Agatha Christie’s surfing secret is finally revealed!

Agatha Christie’s surfing secret is finally revealed!

Last Updated: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 14:46

Dame Agatha Christie, who is best known for her detective fiction featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple, might be a handful of Britons along with her first husband Archie, who learned how to surf standing up.

Gates explores black culture in Latin America

Gates explores black culture in Latin America

Last Updated: Saturday, July 30, 2011, 09:15

This spring, Henry Louis Gates Jr. produced a four-episode series for PBS tracing the legacy of the slave trade in six Caribbean and Latin American countries. ‘Black in Latin America’ is the book companion to the television series of the same title.

I`ll never write a book on Salman Bhai: Shera

I`ll never write a book on Salman Bhai: Shera

Last Updated: Friday, July 29, 2011, 17:55

Salman`s bodyguard has said that he has no plans of writing a book on the superstar.

Moving beyond mere travellers` tales

Moving beyond mere travellers` tales

Last Updated: Friday, July 29, 2011, 13:22

An emerging breed of travel writers are bringing in a vital change.

Dreams, movies, philosophy on bookshelf

Dreams, movies, philosophy on bookshelf

Last Updated: Friday, July 29, 2011, 13:17

Delve into flaws hidden behind a mask of civilised existence this week.

Lady Gaga to release book of photographs

Lady Gaga to release book of photographs

Last Updated: Friday, July 29, 2011, 08:36

Grand Central Publishing announced Thursday that it will release the book, ‘Lady Gaga,’ on Nov. 22. The publisher said the book will include more than 350 colour and black-and-white photographs of Gaga.

Beyonce Knowles wants to release cookbook

Beyonce Knowles wants to release cookbook

Last Updated: Thursday, July 28, 2011, 08:25

Beyonce Knowles is planning to release a cookbook of soul food recipes inspired by her mother Tina.

B`wood director picks new author`s book

B`wood director picks new author`s book

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 27, 2011, 14:13

Shantanu Dhar explores a world where humans cohabit with predatory vampires.

Benefits of `Buddha Standard Time` not convincing

Benefits of `Buddha Standard Time` not convincing

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 27, 2011, 09:47

Surya Das may have figured out how to slow down the hectic pace of his own life, but his new book may not help readers do the same.

Shashi Tharoor had politics in mind since student days?

Shashi Tharoor had politics in mind since student days?

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 15:36

Shashi was preparing for a political career right from his PhD days.

Amitabh releases Balaji Tambe`s `Garbha Sanskar`

Amitabh releases Balaji Tambe`s `Garbha Sanskar`

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 12:18

Amitabh Bachchan along with Balasaheb Thackeray launched Balaji Tambe`s book named `Garbha Sanskar` in its English edition in Mumbai on Sunday.

Richard Mabey gives weeds a loving tribute

Richard Mabey gives weeds a loving tribute

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 09:12

After reading ‘Weeds,’ Richard Mabey`s loving tribute to the common weed, you may still pull out the herbicide but feel a little respect for the plants you`re zapping.