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Beauty queen spills tales of rigour in Hindi translation New Delhi, March 7 : When done well, a translation can open a new world both to the author and the reader, as was seen in the recently released 'Is Taaj Ke Heere Chubhte Hai', a Hindi translation of Ira Trivedi's popular novel 'What Would You do to Save the World: Confessions of a Beauty Queen'. (1425)

Pride of place for vernacular Indian writing at London Book Fair New Delhi, March 6 : The London Book Fair, which is focussing on India as an emerging market and literary hub this year, will take a look at not only English writing from the south Asian nation but also other vernacular languages, said Alistair Burtenshaw, group exhibition director of the event. (818)

Rana Dasgupta tops chart with new book New Delhi, March 5 : Books on and by US President Barack Obama dominated the bestseller list in the non-fiction category here this week, while 'Solo' by Rana Dasgupta went straight to the top of the charts in the fiction category. Here are the top 10 in each group: (808)

50 Indian authors to descend on London By Dipankar De Sarkar, London, Feb 28 : More than 50 leading Indian writers are to gather in London for a two-week marketing blitz aimed at promoting Indian writing in Britain and British books in India. (754)

Sam Miller's adventure continues to lure book lovers New Delhi, Feb 27 : 'Delhi: Adventures in a Megacity' by Sam Miller and 'The White Tiger' by Aravind Adiga maintained their respective positions atop the non-fiction and fiction bestseller lists this week. A list of the top 10 in each category: (733)

'Slumdog...' book helps raise money for underprivileged kids New Delhi, Feb 27 : Special copies of Indian diplomat Vikas Swarup's book, which was adapted for the eight-Oscar winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire', has been auctioned online to raise funds for an NGO engaged in child welfare. (739)

IANS correspondent bags British award London, Feb 27 : Dipankar De Sarkar, the European bureau chief of Indo-Asian News Service , was named Journalist of the Year by the Asian Voice Political and Public Life Awards at a ceremony here. (700)

11-year-old authors a book Aligarh, Feb 20 : Abdul Sabur Kidwai is just 11 years old, and he has already authored a 32-page book on how three boys foil a bank robbery. And he aspires to be a 'great author' one day. (1011)

India's capital catches fancy of book lovers New Delhi, Feb 19 : 'Delhi: Adventures in A Megacity' by Sam Miller is the new book on top of the non-fiction bestseller list this week, while Aravind Adiga's 'The White Tiger' moves back to the top of the fiction list. (1018)

Savouring the taste of Tagore's favourite dishes By Sreya Basu, Kolkata, Feb 17 : Many are familiar with Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's literary works and songs, but ever thought of tasting the bard's favourite dishes? (947)

I was offered to script film on Benazir Bhutto: Neelesh Misra New Delhi, Feb 7 : Journalist-cum-author-cum-lyricist Neelesh Misra says he was asked to write the script of a film on the life of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto, but adds that it hasn't been taken forward. (1025)

'Princess Diaries', 'Tehelka As Metaphor' top Delhi bestseller lists New Delhi, Feb 5 : Meg Cabot's latest and the last in the series - 'The Princess Diaries: Ten out of Ten' - captures the reader's attention as it debuts at the top position in the fiction list while veteran journalist Madhu Trehan's 'Tehelka As Metaphor' rules the non-fiction chart this week. (1219)

R.K. Narayan is one of my greatest inspirations: Scottish author By Sreya Basu, Kolkata, Jan 30 : Scottish author Alexander Mccall Smith, who has written over 60 books, says he owes his success to noted Indian writer R.K. Narayan, whose works inspired him deeply. (1293)

No more copyright on Gandhi's works - so who preserves them? By Shweta Srinivasan, New Delhi, Jan 30 : The fate of Mahatma Gandhi's original literary works remains undecided following the expiry of the copyright restrictions on them on the first day of this year, leaving scholars and admirers of his philosophy across the country anxious. (1233)

US releases four translated books in Kolkata Kolkata, Jan 29 : In its effort to cater to the growing interest of Bengalis in the US, its consulate general here Thursday released a set of four books about its economy, politics, government and literature, translated into Bengali, an official said here. (1379)

Revisit 'chills and thrills' in books stores New Delhi, Jan 29: For all those booklovers waiting to unearth a mystery or thriller classic in a book-store maze, HarperCollins India offers a month long Chills and Thrills Festival '09 starting Feb 1. (1175)

Clutch of new books in fiction bestseller list New Delhi, Jan 29 : There was a clutch of new entries such as 'The Story of My Assassins' by Tarun J. Tejpal, 'Scarpetta' by Patricia Cornwell and 'Silks' by D Francis and F Francis in the fiction bestseller list this week. (1409)

