Sunday book pick: In ‘The Famous Magician’, Argentinian writer César Aira weighs literature in gold

“Magic, he said, was very limited, limited to itself: it was what it was and nothing more.” Argentinian writer César Aira’s 2013 novella The Famous Magician begins with the musings of a writer who resembles Aira in many ways. “Past sixty and...

‘Can’t think of any postgraduate who hasn’t been absorbed into some industry by end of course’: asst prof at SPPU’s Department of Foreign Languages

At the Department of Foreign Languages in Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), learning a new language is no longer just a leisurely pursuit. Over the years, the department has seen a shift in its student profile – from hobbyists to working...

New Neon Ichiban Comic Book Service to Host Digital Works From Kodansha, Dark Horse

Service to offer digital comic books, manga in standard editions, limited editions with "verified signatures, custom sketches" from creators Image via Neon Ichiban's website© 2025 DSTLRY MEDIA, INC. U.S. publisher DSTLRY announced its new digital...

Is the grey market premium misleading? Decoding the valuation gap in HDB Financial’s IPO

HDB Financial Services' upcoming Rs 12,500 crore IPO has attracted attention—largely due to its HDFC Bank parentage and earlier excitement in the grey market. But with the grey market premium (GMP) now cooling to around Rs 50–51, or roughly 7%...

UAE strengthens global publishing ties in Beijing

Represented by a distinguished selection of established and emerging publishing houses, the Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) is participating in the 2025 edition of the Beijing International Book Fair, shining a spotlight on the UAE’s...

AISF Calls for Action Against High Fees and Book Sales in Private Colleges

-Advertisement- In Mahabubnagar, the All India Students Federation (AISF) has raised concerns about exploitation in private junior colleges. They claim these institutions are overcharging for fees and selling unauthorized textbooks. The student...

Devon coastal home in stunning cliffside location for sale

This coastal home has stunning, unobstructed sea views in a highly desirable location. Stoke Fleming is a quintessentially English village with a primary school, local store, active church, village hall, a restaurant and a village pub at its...

Book Review: The Village Priest, by Remmy Nweke

Book Reviewer: GBENGA SESAN Good day, everyone Today, (Thursday, June 19, 2025) I have the honour of reviewing The Village Priest by Remmy Nweke—a powerful narrative that weaves together history, tradition, resistance, reconciliation, and...

Trump’s Airstrikes on Iran Leave Oil Market Braced for Surge

(Bloomberg) -- Oil traders are preparing for an oil-price surge when trading reopens, with the focus on whether Tehran’s retaliation to US airstrikes will lead to a disruption in crude flows that have been largely unaffected so far. Most Read from...

Photos: 'Really Big Used Book Sale' event brought to East New Orleans Regional Library

6 classic investing books every stock picker should read

One of the best ways to take your investing skills to the next level quickly is to learn from the masters. The insights and wisdom gleaned from the experts — all for the cost of a book — can help you fine-tune your stock-picking skills and venture...

Small margins on a big base. Why it is hard for small banks to win market share

For most companies, a key operating metric is the gross profit margin, the difference between sales revenues, and the cost of goods sold. Benchmarks vary between sectors. But in the banking and financial sector, this key metric is net interest...

Dubai Ruler pays tribute to father with excerpt from new book

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has paid tribute to his father by publishing an excerpt from his new book Life Taught Me, which is to be released in the coming months. Sheikh Mohammed posted the message on X on...

Friends of the Calumet Public Library host used book sale

CALUMET, Mich. (WLUC) - The Friends of the Calumet Public Library hosted its yearly fundraiser this weekend. The group has sold used books for 16 years now. Money raised is used for the good of the library, with a special emphasis on programming...

24 Theater Books for Your Summer 2025 Reading List

Summer is here and there is no better time of year to soak up the sun and dive into a new book. You're in luck, because Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre...

Book Review: Remmy Nweke’s ‘The Village Priest’, by Gbenga Sesan

Today, (Thursday, June 19, 2025) I have the honour of reviewing The Village Priest by Remmy Nweke, a powerful narrative that weaves together history, tradition, resistance, reconciliation, and innovation, set within the verdant hills of Ilimefo, a...

"Fans of the book hated that idea": Katie Joy alleges Sony forced Justin Baldoni to cast Blake Lively in It Ends With Us against his wishes

As the ongoing legal conflict between It Ends With Us actors Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively escalates, Katie Joy, the host of Without A Crystal Ball, cited a source who claimed that the co-stars did not get along from the beginning of the shoot,...

Dr. Robert Lufkin talks about his book ‘Lies I Taught in Medical School,’ the digital age, and longevity

Dr. Robert Lufkin. Photo Courtesy of Dr. Robert Lufkin. Dr. Robert Lufkin chatted about his book “Lies I Taught in Medical School,” and longevity. To this day, his book still ranks No. 1 in the Amazon bestseller category for “Health Risk...

Stock Tips: Mirvac and Aussie Broadband are in the good books this week

Property developer Mirvac is a 'buy' for one of our experts this week. Pic via Getty It’s no easy gig analysing share prices and company performance but somebody’s got to do it. Every week two experts from our Share Tips columnist pool give us...

PC gaming declines while use of consoles like the PS5 Pro rises in one major EU market

PC vs console gaming graphic (Image source: Nintendo of America, Sony PlayStation, Corsair Gaming with edits) A new German study suggests surprising changes in PC vs console market shares. The use of PlayStation and Nintendo systems has grown...