Kolkata Book Fair 2024: Major Preparations Underway
The 49th International Kolkata Book Fair begins Jan 22. With 1000 stalls & extended Green Line metro, organizers expect record crowds. Get all details here!
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Delhi Book Fair 2026: Zodiac Reading Guide
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.
Chennai Book Fair visitors face major network issues
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.
9th Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Book Prize: Nominations Open
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!
8 Highly Anticipated Books Releasing in 2026
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!
New Delhi World Book Fair 2024: A Celebration of Books
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!
Chennai Book Fair 2024: Free Entry, Focus on Young Readers
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.
Delhi World Book Fair: Free Entry for First Time
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!
NDWBF 2026: Free Entry, Tribute to Armed Forces
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.
Assam Book Fair ends with record Rs 7.4 crore sales
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.
Carlsen earns $1.5M in 2025; India's Arjun leads pack
Magnus Carlsen was the sole chess player to earn over $1 million in prize money in 2025, amassing $1.5M. India's top earner Arjun Erigaisi pocketed $431,214, ranking 8th globally. Read the full breakdown.
OUP Apologizes for Unverified Statements in Shivaji Book
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.
Kalki Koechlin, Parambrata shoot web series Kahar in Kolkata
Kalki Koechlin and Parambrata Chattopadhyay are filming the web series Kahar in Kolkata. The shoot resumed after a tiff with the local Federation forced a temporary shift to Mumbai. Details inside.
UP to hold book exhibition for govt schools, libraries
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.
Etteth's 'The Little Book of Goodbyes' Explores Farewells
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.
Review: 'The Social Life Of Trains' - Trains in Art & Life
A review of 'The Social Life Of Trains', analyzing how trains are depicted in poetry, film, and literature. Discover how this book connects railways to our collective experience. Read the full review now!
Spot Registration for Kerala Book Festival Quiz in T'puram
The Kerala Legislative Assembly's International Book Festival features quizzes on Dec 12-14. Spot registration available for school, college & public categories. Report by 9:30 AM.
CBI Charge Sheet in Kolkata Jobs-for-Cash Scam
CBI files final charge sheet in Kolkata municipal jobs scam, alleging 600 fake appointments. State official Jyotishman Chattopadhyay and Ayan Sil's firm named. Details inside.
36th Vijayawada Book Festival begins at IGMC Stadium
The 36th Vijayawada Book Festival launched grandly. Justice Pamidighantam Narasimha emphasized preserving Telugu language & cultivating reading habits in children. Discover more about the literary event.
36th Vijayawada Book Festival Inaugurated at IGMC Stadium
The 36th Vijayawada Book Festival kicks off Jan 2-11 at IGMC Stadium with 280 stalls. Inaugurated by Justice Pamidighantam Narasimha, it features launches, governor visits, and cultural programs. Explore the literary extravaganza!
NDWBF 2026: Jan 10-18 at Bharat Mandapam, Free Entry
The 53rd New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 opens Jan 10-18 at Bharat Mandapam. Explore the 'Indian Military History' theme, 3000+ stalls, free eBooks & Qatar as Guest of Honour. Free entry!
Assam Book Fair Sales Cross Rs 2 Crore, Kids Lead Rush
Guwahati's Khanapara Book Fair sees record sales over Rs 2 crore. Children's literature and books on Zubeen Garg drive unprecedented footfall. Discover the cultural highlight of Assam.
Ranchi Book Fair: High Demand for Tribal History & Self-Help
Ranchi's National Book Fair sees a surge in books on Jharkhand's tribal heritage, history, and youth-focused mental health literature. Open until Feb 4. Explore now!
Wall at Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's Howrah home collapses
A vehicle from a picnic party crashed into the boundary wall of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's historic Howrah residence, causing a partial collapse. The author's great-grandson is coordinating urgent repairs. Details inside.
Year-End 2025: A Look Back at Books & 2026 Preview
As 2025 ends, we reflect on a year of memorable books. Discover the literary joy of the past year and get a preview of the promising book fest awaiting readers in 2026. Dive into the world of reading!
Top 10 Sports Events by Prize Money: Champions League to IPL
Discover the 10 highest single-event payouts in sports history. From UEFA's $2.4 billion to IPL's millions, see how prize money defines modern sport. Read the full list now!
7 Podcasts for Bookworms to Rediscover Reading
Struggling to read? These seven brilliant podcasts offer analysis, tips, and recommendations to help you fall in love with books again. Perfect for Indian readers.
Isabel Wilkerson's 'Caste' Forces a Global Reckoning
Pulitzer winner Isabel Wilkerson's book 'Caste' dissects the invisible hierarchies shaping societies. It's not just about India or race, but a global system demanding uncomfortable self-reflection. A must-read for understanding power.
Do Professional Book Critics Still Matter in India?
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.
Charlie Kirk's Posthumous Book Release Ignites Public Debate
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.
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