Manav Kaul writes, directs and acts opposite Sugandha Garg in a theatrical production about two small towners who might be in love

Known for her humour columns, actor-turned-author Twinkle Khanna springs a surprise with a collection of short stories about female emancipation

In India Conquered , English historian Jon Wilson demystifies the British rule in India

Without celebrating war and patriotism, Battlefield 1 manages to be fresh despite its dated milieu

At the ongoing Sound Reasons Festival V, Swiss artist Zimoun’s minimalist sound sculptures explore the connection between organic life and modern technology

How do locally made films fare at the International Film Festivalof India, asks Sachin Chatte.

In Andheri, eight performers play up-and-coming actors reflecting the ruthlessness of getting into Hindi cinema

Cambridge [Cambridgeshire] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1987

ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage juggles stocks, bonds and derivatives smartly for optimal returns

Aditya Birla Sun Life Regular Savings has been a consistent outperformer while keeping risks at bay

Vishal Jain of Zerodha Fund House on why he actively favours the passive route

Credit risk funds, which invest at least 65 per cent of their portfolio in corporate bonds rated AA or below, offer a shot at high accrual returns

Rahul Goswami, CIO &MD - India Fixed Income, Franklin Templeton Asset Management, on what investors can expect on the debt side from the AMC and on his rate cut expectations

HDFC Equity Savings fund delivers robust risk-adjusted returns by juggling stocks, bonds and derivatives

Ashish Somaiyaa, CEO, WhiteOak Capital AMC, on the impact of elections on the market and more

Buying passive mutual funds, which simply mirror the basket of stocks making up an index, can help capitalising on a correction

Since its inception in December 2020, HDFC Dividend Yield fund has outperformed the broader markets convincingly

Nippon India Consumption fund has been a consistent outperformer across market cycles

If you’re a Non-Resident Indian eyeing India’s growth story, here are the basics that matter

From WhatsApp support to chatbot help, many options are available for those residing abroad

ICICI Prudential Ultra Short-Term fund can make the most of persistently high short-term interest rates

Performance, portfolio composition and downside protection are three reasons that work for Mirae Asset Great Consumer Fund

A multi-cap and contrarian approach helps the fund figure among the best across equity categories

The new fund seeks to combine multiple factors to make the most of business cycles

Nippon India Value has consistently outperformed its benchmark and delivered optimal risk-adjusted returns

Kotak Nifty India Tourism Index fund will invest in airlines, airport operators, hotels, restaurants and travel portals

Mahindra Manulife Focused fund is large-cap heavy and takes moderate risks in its portfolio

Kalpen Parekh of DSP Mutual Fund on his fund house’s investment philosophy, the markets, valuation metrics and more

As benchmarks rise and broader markets correct, a portfolio anchored in strong value-based stock-selection criteria may work well for investors

With geopolitical tensions, US elections and crude prices weighing on sentiments, it may be a good time to take the safer option of dividend yield investing

Canara Robeco Blue Chip Equity has consistently beaten the benchmark and delivered above-average performance

Kotak Bluechip is a steady outperformer and suits investors, with a medium risk appetite, saving for long-term goals

Raising the retirement age seems to be an invitation for demographic disaster.

Book Review: Mass Historia
Fiction Book Reviews

Emmy award winning comedy writer Chris Regan has turned his considerable talents to past events and come out with a winner in this uproarious look at 365 days in history. Embellishing facts with liberal doses of light humor, history has never been more entertaining as demonstrated by the January 4 entry celebrating Utah’s statehood that explains how Utah became the forty-fifth state which coincidentally, was the average number of wives enjoyed by most Utah men at the time. Then learn about the army suppression of an uprising of a hoard of Donnie Osmond groupies and the five top Mormon fun facts.

Three of the top 15 titles currently on Amazon’s Bestsellers in Books: Guides & Reviews List are from Roger Ebert:

YOUR MOVIE SUCKS, ROGER EBERT’S FOUR-STAR REVIEWS and ROGER EBERT’S MOVIE YEARBOOK 2009

http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/books/4494/ref=pd_zg_hrsr_b_1_4_last

Congratulations to author Lisa Alcalay Klug, recipient of an honor in the "Jewish Pulitzers." Her book, Cool Jew: The Ultimate Guide for Every Member of the Tribe, published by Andrews McMeel in September 2008, has been named a 2008 National Jewish Book Awards finalist.

Cool Jew is a loving and irreverent celebration of Jewish culture. In addition to its fervent call for positive Jewish identity and affiliation, and embrace of Jewish multiculturalism, language, and more, the 250-page humor book also chronicles contemporary Jewish arts and culture with approximately 400 images. These include original line drawings, vintage Israeli and Jewish posters, t-shirt designs, kabbalistic paintings from Israel, album covers, kitsch and more. Cool Jew also features extensive back-of-the-book resource guides on ways to enjoy Jewish community called "Da Tribe Online" and contemporary Jewish music called "Da Heebster Jewkebox."

Cool Jew placed in the category of "Contemporary Jewish Life and Practice." It is the only humor book among the 2008 National Jewish Book Award honorees.

Each year, the National Jewish Book Awards honor some of the best and most exciting authors in the field of Jewish literature. After more than fifty years of presenting these awards, hundreds of books have received the prestigious National Jewish Book Award, including titles by the top authors on the American Jewish literary scene. For the full list of winners and finalists, click here.

The 58th Annual National Jewish Book Awards Ceremony will be held at 7:30 pm, March 5th at the Center for Jewish History in New York City. The ceremony is free and open to the public.

This is the second honor for author Lisa Alcalay Klug since the September release of her first book. She was previously named Erma Bombeck Humor Writer of the Month by the University of Dayton.

Publisher’s Weekly’s Children’s Picture Book Bestsellers
(1/19/09) features Bee & Me at #7

The New York Times Book Review Children’s Best Seller List (2/1/09) features Bee & Me at #9

The subject of honeybees' mysterious dwindling population throughout the world has been a growing concern in the news in recent years. Bee & Me brings the critical importance of bees to light for young children through the innovative, full color process of ANIMOTION™ in an engaging story of friendship and understanding. Bee & Me will charm readers while providing valuable information about how important bees are to sustainable agriculture. Bee & Me is sure to fascinate, entertain and engage readers of all ages.

Features:

• Unique animated windows on almost every spread enhancing the action of the story.

  The first time ever that such a technique has been applied in full color through the ANIMOTION™ process.

• Enchanting full color illustrations.
• Special appendix full of fun and important bee facts.

Publisher’s Weekly’s Children’s Picture Book Bestsellers (2/16/09) features Bee & Me at #8

When a young boy discovers a bee trapped in his bedroom he hides for fear of being stung. But when the amiable bee frantically explains all that bees do, the boy comes to understand how good things come in different packages: "Bees make honey. That much we know. Bees also spread pollen, which makes all things grow."

The subject of honeybees' mysterious dwindling population throughout the world has been a growing concern in the news in recent years. Bee & Me brings the critical importance of bees to light for young children through the innovative, full color process of ANIMOTION™ in an engaging story of friendship and understanding. Bee & Me will charm readers while providing valuable information about how important bees are to sustainable agriculture. Bee & Me is sure to fascinate, entertain and engage readers of all ages.

Coming soon: Baby Turtle's Tale