Penguin Random House, the publishing group, has announced a shortlist of 12 writers to take part in their WriteNow mentoring programme.
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19th Mar 2026 | Updated at 10:04pm 19th Mar 2026
Manish Chauhan draws inspiration from Leicester upbringing
Reverse diversity is a social phenomenon where majority communities live in areas dominated by minority populations, creating a unique cultural and social dynamic. These neighbourhoods reflect a blend of traditions, languages, and lifestyles,...
“Food should bring pleasure, connection and nourishment”
In Good Taste: What Shapes What We Eat and Drink—and Why It Matters by Mallika Basu, launching 22 January 2026, is an accessible guide to the food system. It explores how our food is shaped by power, inequality and environmental impact, and...
Timeless Treasures – a heavy, coffee table book on the material culture of regal Indian weddings was launched amidst great pomp and grandeur at the Natural...
Women on India's 70th birthday have a new maternity policy, and definitely a new dream- a dream to have it all. Indian women are reaching a new pinnacle of success, globally, and it brings us immense pride not only as women but also as Indians...
A new book to be released soon talks about the life and times of an outstanding military officer, Lieutenant General Bilimoria, Father of Lord Karan Bilimoria,...
Award-winning author Sunjeev Sahota has been appointed as Writer in Residence at Leeds Beckett University.
A democratic and peaceful society can be built out of knowledge and hope, said Prof. Raymond Brady Williams, LaFollette Distinguished Professor in the...
Black Taj by Mohini Kent Pub date: 31 March 2016 Hardback £12.99, ISBN: 978-1-908446-45-9
Saturday, the 21st of May witnessed the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) in its third consecutive year at Southbank, London. The festival brought together thinkers, writers, poets and balladeers, showcasing South Asia’s unique multilingual heritage....
Nadiya Hussain, the winner of the BBC’s Great British Bake Off in 2015, will open this year’s Asia House Bagri Foundation Literature Festival with a discussion...
On 22 April Dr Kartar Lalvani's much talked about book 'The Making of India: The Untold Story of British Enterprise' was launched at the Chatham House...
