Shankha Ghosh, renowned Bengali poet and Padma Bhushan awardee, passes away at 89 due to COVID-19 complications
Ghosh, known for being vocal on various social and political issues, was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2011 and conferred the prestigious Jnanpith Award in 2016.
In his new novel Sooley, John Grisham exits the courtroom to write about college basketball
In an interview, Grisham, who played baseball and basketball at Southaven High School in Mississippi, said the idea for the story began three years ago when he read an article about the South Sudanese national team competing in Hawaii at the World Youth Basketball Tournament.
As COVID deaths cross 3 million globally, a look at the pandemic's most defining images
To mark the milestone of 3 million COVID-19 deaths worldwide, The Associated Press asked 15 photographers in 13 countries to pick the single image they shot that affected them the most, and explain why.
Chaitanya Tamhane on the death of his Court actor Vira Sathidar: 'It's a collective loss for society'
Court filmmaker Tamhane dwells on the experience of working with activist, writer, poet and intellectual Sathidar, who passed away last week.
Chicken Soup for the Soul franchise to launch books for babies, toddlers in partnership with publisher Charlesbridge
Chicken Soup for the Soul Babies will be for babies and toddlers, up to age 3, and Chicken Soup for the Soul Kids will be for ages 4-7.
LVMH, Prada use blockchain to let consumers access product information, in a bid to promote transparency
Luxury groups have long worried about fake copies of their products, and they are keen to let customers know about how they are made in order to build their brands.
Jamlo Walks: A children's book remembers those who never reached home in lockdown 2020
The lockdown, which began on 25 March, was first extended till 3 May and then till 17 May with a few relaxations.
A new book examines migration in South Asia, its influence on Indian languages over the years
The book, titled Wanderers, Kings, Merchants: The Story of India through its Languages, through an incisive study of languages, such as the story of early Sanskrit, the rise of Urdu, language formation in the North-east, presents the argument that "all Indians are of mixed origins".
Australia-New Zealand travel bubble opens up, providing relief to tourism industry, families separated by pandemic
Both countries have managed to keep out the virus by putting up barriers to the outside world, including strict quarantine requirements for travelers returning from other countries where the virus is rampant.
Resorts World Las Vegas to open years after planning in a bid to improve Strip's economy during COVID-19 pandemic
The resort is on the site of the former Stardust, an iconic Las Vegas landmark.
Suffragette white: Decoding the colour's 110-year-old history of being used as a protest tool by women
Suffragette white was first donned en masse in June 1908 on Women’s Sunday, the first “monster meeting” hosted by the WSPU in London’s Hyde Park. The 30,000 participants were encouraged to wear white, accessorised with touches of purple and green.
From The Lion King to Matilda, rejected posters of Broadway productions on sale to help theatre community
The 16 posters included in the series — each goes for $399 with a frame — were either rejected, never pitched or part of a group of submissions that theatre poster designer Frank Verlizzo made that allowed only one winner.
As Japanese businessmen flock to salons, brands take steps to bring makeup to more men amid pandemic
Japanese businessmen in their 40s, 50s and 60s who had little interest in cosmetics before the pandemic are increasingly visiting salons, hoping for a better look in online meetings.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett secures book deal with Penguin Random House's conservative imprint, Sentinel
Adrian Zackheim, who heads the conservative Sentinel imprint, confirmed on 19 April that he has an agreement with Barrett. Zackheim declined to provide any additional details beyond saying that the book would not be out this year.
Book review: Jenny Diski's new essay collection offers sharp analysis, and honest autobiography
The most gripping have to do with her own extraordinary life, including a lifelong struggle with depression, suicide attempts, psychiatric hospitalisations, and a 2014 diagnosis of inoperable lung cancer.
Chinese artist Xu Beihong's painting expected to sell for $45 million, reflecting rising value of art during lockdown
Xu frequently uses the lion in his work to exemplify his faith in the rise of the Chinese nation.
Europe's fashion industry anticipates major revamps in post-pandemic world: Rethinking 'week' formats, targetting younger clientele
Amid hopes of a return to near-normality by the year’s end, Europe's fashion industry is asking what fashion will look like as it dusts itself and struggles to its well-heeled feet again.
What's the connection between LSD and bicycles? 12 artists take viewers on a psychedelic two-wheeler trip
This Bicycle Day, 12 Indian artists take inspiration from the culture built around the controversial substance and celebrate it with their art. The works will be printed on perforated blotting paper, as a homage to the medium through which the substance is consumed. The exhibition started on 16 April and will continue till 30 April in Method, Bandra (Mumbai).
New book on legendary Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci reveals the abuse, humiliation inflicted on her by her coach
Nadia si Securitatea (Nadia and the Securitate), written by historian Stejarel Olaru, was published earlier this month and is the fruit of his trawls through thousands of pages of declassified Securitate reports.
Books of the week: From Aravind Mallagatti's Karya to Ashok Ferrey's The Unmarriageable Man, our picks
Our weekly roundup of books that should be on your radar.