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The year in books: Hits and misses of 2024

In a recent post on the social media platform X, a leading Indian publisher bemoaned the dwindling fortunes of English-language fiction in the country. Saharu Nusaiba Kannanari’s Chronicle of an Hour and a Half is set in Vaiga, a rural outpost on India’s Western Ghats, where literal and metaphorical storms destroy the moral fabric of society. Speaking Tiger also brought …

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Manmohan Singh sometimes skipped meal, lived on chocolate bar in UK: Daughter

India Today

While studying at Cambridge University on a scholarship in the mid-1950s, money was the only real problem for Manmohan Singh and there were times when he had to skip meals or live on a sixpence bar of Cadbury's chocolate, according to his daughter Daman Singh. Daughter Daman Singh came out with a book "Strictly Personal: Manmohan and Gursharan", published by …

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2 weeks ago

Money was only problem for Manmohan at Cambridge; skipped meals at times or ate sixpence bar of Cadbury's chocolate

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: While studying in Cambridge University on a scholarship in the mid 1950s, money was the only real problem for Manmohan Singh and there were times when he had to skip meals or live on a sixpence bar of Cadbury's chocolate, according to his daughter Daman Singh. Daughter Daman Singh came out with a book "Strictly Personal: Manmohan and …

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Zia Haq picks his favourite read of 2024

Hindustan Times

Modern nation states are very typical. The iron frame of the modern state The modern nation state seeks to put an iron frame around itself as a defence mechanism to thwart any move to undermine it. Yet, there arise competitive political spaces because, in reality, a nation state is not a “group of people with the same culture and language” …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Murdoch’s News Corp to sell Australian unit Foxtel to Britain’s DAZN for $2 billion

CNN

Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp has agreed to sell its Australian cable TV unit Foxtel to British-owned sports network DAZN for 3.4 billion Australian dollars including debt, cutting the media empire’s exposure to a business upended by streaming platforms. News Corp will gain a board seat and hold a 6% stake in DAZN, a London-headquartered global streaming platform available in North …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

50 years of The Oregon Trail: The hidden controversies of a video game that defined the US

BBC

50 years of The Oregon Trail: The hidden controversies of a video game that defined the US Courtesy of HarperCollins Productions The Oregon Trail was once the most widely distributed software in US schools. Courtesy of HarperCollins Productions Developers worked to emphasise the stories of the Native American experience in later versions of the game, but criticisms persist "The underlying …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Why we can’t let TikTok food trends kill off the cookbook

The Independent

The first cookery book I ever bought, in my teens, was the Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook, featuring pies, pasta and puddings rendered in 80s Technicolor, alongside simple recipes. In adulthood, I moved on to Nigel Slater, Nigella Lawson and Gordon Ramsay for my early-Noughties dinner parties – though I couldn’t be doing with Jamie Oliver and his “bish-bash-bosh”, “pukka” this …

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4 weeks ago

Review: The Last Time I Saw You by Akhil Katyal

Hindustan Times

In April 1947, while speaking to a creative writing class at the University of Mississippi, American novelist William Faulkner, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1949, described his contemporary Ernest Hemingway in these words: “He has never been known to use a word that might cause the reader to check with a dictionary to see if it is …

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1 month ago

Air Fryer Recipe by Christina Kynigos

The Independent

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “Strips of tofu coated in a satay-style batter, dipped into …

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How to Make Comfort Foods Healthier with an Air Fryer

The Independent

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “If you want to save money, don’t use your oven, use your air fryer” …

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Healthy Air Fryer Treat by Christina Kynigos

The Independent

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “You just can’t beat fluffy cinnamon buns with a cream …

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Online library drops its legal battle to provide free e-books without publishers' permission

Hindustan Times

NEW YORK — A prolonged and closely watched copyright case involving an online library's unauthorized offering of free e-books has ended after the defendant, Internet Archive, decided not to challenge an appeal's court's ruling against it. In 2020, four major publishers — Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers, John Wiley & Sons and Penguin Random House — sued the Archive, alleging …

Online library drops its legal battle to provide free e-books without publishers’ permission

Associated Press

NEW YORK — A prolonged and closely watched copyright case involving an online library’s unauthorized offering of free e-books has ended after the defendant, Internet Archive, decided not to challenge an appeal’s court’s ruling against it. In September, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld a Manhattan federal court’s decision that found the Archive in violation of …

HarperCollins India is thrilled to share that Prajakta Koli’s novel, Too Good To Be True, is now on preorder and off to a great start

Live Mint

Prajakta Koli's debut romance novel, Too Good to Be True, is making waves within a few hours of its pre-order going live and is No.1 on the Amazon India Books Bestseller chart already! Poulomi Chatterjee, Executive Publisher – HarperCollins India, adds, "Prajakta's connect with her large and ever-growing audience is phenomenal, and her versatility as a creator across media remarkable. …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will Trump's White House return lead to new wave of bestselling books?

New Indian Express

NEW YORK: As she anticipates her estranged uncle's return to the White House, Mary Trump isn't expecting any future book to catch on like such first-term tell-alls as Michael Wolff's million-selling "Fire and Fury" or her own blockbuster, "Too Much and Never Enough." Besides books by Wolff and Trump, other bestsellers included former FBI Director James Comey's "A Higher Loyalty," …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will Donald Trump's return lead to a new wave of bestselling books?

