...
...

author news

Book review: Varaha - Hunnic Migration to Hind by Amit Singh

The book's ambitious narrative begins in the steppes of Inner Asia, meticulously detailing the Hunnic (Xiongnu) migration westward to the Altai Mountains and their eventual dominion over Transoxiana.
Published on Sep 09, 2025 05:15 PM IST

Bollywood is misrepresenting history, asserts author Amish Tripathi

Ranveer Singh as Alauddin Khilji in Padmavat (2016), Hrithik Roshan as Akbar in Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
Published on Sep 02, 2025 10:05 AM IST

Book review: A story of grief, inheritance and the echoes of rebellion

Cover of Ponnu Elizabeth Mathew's debut book, The Remnants of Rebellion.
Published on Aug 22, 2025 06:00 AM IST

Filmmaker Manish Mundra on his new book: Wildlife photography teaches discipline

Filmmaker-author Manish Mundra has come up with his maiden book on wildlife photography.
Published on Aug 10, 2025 01:32 PM IST

Jeffrey Archer's stories to be on screen! Now read... No, watch it on OTT, films

Author Jeffrey Archer's stories will soon be adapted for the screen.
Published on Aug 05, 2025 06:33 PM IST

Author Stephen King: I’m a very chipper guy, I get rid of all dark stuff in book

Author Stephen King, and cover of his 2020 book titled The Life of Chuck.
Published on Jun 06, 2025 02:39 PM IST

Exclusive | Int'l Booker Prize winner Banu: No one should politicise language

Banu Mushtaq, author of Heart Lamp, is the first Kannada writer to have won the International Booker Prize in London.
Published on May 25, 2025 10:42 AM IST

Book review: Age of Mondays' lyrical prose brings magical realism to Delhi

Cover of the book, Age of Mondays, written by Lopa Ghosh.
Published on May 25, 2025 07:00 AM IST

As Arthur Conan Doyle turns 166, Indian writers revisit Sherlock Holmes’ legacy

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Published on May 23, 2025 06:24 PM IST

Tea Day: Manav Kaul, Rajesh Tailang, Paritosh and Priya on poems around chai!

Paritosh Tripathi, Priya Malik, Rajesh Tailang and Manav Kaul with their favourite cup of tea
Updated on May 21, 2025 09:38 AM IST

Who is Banu Mushtaq? Indian author wins International Booker Prize | 5 things

Banu Mushtaq's writing stems from the progressive movements in Karnataka and her involvement in Bandaya Sahitya movement,
Updated on May 21, 2025 09:30 AM IST

Mad respect for authors, won't call myself one yet: Sonali Bendre

Mad respect for authors, won't call myself one yet: Sonali Bendre
Published on May 11, 2025 06:24 PM IST

Woman writes novel to say goodbye to her ‘dead mother’. Then this happens

Stefany Valentine reunited with her mother Meiling in August 2024 at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Published on May 05, 2025 09:41 PM IST

Book Review: Author Adichie paints grief through immigrant lives, in Dream Count

Cover of the book, Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Published on Apr 26, 2025 09:36 AM IST

Book Review: Dream Girl Drama is a rom-com, passionate read? Yes! Riveting? Ahem

Author Tessa Bailey's latest book, Dream Girl Drama is worth a read of you are a rom-com lover.
Published on Apr 22, 2025 04:53 PM IST

Review: Tempest on River Silent is a coming-of-age tale in coming-of-age nation

The cover of Tempest On River Silent by Sandeep Khanna
Published on Apr 04, 2025 04:56 PM IST

Book Review: Ram c/o Anandhi is about love, loss and life through a filmi lens

Cover of the book Ram C/O Anandhi by Akhil P Dharmajan
Published on Mar 29, 2025 12:00 PM IST

WATCH: Thar driver RAMS into vehicles over loud speakers in Noida; video viral

Screengrabs of the video showing a Thar driving ramming into several vehicles in Noida Sector 16
Published on Mar 12, 2025 04:53 PM IST

Seema Kapoor: My writing began 34 years ago, during my divorce from Om Puri

Seema Kapoor during the release to her autobiography Yun Guzri Hai Ab Talak
Updated on Mar 08, 2025 05:14 PM IST

Book Review: The Persians portrays Iran's rich history with dense prose

Cover of the book The Persians by Sanam Mahloudji
Published on Mar 07, 2025 02:25 PM IST

Prajakta Koli: Being patient is the most romantic thing my fiancé has done!

Actor-content creator Prajakta Koli visited DU's SRCC on her recent trip to Delhi, ahead of Valentine's Day.
Published on Feb 14, 2025 01:31 PM IST

Tom Robbins, literary prankster-philosopher, dies at 92

Tom Robbins died on Sunday morning.
Published on Feb 10, 2025 01:48 PM IST

Prajakta Koli’s Lucknow visit as an author gets book lovers excited

Pratakta Koli with her fans during a meet and greet session in Lucknow
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 06:55 PM IST

New Delhi World Book Fair 2025: Book lovers throng venue despite day 1 delays

Books, authors, and a buzzing crowd — New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 has kicked-off with a slight delay but boundless enthusiasm.
Published on Feb 03, 2025 01:33 PM IST

Book Review: Red Flags And Rishtas is ‘perfect match’ for all die-hard romantics

Red Flags And Rishtas manages to successfully capture the confusion of millennials as well as Gen Z, stuck amid dating woes.
Published on Jan 06, 2025 04:32 PM IST

Harmonies Redefined–The Trailblazers: Dancing into Destiny—Rama Vaidyanathan

Rama Vaidyanathan is a renowned Bharatanatayam dancer and teacher.
Published on Jan 04, 2025 12:51 PM IST

UK woman who sold just two books becomes bestselling author after hit tweet

British author Vicky Ball shared a post on X about selling two books at a local event.
Published on Dec 09, 2024 06:00 AM IST

Author Yatindra Mishra: Biopics gave me fame but poetry is for the soul

Bina Kalinga Vijay Ke author Yatindra Mishra with singer Malini Awasthi during the book reading session in Lucknow
Published on Dec 05, 2024 06:58 PM IST

Book Review: Can you escape your history? Chelsea Bieker's Madwoman answers

Madwoman is author Chelsea Bieker’s latest work
Published on Dec 02, 2024 05:38 PM IST