books on Modi era are the new rage. Publishers race to keep up with the churn in India
The market is flooded with books on every imaginable wrinkle of the Modi era. And they are not just written by journalists & scholars. A new breed of writers is emerging – CEOs, tech gurus, RSS followers and self-published experts. Key Points
ThePrintFalling in love with India in a Beirut library
Discover the author's childhood memories of a Beirut library and their fascination for India. Explore the influence of Arab writers and their works on the love for India. Despite the library's destruction, the impact of the books remains. Key Points
Times Of IndiaProblematics | How to arrange your bookshelf
Arrange your books vertically and you run out of space. Stack them up flat on their backs and your shelf is left with unused space. How many books are new? Key Points
Hindustan TimesWhy the self-help book is an oxymoron and won't help you with your new year resolution
A self-help book can aid New Year resolutions, yet the term feels oxymoronic. Many books claim universal applicability, ignoring individual differences. Formulaic success narratives often oversimplify, overlooking diverse paths to achievement Key Points
The Economic TimesLooking forward to a new genre like time travel fiction: Amish Tripathi
Author Amish Tripathi says venturing in new spaces is what he is looking forward to. He now wants to come out of his comfort zone and try time travel fiction. Key Points
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How to write a bestseller
No one knows. But a good guess is quickly. And don’t stint on the full stops Key Points
mintI'm in a book club with just me, my ex, and my current partner
Reading played a huge role in my relationship with my ex. He moved, and we stayed friends. I pass along his recommendations to my new partner. Key Points
InsiderAmazon’s Kindle may have an ‘AI’ problem: Check details inside
Amazon Kindle is reportedly being flooded with AI-generated books, with many appearing on best-seller lists. Due to the ease of self-publishing, anyone can generate AI-written books and sell them on the platform. Key Points
mintDecades-old books now as good as freshly-minted
Publishing houses traditionally focus their marketing efforts almost entirely on new books. Once a title has been out for a while, publishers generally have to move on to the next one, no matter how much they believe in the book. There is little to direct attention toward older titles, although in rare cases, new readers may find them through a movie or television adaptation or even popularity on TikTok. Key Points
Economic TimesHow book banning escalated in the US
Philip Pullman's 1990s masterpiece Northern Lights was challenged in the US when it was first published. Now children's and YA book banning has escalated to an unprecedented rate, writes Jane Ciabattari. Key Points
BBC
TikToker exposes Florida school's book ban: What's being hidden from students?
Florida school bans books deemed "inappropriate" by the state, sparking controversy. TikToker exposes the censorship. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesThe 100 greatest children's books of all time
BBC Culture polled 177 books experts from 56 countries in order to find the greatest children's books ever. From Where the Wild Things Are to Haroun and the Sea of Stories, here's the top 100. Key Points
BBCHow Bihar is rapidly losing the libraries that it was once famous for
Once famous for its glorious libraries, Bihar has slowly lost many of them. Today, only 51 remain, while six districts do not have even a single one. Key Points
The HinduHere’s how: To get more books and reading into your life
To break free from the constant scroll of memes, start with straightforward writing and pick a subject that already interests you. Keep books visible and swap out other activities for reading. Focus on enjoying books and keeping momentum going. No need to track progress. Key Points
Hindustan Times#LockTheBox: A paradise for tricity bibliophiles
Lock the Box book fair by BookChor is on at Lajpat Rai Bhawan, Sector 15, Chandigarh until April 5. Browse through their collection of over a million books and fill a box of your choice with as many books as it can hold for a fixed price. The event aims to promote reading habits among people of all ages. Key Points
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CEO shares how Indian Railway's library helped him to succeed
Ruchit G. Garg shared that thanks to his mother being a clerk at Indian Railway's Library, he got to read tons of books and magazines. The man shared how books helped him. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesHow the humble paperback helped the United States win World War II
During World War II, American soldiers were provided with specially designed pocket-sized paperbacks called the Armed Services Editions. These books, totaling around 120 million copies, were intended to help soldiers pass the time and remind them of what they were fighting for. The program aimed to promote the free exchange of ideas and contrasted American ideals with Nazi book burnings. The books were distributed for free and boosted the popularity of certain authors. Key Points
Economic TimesWorld Book and Copyright Day: Powerful quotes by famous authors
Reading can provide comfort and companionship. On the occasion of World Book and Copyright Day, here are quotes by famous authors to share with your loved ones. Key Points
Hindustan TimesScholastic allows elementary schools to exclude books on race and LGBTQ+ in response to state laws
Scholastic, a renowned children's book publisher, has announced that elementary schools will have the option to exclude certain books related to LGBTQ identities and racism from this year's book fairs. The company has introduced a collection of 64 titles called Share Every Story, Celebrate Every Voice that represents works likely to be restricted under new laws. Schools can choose to exclude the entire collection or make it available for families to explore. Key Points
Economic TimesWhy Baby Boomers Love the Kindle—and Millennials Don’t
While younger Americans value paperbacks as digital-detox tools, some older folks have quietly become e-book fanatics. A millennial explores the counterintuitive divide. Key Points
