One day, her house help was watching a Hindi film on television, showing Sita refusing to give the agni pariksha and pointing that she too could have stayed in the palace like Urmila and not followed Ram into exile.That got script writer and author Smriti...

Trisha Das' book "Misters Kuru: A Return To Mahabharata" gives a modernday twist to "Mahabharata", and the National award-winning documentary filmmaker and author highlights the importance of breaking the idea of toxic masculinity to establish gender equality."I...

A Boy From Small hamlet of Cheki Haji village of South Kashmiri's Shopian district pens down his ist book which is available on Amazon.The book titled "Islam and the world" which contains  4 chapters covers present situation as 'status of women in...

"The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well," Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the International Olympic Committee and the driving force behind the...

Everything in our lives warps and unravels with the passage of time, says P.A. Chawla, a fan of T.S. Eliot, which explains her nom de plume, of her new book, "The Slow Disappearing" , part memoir and three parts fiction...

As soon as the Pulwama terrorist attack was executed on February 14, 2019, journalist and author, Rahul Pandita, who has been writing extensively on the region for decades -- reportage and non-fiction -- immediately realised that it was the worst terrorist...

Writing a book on the exodus of the Kashmiri Pandits was "very emotional" because of the "ghastly details" that came to the fore and 16-year-old Anushka Dhar feels "humbled" to have shed light on the tribulations of a community forced to leave their homeland...

Even as another book 'Life in the Clock Tower Valley' emerges from Kashmir, its author, Shakoor Rather says that while many past books have shone a light on the conflict in Kashmir, his debut novel takes a different approach by depicting the life that the...

Turkey-based author Ann D'Silva has launched her new book "Child of Two Worlds", which is second in the fictional 'Sand and Sea' series, which features the protagonists and immortal lovers 'Kum' (sand) and 'Deniz' (sea). The book was launched online last week on...

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre propelled Mahatma Gandhi to assume centre stage and encouraged him to launch his non-violent movement, says Nonica Datta, an Associate Professor of History at JNU in a new introduction to her late father V.N. Datta's book, "Jallianwala...

Manohar Parrikar transformed the Ministry of Defence (MoD) from a "slumberous, mammoth and slow-moving organisation, happy to trudge along, least bothered about time-bound outcomes" and "personally led changes that have resulted in transparent and simpler" acquisition...

When he was 11, family members and friends thought he would become a monk. When he was 18, people thought he would run away from IIT-Bombay because he didnt know English. At 25, given his lifestyle and habits, most of his friends thought he would not reach...

With an unprecedented year of transformation in education, children's reading has gained a new significance. Here are new children's titles from Talking Cub and Scholastic that will keep the young readers company as they navigate these challenging times.A...

Did the CIA, in association with Indias Intelligence Bureau, clandestinely plant nuclear devices on Nanda Devi, the second highest mountain in India, in the 1950s to spy on Chinas nuclear programme and which are said to have led to a glacier break and triggered...

Publishing house HarperCollins India and Amar Chitra Katha have announced a new collaboration to publish "a first-time adaptation of popular ACK comics into a narrative format for young children".The said collaboration will "bring the beautiful folktales of India...

The political careers of Indian politicians are all so diverse in nature, one story not resembling the other. Have you ever wondered why so? Why is it that several politicians face roaring success and fame at one point and a tragic downfall at another point? ...

Shirdi Sai Baba Foundation's book Sai Vibhuti released  in Gymkhana club Jalandhar by Shri Satyah Sai sewa foundation Punjab.Distinguished guests included Boby Sehgal  vice chairman punjab health system corporation , Manish sehgal, Maninder Singh,...

India is a rare example of the successful management of diversity in the developing world but the events of the past few years make it necessary to "reaffirm the patriotic idea of India enshrined in our Constitution" to build a "New India that will cherish...

In these unprecedented times, when isolation fatigue, gloom and the fear of losing a beloved has also come to grip children, taking care of their mental health is of paramount  importance.Here's a list of books that address the various emotions children...

Was the 2018 ball tampering case involving David Warner, Cameron Bancroft and Steve Smith more diabolical than the use of Vaseline, hair oil saliva mixed with sweet  sandpaper, trouser zips metal or Pakistanis using other methods to induce reverse swing?...

Lal Bahadur Shastri was "killed twice. First, in Tashkent and then, by us when we deleted him from our minds" by ignoring the circumstances of his death, says a new book on the death of Indias second Prime Minister.Shastri was killed on January 11, 1966,...

