As social media influencers and algorithms dominate reading recommendations, a veteran critic questions the role of professional book reviews in India's shrinking English-language market. Explore the shift from deep analysis to viral reels.
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti lost her cool at a journalist who asked her to speak in Urdu. She defended Kashmiri, drew parallels with lynchings in Bangladesh, and called for safety of Kashmiris. Read the full report.
As Jashn-e-Rekhta enters its 10th year, its massive growth to over 100,000 attendees collides with criticism over tiered tickets and commercialism. Can the Urdu festival scale without losing its soul? Read the full analysis.
Erika Kirk promotes her late husband Charlie Kirk's final book, 'Stop, in the Name of God,' facing online criticism defended by Mary Katharine Ham. Read the full story.
Y8, a major online gaming platform, adds Farsi, Urdu, and Ukrainian to its multilingual support, now covering 32 languages. This strategic move aims to tap into new user markets and enhance accessibility for millions of gamers worldwide.
The Pune Book Festival concluded with a historic 12.5 lakh footfall and Rs 50 crore in sales, showcasing Pune's vibrant literary culture. Discover the highlights and future plans.
Hyderabad-based actor-director Mohammad Ali Baig's Urdu play 'Sunset...Sunrise' deeply resonated with audiences at Kolkata's ICCR, highlighting universal family themes and challenging stereotypes about vernacular theatre.
Gurpreet Singh Kamow from Kotkapura cycled 100 km daily for 100 days, covering 1.5 lakh km in 6 years. Honoured by Punjab Assembly Speaker, his story inspires fitness. #Cycling #Inspiration
Discover six books with unforgettable, quirky titles that grab attention and spark curiosity. From trees that talk to a boy raised as a dog, these titles promise unique stories.
Urdu poet Wasim Barelvi captivated a Diwali-like crowd in Lucknow, defining shayari as a journey between words and emotion. Read about his profound musings at the Repertwahr festival's finale.
The Army War College in Mhow concluded its two-day AWC Pustakayan 2025 book fair. Nearly 800 attendees explored over 5000 books. Discover the highlights of this literary event for servicemen and families.
Kerala Legislative Assembly hosts its 4th International Book Festival from Jan 7-13, 2026. Free entry, 200+ publishers, author talks & cultural events. Explore!
A new book detailing the development work in Uttar Pradesh under CM Yogi Adityanath's eight-year tenure was launched in Lucknow. Leaders praised progress in investment, law & order, and social welfare.
Activists condemn Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation for closing 20 schools citing low enrolment, warning of permanent student dropouts. Details inside.
The 41st Patna Book Fair transforms Gandhi Maidan into a literary paradise, attracting over a lakh visitors. Discover book launches, interactive sessions, and the world's most expensive book priced at Rs 15 crore.
Megha Majumdar's new novel 'A Guardian and a Thief', set in a famine-stricken Kolkata, wins Oprah's praise but faces critique for its Americanised MFA sheen. Read our in-depth review.
Discover this week's essential reads, including a deep dive into India's 1971 war and a novel on Partition's legacy. Expand your literary horizons now!
A play at Jashn-e-Rekhta unveils the remarkable story of Urdu writer Razia Sajjad Zaheer and her husband Sajjad Zaheer, highlighting her literary achievements and their progressive partnership. Discover this hidden chapter of Indian literary history.
Urdu dailies highlight the Election Commission's SIR controversy, BLO fatalities, a Hindu neighbour's land gift in Jammu, and Karnataka's CM transition. Read the full analysis.
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu inaugurates the week-long Assam Book Fair in Silchar. The event, concluding Dec 10, celebrates reading's role in human civilization. Discover the highlights and the minister's powerful message.
Explore new book releases: Vijai Trivedi's deep dive into the RSS at 100, the viral YouTube duo's trivia book, and a corporate turnaround story. Discover your next read!
Poet Chandra Prakash Verma advised young writers in Lucknow to use simple language and focus on shared emotions. Discover how to make your poetry resonate with a wider audience today!
The Book Club Pune, founded in 2001 by Satish and Mohini Khot, celebrates 25 years as a free, democratic literary institution connecting generations through world literature and translation.
Telangana Waqf Board's land digitization faces major roadblock as crucial Nizam-era documents remain locked in CCLA's Urdu record room for 5 years, affecting prime land cases worth thousands of crores.
The fifth Koshala literary festival session 'Poetic Whispers' showcased Lucknow's cultural heritage through ghazals and shayaris, featuring prominent poets and scholars who brought the city's emotions to life.
A rare 1939 Superman comic found in an attic sells for a record $9.12 million. Discover the incredible story behind this piece of pop culture history!
Discover the haunting beauty of 'Among the Burning Flowers' review. Explore a world where lyrical prose meets brutal reality in this compelling literary analysis.
Discover Sheila Kumar's compelling review of Malala Yousafzai's 'Finding My Way' - an honest, confiding memoir that reveals the real person behind the icon. Read the full analysis now!
BJP candidates in Uran civic polls used Urdu pamphlets, sparking accusations of opportunism after the party protested an Urdu Learning Centre. Read about the political controversy.
Rabih Alameddine wins Fiction, Patricia Smith takes Poetry at 76th National Book Awards. Discover the complete winners list and emotional acceptance speeches.