Setting sail from India to China on ‘River of Smoke’

Setting sail from India to China on ‘River of Smoke’

Last Updated: Saturday, August 6, 2011, 19:25

‘River of Smoke’ is the second book in Amitav Ghosh`s trilogy that began with the story of the gathering of indentured labourers and convicts for their journey to Mauritius. ‘The Sea of Poppies,’ the first in the series, ends as the ship, Ibis, sails to Mauritius and gets caught in a terrific storm.

2 series, 2 times the fun for author Ace Atkins

2 series, 2 times the fun for author Ace Atkins

Last Updated: Saturday, August 6, 2011, 10:02

Ace Atkins walks out of the Buford Pusser Museum with a big smile.

On the cart: Quest for self, leadership, drama

On the cart: Quest for self, leadership, drama

Last Updated: Friday, August 5, 2011, 09:33

Shuffle through a pile of meaningful tomes on your bookshelf.

Sahitya Akademi to honour four north-eastern writers

Sahitya Akademi to honour four north-eastern writers

Last Updated: Thursday, August 4, 2011, 18:55

Four renowned writers of north-eastern India will be awarded the Sahitya Akademi translation prize 2010 for their outstanding literary works, an official said here in Tripura capital Thursday.

Lady Gaga promises to show-all in new book

Lady Gaga promises to show-all in new book

Last Updated: Thursday, August 4, 2011, 08:44

Lady Gaga`s book will include images of her in the shower and the bath.

Marvel Comics gives ‘Spider Man’ half black half Latino makeover

Marvel Comics gives ‘Spider Man’ half black half Latino makeover

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 15:43

Spider Man’, who started life as a white science geek, has been given a makeover as a half black half Latino teen by Marvel Comics.

Powerful expose on culture of international aid

Powerful expose on culture of international aid

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 08:40

New book by Sreeram Chaulia is a devastatingly powerful book.

Short story not a favourite among Indian authors: Daruwalla

Short story not a favourite among Indian authors: Daruwalla

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 2, 2011, 15:26

Daruwalla returns with well-loved fiction in the form of short stories.

Light side of Fitzgerald evident in new book

Light side of Fitzgerald evident in new book

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 2, 2011, 12:11

The story writer keeps the focus on himself, his views and critiques.

In quest of a larger Bengali identity

In quest of a larger Bengali identity

Last Updated: Monday, August 1, 2011, 08:55

Not many people know of the history behind the christening of `Bengal`.

Linda Ronstadt to pen autobiography

Linda Ronstadt to pen autobiography

Last Updated: Sunday, July 31, 2011, 13:35

Linda Ronstadt is set to pen an autobiography titled `Heart Like a Wheel`.

Charlie Sheen thinks Denise Richards` book `rocks`

Charlie Sheen thinks Denise Richards` book `rocks`

Last Updated: Sunday, July 31, 2011, 09:13

Charlie Sheen has a message for his ex-wife: your book is winning!