- by Associated Press
Susan Kamil, a revered editor and publisher who found critical and commercial success with authors ranging from Salman Rushdie and Ta-Nehisi Coates to Elizabeth Strout and Sophie Kinsella, has died at age 69.
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Winner of prestigious ‘Madan Puraskar 2076 BS’, author Amar Neupane launched his new book ‘Gulabi Umer’ on Saturday. Litterateur Krishna Dharabasi, actress Keki Adhikari and author Neupane jointly unveiled the book amid the book launch event at Nepal Academy Hall, Kamaldi.
- by Anwesha Khadka
When you are a toddler you suppose workplace to be a very fancy place. Slowly as you become a teenager who has been on movie marathons and watched lots of dramas and series, you assume workplace to be somewhat like individual battle place. Going past the phase of being a toddler and being a teenager, my thoughts weren't too different.
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Rastrakavi Madhav Prasad Ghimire is to be honored with ‘Madan Shila Srasta Award’ after Madan Shila Pratisthan’s meeting held on Wednesday. He will be presented with cash worth a hundred thousand rupees for his contribution toward the Nepali literature.
- by Agencies
A catholic school in Nashville, Tennessee has banned Harry Potter books, saying that the curses and spells mentioned in JK Rowling's wizard saga may lead to "conjuring evil spirits" when read by a human being.
- by Republica
Everyone grows up listening to short stories. Be it from our grandparents, parents, relatives or teachers. We all had at least one favorite storyteller. And on the occasion of eleventh edition of ‘Short Story Day’ (Laghu Katha Diwas), Laghu Katha Committee and Sarwanaam Theatre jointly organized a felicitation program. Along with that three short dramas were showcased on Thursday at Sarwanaam Theatre, Kalikasthan.
- by Republica
When people find it difficult to know the true expression of the art they are looking at, that is when art critic steps in. And in the memory of Narayan Bahadur Singh— art critic, literary figure and journalist —Society of Fine Arts Journalists (SoFAJ) organized a talk program titled ‘Samjhanama Narayan Bahadur Singh’ on Monday at Nepal Art Council, Baber Mahal.
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With having 18 chapters, ‘Aachal ko Aago’ talks about revolts and the social justice. According to Karki, she has included different essays that talk about the comparison of women and society.
- by Associated Press
Author Nicholas Sparks was balancing his entertainment career with overseeing the private Christian school he founded in his North Carolina hometown when he concluded the school’s new headmaster was a failed experiment, the novelist testified Wednesday in a federal lawsuit.
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You’ll finally be able to catch the late J.D. Salinger’s books in digital format. Longtime Salinger publisher Little, Brown and Company said all four of his works, including “The Catcher in the Rye,” will be made available as e-books Tuesday, marking the first time that the entirety of his published work will be available in digital format.
- by Republica
Legendary Indian poet/screenwriter Javed Akhtar and popular Indian actress Shabana Azmi is all set to visit Nepal for the eighth edition of annual literature festival ‘IME Literature Festival’.
- by Associated Press
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison, a pioneer and reigning giant of modern literature whose imaginative power in “Beloved,” ″Song of Solomon” and other works transformed American letters by dramatizing the pursuit of freedom within the boundaries of race, has died at age 88.
- by Republica
‘Hatta Jane Aghilo Raat’ written by Rajan Mukarung has been launched recently. The book launch was organized by Mandala Theatre, Anamnagar amidst the presence of famous K-town actor Dayahang Rai along with Yagyash and Kailash Rai.
- by Republica
Nepal International Book Fair that is scheduled from August 14 to 30 is canceled as Nepal government levied 10 percent custom duty on import of books.
- by Agencies
"Bad Man", the moniker which actor Gulshan Grover earned due to his onscreen villainous roles, has been used as the title of his recently released biography. However, the actor revealed that he has had a real struggle in life and now wishes to inspire people from his piece! "Nobody writes a biography for money, they write it to inspire so that people learn from their journey, experiences," said Gulshan.
- by Republica
Madan Puraskar Guthi has short listed seven books out of 257 books as the nomination for Madan Puraskar-2075 on Wednesday.
- by Agencies
Anthony Bozza will be writing a biography of the musician Eminem. Marshall Bruce Mathers III, better known as Eminem is one of the world's most famous rappers. He has won several Grammy Awards and his albums are platinum bestsellers. He has fans all over the world and many popular musicians say his style has inspired them. Now a new biography of his will be written by Anthony Bozza.
- by Adwiteeya Shiwakoti
The basic flow of the story goes from introducing the topic and exploring the extent of modernism through a philosophical view. Ancient art is analyzed and compared to as regards to modern art and different connections are brought forth. Art primarily is a form of expression of one and their surroundings as well as of themselves. Culture plays a major role in the environment of societies which Bajracharya has described to have been made a clear vision and revelation through the expression of art. There is a description of art institutions and their changes with a new look at art being introduced to the academic sector of art.
- by Republica
A Hong Kong based Nepali writer Kranti Subba launched a travelogue titled ‘Hong Kong Bhitra’ written in Nepali language.
- by Anwesha Khadka
"For me writing is summing up the highs and lows of the society, and presenting them to the mass for a better change. Writing is also my companion, that has never left my side despite the odds," said Neelam Karki Niharika, a profound literary figure in Nepali literature.