Publisher releases 5,000 copies of Jaswant Singh's book in GujaratSeptember 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The publishers of expelled BJP leader Jaswant Singh's controversial book "Jinnah: India, Partition -Independence" have released about 5,000 copies to the markets in Gujarat, on Saturday. Delhi based Rupa and Company the publisher of the book succeeded in sending these many copies within 24 hours of revoking the ban put by the Gujarat Government.
Prime Minister's daughter releases her book on historyAugust 30th, 2009 KOLKATA - Upinder Singh, daughter of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and a professor of history in the Delhi University, released her book on Indian history in Kolkata.ddressing the gathering, Upinder Singh attributed her success to the support she received from her family. "The fact that he (Manmohan Singh) has an academic background and the academics are valued in our family.
Karnataka refuses to ban Jaswant Singh's book on JinnahAugust 22nd, 2009 BANGALORE /PATNA - Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has confirmed that his government does not propose to ban Jaswant Singh's book 'Jinnah - India, Partition, Independence'. Unlike Gujarat, which is also ruled by the BJP, Yediyurappa asserted that his government would not ban the book.
Vice-President releases book focusing on questions of governanceMay 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Wednesday released a book titled "GovernMint in India-An Inside View" authored by T.S.R Subramanian here. Addressing delegates at the function, Ansari highlighted the basic theme of the book which focuses particularly on the questions of governance.
Bangalore's Coffee House shuts after 50 charming yearsApril 6th, 2009 BANGALORE - For scores of people, be they regulars or occasional visitors to Bangalore's most popular avenue, M.G. Road, Monday was a listless day.
Amitabh releases Limca Book of Records' 20th editionMarch 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Superstar Amitabh Bachchan Tuesday released the 20th edition of Limca Book of Records and was felicitated for being among 20 luminaries who have made India proud. Amitabh, who had daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai in attendance at the event, said he was deeply touched by the acknowledgement of his work.
Amitabh Bachchan to pen foreword for father's magnum opusFebruary 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Religiously dutiful about maintaining an e-diary with regular posts everyday, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will now be writing the foreword for his poet father the late Harivansh Rai Bachchan's highly acclaimed work 'Madhushala'. 'I have a task...
Lalu Prasad releases book on disaster management in RailwaysFebruary 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A new book explaining how the second largest railway network in the world is managing disasters - both man-made and natural - was released here Tuesday. Railways Minister Lalu Prasad released the book, titled 'Disaster Management in the Indian Railways', written by Minister of State for Railways R.
Book on Islam triggers row in BiharJanuary 13th, 2009 PATNA - A bookseller in this Bihar capital was arrested and the publisher was detained after an Urdu book allegedly made objectionable references to Islam, officials said Wednesday. They had received a complaint last week.
When Mahatma Gandhi donned army uniformJanuary 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The fact that Mahatma Gandhi, who used the tools of truth and non-violence in the fight for India's freedom, donned an army uniform may startle many. But it is true that Father of the Nation wore the British Army's uniform in 1899, although as a member of a voluntary ambulance unit during the Anglo-Boer War.
Media should be careful in reporting terror attacks: AntonyJanuary 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Joining the chorus demanding that the media exercise restraint in covering terror attacks like that in Mumbai Nov 26 last year, Defence Minister A.K. Antony Friday urged the media to be a 'little careful' in all aspects.
'Delhi: the past, present and future of India'December 23rd, 2008 NEW DELHI - What is the magic of Delhi? For Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, the most wonderful moment of her life in Delhi was when she fell in love with a young man in college. Dikshit was in Miranda House and the young man, Vinod, was in St.
Delhi's vibrant present, glorious history in coffee table bookDecember 22nd, 2008 NEW DELHI - Interested in knowing about the rich past and the fast changing face of Delhi? A coffee table book released Tuesday may end your search. Titled 'Delhi-India in One City', the book embodies centuries of life and living of changing cityscapes and fine architectural masterpieces that draw together ancient fortresses, mediaeval cities, and a metropolis that has embraced the diverse, multi-layered and dynamic reality of India and Indians.
Now network over coffee at Bangalore's Cafe Coffee Day SquareDecember 22nd, 2008 BANGALORE - Retail chain Cafe Coffee Day has opened a 'square' in the heart of India's IT hub, across the evergreen Cubbon Park, to give a flavour of original brews from the world over to coffee lovers. Complete with a wi-fi enabled conference room, customers can even do business at the new cafe.
Reading books is a bliss for AsinDecember 22nd, 2008 Actress Asin's favourite pastime is reading books and that too in a cosy corner of her house. 'Apart from acting, I love reading.
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