at Jashn-e-Premchand: Here's How Mumbai is Celebrating the Birth Anniversary of the Renowned Author By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 01:26:42 +0530 Popularly known as Upanyas Samrat, Premchand is famous for his modern Hindi-Urdu literature. Full Article
at Ruskin Bond Releases Latest Book 'Words From My Window-A Journal' By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 1 Aug 2019 01:38:11 +0530 Ruskin Bond was invited at a school event in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, where he shared insights about his literary journey with his fans among the students as well as the teachers. Full Article
at Shirley Jackson Death Anniversary: 5 Works of The Author One Must Read By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 8 Aug 2019 10:49:52 +0530 On Shirley Jackson's 54th death anniversary, here's looking at 5 most acclaimed works of the author. Full Article
at Book Excerpt: Dalit Scholar Suraj Yengde Tells You Why 'Caste Matters' In His Latest Novel By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 9 Aug 2019 09:45:10 +0530 In this deeply passionate, and angry memoir, titled 'Caste Matters', writer and academic activist Suraj Yengde peels the layers of the deep-rooted caste system in India to show you how this impenetrable social divide has for centuries crushed human lives and is very similar to other forms of oppression, such as race, class and gender. Full Article
at Nobel Laureate Hermann Hesse Death Anniversary: 5 Books by Author One Must Revisit By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 9 Aug 2019 05:09:53 +0530 German-born poet, novelist and painter Hermann Karl Hesse, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1946, passed away on August 9, 1962. Full Article
at Veer Savarkar Believed Some Muslims, And Christians Possess 'All Essential Qualifications of Hindutva', Claims Biography By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 04:42:55 +0530 Savarkar defined his idea of a Hindu resurgence in political terms, not religious. Full Article
at Book Excerpt: When Rajnath Singh Refused To Give a Ticket to His Son for 2007 UP Polls By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 01:51:17 +0530 Rajneeti: A Biography of Rajnath Singh written by Gautam Chintamani chronicles the fifty-year long political journey of Singh from a Swayamsevak in the RSS to the defence minister of India. Full Article
at Scientist’s Death, Threat to PM: Meenakshi Lekhi’s Fiction Book is Thriller That Lays Bare Political Divides By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Aug 2019 09:02:23 +0530 The novel begins with the death of a scientist, who warns a woman politician in new Delhi about the impending danger to the life of Raghav Mohan, who is the beloved Prime Minister of the country. Full Article
at Gau Mata ko Bhata: This Satirical Novel Tells Story of a British Chewing Gum Company That Uses Cows To Woo Indians By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Sep 2019 05:46:30 +0530 Cow and Company uses satire to take stock of India and its complex relationship with religions. Full Article
at When Amitav Ghosh Found Climate Change to be Stranger Than Fiction By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Sep 2019 12:01:51 +0530 Ghosh's novel leaps from the United States, to the Sundarbans mangrove forest between India and Bangladesh, to Italy, places where rising temperatures and water levels have uprooted human and animal lives and upended political systems. Full Article
at Shiv Sena's Anti-Bihari Rhetoric Has an Underlying Irony That Traces its Origin to Bal Thackeray’s Father By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 02:10:04 +0530 While his son Bal Thackeray and grandsons Uddhav and Raj were to take a political position against north Indians, Prabodhankar traced the roots of Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu caste -- the same caste to which the Thackeray family belongs -- to Bihar. Full Article
at Book Alert! Here's What You Can Expect From Christopher C. Doyle's 'The Pataala Prophecy' Sequel By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 06:33:56 +0530 The newest book of The Pataala Prophecy series claims to have a good mix of adventure, mythology and mystery as series' teenager protagonists, Maya and Arjun, return to have a face-off with a new ruthless enemy. Full Article
at Book on RAW's Founding Father to Hit Stands Soon By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 05:30:19 +0530 A new book on the life and times of legendary spymaster RN Kao, founding father of India's external intelligence agency Research & Analysis Wing (RAW), will hit the stands soon, announced publishing house Bloomsbury. Full Article
at 26/11 Mumbai Attacks: 5 Books That Give Insight into the Brazen Events of 2008 By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:33:47 +0530 On the occasion remembering those who lost their lives in the attack, here are 5 books that give a comprehensive insight into the brazen events that unfolded in 2008. Full Article
at 26/11 Terror Attacks: Martyred ATS Chief Hemant Karkare Was Brave in Life, as He Was in Death By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 05:52:56 +0530 One of the biggest issue that Karkare's death brought to light was that of 'faulty' bulletproof jackets, which allegedly could not protect him and resulted in his death on 26/11. Full Article
at From Heart of Darkness to Lord Jim, Here are 5 Books by Joseph Conrad That One Must Read By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 3 Dec 2019 11:56:51 +0530 Joseph Conrad passed away on August 3, 1924 and left behind a rich heritage in terms of works, which have often transcended the pages of books and have found new life in varied media. Full Article
