Delhi's inaugural NAMO Book Festival brought together students, authors, and leaders to discuss books and the Gen V vision aligning youth with Viksit Bharat goals through engagement and dialogue.
The Chennai Book Fair introduces mobile apps for visitors and stall owners, featuring stall location, inventory management, and digital applications, with plans for full digitization next year.
DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi inaugurated the 4th Chennai International Book Fair, highlighting literature's power to unite diverse voices and empower women in arts.
Author Aabhas Maldahiyar discusses his transition from writing about PM Modi to Babur, leading to a cancelled Bhopal Literature Festival session amid protests over historical portrayal.
Day 3 of the Chennai Book Fair saw heavy footfall with stalls offering comics, children's books, and used books at big discounts. Mystery genre was the top pick, and organizers reported 20,000 visitors by 5pm.
The International Kolkata Book Fair introduces commuter-friendly features including a dedicated metro ticket booth, app cab pick-up zone, and increased Green Line frequency to handle expected record crowds.
As Pongal nears, Tamil Nadu schools may close from Jan 14-17. No official order yet. Parents and students advised to check school notices for confirmed holiday dates.
The grand opening of the World Book Fair 2026 in New Delhi saw CMD Upendrra Rai inspiring PM-YUVA authors. Discover the vision for India's publishing future and youth empowerment. Read more!
Borewell operators in Tamil Nadu continue an indefinite strike as drill bit prices soar from Rs 25,000 to Rs 55,000. Over 2,000 vehicles are idle. Read on to understand the crisis and its impact.
Chennai Book Fair becomes a launchpad for young writers. Discover how a 10-year-old's love for Sun Wukong led to a published book and how platforms are nurturing India's next literary stars.
The dedicated Children's Pavilion at the New Delhi World Book Fair has transformed into a vibrant hub for families, offering interactive storytelling, workshops, and a vast collection of books. Discover the magic of reading for young minds!
Explore Amitava Kumar's 'The Social Life of Indian Trains,' a unique book blending memoir, history, and photography to capture India's essence. Discover the nation's journey through its railways.
Comedian Vir Das's memoir 'The Outsider' blends humor and heart, chronicling his journey from a misfit to a global star. Discover the stories behind the laughter.
Explore Sheila Kumar's review of the quietly luminous memoir 'Called by the Hills', a book that captures life's unspoken intimacy with the land. Discover the essence of mountain time.
The 53rd World Book Fair in Delhi's Pragati Maidan sees huge crowds. Free entry, interactive zones, and a focus on Indian military history attract families and young readers. Discover the highlights.
The 49th International Kolkata Book Fair begins Jan 22. With 1000 stalls & extended Green Line metro, organizers expect record crowds. Get all details here!
Plan your visit to the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 (Jan 10–18) with this unique zodiac-based book recommendation guide. Discover what to read based on your astrological sign for the year ahead.
Network glitches plagued Day 2 of the 49th Chennai Book Fair, disrupting mandatory registration for 60% of visitors. Organizers promise a fix. Read more about the chaos and visitor backlash.
The New India Foundation invites submissions for the 9th Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize. Submit your non-fiction work on modern India by August 31, 2024. Apply now!
Get ready for a literary feast! Discover eight major books slated for 2026, from new works by Salman Rushdie and Stephen King to exciting debuts. Mark your calendars now!
The 2024 New Delhi World Book Fair opens at Pragati Maidan, spotlighting Indian languages and heritage. Explore thousands of titles from Feb 10-18. Plan your visit now!
The 49th Chennai International Book Fair opens with free entry, 980 stalls, and a focus on children's books. CM Stalin urges youth to read more. Details inside.
The 53rd New Delhi World Book Fair begins Jan 10 with free entry for all. Explore over 1000 publishers, 600 events & a special theme on Indian military history. Don't miss it!
The 53rd New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 opens with free entry, a grand tribute to the Indian Armed Forces, and participation from 35+ countries. Discover 600+ events at Bharat Mandapam from Jan 10-18.
Madras High Court prohibits a Tamil book with abusive content against a sitting judge. Suo motu contempt initiated against the publisher. Get the full story.
The 5th Assam Book Fair in Guwahati concluded with record sales exceeding Rs 7 crore. Books on singer Zubeen Garg saw massive interest, highlighting Assam's thriving reading culture. Discover the key highlights.
Oxford University Press India tenders a public apology to Chhatrapati Udayanraje Bhosale for unverified content in a 2003 book, following a Bombay High Court directive. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu Minister M P Saminathan highlights funding inequality, as Centre allocates ₹2000+ crore for Sanskrit but under ₹200 crore for Tamil. Read about the cultural festival and calls for linguistic pride.
Uttar Pradesh's secondary education department is organising a book exhibition in Lucknow to select updated books for state-run schools and libraries. This follows the recent move to make newspapers compulsory in schools.
Ravi Shankar Etteth's new book, 'The Little Book of Goodbyes,' delves into the art and philosophy of parting. Discover how this collection redefines endings. Read the full review.