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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone turns 25, writer JK Rowling remembers the best moment of her life

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022 - by cmedia

London/IBNS: Writer JK Rowling on Sunday thanked her fans who boarded the Hogwarts Express since 1997 as her debut novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone turned 25, marking a major landmark in the …

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Rhyme, music, poetry would be loved by children if they are exposed to it: Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 - by cmedia

IBNS/Award-winning children’s book author and poet Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan on May 26 discussed the interesting elements that make her latest book ‘Parvati the Elephant’s Very Important Day’ a companion for life during …

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Geetanjali Shree’s Tomb of Sand is first book in Indian language to win Booker Prize

May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 - by cmedia

IBNS: Author Geetanjali Shree’s Tomb of Sand has become the first book in the Indian language to win the International Booker Prize, media reports said. Originally Ret Samadhi, Tomb of …

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Little magazines in the Instagram era, a discussion with independent writer Subhankar Das

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 - by cmedia

IBNS/Welcome to the world of little magazines, mimeo editors, outlaw poets, chapbooks, and experimental writing. IBNS caught up with Subhankar Das, an independent writer, literary activist, poet, blogger, publisher, and film producer, …

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My mother was a big believer in making every minute count: Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 - by cmedia

IBNS/Why do you want to write a book about me? Why not one on your famous brother?” – was Lily Tharoor’s first reaction when she learned of her daughter Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan’s …