at Amitabh Bachchan Pens Foreword for Roopkumar Rathod's Photo Book By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 8 Dec 2019 06:32:58 +0530 Roopkumar, who is best known for his songs "Maula mere maula" and "tujh mein rab dikhta hai", launched his book on Saturday in Mumbai. Full Article
at Remembering Luigi Pirandello: 5 Works by the Celebrated Italian Writer By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 02:47:49 +0530 Luigi Pirandello is considered to be one of the forerunners of the Theatre of the Absurd. On the writer's 93rd death anniversary, here's looking at 5 works by him one must read. Full Article
at Amitabha Bagchi’s Novel 'Half The Night Is Gone' Wins DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2019 By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 02:50:38 +0530 Amitabha Bagchi won the award from a shortlist of six South-Asian novels. Full Article
at 'Replicated His Tattoo...': How Anita Nair's Iconic 'Inspector Gowda' Became Face of Indian Crime Fiction By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:52:04 +0530 In the last decade, detective Borei Gowda has appeared in two of Nair's books -- Cut Like Wound (2012) and Chain of Custody (2016) and have already won a strong fan base among crime fiction lovers in the country. Full Article
at Colours of the Mountain Author Da Chen Dies at 57 By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Dec 2019 03:20:12 +0530 Chen died of lung cancer on December 17, his wife, Dr Sun-Ling Chen, told a publication on Tuesday from the family's home in Temecula, California. Full Article
at Vichhoda Book Review: Harinder Sikka’s Exploration of Tender Love Beneath Tough Exteriors By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 4 Jan 2020 07:30:41 +0530 Vichhoda moves through the bylanes of Kashmir and reaches corruption-ridden small towns of Pakistan to seek humanity in the most unexpected places. Full Article
at Rudyard Kipling Death Anniversary: 5 Works by the Nobel Laureate One Must Read By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 10:14:30 +0530 As we observe Rudyard Kipling's 84th death anniversary, here are five of his most remarkable works one must read. Full Article
at Horror Writer Stephen King Quits Facebook Over Misinformation By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 3 Feb 2020 12:17:44 +0530 Stephen King has quit Facebook, saying there is too much fake news and misinformation on the platform. Full Article
at Why Jawaharlal Nehru Wanted India to Embrace 'Tolerant and Creative Nationalism' By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 8 Feb 2020 11:17:17 +0530 Nehru said, whatever confusion the present may contain, in the future, India will be a land, as in the past, of many faiths equally honoured and respected, within a tolerant, creative nationalism, not a narrow nationalism living in its own shell. Full Article
at Sridevi's Biographer Satyarth Nayak Says He Wanted to Know Many Things About the Bollywood Actress By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 9 Feb 2020 12:07:01 +0530 Legendary actress late Sridevi's biographer Satyarth Nayak talked about many questioned that he had in mind to ask the actress but could not due to her untimely death in February 2018. Full Article
at From Konyaks of Nagaland to Kurumbas of Nilgiris: A Look Into The Private lives of Isolated Indian Tribes By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 07:01:11 +0530 What makes things worse is that the government data and statistics fail to capture the essence of their everyday lives, and stories and narratives from the tribals themselves are conspicuously absent from mainstream literature. Full Article
at Reviving the Indian Economy: Montek Singh Ahluwalia's Method of Combating 'Very Serious Slowdown' By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 05:46:07 +0530 During the launch of the book, Ahluwalia said that there is no doubt that we have entered a period of a very serious slowdown. Full Article
at Actress-author Patricia Bosworth Dies from Coronavirus at 86 By www.news18.com Published On :: Sun, 5 Apr 2020 01:30:41 +0530 Patricia Bosworth's stepdaughter, Fia Hatsav, said that pneumonia brought on by the virus was the cause of death. Full Article
at Swiss Court Trial Date Set for PSG President and Ex-FIFA Secretary General in Corruption Case By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:24:27 +0530 The case against Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Jerome Valcke relates to alleged criminal mismanagement, incitement to criminal mismanagement, falsifying documents and corruption. Full Article
at Divided Beliefs Over Ligue 1 Fate After French PM's Announcement, League Delays Decision By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:36:22 +0530 French Football Federation president felt the Ligue 1 season was over while Lyon president was not sure of the same. The league is yet to take a decision. Full Article
at 'How Would You Avoid Direct Contact?' FIFA Medical Chief Wary of Resuming Season Amid Covid-19 Threat By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:01:50 +0530 FIFA's medical committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe said he would propose to not play competitive football in the coming weeks. Full Article
