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Book Review | The 'Joy Bangla' Deception: Don't Judge By The Cover, 'Study' It

Last Updated:June 14, 2025, 19:39 IST The ‘Joy Bangla’ Deception is divided into four clearly defined sections, with a logically progressive narrative that unfolds before you, presenting a highly disturbing picture There are 14 chapters and a very …

Book review: Murder on Ynys Môn: the Anglesey Crossbow killing by Sion Tecwyn and Meic Parry

Murder on Ynys Môn is published by Seren Desmond Clifford Unless, like Bilbo Baggins, you live in a hole in the ground, you’ll likely have heard of the Anglesey Crossbow Killing. Without, I hope, being crass, it is the standout Welsh murder of the last …

Book review: Boundary Waters by Tristan Hughes

Boundary Waters is published by Parthian Niall Griffiths You know what you’re getting with a Tristan Hughes novel (or, if you don’t, you really should: he’s been a central figure in contemporary Welsh writing in English for two decades now) – wilderness, …

Book review - 'The Daughter of Auschwitz'

“The Daughter of Auschwitz: The Girl Who Lived to Tell Her Story” by Tova Friedman is a gripping true story of a young girl who survived Auschwitz. In this powerful memoir, Friedman recounts surviving a childhood through the Holocaust, evading Nazis when …

Book Review | Nalanda: Greater Than a FAQ List

The word Nalanda evokes images of studious monks abuzz with dialogue, of kitchens and lodgings, of furious yet not cantankerous arguments, of raised eyebrows at noticing yet another foreign visitor in the crowd. For centuries, Nalanda was a magnet that …

Book review - The Irresistible Manager

Book Title: The Irresistible Manager: Managing, Leading, and Thriving in a Disrupted World Author: Bhushan Kulkarni Reviewed by: Tarana Kaushik, Head-Product & Partnership, ETHRWorld & ET Education In an age where headlines celebrate companies …

Book Review | The Radicalism of Jesus Christ Portrayed Affectingly

It doesn’t take being a socialist revolutionary to recognise the obvious overlap between the doctrines of Christianity and a broad left-leaning politics. Setting aside the much richer and nuanced overlaps between the religion and leftist politics in Latin …

Book Review | Life and Work of a Legendary ‘Banker-Saint’

This handsomely got up coffee-table book on the life of one of modern India’s most illustrious bankers, Sardar Dr. Inderjit Singh, takes note of some of the foundational aspects of banking as an industry, but it will be remembered above all for the …

Book review: Hiromi Kawakami’s Under The Eye Of The Big Bird asks what being human really means

Arab literature falls victim to overproduction

The presence of Arabic literature in the West Writers, publishers, literary critics and academics, and even Arab writing award academies have become embroiled in a model based on ‘goodwill’ and the perpetuation of personal, economic and political interests …

Matthew Gaudreau's wife Madeline shares emotional 'Father's day' poetry in memory of late husband

Since the tragic death of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau in late August last year, the Guadreau family has been paying special tributes to the memory of their loved ones from time to time. On Saturday, Matthew Gaudreau’s wife Madeline reposted an emotional …

Fran Meneses Auctions Rights To The Book Of Agnes Graphic Novels

Posted in: Comics | Tagged: FRran Menenes, graphic novel Fran Meneses auctions rights to The Book Of Agnes Graphic Novels to First Second Fran Meneses’ YA graphic novel series The Book of Agnes sells North American rights to First Second. The Book of Agnes …

Spy Poetry: In Seclusion by Therese Halscheid

Editor’s Note: Imagine if you could free yourself from the rules and expectations of society, step out of the confining clothes of civilization and be your natural wild self. What form would you take? Would you grow fur or feathers? Howl at the stars? Hoot …

9 iconic father figures in literature that we can’t help but admire 

MANILA, Philippines — Fatherhood can come in many different forms, and the books and stories we have read allow us to learn about the resilience and multi-faceted nature of being one. While there are many father figures to guide us in our personal lives,  …

Introducing Tom Newlands: From Warehouse Worker to Acclaimed Debut Novelist

Tom Newlands, 45, born in Perth and now living in London, is an exciting new voice in contemporary Scottish fiction. His debut novel, Only Here, Only Now, is a vivid coming-of-age story set in a 1990s Fife seaside council estate, featuring Cora Mowat, a …

New Independent Bookstore Brings Literature and Lattes to South Durham

There are a number of cafés and bookstores in Durham. Many cater their spaces to certain audiences—teenagers picking up fantasy novels and frappés, young professionals typing away as they stir iced lattes, older readers sipping hot tea over lengthy memoirs …

Yuri Andrukhovych makes shortlist for Neustadt International Prize for Literature

Ukrainian poet, writer, and translator Yuri Andrukhovych has been shortlisted for the 2026 Neustadt International Prize for Literature, one of the most prestigious American literary awards. This was reported on the website of the award organizer, World …

Tell us: what poem would you choose to read at a wedding?

