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MAN OF IDEAS: Samuel P Huntington during an interview in Santiago.

Author of <I>The Clash of Civilizations</i> dies

Author of The Clash of Civilizations dies

Political scientist Samuel Huntington, whose controversial book The Clash of Civilizations predicted conflict between the West and the Islamic world, has died at age 81, Harvard University said on Saturday. Huntington, who taught for 58 years at Harvard before retiring in 2007, died on Wednesday at a nursing facility in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, the university said on its website. [0859 hrs IST]

Watch: Book on Bachchan memorabilia out for grabs for fans

Watch: Book on Bachchan memorabilia out for grabs for fansVideo

CNN-IBN's Varsha Pillai tells all about the book Bachchanalia.

Book review: What Your Financial Agent Will Tell You...

Book review: What Your Financial Agent Will Tell You...

The book tries to improve awareness and bring about the right practices.

Nobel Laureate, playwright Harold Pinter dies

Nobel Laureate, playwright Harold Pinter dies

British writer was a bitter critic of George Bush, Tony Blair.

Pak scientists offered Osama N-weapons: Book

Pak scientists offered Osama N-weapons: Book

Twp Pak scientists reportedly met Osama before 9/11.

Fineprint:  Tales of Beedle the Bard

Fineprint: Tales of Beedle the BardVideo

Harry Potter, however, does not appear anywhere in the story.

Le Clézio dedicates Nobel to Urdu, Hindi writers

Le Clézio dedicates Nobel to Urdu, Hindi writers

French author lists writers who have inspired his work.

Nandan Nilekani, Aravind Adiga top bestseller lists

Nandan Nilekani, Aravind Adiga top bestseller lists

Nilekani is a respected name in corporate world, Adiga's got a Booker.

Rowling's Tales of Beedle the Bard hits stands

Rowling's Tales of Beedle the Bard hits stands

J K Rowling's latest offering hits stands on Thursday.

Rushdie, Kiran Desai bring out AIDS Sutra

Rushdie, Kiran Desai bring out AIDS Sutra

Sixteen top writers from India pitched in to highlight the problem.

Eight-year-old writes book on How to Talk to Girls

Eight-year-old writes book on How to Talk to GirlsVideo

Meet the pint-sized love guru, author of How to Talk to Girls.

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