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BOOK EXCERPT | Saeeda Bano, 1st female Indian radio jockey, meets Akhtari Bai

Here is an excerpt from Saeeda Bano's biography

03 Nov 2020 1:13 AM

Fleming wrote 'Casino Royale', his first novel about the fictional super spy. (Photo: AFP)

Book that serves as an outlet for libido and imagination

Licensed to thrill: Bond author's steamy letters go on sale.

13 Nov 2019 9:45 AM

Books and biographies of legendary king Vikramaditya, who started the ‘Vikram Samvat’, the traditional Hindu calendar, Shivaji and emperor Ashoka will be occupying prominent space in the library.

Books on Hindu kings to be put up in BJP headquarters

Historians glorified Mughals instead of orginal Hindu rules: Tiwari.

21 Jul 2019 2:22 AM

In "Adventures of the GST Man", author Srinivas Kotni uses a fictional superhero to answer questions that one may have on GST.

Comic book 'Adventures of the GST Man' to demystify GST rules

Srinivas Kotni says he wanted to simplify understanding of GST and make it exciting by using caricatures and cartoons.

27 Jun 2019 3:31 PM

The doll factory

Art thriller studies the obsession to possess a soul

You can take the novel as it is or make it far richer for yourself with a few trips to Google.

23 Jun 2019 3:38 AM

The fate of butterflies

Fear, humour mix in sadly prescient saga of our times

The world here has changed, those who have been portrayed as the “Other” have been detained.

23 Jun 2019 3:35 AM

Fatima Sana Shaikh.

Fatima Sana Shaikh chooses books for a social detox; find out why

Fatima Sana Shaikh, who is known for her brave and bold choices has planned to take some time off social media.

20 Jun 2019 4:22 PM

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

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Waqyanawis | Gandhis in a dilemma as Ashok Gehlot kept enemies closer

In this file photo the rebel Congress leader Sachin Pilot (R) is seen with the then Congress President Rahul Gandhi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot during a party function in Jaipur. PTI Photo

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Kiran has also been conferred with the prestigious IMC Ladies’ Wing —Woman of the Year Award 2019–2020

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When the boss video calls you at an odd hour, is it sexual harassment?

Some women have also complained that they find their colleagues inappropriately dressed during virtual meetings and it made them uncomfortable.

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A Kashmiri boatman rows his boat through a closed floating market on the Dal Lake during lockdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. Indian-controlled Kashmir's economy is yet to recover from a colossal loss a year after New Delhi scrapped the disputed region's autonomous status and divided it into two federally governed territories. (Photo: AP)

Jammu & Kashmir’s economy struggles amid lockdowns

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Mumbai malls to reopen but the experience will be very different

Revolt Motors has finally unveiled its maiden electric bike, the RV 400. In fact, when the deliveries begin next month, it will become the first electric motorcycle to go on sale in India. There’s no word on the price yet, but we expect it to cost around Rs 1 lakh (on-road). At this price, the RV 400 would be one heck of a deal considering that it is loaded with features. Here’s a closer look at the electric motorcycle in detailed images. (Source: BikeDekho.com)

Photos: Revolt RV 400 electric bike

There are many sports bikes currently on sale from various manufacturers starting from 1 Lakh. The most popular products under this bracket are the Suzuki Hayabusa, Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX, MV Agusta Brutale and Ducati Panigale V4. To know more about the latest prices of sports bikes in your city, offers, variants, specifications, pictures, mileage, reviews and other details from the list below. (Source: Bike Dekho.com)

7 expensive sports bikes in India

German carmaker Audi has revealed the e-tron for the Indian market. The e-tron is an all-electric SUV that was revealed globally in November last year and is Audi’s first truly all-electric product for the global market. Take a look at the most important car news from the week gone by. (Source: CarDekho.com)

Top 5 car news of the week

Choosing the right car within a budget of Rs 10 lakh can be quite a challenge. Each of the offerings in this class bring something unique to the table – right from the latest entrant Volkswagen Polo to the feature rich Renault Kwid and the universally acclaimed Maruti Suzuki Alto 800. (Source: CarDekho.com)

Budget Rs 10 lakhs: 8 cars that you can check out right now

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