May 21, 2015
by Jandré
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Women have been discriminated against since our ancestors dwelled in caves and chased hairy mammoths over cliffs. And it seems that this is a world-wide phenomenon, not unique to the East or the West, India, England, Nigeria or your neck … Continue reading
April 21, 2015
by punjacked
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1. Film rights for Helen Macdonald’s H is for Hawk have been acquired by actress Lena Headey, who stars in the hugely successful television series “Game of Thrones”. 2. Independent Centum Books will … Continue reading
March 2, 2015
by Jandré
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The number of fiction genres has multiplied exponentially during the last decade or so. Or perhaps it is more accurate to say that the number of books available in each genre has multiplied and this makes it seem as if … Continue reading
February 10, 2015
by punjacked
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1. The surprise second novel from Harper Lee, set for release this summer over 50 years since To Kill a Mockingbird was published. 2. George RR Martin’s publisher has confirmed that there are no plans … Continue reading
February 3, 2015
by punjacked
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1. Almost a third of published authors make less than $500 a year from their writing, according to a new survey. 2. E-book subscription site Oyster has partnered with Pottermore to make all 10 … Continue reading
January 26, 2015
by Neelima
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“Vampires are more photogenic- maybe better on TV?” says Jaya who does not want to get started on her attempt to read Twilight. She wants to discuss more serious reading. Tughlaq is a drama written by veteran Girish Karnad. … Continue reading
January 19, 2015
by punjacked
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Do you think writers have it tough? Do you think they are crunched for money? Only until they strike gold. Winning one of these awards will make them rich overnight. 1. Nobel Prize in Literature It is awarded annually to … Continue reading
January 1, 2015
by InstaScribe
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In keeping with our our tradition (2012,2013, 2014), we have compiled a list of Indian authors whose work has entered public domain at the beginning of this year. The criteria for a particular work to enter public domain this year is … Continue reading
December 29, 2014
by punjacked
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As the year 2014 comes to a close, everyone is busy preparing their best of 2014 list. We decided to go back by a decade and create a list of books that made news in 2004. Do you want to … Continue reading
December 18, 2014
by Jaya
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Disclaimer: This piece as spoilers for War and Peace, Harry Potter, Tess of the d’Urbervilles, Love Story and Sherlock Holmes. If that is likely to upset you, don’t read further. (But hey! Please do.) Too much harmony, says our in-house … Continue reading