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Book review: A primer for understanding geometric technical drawing and engineering design

May 12, 2020, at 11:33 am

As the name suggests, 'Principles of Geometric Technical Drawing: Engineering Design Graphics' is aimed at students and professionals interested in geometric and engineering drawing.

Yayavar Literary Festival for Kids goes online to beat the Covid-19 restrictions and remain on schedule

Apr 16, 2020, at 08:05 pm

Jammu/IBNS: Organisers of the Yayavar Literary Festival for Kids have decided to take it online rather than cancel or postpone this event, which will be held on April 22 and 23 this year, and was scheduled to be hosted in Jammu.

Book review: Go back to your childhood as you share the poems from AbolTabolDotCom with your kids

Apr 10, 2020, at 03:17 pm

Childhood is that phase of life where we all wish to go back. Even if we cannot hold on to that phase forever, we can definitely cherish the sweet memories, the unforgettable moments.

Book review: 'A Shower of Poems' holds the key to humour and happiness

Apr 10, 2020, at 03:09 pm

Hara Narayan Dhar’s 'A Shower of Poems' is a remarkable book which will serve you with a pinch of humour and wit and a lot of happiness.

Love in the time of Corona: Mahul Brahma’s new book is ‘Quarantined’

Apr 09, 2020, at 03:02 pm

Writer and communication expert Mahul Brahma's new book "Quarantined" is an anthology of short stories of dark love in the dark times when the world is fighting its war against COVID19. IBNS-TWF catches up with the author of The Luxe Trilogy, a luxury commentator and columnist working with a Tata group company..

Diggi Palace to digital platform: The popular Jaipur Literature Festival embraces the virtual world to beat the Covid-19 lockdown

Apr 02, 2020, at 08:10 pm

New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: In view of the Covid-19 lockdown, Teamwork Arts, producer of the annual Jaipur Literature Festival, has announced its new online literature series – “JLF presents Brave New World”- which is scheduled to start on Saturday, April 4, 2020.

Time for authors to adapt to audiobooks as people stay housebound owing to Covid19 pandemic

Apr 02, 2020, at 06:17 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Driven by the fear of contracting Covid 19 virus by touching surfaces, social distancing and lockdown in place, audio books are a big solace not only to regular readers but many who are housebound.

Starmark hosts Sananda Adda to celebrate International Women's Day

Mar 28, 2020, at 05:10 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bookstore chain Starmark had earlier in this month hosted a star-studded event Sananda Adda to celebrate International Women's Day.

Author Interview: Dr. Vijeta Pareek Sahay talks about the book 'The Secret Sauce' which she co-authored with CA Nitish Sahay Pandey

Mar 25, 2020, at 06:33 pm

Reading a book is like having a conversation with the author and learning from their experience., says Dr. Vijeta Pareek Sahay while talking about the book she co-authored with CA Nitish Sahay Pandey.

Unacademy offers live classes in West Bengal on WBPSC exams

Mar 20, 2020, at 07:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Unacademy, India’s learning platform, has announced that it is the first EdTech player to provide live interactive classes in West Bengal for exams pertaining to WBPSC (West Bengal Public Service Commission).

Author interview: Sourabh Angarkar on his cookery book about using herbs and spices in cooking

Mar 19, 2020, at 06:09 pm

Author Sourabh Angarkar wants to educate everyone about the benefits of using herbs and spices in everyday cooking

Book review: 'The Secret Sauce' is all about finding the recipe to boost your recipe for success

Mar 11, 2020, at 05:43 pm

Dr. Vijeta Pareek Sahay and CA Nitish Sahay Pandey have put together a recipe in their book 'The Secret Sauce' which will boost the magic of success in your life.

Book review: A story that tries to root out discrimination in society

Mar 11, 2020, at 05:38 pm

In the 'Legacy of the Legends', author Vikramraj Parthasarthy has portrayed multiple issues based on discrimination.

Author interview: Samrat Biswas on his book "Educlans Mathematics for Competitive Exams"

Mar 05, 2020, at 05:20 pm

A self-learner, Biswas is keen to share his experiences with everyone to help them follow a path to a better life.

Book reading session of Priya Virmani's book 'The Smallest Stories to Extraordinary' hosted in Kolkata

Mar 02, 2020, at 07:42 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The book reading and discussion session of a political and economic analyst Priya Virmani's book  'The Smallest Stories To Extraordinary' was hosted by radio personality Jimmy Tangree last month.

Author interview: Sumeidha Iyer talks about her book 'Before I Met You'

Feb 19, 2020, at 12:31 pm

Media panelist, enterpreneur and social activist Sumeidha Iyer talks about her book 'Before I Met You' and what compelled her to write it.

