to her mythological trilogy Guardians of the Blue Lotus.

Guardians of the Blue Lotus is journey of love, lust, spirituality: Anita Shirodkar

Out with the second instalment of her trilogy, Sitanshu sees a newly minted warrior discover the path to his own destiny.

20 Jul 2018 12:35 PM

Isaque Bagwan.

Supercop’s fight against Mumbai gangs

The book has so much action and inspiring interventions that one wouldn’t be surprised if it were made into a movie some day.

15 Jul 2018 12:16 AM

Love & Rage: The Inner Worlds of Children by Nupur Dhingra Paiva Yoda Press, Rs 450

Exploring the complex inner worlds of kids

It’s not easy being a parent, but going by Paiva’s case studies it is even more difficult being a child.

01 Jul 2018 3:55 AM

Shazaf Fatima Haider.

invisible beings made from smokeless fire

The author talks about her book, and more.

06 Jun 2018 12:26 AM

Spiritual guide and social reformer Sri M

Power of nothingness

Spiritual guide and social reformer Sri M makes his debut in fiction with a story about a character who calls himself a zero man.

06 Jun 2018 12:26 AM

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