English mass-market books tap Hindi speakers (Feature)
August 10th, 2012 - 1:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Popular books in English are cutting through the language barrier to reach Hindi speaking readers in north India.Five commercially successful titles, "Hello Bastar", "The ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Norway killer’s dad wants to publish book about son
August 2nd, 2012 - 9:03 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 2 (IANS) Jens Breivik, father of mass murderer Anders Breivik who killed 77 people in Norway last year, plans to publish a book about his son, RIA Novosti ... Read more...
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China to inject $157 mn in film, media projects
July 10th, 2012 - 12:04 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 9 (IANS) China plans to inject more than 1 billion yuan (about $157 million) in film and media enterprises over the next six months, it was reported Monday.The ... Read more...
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Pressmart launches tablet-based education solution
July 2nd, 2012 - 8:47 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, July 2 (IANS) Online publishing provider Pressmart Monday announced the launch of MOCA (Mobile Learning Classroom Application), a paperless, tablet based end-to-end solution for schools.The Hyderabad-based firm announced deployment ... Read more...
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Shanghai libraries come together to woo readers
June 15th, 2012 - 5:00 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 15 (IANS) In a novel bid to wean people away from computers and television sets, many libraries in China's Shanghai city have formed an alliance which aims to ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Indian books on spirituality a big draw (Lead)
May 12th, 2012 - 4:00 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, May 12 (IANS) Books on Indian spiritualism are in great demand in foreign countries, and even the Chinese are impressed, National Book Trust (NBT) director M.A. Sikander said Saturday."Books ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Indian books on spirituality a big draw, says NBT chief
May 12th, 2012 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, May 12 (IANS) The books on Indian spiritualism are in great demand in foreign countries, and even the Chinese are quite impressed with their neighbouring people's spiritual richness, ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Publishers create phony best-seller lists
March 20th, 2012 - 5:51 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 20 (IANS) Amazon China said it has taken steps to curb the practice of publishing houses that manipulate results of bestseller lists.The top-selling lists are supposed to offer ... Read more...
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India yet to see French style niche publishing
February 28th, 2012 - 4:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The status of a bestselling Indian author is often decided by the publisher chosen. It is usually a conglomerate with a wide portfolio - unlike ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
China to regulate reference book market
December 29th, 2011 - 3:11 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Dec 29 (IANS) China plans to regulate the reference book market for primary and middle school students.It will impose strict supervision on publication and distribution channels, the education ministry ... Read more...
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Apple in price-fixing probe
December 7th, 2011 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 7 (IANS) Apple and five of the world's biggest publishers are under investigation for colluding to push up the price of electronic books by as much as 50 ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
China to set up special fund for arts, culture
November 7th, 2011 - 9:39 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 7 (IANS) China is planning to set up a special fund worth 200 million yuan (around $31 million) to finance arts and cultural performances in a bid to ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Pippa to write book on being party hostess
October 30th, 2011 - 3:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 30 (IANS) Pippa Middleton, sister-in-law of Prince William, will write a book on how to become the perfect party hostess.The 28-year-old, who became a celebrity after her ... Read more...
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‘Bodyguard’ no threat to ‘Mummy Punjabi…’: Director
August 26th, 2011 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 26 (IANS) Journalist-turned-filmmaker Pammi Somal is not worried about the fact that her directorial debut "Mummy Punjabi-Superman Ki Bhi Maa" will clash with Salman Khan-starrer "Bodyguard" at ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Charlie Sheen fires literary agent
March 25th, 2011 - 5:34 am ICT by IANS
London, March 25 (IANS) Actor Charlie Sheen reportedly parted ways with Peter McGuigan of Foundry Media Group after the agent failed to sell the star's life story at a big ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
(After 11) Literature scene in India at a glance (To go with Literature: 2010 in Retrospect)
December 24th, 2010 - 12:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The world of books and litterateurs in India was abuzz with lots of activity, launches and awards. While the Hay Festival debuted in scenic Kerala, grand old ... Read more...
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Encore, Inc. chooses Robosoft for secure distribution of Mac Games,Apps
October 8th, 2010 - 1:07 pm ICT by ANI
New Udupi (Karnataka), Oct.8 (ANI-Business Wire India): Robosoft Technologies, a renowned developer of Mac, iPhone and iPad games and a leader in secure digital distribution of Mac video games, is proud to ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Famous Fantacy Illustrator Frank Frazetta Dies
May 11th, 2010 - 8:11 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Florida, May 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The manager of the famous fantasy artist Frank Frazetta revealed to the media sources on Monday that the artist has died. The artist died on ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Apple iBookstore To Offer Thousands Of e-Books
March 29th, 2010 - 8:47 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Mar 29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Apple iPad, the new tablet computer manufactured by Apple Inc. is scheduled to hit the market on April 3, 2010. It is one of the highly ... Read more...