Book review: A self-help Mathematics guide to help those appearing for competitve exxaminations

Feb 19, 2020, at 12:24 pm

In his book 'Educlans Mathematics for Competitive Exams', Samrat Biswas makes learning Mathematics easier, especially for those appearing for competitive examinations, 

Stand up comedian Papa CJ feels compelled to write his memoir because there is no luxury of elaborate conversations on stage

Feb 10, 2020, at 02:54 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: When Papa CJ asks his audience to retort with, ‘I come from the land of the Kama Sutra, I can f*** you in more ways than you can count!’ if any one dares to speak against India, you know the man can be comical with a cutting edge.

We should teach men in our lives: Author Aparna Jain on sexual harassment towards women

Feb 10, 2020, at 12:11 pm

Author, leadership coach and marketing consultant Aparna Jain was the guest at An Author's Afternoon presented by Shree Cement Ltd and organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation in association with Taj Bengal Kolkata early this month. At a receding winter evening, Jain in a candid chat shared her experience of writing her book Boys Will Be Boys, sexual harassment at workplaces, #MeToo and much more. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings a glimpse of the chat

People nowadays talk about racism more publicly: Australian author Prof. Bronwyn Fredericks

Feb 09, 2020, at 02:31 pm

Australian author Professor Bronwyn Fredericks  was one of the guests during the Apeejay Literary Festival which in Kolkata. In an exclusive chat with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Professor Fredericks spoke about experience of working with aboriginals and more

Book review: Chef Sourabh Angarkar takes readers on a journey through the world of herbs and spices

Feb 08, 2020, at 01:33 am

'Roots of Herbs and Spices' by Chef Sourabh Angarkar is a must buy for home chefs and anyone who is interested in healthy eating.

Book Review: 'Before I Met You' is about a young girl's dilemma in life, torn between the mother and the lover

Feb 05, 2020, at 04:47 pm

Sumeidha Iyer, through her book 'Before I Met You', has knitted a beautiful story about Amaya, the central character.

Author interview: Syed Irfan Ali talks about his book 'Irade'

Feb 05, 2020, at 04:35 pm

It was the lessons learned through some very trying circumstances in his life that inspired him to write 'Irade', a collection of five stories in Hindi.

I want even people with faintest idea about the LGBTQ to read the book: Nemat Sadat

Feb 01, 2020, at 01:11 pm

Afghanistan-born Nemat Sadat is an activist and journalist currently based in the US. He is the first native from Afghanistan to have publicly come out as gay and campaign for LGBTQIA rights among Muslims worldwide. Holder of six university degrees, including those from Harvard, Columbia, and Oxford,  The Carpet Weaver, a sweeping tale of a young gay man's struggle to come of age and find love in the face of brutal persecution, is his debut novel. IBNS  correspondent Nitin Waghela catches up with him at the an event called Rainbow Talk at American Center in Kolkata

Author interview: Amit Raual talks about his book 'Crescendo'

Jan 29, 2020, at 04:40 pm

Crescendo is the story of a mans pursuit for success, says the author to IBNS in an interview.

Book review: A story that makes you ponder about your determination to succeed in life

Jan 20, 2020, at 01:13 pm

“It is the size of one’s will which determines success'' -- 'Iraadein' (written in Hindi) by Irfaan Ali, is a story that encapsulates the idea of this quote perfectly.

Interview: Anand Srivastava talks about his late father, author and a former judge, Govind Prasad Srivastava

Jan 17, 2020, at 03:47 pm

In a conversation with India Blooms, Anand Srivastava talks about his late father, author and a former judge, Govind Prasad Srivastava

Book review: Crescendo is a motivational novel about meeting challenges and succeeding

Jan 17, 2020, at 12:04 pm

A motivational novel by Amit Raual, Crescendo is an interesting tale of a man with humble origins and how he succeeds in life due to his constant determination.

Journalist Shuma Raha’s debut novel on couple swapping is out, to be adapted for erotic web thriller

Jan 17, 2020, at 02:35 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Sex, scandal and intrigue in New Delhi!!! Journalist turned fiction writer Shuma Raha's debut novel (her second literary work) packs it all as she walks the minefield of couple swapping in the national capital in her latest work of fiction. Well, the book is also all set to be adapted for an erotic web series in the offing.

Book review: Sahitya Chintan offers a glimpse into the unique writing style of famous authors

Jan 14, 2020, at 05:33 pm

Written in Hindi, the book 'Sahitya Chintan' by Govind Prasad Srivastava is a commentary on well known writers whose works have been influencing people's thoughts for ages.

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