Alia Bhatt turns an author with the release of her debut novel ‘Ed Finds a Home.’ In a chat with Midday, we discuss the book’s genesis, Raha's impact on her writing and future plans for the "Ed-a-Mamma" series
19 June,2024 12:02 PM IST | Mumbai
The ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Friday banned People’s Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), an offshoot of Jaish-e-Mohammed, under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The ban comes in the backdrop of the outfit carrying out terror activities in Kashmir. The move came a day after home ministry banned The Resistance Front, an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba, for carrying out terror activities in Kashmir.
08 January,2023 02:27 PM IST | Mumbai
Almost 70 years after his father set up shop on a footpath in Matunga, Kasi Viswanathan continues to run Durai Book House on the very same spot. After taking over it 30 years ago, he has recognised changing trends and hopes to continue keeping Matunga as a hub for book lovers in Mumbai
04 December,2022 02:42 PM IST | Mumbai
Many comic book lovers in the city are aware of Leaping Windows, one of Mumbai’s only spaces dedicated solely for people to indulge in anime, manga, graphic novels and comic books. From starting out of their Bandra home to running a full-fledged café to aid the reading room, Mid-day Online visits and speaks to co-founder Utsa Shome to understand more
20 November,2022 04:20 PM IST | Mumbai
A business analyst’s obsession to find out the truth behind a 19th-century tragedy in colonial Bombay has made her one of the most popular mystery writers in the US. Nev March will tell you that such a chase can after all be worth the while. If anything, it will yield a book and a successful one at that. March, a Parsi, who was raised in Mumbai, and currently lives in New Jersey, is the author of the award-winning novel, Murder in Old Bombay: A Mystery, which was released in the US last year and is now being published by HarperCollins India. That it is finally going to be available in her home city, where a tragic double death in 1891 became the inspiration for her plot, also means that this pursuit has finally come full circle.
14 November,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
With his new children’s fantasy novel about two warring kingdoms, actor-writer Jugal Hansraj hopes to spread the message of love and peace
31 October,2021 12:00 AM IST
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, the artist and filmmaker, who has amassed wide acclaim for her films, #NilBatteySannata, #BareillyKiBarfi and #Panga talks about her novel #MappingLove. The book, which Tiwari started writing three years ago, was completed only last year, during the lockdown. Tiwari, who is also an award-winning advertising professional, says the craft of writing caught her interest five years ago
25 July,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiTake a look at some of the bollywood films which are inspired from a novel
26 November,2010 08:08 AM ISTChetan Bhagat, the celebrity author is back with his new book 'Revolution 2020'as actress Sonam Kapoor unveiled Chetan's new book on Friday.
10 October,2011 01:40 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