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Alleged Mistress Claims Tiger Woods Indulged In Threesome
January 8th, 2010 - 8:25 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Jan 8, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Trouble does not seem to end for Tiger Woods as of now with the sex scandal involving the World No.1 golfer getting all the more juicy ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Books On Tiger Woods To Hit Shelves
December 23rd, 2009 - 9:54 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Dec. 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Looks like things are finally looking up for the philandering Tiger Woods. After the possible offer to star in a movie coming his way, now there ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Soon, books on Tiger Woods saga
December 21st, 2009 - 3:03 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 21 (ANI): Ian Halperin, the man who has written unauthorized tell-alls about Michael Jackson and Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie, has revealed that publishing houses are looking for ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Mahatma Gandhi’s autobiography still a bestseller
October 1st, 2009 - 5:24 pm ICT by IANS
By Shweta Srinivasan
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) It has been 140 years since the birth of Mahatma Gandhi. And his autobiography continues to be a bestseller with annual sales of 200,000 ... Read more...
Posted in Books |
Zeenat Aman finds Bollywood ka Brad Pitt!
September 16th, 2009 - 3:14 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Now there are a few things that will send a young actor to the seventh heaven. And one of them is being complimented by none other than the glam icon Zeenat ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
A new Yuvraaj of Bollywood!
August 19th, 2009 - 12:51 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Looks like Bollywood is getting all set to get a new prince charming. And that is Yuvraaj, a young actor who is being launched by Anil Sharma in his next Dunno ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Asian recognition for marketing of book
July 14th, 2009 - 10:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The marketing campaign for promoting the Man Booker prize winning book by Arvind Adiga, "The White Tiger", has been shortlisted for the Asian Multimedia Publishing Awards 2009. ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Budget windfall spurs Asiatic Society’s Delhi debut, expansion plans
July 7th, 2009 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The 225-year-old Asiatic Society, the pioneering institution promoting Indo-Asian culture, books and heritage in the country, will make its maiden foray into the capital in 2010 ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Two Chinese writers pen ‘instant biography’ of Michael Jackson
July 6th, 2009 - 4:15 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, July 6 (ANI): Two Chinese writers worked continuously for 48 hours to produce an "instant biography" of late King of Pop Michael Jackson.The 130,000-word book, titled 'Moonwalk in ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Delhi working class comes alive in Mridula Koshy’s book (With Image)
May 21st, 2009 - 4:30 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The best stories are those that are born of the lives of the working class people on the streets, says former professional trade union worker-turned short ... Read more...
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Meghan McCain ’signs six-figure book deal’
April 10th, 2009 - 3:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 10 (ANI): John McCain's 24-year-old daughter Meghan has signed a six-figure book deal with Hyperion, it has emerged.Following an auction with several publishing houses, Meghan picked Hyperion to release her ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Britney declines $3M autobiography deal for more money
March 19th, 2009 - 12:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 19 (ANI): Britney Spears has reportedly turned down a lucrative autobiography deal worth three million dollars, as she wants more money for penning her story.Sources have revealed that the ... Read more...
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Harper Collins, Ratna Sagar to promote student dictionaries
November 25th, 2008 - 6:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Harper Collins Publishers India and Ratna Sagar will enter into an alliance to jointly promote student dictionaries in the country.The alliance between the publishing houses will be ... Read more...
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Grace: A Novel
November 1st, 2008 - 2:03 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
The novel is written by Richard Paul Evans who is an American author and the publication date was on October 7, 2008. In 1993, he couldn't find himself a agent to publish ... Read more...
Posted in Books |
Prachanda victory kickstarts Indian author’s career
August 16th, 2008 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS
By Sudeshna Sarkar
Kathmandu, Aug 16 (IANS) While analysts debate over the pluses and minuses of Maoist chief Prachanda's election as republic Nepal's first prime minister, one man is certainly regarding it as ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Lord Byrons boorish way of fobbing off his female fans
June 22nd, 2008 - 1:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 22 (ANI): He might have the honour of being called Englands greatest romantic poet, but when it came to fobbing off his female admirers, Lord Byron chose a rather ... Read more...
Posted in National |