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Did you know Jeffrey Archer's books were released in India before Britain?

World | Oct 06, 2026, 10:27 AM IST

Jeffrey Archer had a special relationship with India, where his books were often released before Britain. From packed literary events and city tours to Mumbai featuring in his fiction, here's a look at the bond he shared with Indian readers.

Bestselling author Jeffrey Archer dies at 86, days before his final novel hits shelves

World | Oct 06, 2026, 07:55 AM IST

British bestselling author Jeffrey Archer has died at 86. Known for books including 'Kane and Abel' and the Clifton Chronicles, Archer leaves behind a five-decade literary career. His final novel, 'Adam and Eve', is set to be published.

MT Vasudevan Nair dies: From Nirmalyam to Oru Cheru Punchiri, check filmography of timeless maestro

Entertainment | Dec 26, 2024, 06:15 AM IST

Condoling MT Vasudevan Nair's demise, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan termed him as a towering figure in the fields of Malayalam short story writing, novel writing, screenplay writing, film direction, journalism, and cultural leadership.

MT Vasudevan Nair dies: Padma Bhushan to Sahitya Akademi to Jnanpith, full list of awards and honour

Entertainment | Dec 25, 2024, 11:33 PM IST

MT Vasudevan Nair received several awards including prestigious honours like Jnanpith Award in 1996 and Padma Bhushan in 2005.

MT Vasudevan Nair, Malayalam literature and cinema legend, dies at 91 due to cardiac arrest

Entertainment | Dec 26, 2024, 06:15 AM IST

Malayalam writer MT Vasudevan Nair died at the age of 91. He was rushed to Baby Memorial Hospital in Kozhikode after he suffered a cardiac arrest.

Barbara Bradford, revolutionary reporter-turned-bestselling author of 'A Woman of Substance', dies

World | Nov 26, 2024, 02:10 PM IST

Bradford's novels, translated into 40 languages, sold over 90 million copies worldwide. With works such as Breaking the Rules and Act of Will, she crafted compelling tales of women navigating the challenges of love and power in a male-dominated world.

Two of the books authored by Indian-origin professors were shortlisted for the Wolfson History Prize

Two Indian-origin professors selected for authoring 'UK's best history books' describing human pain

World | Sep 23, 2024, 08:34 PM IST

Nandini Das’ book is hailed as being “illuminating, compelling and wonderfully rich in detail”. On the other hand, Chatterji’s book has been praised for presenting a “captivating” history of modern South Asia, full of fascinating insights into the lives of its people.

Alia Bhatt makes her debut as author with new children's book series

Entertainment | Jun 17, 2024, 06:44 AM IST

Actress Alia Bhatt took to Instagram to share to her fans about her new role. Alia Bhatt launched a children's book series. Scroll down to know more details.

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Amazon faces backlash as AI-generated book rip-offs hit shelves

Technology | Oct 01, 2023, 12:29 PM IST

Jane Friedman forced Amazon to delete five AI-generated books bearing her name. The surge of AI-generated content on Amazon alarms authors like Margaret Atwood, Viet Thanh Nguyen, and Philip Pullman, who fear their works are used to train AI models without their approval, payment, or acknowledgement

Milan Kundera: 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being' author, dies in Paris aged at 94

World | Jul 12, 2023, 08:09 PM IST

"The Unbearable Lightness of Being,’’ Kundera’s best-known novel, opens wrenchingly with Soviet tanks rolling through Prague, the Czech capital that was the author’s home until he moved to France in 1975.

Noted author, and columnist Tarek Fatah dies at 73

Tarek Fatah, Pak-born Canadian author and columnist, dies at 73

World | Apr 24, 2023, 09:25 PM IST

Tarek Fatah, noted author and columnist, died on Monday following a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 73.

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Salman Rushdie stabbed: Imran Khan condemns attack, says 'attack unjustifiable'

World | Aug 19, 2022, 06:00 PM IST

Salman Rushdie stabbed: Rushdie's fourth book The Satanic Verses, released in 1988, forced him into hiding for nine years.

Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor to Sonali Bendre, Bollywood actresses who turned authors

Lifestyle | Aug 08, 2022, 09:57 PM IST

Bollywood actresses are multitalented. Other than showing their acting talent on the silver screen, these actresses have impressed fans by turning into authors. Priyanka Chopra, Neena Gupta to Kareena Kapoor, these actresses have best-selling books in their names. Check out

Author Khaled Hosseini proud as daughter Haris comes out as transgender, says 'I'll be by her side'

Trending | Jul 13, 2022, 08:12 PM IST

Afghan-American novelist Khaled Hosseini shared the news of his daughter Haris, 21, coming out as a transgender on social media. His post saw an outpouring of support from the netizens.

Tusshar Kapoor says pre-conceived notion on single fatherhood must change

Celebrities | Feb 01, 2022, 06:56 PM IST

Tusshar Kapoor is the brother of celebrated TV producer Ekta Kapoor and he appeared in several Bollywood films like Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai, Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Golmaal, The Dirty Picture and Shor in the City. He became a single father of Laksshya Kapoor in 2016 through IVF.

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