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7 Shakespeare-inspired books you won’t be able to put down
August 05, 2025 11:54 am
Four centuries on, his influence echoes through not only stage and screen, but also in the pages of novels that reimagine, reinterpret, or pay homage to his timeless works.
World Book and Copyright Day 2025: Book capital, history, significance — all you need to know
April 23, 2025 11:35 am
World Book and Copyright Day 2025: This year, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is the Book Capital for 2025 and will. demonstrate how books promote social transformation.
World Book Day 2023: History, theme and significance
April 23, 2023 4:25 pm
In honour of literature and reading, April 23 is celebrated annually as World Book and Copyright Day
World Book and Copyright Day 2022: History, significance, theme and quotes
April 23, 2022 10:05 am
World Book and Copyright Day 2022: UNESCO notes that "storytelling is an incredibly effective tool when it comes to educating younger generations"
'Books are the best friend and true guide: Salman Khurshid, Naveen Patnaik, others wish on World Book Day
April 23, 2021 12:44 pm
Many took to Twitter to highlight the significance of the day
World Book Day 2020: HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal launches '#MyBookMyFriend' campaign
April 23, 2020 5:06 pm
"There could not be a better friend, a better strength, better motivator, and a better guide than books," said HRD minister
World Book Day: Celebrate from the safety of your home
April 23, 2020 1:11 pm
It was first celebrated in 1995 and the date was chosen in accordance to the birth and death anniversary of William Shakespeare.
Top 10 films and TV shows based on books
April 23, 2020 12:42 pm
On World Book Day, have a look at ten best film and TV adaptations of books.
World Book Day 2019: Check out these new releases of children’s books
April 23, 2019 2:58 pm
World Book Day: Check out this list of new releases in 2019, with books for kids from age four to 14! Enjoy reading these books along with your children.
World Book Day 2019: History, theme, and significance
April 23, 2019 11:27 am
World Book Day 2019: This year, the city of Sharjah has been selected as the World Book Capital for a period of one year.
WORLD BOOK DAY PHOTOS
'Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!', 'Haider', '2 States': Books transformed to movies
April 23, 2015 2:24 pm
On the occasion of World Book Day, here's a look at movies which were based on bestselling books and did well at the Box Office too.
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