the great indian novel

Defence minister & senior BJP leader argues his party’s mission is to restore & nurture the greatness of true Bengali heritage

Rudyard Kipling, a prominent author of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, gained fame for his vivid portrayals of the British Empire, particularly India. His impactful works like "The Jungle Book" and "Kim," alongside his Nobel Prize win, highlight his literary genius. Despite his celebrated career, Kipling's imperialist views and personal tragedies shaped his complex legacy.

Gujarat celebrates the hatching of a Great Indian Bustard chick after a decade, a significant conservation win. This breakthrough, achieved through an inter-state 'jumpstart approach' involving a fertile egg from Rajasthan, offers renewed hope for the critically endangered species. The mother and chick were initially untraceable but later sighted, bringing relief to conservationists.

From agitprop accusations to civilisational storytelling: why Dhurandhar duology has struck such a nerve...

Actor Vijay Sethupathi confirmed that director Nithilan Saminathan has completed the script for 'Maharaja 2,' the sequel to their 2024 blockbuster. Sethupathi expressed his excitement to hear the script soon. This news follows his recent confirmation of other upcoming collaborations with renowned filmmakers and several projects in various stages of production.

I rawati Karve in her book `Yuganta', a rereading of the Mahabharata says, “The Mahabharata is an inexhaustible mine. There are various ways of making it yield riches.

Pavan K. Varma launched his new novel, 'The Lady Who Carried the Monk Across the River,' at the India International Centre. The book explores the conflict between spiritual aspiration and human desire, inspired by a Zen parable. Poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar unveiled the novel, followed by a thoughtful discussion on its themes.

The high court has issued a stay on proceedings against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in a case alleging unwarranted imputation on the chastity of Nair women in the 1982 book, ‘the great indian novel’.

Keyboardist Abhijit Pohankar blends Hindustani classical music with Hindi film melodies, a niche he has cultivated over 30 years. His 'Bollywood Gharana' concept aims to bridge the gap between classical and film music audiences. Pohankar emphasizes the importance of deep classical knowledge for young musicians experimenting with fusion.

Shashi Tharoor, while respecting Jawaharlal Nehru as India's democratic founder, acknowledged his mistakes, stating the Modi government unfairly scapegoats him. He noted the 1962 China war defeat as a potential Nehru misstep, but criticized blaming him for all current issues. Tharoor also shared personal anecdotes about his writing journey and Kerala's reading culture.

Sunjeev Sahota, a British novelist of Indian origin, was at the GGDSD College, Sector 32, on Thursday for an interactive session with budding student writers.

He is probably the first tribal writer from India to make his presence felt in the mainstream literature with his path-breaking Malayalam novel Kocharethi, published in 1998.

Manjiri Prabhu’s recent international thriller, The Trail of Four, was launched by Shashi Tharoor at a recent event in Delhi.