For the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), determined to shape the world in its own image without a shot being fired, the Cold War never ended 30 years ago as it aims to make China the number one global power, says a scholarly new work that traces how the party...

It might seem a mythological tale but in reality is about the search for knowledge, liberation, enlightenment, consciousness and the questions on absolute realities of life."Janaka and Ashtavakra" is the story of the ancient King Janaka (Sita's father)...

Swami Vivekananda held that religious truths are verifiable by the experimental method as are scientific truths as they were also predicated by experience except that they could  not be measured in a laboratory and thanks to him, have now become the hallmarks...

Deputy Commissioner Ferozepur Gurpal Singh Chahal on Friday released the book `Frankly Speaking' written by Ferezepur based social worker and assistant secretary of homes for blinds Harish Monga. While releasing the book, Deputy Commissioner Ferozepur congratulated...

While growing up, we were told innumerable tales about places on Earth where the Sun does not set or rise for months at a stretch. During that phase, we believed those tales to be works of fiction but later in life we realised that it was all true. Gradually,...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya today released the book 'Saja Nahi, Bachav Hai Quarantine' of Himachal unit of  Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti, prepared in view of  Corona pandemic.This book is written and compiled by Dr. Om Prakash Bhuretta. The major source...

A horse chariot, a coachman donning a long overcoat with hat and a grand mansion surrounded by huge trees – sounds like a perfect setting for a British drama series essaying the journey of a kingdom, ruler or queen. But at the same time, this sounds like...

Hindi book ÒMain Jeena Sikhata HoonÓ portraying woes and plights of AIDS victims composed by Ajay Parashar is now available for the Punjabi Readers. The book has been translated into Punjabi by eminent Hindi and Punjabi writer Dr. Dharampal Saahil.The said...

Anushree Painuly who hails from Dehradun. Is an actor and a healer who has launched her debut book titled 'Sunrise Beyond The Dead End'. The book highlights the major mental health issues of today's changing times - depression and loneliness. This motivational...

Teenage is an extremely out of the ordinary chapter of one’s life whose significance could only be felt after it’s gone. On the occasion of looking at the world, there is no Hobson’s choice to make, whether it’s the school of next day or future of tomorrow,...

Punjab Lokpal Justice (Retd.) Vinod K. Sharma today acknowledged the book titled "Singapore-Indian Legal System-A Comparative Study" authored by Punjab & Haryana High Court lawyer Mr. Harpreet Sandhu.After receiving a copy of book from the author at his...

The collection of graphic novels was created to honor the great classic films, which are now in the public domain. Many are unaware or have heard or seen at some point and marked. This collection privileges the narrative of each film, ensuring the highest...

Noted Punjabi poet Prof Gurbhajan Gill’s ghazal book titled “Mann Pardesi” was released by Dr SS Johl, noted economist and chancellor, Central University of Punjab, during a function held at Punjabi Bhawan, here last evening.On this occasion, Punjabi Sahit...

On 18th January, 2020 at Kushabhau Thakre Hall, CTM organized a special award ceremony named “Shikhanvid Gaurav Sanman”. On the function a book titled “Verbs : Gujarati-English” prepared by a research scholar, Shri Kumarpal Parmar been launched by Gujarati...

A panel discussion on the book 'The POW who saved Kashmir-Unsung Saga of Sher Bacha Brigadier Pritam Singh' written by Brigadier Jasbir Singh was held here today on the second day of the Military Literature festival. A first copy of the book was also delivered...

A special session to discuss the accounts of the book ‘Camel Merchant of Philadelphia’ focusing on stories from the court of Lion of Punjab-Maharaja Ranjit Singh was organised on the first day of MLF. Mr. Sarbpreet Singh, author of the Camel Merchant of...

A book titled Four Battlefronts of a Military Hero authored by Colonel Surjan Singh Randhawa was released at the first day of the Military Literature Festival. The book was released by the diginitories present on the dias Lt. Gen. HPS Kler, Mr. Dinesh...

Students from various schools in and around Chandigarh today participated in a discussion on book written by Brigadier Rajesh Bhaskar during the Military Literature Festival, organised by Punjab Government and UT Administration at Lake Club. The audience was...

The Kargil War was one of the most difficult and challenging in Indian history which demonstrated unparalleled valour of the Indian Army.‘The Kargil Victory: Battles From Peak to Peak’ book written by Colonel SC Tyagi gives us a glimpse about ‘untold incidents’...

