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Bengaluru experienced severe disruption as heavy rains flooded streets, metro stations, and even the Vidhana Soudha. Thousands of books were destroyed at the iconic Bookworm store, with a significant financial loss. Uprooted trees caused internet outages and traffic snarls, with over 170 trees falling across the city. One woman was injured by a falling tree.

Kulpreet Yadav's "Battle of Narnaul" delivers an authentic and intense military non-fiction experience, blending history, strategy, and human drama. The novel follows Indian soldiers on a critical mission in a volatile conflict zone, exploring the complexities of modern warfare and the psychological toll of combat through an ensemble cast and vivid battle sequences.

Former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane emphasized keeping armed forces away from political narratives, while acknowledging individual democratic rights. His remarks followed a controversy where excerpts from his unpublished memoir were cited in Parliament, sparking debates on national security and civil-military relations.

JK Paper and The Times of India celebrated women's literary achievements at the seventh AutHer Awards. The event recognized authors for their impactful storytelling, challenging norms and amplifying female voices across diverse genres. Urmila Pawar received the Lifetime Achievement Award, highlighting the growing presence of women in literature.

Harinder S Sikka, author of Calling Sehmat (filmed as Raazi), slams director Meghna Gulzar again on X for "ideological bias." Amid Dhurandhar 2 buzz, he lists his book as a top spy read, regrets her adaptation, and echoes past 2020 criticisms.

Over 20,000 copies seized, accused arrested

New Delhi celebrated Indian women writers at the AutHer Awards 2026. Kavery Nambisan won for Fiction, while Vidya Rajan and Narayani Basu shared the Non-Fiction prize. Debut awards went to Swati Pandey and Subi Taba. Urmila Pawar received a Lifetime Achievement honour, recognizing significant contributions to literature.

Alex Ovechkin expressed his desire to join longtime friend and rival Evgeni Malkin as an assistant coach after his NHL playing career concludes. Ovechkin, nearing the end of his career and recently surpassing 1,000 combined goals, sees Malkin as a future coach and would readily serve under him. This potential coaching partnership would bring together two legendary Russian players.

Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is on the verge of a historic achievement. He needs just one point to reach 800 career points. This places him in an elite group of defensemen in NHL history. Letang has spent his entire career with the Penguins, further highlighting his remarkable loyalty and impact on the franchise.

Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts penned his first children’s book, titled Better Than a Touchdown. The book aims to inspire young readers with life lessons Hurts learned. Appearing on Good Morning America, Hurts shared insights into his offseason pursuits, which included quality family time and his undying passion for football. He talked about his unwavering perseverance through adversity. And he finds simple joys in beach vacations, sunny places like Philly.

Pavan K. Varma launched his new novel, 'The Lady Who Carried the Monk Across the River,' at the India International Centre. The book explores the conflict between spiritual aspiration and human desire, inspired by a Zen parable. Poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar unveiled the novel, followed by a thoughtful discussion on its themes.

Sujoy Kumar Mitra has set a Guinness World Record for the fastest time to visit the New Seven Wonders of the World, completing the journey in just over five days. This remarkable feat, achieved through meticulous planning and leveraging airline miles, highlights his extensive travel experience and dedication to breaking records.

Rahul Gandhi continues to cite Gen M M Naravane's memoir, 'Four Stars of Destiny', despite publisher Penguin India stating it remains unpublished. Gandhi insists Naravane's own social media post confirms its availability, challenging Penguin's claim and suggesting a contradiction. The publisher maintains pre-orders do not constitute publication and warns of legal action against unauthorized circulation.

Delhi Police's Special Cell has issued a notice to Penguin Random House India regarding former Army chief General M M Naravane's memoir, 'Four Stars of Destiny'. The publisher clarified the book is not yet published, a stance endorsed by Naravane, amidst a political row over its citation by Rahul Gandhi.

In an intriguing development, Delhi Police are delving into the unauthorized release of General MM Naravane's yet-to-be-published memoir, with Penguin India under scrutiny. Investigators suspect a strategic scheme to circumvent the Ministry of Defence's approval process, as it's reported that pre-release versions have made their way into international circles.

Former Army chief Manoj Mukund Naravane has backed his publisher, Penguin, regarding his unpublished memoir, "Four Stars of Destiny." The book's circulation has sparked a political storm, leading to an FIR and Lok Sabha disruptions after an excerpt was attempted to be quoted by Rahul Gandhi. Penguin stated that any circulating copies are unauthorized and infringe copyright.

Under criticism for withdrawing American scholar Wendy Doniger's book 'The Hindus: An Alternative History' from the country, penguin books India on Friday said it had an obligation to respect laws even if they were "intolerant and restrictive".

After facing backlash from fans of Roald Dahl and authors across the world for editing Dahl's famous children's books, publisher Penguin has announced that they'll publish the original books.

A first of its kind classics book festival is to happen across the country and it is indeed an exciting piece of news for all book lovers!

Young India has a lot of stories to tell and has created a space with short fiction, Anuradha Varma reports

Ron Duguay and Sarah Palin's combined wealth is projected to be between 11 million and 15 million dollars in 2026. This comes as former NHL star Ron Duguay faces a serious health challenge. He is currently battling Stage 4 colon cancer. His family has launched a fundraiser to assist with medical expenses.

'The Penguin Book of the Contemporary British Short Story' will feature stories by giants of the literary world.

New Delhi, May 17 () Readers will get a chance to choose from a wide selection of titles on-the-go as a mobile bookstore is doing the rounds across the country to promote reading and make great writing more accessible.

Penguin will send out a sexy model to offer £1,000 prizes to males spotted reading a selected title.

Infosys is known for its values, leadership practices et al. Now, the company is set to bare them all in a new book.