Hindustan Times

As she anticipates her estranged uncle's return to the White House, Mary Trump isn't expecting any future book to catch on like such first-term tell-alls as Michael Wolff's million-selling “Fire and Fury” or her own blockbuster, “Too Much and Never Enough.” US President-elect Donald Trump “What else is there to learn?” she says. Besides books by Wolff and Trump, other …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will Trump’s return lead to a new wave of bestselling books?

Associated Press

5 bestselling Trump-related books, per Circana 1. NEW YORK — As she anticipates her estranged uncle’s return to the White House, Mary Trump isn’t expecting any future book to catch on like such first-term tell-alls as Michael Wolff’s million-selling “Fire and Fury” or her own blockbuster, “Too Much and Never Enough.” “What else is there to learn?” she says. Besides …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

In a 'Still Life' painting nothing moves — but, wait! Was that a dragon?

NPR

In a 'Still Life' painting nothing moves — but, wait! Illustrations © 2024 Paul O. Zelinsky/HarperCollins Publishers In a still life painting, the subjects cannot move. Sponsor Message "A lack of sleep is an essential part of my process," jokes author Alex London, "as is vivid hallucinations and trying to make myself laugh." Illustrations © 2024 Paul O. Zelinsky/HarperCollins Publishers …

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2 months ago

A legacy of balance

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: In his latest book, Speaking with Nature: The Origins of Indian Environmentalism, historian Ramachandra Guha takes readers on a journey through India’s environmental past — a legacy that few are familiar with. “In the environmental movement, both in India and abroad, there’s a trend where people focus only on beautiful landscapes or endangered species that need to be protected, …

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Taylor Swift’s Business Savvy Flies in the Face of Modern Marketing

Bloomberg

This is the business acceleration we all dream of: a product, popular enough from the get-go 18 years ago, compounding its market each year without fading, suddenly sparking a volume of sales, across sub-products, to have people speculate on its macroeconomic effect. It’s the acceleration you are curious about when you find yourself wearing lettered bracelets, knowing more of her …

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2 months ago

A legacy of balance

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: In his latest book, Speaking with Nature: The Origins of Indian Environmentalism, historian Ramachandra Guha takes readers on a journey through India’s environmental past – a legacy that few are familiar with. Through their lives and writings, these figures – ranging from the poet Rabindranath Tagore to the economist J C Kumarappa – anticipated the environmental challenges we face …

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2 months, 1 week ago

The Untold Stories of Sikh Women: A Journey Through the Pain and Resilience of 1984

The Hindu

The article explores the untold stories of Sikh women who witnessed the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Punjab. It highlights the pain and resilience of these women, who faced violence, abuse, and discrimination. The author's in-depth research and interviews provide a powerful account of the lives of the Kaurs, the women who endured the horrors of that dark period. The article …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Literary Giants Shine in 2024 Godrej Literature Live! Awards

Deccan Chronicle

The Godrej Literature Live! Literary Awards have announced the longlists for the Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Business Book of the Year categories. The awards aim to recognize and encourage literary talent across these genres, among both established and new writers. The winners will be announced at the festival's finale on November 17.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Cooking Adventures for Kids: A Colorful Guide to Cooking and Fun!

Associated Press

How to Cook Everything for Kids is a comprehensive and engaging guide for young chefs aged 8-12. The book features colorful photos, graphics, and easy-to-follow recipes that empower kids to explore the world of cooking. It covers a wide range of dishes, including baked ziti, chicken nuggets, and stir fry, with variations for picky eaters. The book also provides helpful …

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The year in books: Hits and misses of 2024

Manmohan Singh sometimes skipped meal, lived on chocolate bar in UK: Daughter

Money was only problem for Manmohan at Cambridge; skipped meals at times or ate sixpence bar of Cadbury's chocolate

Zia Haq picks his favourite read of 2024

Murdoch’s News Corp to sell Australian unit Foxtel to Britain’s DAZN for $2 billion

50 years of The Oregon Trail: The hidden controversies of a video game that defined the US

Why we can’t let TikTok food trends kill off the cookbook

Review: The Last Time I Saw You by Akhil Katyal

Air Fryer Recipe by Christina Kynigos

How to Make Comfort Foods Healthier with an Air Fryer

Healthy Air Fryer Treat by Christina Kynigos

Online library drops its legal battle to provide free e-books without publishers' permission

Online library drops its legal battle to provide free e-books without publishers’ permission

HarperCollins India is thrilled to share that Prajakta Koli’s novel, Too Good To Be True, is now on preorder and off to a great start

Will Trump's White House return lead to new wave of bestselling books?

Will Donald Trump's return lead to a new wave of bestselling books?

Will Trump’s return lead to a new wave of bestselling books?

In a 'Still Life' painting nothing moves — but, wait! Was that a dragon?

A legacy of balance

Taylor Swift’s Business Savvy Flies in the Face of Modern Marketing

A legacy of balance

The Untold Stories of Sikh Women: A Journey Through the Pain and Resilience of 1984

Literary Giants Shine in 2024 Godrej Literature Live! Awards

Cooking Adventures for Kids: A Colorful Guide to Cooking and Fun!