A library on a boat in Kolkata: read while you cruise along the river Hooghly
This Republic Day turned out to be special for many people in Kolkata, with a “Boat Library” launched especially for children. This…
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A new wonder in Kolkata: here comes a Tram Library!
The library will move through College Street.
Naveen Chouray’s poetry book, “Kohra Ghana Hai”: bold, sharp & relevant to the country today
Naveen Chourey talks about nationalism, patriotism, mob lynching, about soldiers, protests and of ordinary people.
![I believe Ram Singh’s [Nirbhaya gangrape main accused] cell mates were allowed to murder him: Sunil Gupta, former legal advisor, Tihar](https://thebengalstory.com/english/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/01/ram.singh_.nirbhayacase-e1578476909813.jpg)
I believe Ram Singh’s [Nirbhaya gangrape main accused] cell mates were allowed to murder him: Sunil Gupta, former legal advisor, Tihar
Sunil Gupta, retired spokesperson & legal advisor of Tihar Jail, in a recent book, talks about the suspicious ‘suicide’ of the main accused in the…
“I have been loved by people from all over India, but the bhadralok in Bengal didn’t read my books”: Manoranjan Byapari, whose book has been shortlisted in the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature this year
"I know that Mahasweta Devi had helped many, but she didn’t talk to the chief minister about a job for me," Byapari said.
Harish Bhat’s book, “An Extreme Love of Coffee”, launched in Mumbai at Starbucks
An Extreme Love of Coffee is a fast-paced, delightful read.
Ayodhya: Scripture, Myth & Reality
Ayodhya has interesting layers of religious history.
Three debut novelists in DSC Prize for South Asian Literature shortlist
Four authors are of Indian origin, and one author each of Pakistani and Afghan origin.
Longlist announced for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature
The shortlist will be published on November 6.
Wayanad: Kerala’s Heaven-turned-hell
Book Excerpt from Flood And Fury: Ecological Devastation In The Western Ghats