Celebrations at Jaipur literature fest for 'Slumdog..', Gulzar feted Jaipur, Jan 23 : The spirit of bonhomie at the Jaipur Literature Festival turned into celebratory cheer Thursday evening after the announcement that the movie 'Slumdog Millionaire', based on career diplomat-author Vikas Swarup's novel 'Q and A', had bagged 10 Oscar nominations. (1433)

Indus valley history, 'White Tiger' top bestseller charts New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) 'Empires of The Indus' by Alice Albinia moved to the top of the bestseller chart in the non-fiction category this week, while Booker Prize winner 'The White Tiger' by Aravind Adiga stayed on top of the list in the fiction section. (1377)

All artists must have copyrights on their works: fake-hit Raza By Madhusree Chatterjee, New Delhi, Jan 19 : Syed Haider Raza, the master of Indian contemporary art, was deeply disappointed to find fake paintings being displayed at an exhibition of his early works in one of the capital's oldest galleries. To prevent this, he feels all artists must have copyrights on their works. Raza has filed a case. (1340)

Adiga still rides 'White Tiger' atop bestseller list New Delhi, Jan 16 : 'Imagining India ...' by Nandan Nilekani and 'The White Tiger' by Aravind Adiga stay on top of the bestseller lists here this week, in the non-fiction and fiction categories respectively. (1376)

Slumdog is a success for the India story: Vikas Swarup By Manish Chand, New Delhi, Jan 14 : Diplomat-author Vikas Swarup is more than a millionaire now. But all the global adulation and limelight that has stalked 'Slumdog Millionaire', the movie version of his acclaimed novel 'Q and A', hasn't touched him. 'It's a success for India and the story of India,' says the unassuming diplomat. (1407)

There is no authentic Indian writing for children: Suchitra Krishnamoorthi By Madhusree Chatterjee, New Delhi, Jan 13 : Actress-turned-musician-turned-artist Suchitra Krishnamoorthi has donned a new hat - that of a writer. She has just released her fiction series for young adults - 'Swapnalok Society', a magical reality tale about life in downtown Mumbai. (1523)

Adolf Hitler, a lover of books who quoted from Hamlet London, Jan 13 : Better known for burning books rather than collecting them, Adolf Hitler owned an estimated 16,000 volumes and was a voracious reader who loved Shakespeare, says a new book. (1498)

Barack Obama has three books on bestseller list New Delhi, Jan 9 : US president-elect Barack Obama has three books among the top 10 bestsellers in the non-fiction category this week in India. Aravind Adiga's 'The White Tiger' stays atop the list in the fiction category. (1572)

When religion and art overlapped along the ancient Silk Route Book: 'Indian and Central Asian Art: Narrative Interpretations of Unique Fragments'; Authors: P. Banerjee and Radha Banerjee-Sarkar; Publisher: Abha Prakashan; Price: Rupees.4,000 (1629)

'Gorgeous' Jhumpa Lahiri among 'thinking man's sex symbols' New York, Jan 6 : Indian origin author Jhumpa Lahiri, with her 'hypnotic eyes', has been named among the top 10 'sex symobls of the thinking man' for 2008, which put Serbian tennis player Ana Ivanovic in the number one slot. (2476)

I have to live somewhere if India denies me shelter: Taslima By Dipankar De Sarkar, London, Jan 5 : Noted Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen has refused to scotch reports that she is about to settle down in Paris, saying repeated denials of shelter by New Delhi and Dhaka means she has to find some other place to live in. (1474)

Pakistan behind Mumbai terror strikes: Salman Rushdie London, Jan 3 : India-born author Salman Rushdie blames Pakistan for the 26/11 Mumbai terror strikes and has asked Britain to warn the country that 'as long as Pakistan harbours terrorists it's not going to get any Western aid'. (1627)

Adiga, Nilekani begin New Year atop bestseller charts New Delhi, Jan 1 : The roar of the tiger is once again heard this week as Aravind Adiga retains the top spot on the bestseller list in the fiction category with his Booker Prize winning novel as does Nandan Nilekani in the non-fiction category with 'Imagining India...'. (1471)

Scientist Mani Bhaumik to release children's book Wednesday New Delhi, Dec 30 : Leading physicist and international best-selling author Mani Bhaumik will unveil his first children's book “The Cosmic Detective” in Kolkata Wednesday. (1566)

My writings are experiences of liberation: French author By Madhusree Chatterjee, New Delhi, Dec 27 : For French novelist Arno Bertina, writing is not about expressing a state of mind but about plotting stories on the freedom crusades of those in chains. (1604)

Bombay not Mumbai is at the heart of my new book: Siddharth Dhanwant Sanghvi By Madhusree Chatterjee, New Delhi, Dec 26 : Writer Siddharth Dhanwant Sanghvi, whose book The Lost Flamingoes of Bombay', was nominated for the Man Asian Literary Prize 2008, is awaiting the release of his book in India next February. (1919)