Weddings are constantly being reinvented, from small to huge, camp to Star Trek-themed. But many of us are still reading out the same old Shakespeare sonnets. Have you come up with an alternative? What do you think are the best poems for modern marriages? …

Funny, weird … sexy? How to find your perfect wedding poem

I married my wife in October 2022 and, in the lead-up, it was obviously my job to source the wedding poems. I have published seven poetry collections, I read poetry every day, I own more than a thousand poetry books. I should have read through my …

Wytrwal Industries Celebrates 250 years of the U.S. Army

Veteran owned defense contractor honors the long history of the world’s best Army MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wytrwal Industries Holding Company, LLC (“Wytrwal”) is honored to celebrate the 250th anniversary of …

Maury Blackman Questions Rationale Behind California’s Six-Day Salmon Season

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a newly released opinion essay titled “The Salmon Are Here. The People Are Ready. So Why Only Six Days?”, longtime outdoorsman and former tech CEO Maury Blackman challenges …

VAREP Policy Conference Confronts VA Loan Crisis & Financial Readiness Gaps for Military & Transitioning Servicemembers

With 150,000+ VA loan defaults, rising financial instability, and weak transition support, VAREP calls for urgent federal reform. WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Veterans Association of Real Estate …

50 Years After Fall of Saigon, Brian Thuan Luu Shares Epic Escape and Story of Resilience in Flashlight in the Ocean

Luu's Memoir Chronicles Harrowing Solo Journey from war-torn Vietnam to freedom in America at the age of 13. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NASHVILLE, TN – From the depths of uncertainty to a life built on …

Critical Ballot Info from Todd J. Stein as Early Voting Begins for District Leader AD76 Part A

Todd J. Stein Heads Into Early Voting for District Leader AD76 Part A with Critical Ballot Instructions for Voters NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As early voting begins this weekend, Todd J. Stein, …

Legislature Restores $40 Million for LGBTQ+ Health Equity Programs in State Budget

California LGBTQ+ Leaders Call on Governor Newsom to Maintain Health Equity Funding in Final Budget Agreement SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The California Health Equity Coalition strongly commends the State …

VETCOMM US Celebrates Its Employees and Growth: A Story of Resiliency

VETCOMM US Marks One Year of Exceptional Veteran Support with Customer Service Milestone and Key Leadership Promotions SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VETCOMM US, an organization dedicated to helping veterans …

Moving Ahead Services Successfully Completes Major Election Equipment Deployment Across Allegheny County

Local moving company delivers 633 polling machines and essential equipment to over 400 locations in coordinated two-week operation PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moving Ahead Services, a trusted local moving …

Person with Measles Visited Boston

Unvaccinated individuals should contact their healthcare provider and monitor for symptoms    The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) report that a person with measles visited Boston from June 7 …

Afghan National Pleads Guilty to Plotting Election Day Terror Attack in the United States

Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, a native and citizen of Afghanistan, pleaded guilty today in federal court in Oklahoma City to two terrorism-related offenses: conspiring and attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and al- …

Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Georgia Tax Preparer for Fabricating Expenses and Credits

Note: View complaint here. The Justice Department filed a complaint today to permanently bar tax preparer Tanja D. Hollis, of Griffin, Georgia, and her business, Tanja Tax Preparations LLC, from preparing federal tax returns for others. The complaint, …

Rwandan Immigrant Arrested for Concealing Role as Perpetrator of Genocide After Fraudulently Entering the United States

Note: see indictment here. A federal grand jury in Ohio has returned a three-count indictment unsealed today charging Rwandan national Vincent Nzigiyimfura, also known as Vincent Mfura, 65, of Dayton, Ohio with lying on his U.S. immigration and …

Former Massachusetts Attorney Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

A Massachusetts man and a former attorney pleaded guilty today to evading his taxes. The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: until 2020, Paul Anthony Conte, of Upton, Massachusetts, was an attorney and member of the …

Michigan Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material on a Military Base

A Michigan man was sentenced today to five years in prison for possessing over 41,026 images and videos of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). He was also ordered to pay $63,000 in restitution. According to court documents, David Mark Bartels, 38, of White …

Hyde School Senior Robert Kosar Honored for Excellence in U.S. Governmental History

Hyde senior Robert Kosar honored for excellence in U.S. Government; praised for civic insight. He will attend Kent State University this fall. BATH, ME, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hyde School is proud to announce that …

U.S. Army’s Recruiting Transformation Reveals Strategic Blueprint for Internal Communications Success

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new analysis from RAPP’s Senior Vice President of Account Leadership, Cecil Wolberton, positions the U.S. Army’s revamped recruiting approach as a model for corporate communicators aiming …

KiDS Campaign Rallies World on Father’s Day with Launch of Global Warning Label Day

Partnership of nearly 40 organizations on 6 continents demand action from Big Tech Executives on Father's Day in many countries across the world BLOOMINGTON, MN, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With just days to go before …

HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ISSUES TEST ALERT – NO THREAT TO THE STATE – 2025-007

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE KA ʻOIHANA PILI KAUA   MAJOR GENERAL STEPHEN F. LOGAN DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUNA HOʻOMALU PŌULIA   HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY KEʻENA …

TravelingWiki Online Resource Database Now Covers the 10 Busiest US Airports; Expects to Cover 150 Airports by EOY

TravelingWiki Now Offers Free Resources in English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Hebrew, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, Twi, Vietnamese & Russian. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TravelingWiki …

Dr. Bernard WH Jennings Appointed to Board of Foundation for Youth and Economic Development

Dr. Bernard WH Jennings joins FYED Board to expand youth justice, economic access, and equity programs across Miami-Dade. MIAMI-DADE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant development for Miami-Dade’s youth and …