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Delhi celebrates World Book Fair with higher footfallDelhi celebrates World Book Fair with higher footfall

Delhi celebrates World Book Fair with higher footfall

The number of visitors at the World Book Fair at Pragati Maidan increased significantly from last year, but private publishers…

February 15, 2024
Family’s literary pursuits fostered my values: DalmiaFamily’s literary pursuits fostered my values: Dalmia

Family’s literary pursuits fostered my values: Dalmia

Businessman Nidhi Dalmia talks about his latest novel, Afternoon, which talks about lives of three individuals in the 1960s

August 17, 2023
Indian cricket through official lensIndian cricket through official lens

Indian cricket through official lens

Senior cricket official and ex-India team manager Amrit Mathur’s book describes Indian cricket from 1990s till the emergence and popularity of the IPL in a first-hand account

August 12, 2023
Taking libraries to digital platformTaking libraries to digital platform

Taking libraries to digital platform

Festival of Libraries was held to focus on conservation and digitisation of the top libraries

August 10, 2023
‘Hope and grit will get you out of abusive relationship’‘Hope and grit will get you out of abusive relationship’

‘Hope and grit will get you out of abusive relationship’

Kanchan Bhaskar shares details from her memoir on discovering her inner strength and finding the courage to escape a violent…

June 7, 2023
A WhatsApp library for book loversA WhatsApp library for book lovers

A WhatsApp library for book lovers

ScribblersTribe creates an exclusive WhatsApp community for book lovers in India, to encourage sustained reading habits and meaningful discussions

March 18, 2023
Perumal Murugan’s Pyre makes it to International Booker prize longlistPerumal Murugan’s Pyre makes it to International Booker prize longlist

Perumal Murugan’s Pyre makes it to International Booker prize longlist

After Hindi writer Geetanjali Shree became the first Indian writer to win the award, Murugan is the first Tamil writer…

March 14, 2023
World Book Fair: Haven for young and old book loversWorld Book Fair: Haven for young and old book lovers

World Book Fair: Haven for young and old book lovers

The festival, held after two years, is hosting French, English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi writers and books in many Indian…

March 3, 2023
No comics reliefNo comics relief

No comics relief

Comics are fading into oblivion as famous publishers and bookstores search alternatives while unique cafes blend them with food

January 4, 2023