Book by former IAF Officer today advocated a sustainable campaign for augmenting the technological power of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to maintain its edge over the People’s Liberation Air Force (PLAF) of China. During discussion on the book ‘The Chinese...

As part of the Military Literature Festival which started today, a book discussion on ‘The Bugle Calls- A life in the Indian Army’ threw light on the emotions of an officer on joining the forces besides bringing up other aspects related to the army way...

A special session on the book ‘China’s Strategic Deterrence’ took place here today at lake club as part of the Military Literature Festival which got underway today. The panelists comprised of the author of the book Colonel Anshuman Narang and Major General...

Dr.Jaswant Singh Puri,Recipient of Doctor of Letters(Honoris Causa) and Punjab Rattan presented  the copy of his World Acclaimed Book titled,’’RISE AND DECLINE OF THE MUGHAL EMPIRE’’ to Dr.Deepak Vohra ,Special Advisor to the Prime Ministers of India,Lesotho...

Prof. Manoj Dhar, Vice Chancellor of the University of Jammu, today released the book of Computer Science entitled “Java 9” authored by the Dr. Shubhnandan S. Jamwal of the  Department of Computer Science and IT, University of Jammu. The book has been...

The poetry book titled “Kaagaz Di Dehleez” by poet Gurcharan Singh Dhaliwal was released at an impressive function held at Punjab Bhawan in Surrey (Canada) last evening. This function was organised by Punjabi Sahit Akademi’s Canada-based members in association...

Dr. Jaswant Singh Puri, Doctor of letters (Honoris Causa) is not a new name in the realm of journalism and attempting new themes and subjects. His recently entitled book ‘Rise and Decline of the Mughal Empire’ is in fact a mini-book but comprises the description...

Dr. Ajit Singh Puri’s book “Speaking of How to Prevent Common Diseases” is a comprehensive health guide for the prevention of numerous serious ailments and combat fatal diseases. Dr. Ajit  Singh Puri himself is a well read and known personality who...

Hitherto, the thousands of Indians who had migrated to Britain in the wake of the partition of the sub-continent had lived in silence, perhaps wanting to bury the ghosts of the past as they sought to make a new life. Two years ago, award-winning journalist and...

Writer and editor Krupa Ge spent over three years, from December 2015 to May 2019, talking to victims and volunteers of the devastating 2015 Chennai floods that drowned the city, causing chaos, death, destruction and unprecedented heartbreak. And she came to...

Despite the breadth and scope of the Indian media, there is little meaningful literature available about journalism practised in the country today. There have been individual accounts by journalists, some of them pretty eminent, but rarely has an attempt been...

American investigative journalist Katherine Eban pored over roughly 20,000 internal documents from the US FDA, including emails, memorandums, minutes of meetings and thousands of internal government records, as also replies under the Freedom of Information Act,...

Fear of yoga being culturally appropriated by the West has prompted many teachers to disassociate it from its heritage, focusing more on the body and less on the mind - a  misconception that this primer seeks to reverse; then, read the story about four...

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for a comprehensive, model law to make land deeds, transfers and registrations litigation-free.Releasing a Book titled ‘Land Registration, Global Practices & Lessons for India’ written by...

You can learn how to overcome early challenges at the workplace and get an insider view of what makes organisations tick; you can also take the yogic path for slimming and weight loss; and you may also explore how 'Kathak' dance has shaped and evolved over...

Journeys to distant lands, migration and ancient connections between civilisations are recurring themes in Amitav Ghosh's books. His latest offering, "" is a story of travel and migrations, overlaid with myth and folktales, and the deepening crisis of climate...

In large parts of India, they are termed Naradmunis - known for whipping up tensions among people by spicing up facts. In the West, they are termed Gaslighters - "master controllers and manipulators, often challenging your very sense of reality"."You know...

Mahatma Gandhi had expressed the opinion that a human life could span 125 years and that he would quite like to live that long. "If he had his way, he would have departed not in 1948 but around 1994," best-selling author Manu S. Pillai writes in his latest book,...

Untangle the origins and ancestry of the Nagas that has been an issue of veritable contestation among historians; thereafter, be inspired by the journey of an entrepreneur who fought-off a heart attack at 38 to rebuild his life; and finally, go through the exhilarating...

Bestselling historian and author William Dalrymple's latest book "The Anarchy", based on the rise of the East India Company, will release on September 10, publisher Bloomsbury announced on Tuesday.Calling it his "most ambitious and riveting book to date", Bloomsbury...