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.
Actress Sayani Gupta opens up about her special connection with Goa, her enriching IFFI experience, and the philosophy behind her selective acting roles. Discover her future aspirations.
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.
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.
A new book review reveals the labour and uncertainty behind India's seamless e-commerce deliveries. Discover the human stories powering your next-day delivery.
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!
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.
Kirti Kulhari announces relationship with actor Rajeev Siddhartha. Discover his journey from St. Stephen's College to investment banking and Bollywood success. Read the full story.
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.
Major UAE banks will stop sending OTPs via SMS for online card payments from January 6, 2026. Learn about the new in-app approval system and how to prepare for this security upgrade.
UAE banks will stop SMS OTPs for online payments from Jan 6, 2026. Switch to in-app biometric approval now to avoid transaction declines. A major security upgrade.
Major UAE banks will stop sending OTPs via SMS for online payments from January 2026. Learn about the new in-app authentication system, why it's safer, and how residents must prepare.
Actress Kirti Kulhari confirms her relationship with 'Four More Shots Please' co-star Rajeev Siddhartha via a romantic Instagram reel on New Year's Day 2026. Details inside.
Bollywood actress Kirti Kulhari confirms her relationship with 'Four More Shots Please' co-star Rajeev Siddhartha via a heartfelt New Year post. Get all the details here.
Actress Kirti Kulhari announces her relationship with co-star Rajeev Siddhartha on Instagram. See the sweet post and fan reactions. #BollywoodNews
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!
As 'Four More Shots Please!' concludes, Prateik Smita Patil discusses the evolution of women-led narratives and his mother's lasting influence. Discover his insights on female empowerment in entertainment.
In an exclusive interview, the cast of Four More Shots Please! season 4 discusses the show's end, judging their characters, and the 'male loneliness epidemic'. Prateik Smita Patil and Maanvi Gagroo share strong views.
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!
In 2025, Gujarat's cybercrime helpline received 1.61 lakh complaints, with fake identity, OTP, and online shopping frauds making up nearly half. Total losses estimated at nearly Rs 994 crore. Read the full report.
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'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!
In a resurfaced interview, Dino Morea clarifies the timeline of his breakup with Bipasha Basu and her relationship with John Abraham, dismissing long-standing rivalry rumours. Read his candid take on fame and moving on.
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!
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.
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.
Delhi faces a cybercrime surge with Rs 100+ crore stolen in 2025. Learn about digital arrest scams, OTP frauds, and how to protect yourself at the TOI Townhall.
Southern Railway introduces OTP authentication for tatkal bookings on five key trains from Chennai to curb misuse. Learn which trains are affected and how it enhances transparency.
A Vadodara man with 14 criminal cases conned over 100 parents & staff of Santram School, Nadiad, using fake WhatsApp identities. Police reveal his 'jugadu' method. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.