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The joy and genius of second-hand book shopping
Lit-fest crowds are all very good. But to spot a serious book lover, head to used-book markets. And prep with these tips Key Points
Hindustan TimesBook Lovers Day: Know how to celebrate occasion with e-books, audio books and more
On Book Lovers Day, one should reflect and think about when he read his last book. If you dont have time to buy a physical book, you can enjoy e-books, audiobooks, etc. Key Points
Economic TimesLawsuit says OpenAI violated US authors' copyrights to train AI chatbot
Two U.S. authors sued OpenAI in San Francisco federal court on Wednesday, claiming in a proposed class action that the company misused their works to "train" its popular generative artificial-intelligence system ChatGPT. Key Points
ReutersNCERT tweaks appear politically motivated
The giveaway in the story is the choice of chapters and passages selected for deletion. The only full chapter knocked out is on the Mughal period. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAmazon appeals to French court to scrap planned 3 euro book delivery fee
Online retailer Amazon.com has appealed to France's highest administrative court to overturn part of a law seeking to charge a minimum 3-euro ($3.3) delivery fee for books purchased online, it said on Tuesday. Key Points
Reuters
DVAC conducts searches at residence of IAS officer, S. Malarvizhi, in Chennai
Sleuths of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) are conducting searches at five places in Chennai, including the residence of an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, S. Malarvizhi who was allegedly involved in a scam involving the procurement of receipt books. Key Points
The HinduIf Nitish Kumar was wrong, get NCERT books changed too: JDU ministers
Amid a row over Nitish Kumar’s remark on population control, JDU leaders defended their party leader. Ashok Choudhary waved Class 12 text books pointing to specific pages which "say the same thing that our leader had spoken of". Key Points
India TodayTinker belle: A Wknd interview with structural engineer and author Roma Agrawal
She began writing books to help people connect, and fall in love with, the mechanics of their world. Her latest is about seven tiny objects that changed it all. Key Points
Hindustan Times'Dazed' Arvind Kejriwal trying hard to adjust in Tihar jail: ‘Wakes up early, cleans his cell’
Arvind Kejriwal spends time in Tihar prison doing yoga, reading books, and meditating. He follows a routine of yoga, cleaning his cell, and monitoring health. books like 'How Prime Ministers Decide' and Hindu epics are provided to him. Key Points
mintNCERT removes portions related to RSS, Gandhi & Godse from books
NCERT had made several changes in the textbooks of Class 6 to Class 12 last year. Among these, chapters titled 'Rise of Popular Movements' and 'Era of One Party Dominance' were removed from Class 12 textbook, 'Politics in India since Independence'. Similarly, chapters on 'Democracy and Diversity', 'Popular Struggles and Movements', and 'Challenges to Democracy' were removed from Class 10 textbook 'Democratic Politics-II'. Key Points
Economic Times
Bookworm bizman, who once sneaked into Railways’ library for Harvard magazine, now owns a copy!
Ruchit Garg, founder of startup Harvesting Farm Network, says he relished reading case studies in Harvard Business Review magazine. Years later, he was invited by Harvard as a panel member in 2018 apparently for a discussion. Key Points
The Indian Express‘No thank you, we decline your generosity’: Yadav and Palshikar clap back at NCERT
In a continuing war of words between the NCERT and its two former chief advisors, Yogendra Yadav and Suhas Palshikar issued another statement Saturday reacting to the Council's rejection of their demand to have their names removed from political science textbooks. "If the name of the Textbook Development Committee is there to acknowledge our contribution, as the NCERT claims, then we must be free to decline this generosity," their statement reads. Key Points
The Indian ExpressBook Box | Stories from India’s margins
Five books that unveil India's borderlands and their hidden tales. From arid deserts to lush coasts, here's a rich tapestry of cultures and human resilience. Key Points
Hindustan TimesEnter the wizarding world again: Harry Potter TV series to run for 10 years!
Warner Bros. announces a Harry Potter TV series based on all seven books by J.K. Rowling. Each season will focus on one book and run for 10 consecutive years. Key Points
Hindustan TimesBook Box: Become a Master Persuader
Use these five techniques to get what you want. And meet Akash Rebello, the man who makes a living from persuasion. Key Points
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Byju’s case holds lessons on unicorn audit quality
The accounts of this big edtech unicorn would have been under tighter regulation if it were publicly owned. Let us redefine ‘public interest’ to include other stakeholders like students. Key Points
mintAcharya Gopi to be conferred with first Prof. Jayashankar Award
Eminent poet, literary critic and Sahitya Akademi Award recipient Acharya N. Gopi has been selected for Prof. Kothapalli Jayashankar Award instituted by Bharat Jagruthi, a cultural organisation and extended arm of Bharat Rashtra Samithi. Key Points
The HinduMinistry of Education expects NCERT to implement NCF in the next three-four months
Books will be rolled out in the next academic year of 2024. books will be created in 22 languages and English. Key Points
FinancialexpressThe business of Gita Press: How it racked up mind-boggling numbers
Gita Press, a non-profit publishing house, is India's biggest publisher by volume, as it has sold over 41.7 crore religious books in over 14 languages for the past 100 years. Its success is attributed to its low-priced books and missionary dedication to spread Hinduism. Despite declining book sales, GST, and pandemic, its annual turnover increased from INR 39 crore in 2016 to INR 78 crore in 2021, and its sales are expected to cross INR 100 crore in 2022. Key Points
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