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!
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.
Five migrant workers from Jharkhand's Giridih, abducted in Niger in April 2023, are finally back in India. Their safe return ends nine months of anguish for their families. Read their harrowing story.
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 December 31 gig worker strike revealed deep flaws in platform work. As companies deny employer status, workers lack rights and social security. Can India's laws catch up?
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.
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.
70-80 Indian workers from Odisha stranded in Yangiyul, Uzbekistan, after company terminates them without clearing 4 months' salary. They are on strike in freezing temperatures, seek govt rescue.
The New Year's Eve strike by delivery workers ignited a fierce debate on India's gig economy, questioning the reality behind 'flexibility' and highlighting demands for fair pay and social security. Explore the clash between platform giants and worker unio
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.
Four migrant workers from Purulia, assaulted in Chhattisgarh, return home. Police confirm no criminal records. Details on the wage dispute and alleged Bajrang Dal attack inside.
Karnataka's Labour Minister announces a proposed 1-1.5% welfare fee on aggregators to fund gig worker benefits. Official notification expected within a week.
Haryana's sex ratio at birth has reached 923 girls per 1000 boys, nearing the national average. A sustained campaign involving strict law enforcement, inter-state raids, and innovative tracking systems drove this turnaround.
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.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha defends gig workers' strike, accuses platforms of exploitation and politicizing fair pay demands. He calls for a nationwide debate on worker rights. Read more.
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.
Haryana's sex ratio at birth climbs to 923 girls per 1000 boys in 2025, marking a crucial turnaround. Officials credit crackdowns on illegal sex-selective abortions. Read the full district-wise analysis.
Haryana's sex ratio at birth climbs to 923 girls per 1000 boys in 2025, marking a crucial turnaround. Discover how crackdowns on illegal abortions fueled this positive change.
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!
A planned strike by app-based gig workers in Bengaluru saw low participation, failing to disrupt services. Unions cite fear of retaliation as a key reason. Read more on the state of gig worker protests.
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot demands a national gig worker welfare law based on Rajasthan's landmark Act. He criticizes state BJP govt for delaying rules, forcing workers to strike. Read more.