Chennai Book Fair visitors face major network issues
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.
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.
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 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.
A newborn girl was discovered abandoned in a cloth bag behind a Hanuman temple in Bherughat, Mhow. The infant is now safe under state care. Read the full story.
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.
Madras High Court orders police to seize copies of a book deemed derogatory to Justice GR Swaminathan, initiating suo motu contempt against the publisher. Hearing on Jan 28.
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.
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya in Wardha celebrates its 29th foundation day with a 4-day programme featuring a national book fair, an international conference, and cultural events. Join the celebrations from January 7-10.
Plan your Delhi trip in January 2026! Don't miss the World Book Fair, Republic Day Parade, Ramayan Mela, Crafts Bazaar & Kite Festival. Free entry to many events.
Indore authorities seized 40 domestic & commercial gas cylinders from restaurants in Mhow & Depalpur for illegal use. Read about the crackdown and the ongoing campaign.
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 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.
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.
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 70-year-old woman was severely injured when an unexploded artillery shell detonated in Bercha village, Mhow. Police investigate as her condition remains stable. Read the full report.
The 53rd New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 opens Jan 10-18 at Bharat Mandapam. Explore the 'Indian Military History' theme, 3000+ stalls, free eBooks & Qatar as Guest of Honour. Free entry!
Guwahati's Khanapara Book Fair sees record sales over Rs 2 crore. Children's literature and books on Zubeen Garg drive unprecedented footfall. Discover the cultural highlight of Assam.
Ranchi's National Book Fair sees a surge in books on Jharkhand's tribal heritage, history, and youth-focused mental health literature. Open until Feb 4. Explore now!
The GCAA's aviation career fair at Dubai's Etihad Museum connects job seekers with top employers like Emirates, flydubai, and Etihad for roles in cabin crew, piloting, and engineering. Learn how to prepare and seize this unique opportunity.
A mini-truck driver was injured after a container truck allegedly driving in the wrong lane caused a severe head-on collision on the Mhow-Neemuch highway near Malhargarh. Traffic was disrupted for nearly two hours. Read the full report.
Due to massive public response, Patna's Saras Mela at Gandhi Maidan is extended till January 4. Sales have soared past ₹22.75 crore with over 10 lakh visitors. Explore unique handicrafts and regional flavours!
As 2025 ends, we reflect on a year of memorable books. Discover the literary joy of the past year and get a preview of the promising book fest awaiting readers in 2026. Dive into the world of reading!
Struggling to read? These seven brilliant podcasts offer analysis, tips, and recommendations to help you fall in love with books again. Perfect for Indian readers.
As social media influencers and algorithms dominate reading recommendations, a veteran critic questions the role of professional book reviews in India's shrinking English-language market. Explore the shift from deep analysis to viral reels.