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!
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!
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched an Urdu book compiling PM Modi's Red Fort addresses. The NCPUL initiative aims to promote linguistic inclusion and wider access to key national visions.
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.
Hyderabad's Maulana Azad National Urdu University faces a land dispute with the Telangana government over 50 acres. The university refutes claims of non-utilisation, citing future expansion plans. Read 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.
Telangana government serves notice to Maulana Azad National Urdu University for 30 acres of unused land. BJP and BRS criticize the move as politically motivated. Details inside.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan releases 'Khutbat-e-Modi', a book compiling PM Modi's Red Fort addresses from 2014-2025 in Urdu. A step for linguistic inclusion & connecting with masses.
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.
Urdu newspapers slam BJP's Vijayvargiya for Indore water contamination deaths, demand probe into 'candidate chori' in Maharashtra civic polls. Read the full analysis of the political fallout.
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.
Tarana Husain Khan's new book uncovers the forgotten life of the courtesan who inspired poet Dagh Dehlvi. Discover the hidden history of Lucknow's cultural zenith.
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 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.
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.
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!
Surat's municipal schools have cancelled the Jan 1 holiday for 2026, replacing it with Rath Yatra. Two separate leave lists issued for Urdu-medium and other schools. Get the full details here.
Urdu dailies Siasat and Munsif analyze Digvijaya Singh's controversial RSS praise, a key court ruling in the Akhlaq lynching case, and Tarique Rahman's political homecoming in Bangladesh. Get the full analysis.
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!
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers a powerful New Year's message in Hindi and Urdu, urging global unity and hope for 2024. Read the full story.
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!
Bangladesh's journey from its 1971 liberation, sparked by language rights, to the 2025 political crisis marked by violence and minority attacks. Explore the historical parallels and current challenges.
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.
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.