New Delhi: Ruskin Bond, one of the best known English writers in India, once said that 'pen, in honest and gifted hands, is mightier than the grave'. The author, now 77, lives by this philosophy and says he has many more stories to tell. "By and large I have had a fulfilling life. I am a writer without regrets. But I would say that there is a long way to...
05:06 PM, Dec 01, 2011
New Delhi: A study of the murky water politics in Asia, a compilation of gastronomic delights, Pakistani author Mohammed Hanif's story of a Catholic choohra and a short-story collection by Ruskin Bond -- the book-cart this week is excitingly distinct. 1. 'Water: Asia's New Battleground'; Written by Brahma Chellaney; Published by Harper Collins; Priced at Rs.699 The battles of yesterday were fought over land. Those of today are over energy....
02:35 PM, Sep 29, 2011
There is only one Indian living writer I know who still manages to evoke my childhood memories that either seem long time gone or buried for good. That writer is Mr Ruskin Bond. Though his stories are primarily set in Dehradun, everyone who reads them can successfully conjure the picturesque beauty in his or her mind and that is the power of good writing. My stint with Mr Bond's works...
11:08 AM, Sep 26, 2011
New Delhi: Novelist Ruskin Bond, who celebrated his 77th birthday on Thursday, gifted his fans a brand new collection of stories about one of his most endearing characters - the eccentric, bumbling Uncle Ken. "Crazy Times with Uncle Ken" includes old classics as well as new stories, a statement by Penguin-India said. A Puffin imprint, the book is priced at Rs.199. Uncle Ken is one of those people who do...
03:10 PM, May 19, 2011
New Delhi: If you have children, you might want to take them to the very happening third Bookaroo Festival at the IGNCA in New Delhi. The Bookaroo Festival is on November 27-28 and is in its third year running. There's clearly no lack of infectious energy when you are surrounded by children and the Bookaroo Festival is already a hit. Unfortunately Ruskin Bond will miss his date with Delhi's school ...
04:44 PM, Nov 27, 2010
Curl up with these reads on days when you just don't want to do anything else. ...
12:54 PM, Jan 07, 2010
Another magical book from Ruskin Bond hits the stands. ...
06:40 PM, Dec 22, 2008
At 73, he loves adventures. He's Ruskin Bond, one of India's favourites. ...
03:06 PM, Jun 04, 2007
It's not a children's film. At least that's what actor Pankaj Kapur and director Vishal Bharadwaj say. ...
11:01 PM, Dec 13, 2006
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