Discussion on book about Tarique Rahman’s political thoughts held at Oxford University

Discussion on book about Tarique Rahman’s political thoughts held at Oxford University Photo: Collected DHAKA, Oct 25, 2025 (BSS) - A discussion meeting was held at the world-renowned University of Oxford on the recently published book “Tarique...

The British Museum’s New Book on Asante Jug

The British Museum's Object in Focus series has published The Asante Ewer that unpacks the history of a fascinating vessel and its journey from medieval England of the fourteenth century to West Africa and back to England. Published in...

15 booked for trying to sell paddy from other states in Punjab mandis

As many as five cases have been registered this month in different districts against at least 15 persons, including arhtiyas, rice millers and transporters, for trying to sell paddy purchased from other states at low prices in Punjab mandis on the...

'A very unique perspective' | Houston’s new Latina-owned bookstore celebrates Latin American voices and stories

Owner Elizabeth Farfan-Santos says sharing Latino stories is so crucial right now: "I feel like so much of our humanity collectively is being taken away from us." HOUSTON — A new bookstore in Houston's East Downtown is giving readers a space to...

REVIEW: Deliver me from a standard biopic, new Springsteen film digs deeper

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD Battles with depression, fame and past traumas take center stage as rock star Bruce Springsteen retreats from it all in new biopic, "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere", starring Jeremy Allen White. Audiences are thrown...

Book fair will be held on time: press secy

Shafiqul Alam, the press secretary to the chief advisor, has said the Amar Ekushey Book Fair will be held “as scheduled”, dismissing rumours about its cancellation. He made the remarks on Sunday at a meeting on expectations from the book fair,...

Authorities rescue four bonded labourers from a farm in Dharwad

Officials rescue four bonded labourers from a farm in Kalaghatagi in Dharwad district. They are being sent back to MP. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Officers of revenue, police, labour and other departments rescued four persons working as...

Bridgeport author releases children's version of her book about her civil rights experience

A new children's book that's out now traces the history of a Bridgeport civil rights leader. Mary McBride-Lee, whom President Barack Obama recognized for her work during the civil rights movement, wrote "At the Foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge."...

Book review: The Plankton Collector

The Plankton Collector by Cath Barton, Parthian Niall Griffiths The novel The Plankton Collector won the New Welsh Writing AmeriCymru Prize in 2018 and has been republished by Parthian this year. The character The Plankton Collector is…well, what...

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus review

A lot of the best Chromebooks gun so hard for approachability and friendliness, they wouldn’t look out of place with a couple of googly eyes stuck on the lid. That is not the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus style at all. This is a slick and stylish...

Charter Review Committee’s Changes Spark Council Discussions

The Charter Review Committee suggested changes at the Oct. 21 Gulfport City Council meeting. A few suggestions sparked long discussions. Photo by Trei Johnson “Van Life” has been the main topic for multiple Gulfport Council meetings recently....

'Two bucks!': Matthew Reilly bought his own book in an op shop

With more than 30 books under his belt, crime-thriller author Matthew Reilly has no intention of slowing down. The literary icon joined Brigitte Duclos to talk his latest novel The Detective, early influences on his work and his love of '80s...

Presidential monologue (79): Coup d’état, authoritarian drift and hope

Good morning, Mr President. Best wishes for a very happy week. I hereby share my perspectives on three new developments in the polity: the rumour of a coup, authoritarian drift and hope. On October 15, public attention turned to the news of an...

Harvest Rock 2025 review – the Strokes, Jelly Roll and the War on Drugs save Adelaide festival after a slippery start

Living in the driest state in the world’s driest continent, at harvest time South Australians are often praying for rain. That is, unless you are holding a music festival that has drawn thousands of fans from all over the country. Hosting more...

Matthew Flinders’ seafaring cat features in new children’s book

Inspired by the true story of a beloved cat born at sea, Trim the Cat is a delightful new children’s book launched by the National Museum of Australia. Written by author Ursula Dubosarsky, Trim the Cat follows the adventures of Trim, who...

“Our Amazing Minds” authors share story of autism awareness at Statesboro Kiwanis Club

When their son Jackson was diagnosed with autism at just three and a half years old, Jeffery and Laura May set out to create something that could help him and other children better understand the many sides of autism. Through their new book Our...

IBBY, Book Aid donate books to selected Harare schools

Eresina Hwede, the IBBY Zimbabwe Section information and communications officer, gave a detailed account of the organisation’s activities, underscoring the power of collaboration in nurturing young readers. A CALL has been made for increased...

How Iron Age Britons performed human sacrifices to tell the future: Unearthed body rewrites history books

Ancient Greek and Roman authors wrote of Iron Age human sacrifices, in which victims were stabbed and fortunes were told from the way their blood gushed out. Now actual physical proof of such barbaric ritual killings has been discovered in a field...

Phishing scammer nearly tricked tourist seeking Booking.com refund

Tina Nixon's holiday went from bad to worse after she requested a refund from travel website Booking.com. Within 15 minutes of making the request via email, Ms Nixon was called by an apologetic man, promising her money would be returned. In a...

Tupac accidentally 'shot himself in the groin' as author reveals truth about 1994 NYC shooting

Tupac Shakur accidentally 'shot himself' according to claims(Image: Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) Tupac Shakur once accidentally shot himself in the groin, according to an author who has detailed the murdered rapper's life. Jeff...