A Bengali grammar book, now in Polish By Surender Bhutani, Warsaw, Dec 25: A scholar here has published the first Bengali grammar in Polish so that people can grasp the beauty of the language of Rabindranath Tagore and Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. (1871)

I have revisited my school days, Ruskin Bond says about new book By Madhusree Chatterjee, New Delhi, Dec 19 : Grandfather is a man of many gifts. Granny makes gooseberry jam and looks after everyone, Uncle Ken gets into strange situations and Aunt Ruby is afraid of flowers. Mr Oliver, the scoutmaster, eagerly looks forward to his retirement. (2083)

No change: Nilekani, Adiga atop bestseller lists New Delhi, Dec 18 : Nandan Nilekani's 'Imagining India' stays on top of the non-fiction bestseller list this week, as does 'The White Tiger' by Aravind Adiga in the fiction category. (1675)

Piecing together nuggets on beloved Bangalore By Maitreyee Boruah, Book: 'Multiple City: Writings on Bangalore'; Editor: Anita De; Publisher: Penguin India; Price: Rupees.399 (1830)

Rana Dasgupta's new novel about failed man, failed nation By Madhusree Chatterjee, New Delhi, Dec 15 : It could well be a leaf out of 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' or even 'Arabian Nights', say critics. British Indian writer Rana Dasgupta's new novel, 'Solo', is about the life and daydreams of a 100-year-old man. (2277)

Upamanyu Chatterjee gets French award, says new book next year New Delhi, Dec 12 : Author Upamanyu Chatterjee, who has been honoured by the French government with the prestigious Officier des Arts et des Lettres (Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters), says he is working on a new book that will hit bookstores late next year. (1877)

Tourists back at Mumbai's Leopold Café reading 'Shantaram' By Azera Rahman, Mumbai, Dec 11 : When author Gregory David Roberts wrote an open letter to all his readers asking them not to lose faith in India and Mumbai following the 26/11 attacks, he immediately found adherents in people like Anne Fox, a British tourist. (2063)

Nandan Nilekani, Aravind Adiga still top bestseller lists New Delhi, Dec 11 : Corporate honcho Nandan Nilekani's 'Imagining India' continues to dominate non-fiction this week, as does Aravind Adiga in the fiction category of bestsellers. (1802)

'Champion of downtrodden' Krishnammal gets Alternate Nobel Prize Stockholm, Dec 9 : India's 'champion of the downtrodden' Krishnammal Jagannathan was conferred the Right Livelihood Award, popularly known as the Alternate Nobel Prize, at a ceremony in the Swedish Parliament, the Riksdag. (1845)

Mahabharata a sustaining factor in my life: Nobel winner Le Clézio By Alfred De Tavares, Stockholm, Dec 9 : French writer Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio, who has won the 2008 Nobel prize for literature, says the Mahabharata has been a sustaining factor in his life, especially as a storyteller. (1796)

Nandan Nilekani, Aravind Adiga top bestseller lists New Delhi, Dec 5 : Corporate honcho Nandan Nilekani's 'Imagining India' dominates non-fiction this week while Aravind Adiga continues to roar on the top two slots in the fiction category of bestsellers. (2026)

Lupe: A Swiss-Indian exhibition that blends stories with art New Delhi, Dec 3 : Storytelling is a form of art. And, in times of terror, offers a healing touch. The tradition of storytelling, often described as the root of all formats of expression is fast becoming a separate genre of popular literature-art with contemporary artists borrowing from the tradition to create comic book or animation art. (1983)

Facebook frenzy at British teen's birthday bash London, Dec 3 : The popularity of Facebook led to an ordeal for a British couple who found to their horror that hundreds of people had gatecrashed into their house for their daughter's 16th birthday bash, which was advertised on the social networking site. (1989)

Chetan Bhagat's three remedies for resurgent India New Delhi, Nov 22: Chetan Bhagat, one of India's top selling authors in the English language, Saturday prescribed three remedies for a resurgent India to meet the challenges of the new century - ending the politics of differences, shunning the culture of eliticism and embracing English with greater gusto. (1873)

Former Booker judge dislikes Indian novels London, Nov 22 : A former Booker Prize judge has confessed to a 'narrow-minded' prejudice against English-language novels written by Indians, saying they are full of 'all things I don't want in a novel.' (1997)

J.K. Rowling's back with prequel to the seven Potter series New Delhi, Nov 20: Here's some good news for all the Harry Potter fans! J.K. Rowling, the creator of the famous boy wizard, is now ready with another addition to the seven books - The Tales of Beedle the Bard - which is a prequel to the series. (2075)

Adiga, Friedman stay top of the charts New Delhi, Nov 20 : Thomas L. Friedman's 'Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why the World Needs a Green Revolution - and How …' remains at the top of the non-fiction bestseller list this week as does 'The White Tiger' by Aravind Adiga in the fiction category. (1671)

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