at Fresh Questions Over Football Restart as New Research Says Players at Risk of Covid-19 Spread to Lungs By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:37:21 +0530 The research suggests due to strenuous exercise, elite athletes are more likely to inhale Covid-19 particles and direct them to the lower areas of the lung. Full Article
at Italian Footballers' Union Furious at Government's Ban on Team Training By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:07:07 +0530 Italian footballers' union was unhappy with PM's announcement that individual athletes could begin training from May 4 but no team sports' practice could take place. Full Article
at Alan Pardew Leaves ADO Den Haag After Just 8 Matches in Charge Following Eredivisie Cancellation By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:23:12 +0530 Alan Pardew's contract as ADO Den Haag manager was to expire at the end of the Eredivisie 2019-20 season, which was scrapped due to coronavirus. Full Article
at PSG Could Play Champions League Matches Abroad if France's Covid-19 Rules Don't Relax, Says Club President By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:54:03 +0530 PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said they respect the French government's decision but are ready to play Champions League games anywhere else. Full Article
at Lionel Messi is So Fast; That Free Kick was Unbelievable: Liverpool's Jordan Henderson By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:25:09 +0530 Jordan Henderson praised FC Barcelona star Lionel Messi for his pace and said that the sublime free kick the Argentine scored in the Champions League against Liverpool left him speechless. Full Article
at Police File Reveals Suspicions of Sepp Blatter in FIFA World Cup TV Deal By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:15:36 +0530 Investigation shows Sepp Blatter overlooked losses suffered by FIFA due to a World Cup broadcasting contract that helped long-time vice president Jack Warner. Full Article
at Manchester United Given Permission to Trial Safe Standing at Old Trafford By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:38:39 +0530 Manchester United insist work can be carried out on the project whilst respecting social distancing guidelines to ensure it is ready for when fans can return. Full Article
at Season Re-Start Possible Despite Dutch And French Cancelations, Says UEFA By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:33:09 +0530 The Eredivisie and Ligue 1 seasons were canceled by the Dutch and the French goverment but UEFA is still confident the other leagues in Europe will be comepleted. Full Article
at Italian Federation Chief Fears 'Football Death' With Non-completion of Serie A Due to Covid-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:28:43 +0530 Italy's football federation chief Gabriele Gravina warned that a decision to cancel Serie A season would signal "the death of Italian football". Full Article
at FIFPro Warns of Coronavirus' 'Almost Existential Threat' to Women's Football By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:37:23 +0530 FIFPro lauds the growth of women's football but called for protection during coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
at From Gate-crashers to Joint-winners: Captain Shabbir Ali Reminisces India's Asian Youth Championship 1974 Journey By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 02:20:15 +0530 On the 46th anniversary of India finishing joint winners with Iran in the Asian Youth Championship Bangkok in 1974, captain Shabbir Ali walks down the memory lane. Full Article
at Cesc Fabregas' 95-year-old Great-grandmother Overcomes Coronavirus By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:11:13 +0530 Cesc Fabregas said her great-grandmother is a super heroine but it would have been possible without doctors and nurses. Full Article
at Football's Return 'Good For Everyone': Jose Mourinho Though Says Have To Be Patient By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:18:54 +0530 Jose Mourinho said he is missing football and if the Premier League returns, players will still be putting on a show for millions watching around the world. Full Article
at India's Greatest! Football Will Always Remember Him: AIFF Leads Tributes for Chuni Goswami By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:37:45 +0530 Indian football mourned one of it's greatest heroes Subimal 'Chuni' Goswami, who passed away in Kolkata after suffering a cardiac arrest. Full Article
at President Ram Nath Kovind, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Condole Chuni Goswami's Death By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:10:23 +0530 Chuni Goswami died aged 82 at a private city hospital in Kolkata after suffering a heart attack. Full Article
at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Ambassador Tests Positive for Coronavirus By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 09:09:55 +0530 The Supreme Committee for the organisation of FIFA World Cup 2022 said in a statement that ex-Qatari midfielder Adel Khamis had tested positive for Covid-19. Full Article
at Lyon 'Reserve Right' to Appeal no European Qualification After Ligue 1 Ended Without Further Play By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 09:27:12 +0530 Lyon are contemplating appealing against the decision to end Ligue 1 without further play as they stand outside the continental berths in the table. Full Article
at Lionel Messi is GOAT! La Liga Shares Incredible Photo, Asks 'Did It Work?' By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 05:47:55 +0530 Lionel Messi is regarded as the greatest player ever to grace the game and La Liga took to Twitter to share a photo for proof. Full Article