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Include literature in CSR initiatives: cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria writes to PM Modi

Social and cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to include 'Literature' as a part of Corporate Social Responsi ...

Book review: Soumajoy Majumder reveals his short story writing skills in this Bengali anthology

The book “Ramdhanu O Aro Ekti” is a collection of variously themed eight short stories in Bengali by Soumajoy Majumder.

Book review: Bambino is an English translation of Pratima Dhar's Bengali book Nabajatak ‘

‘Bambino’, an English translation by Ankita Banerjee of Pratima Dhar’s Bengali book ‘Nabjatak’, is a collection of everyday yet unique stories, based on B ...

Interview: Anand Srivastave talks about his late father, author and a former judge, Govind Prasad Srivastava

Congratulations on the release of  'Sahitya Chintan' written by your father, late Govind Prasad Srivastava. What is the feedback from your friends and readers who have alr ...

Manicktalla Chaltabagan Puja’s theme pitches Kolkata for UNESCO's “City of Literature” honour

Kolkata, Oct 12 (NITN): Kavigurur Shantinir [The Bard (Tagore)’s peace abode] is the theme of the Chaltabagan Durga Puja marking its 76th year here as the organisers of the famou ...

A CGH Earth’s reimagined village in Kerala's Thekkady that’s not just a stay but a soulful experience is deeply rooted in local culture, community and nature.  Meenakshi J writes


It was a March evening this year and after a round of museums and some work meetings, I hit the hotel room early. It was my last night in Washington DC before flying to Louisville the next morning and I did not want to end up weary with too many engagements outside.


Air India to launch direct ...

Gurugram: India's flagship carrier, Air India, announced the launch of direct flights between Delhi and Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, starting 1 Oct 2025.

Air India, Icelandair codes ...

New Delhi: Air India bolsters their global reach with a new codeshare partnership with Icelandair, significantly boosting connectivity between India and Iceland while offering seamless travel options across 15 routes in India and Europe.

Air India Express launches ...

Air India Express has announced a limited-period ‘Flash Sale’ on both domestic and international flights which are open until 25th May 2025.