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Rachel Reeves 'holds hands up' amid accusations of plagiarism in new book

SHADOW chancellor Rachel Reeves’s publisher has said future editions of her new book will be revised after accusations parts of the work had been…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves admits ‘mistakes’ amid plagiarism row over new book

The shadow chancellor said the errors will be ‘rectified’ in future reprints

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023

Shadow chancellor admits ‘inadvertent mistakes’ in book amid plagiarism claims

The shadow chancellor said the errors will be ‘rectified’ in future reprints.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

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Artist pulps 6,000 copies of The Da Vinci Code to turn them into George Orwell’s 1984

Shrigley insisted his latest project ‘is certainly not a piece of literary criticism’

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

Half of Britons can’t name a single Black British historical figure, new research shows

Some 75 per cent of British adults surveyed acknowledged that they did not know ‘very much’ or ‘anything at all’ about the subject

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

Rachel Reeves admits mistakes after being accused of plagiarism in new book

Shadow chancellor says she holds her ‘hands up’ FT analysis finds book on female economists has passages that appear to be copied

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023

Book by Labour’s Rachel Reeves ‘lifts sections from Wikipedia’

Publisher admits some passages should have been ‘rewritten and properly referenced’

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

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A Day in the Life of Abed Salama by Nathan Thrall review – a collision in closeup

The author’s meticulous reconstruction of a fatal accident in the West Bank allows us to see the region’s injustices afresh

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023

The E2E Profit 100 features beloved UK bookstore, Waterstones

Released on the 26th October, the E2E Profit 100 features leading high street bookshop, Waterstones. Ranked at number 45 of the 100, Waterstones has seen a profit increase of 344% over the past two years. We take a look into the company.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

Bloomsbury’s fantasy list helps it to record £17.7m first-half profits

Publisher to double dividend after demand grows for books by Sarah J Maas and Samantha Shannon

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023

Beyond the Door of No Return by David Diop review – a colonial obsession

A gripping semi-historical imagining of the memories and experiences of a French naturalist in 18th-century Africa

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023

Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four ‘is still important’ as book store pop-up launches

The artist is launching 1,000 limited edition copies of George Orwell’s dystopian novel.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Scholastic reverses decision to separate books on race, gender and sexuality

After backlash, company will no longer separate catalog at school fairs, which allowed districts to opt out of diverse books

The Guardian - US · Oct 25, 2023

Stalls selling books on politics, secularism a big draw at Bengal puja pandals

Amidst Durga Puja celebrations, stalls selling Marxist/Progressive lit. saw 20% sales increase. Titles like Noorani's 'RSS & BJP', Bhattacharjee's 'Nazi Germanyir Janm O Mritu' & Ghatge's 'Modinama' popular. CPI(M) leaders visit stalls to connect to people & discuss welfare issues. Youth buying books on politics ahead of 2024 LS polls.

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

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The Guardian - US · Oct 25, 2023

Most banned books in US prisons include Amy Schumer and Art of War

Latest banned books list comes amid increase in type of books being banned from prison system, PEN America says

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Chris Pratt sparks debate over when parents should throw away childhood trophies

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star came across his wife’s many childhood prizes and wondered when ‘is it okay to toss’ trophies

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

New report from PEN America documents vast book bannings in U.S. prisons

A new study from PEN America finds that tens of thousands of books are banned or restricted by U.S. prisons

The Conversation · Oct 25, 2023

Minor Detail book: how the language of the past can help us read the present situation in Palestine

On August 12 1949, members of an Israel Defence Forces (IDF) unit at the Nirim outpost in the Negev desert were celebrating the successful establishment of their new camp, close to the recently agreed armistice line with Egypt. What happened at that party was long-hidden, until a 2003 investigation by…

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The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

ISRO chairman S. Somanath pens autobiography, wants to inspire people chase their dreams

ISRO chairman S. Somanath's upcoming autobiography, "Nilavu Kudicha Simhangal", is an inspirational story of his journey from an impoverished village youth to the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3. It highlights the power of hard work and perseverance in the face of difficulties, and the immense opportunities India offers. It is an…

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Judges announced for Women’s Prize for Fiction and inaugural Non-Fiction award

The winner of both prizes will be announced on June 13.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023

Palace of Shadows by Ray Celestin review – gothic nightmares

Bad things happen on the Yorkshire moors when an artist begins work on a haunted mansion

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

5 new books to read this week

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Julia by Sandra Newman and The Running Grave by Robert Galbraith.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023

Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench review – national treasures

A much-loved actor pays tribute to the Bard in this companionable but compelling memoir

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023

Chaucer goes digital as British Library makes works available online

Library photographs and uploads its entire collection of manuscripts by author of The Canterbury Tales

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

A handbook for those aspiring to crack civil service exams

Sirivennela, a 2021 batch IPS officer, recently published The Maze of Answers: Un-mazed, a book to help civil service aspirants. It offers insights on how to prepare for prelims & mains, emphasizing practical application of knowledge & decision-making. His book has a personal touch, with hand-written answers & a first-person…

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