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NDTV
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Jeffrey Archer Exclusive: "My Personal Hero Is RK Narayan, He Should Have Got The Nobel Prize"
In an exclusive tongue-in-cheek interview with NDTV, celebrated English novelist Jeffrey Archer and Indian author and ex-diplomat Amish Tripathi opened up in a rather fun way about the first ever Archer-Amish Award. Jeffrey Archer, whose latest work An Eye For An Eye took the literary world by storm, added all the 'just for laughs' moments to the interview. Amish Tripathi, best known for the Shiva Trilogy, started off the interview saying, "First of all, what an honour to have my name associated with someone I've been a fan of since my school days." The author said he is humbled by his name being mentioned in the same breath as the iconic British novelist, who penned Kane And Abel (1979), Only Time Will Tell (2011) and The Sins of The Father (2012). Jeffrey Archer added life to the interaction, expressing his admiration for his Indian readership. "And the Indians-they're among the biggest readers on earth. India still loves books." He further spoke about his ultimate fandom for the Malgudi Days author, "And, of course, you've produced so many giants over the years. My personal hero is R.K. Narayan. What a storyteller! (He) should've got the Nobel Prize. Should have - unquestionably," he tells NDTV. Dr. Shalini Mullick has been named the inaugural winner of the IGF Archer Amish Award for Storytellers. The honour has been presented in partnership with The House of Abhinandan Lodha at a ceremony held of day 1of IGF London being organised at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre. U.K. Minister for Culture Lisa Nandy presented a cheque of USD 25,000 to the winner for her novel, The Way Home. Mullick's book was selected as the standout piece for its moving and relatable exploration of grief, identity and healing. It is a story of three millennials seeking refuge in Goa as they traverse through their personal demons and discover themselves and the strength in friendship.
NDTV
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Jeffery Archer Exclusive: "My Personal Hero Is RK Narayan, He Should Have Got The Nobel Prize"
In an exclusive tongue-in-cheek interview with NDTV, celebrated English novelist Jeffery Archer and Indian author and ex-diplomat Amish Tripathi opened up in a rather fun way about the first ever Archer-Amish Award. Jeffery Archer, whose latest work An Eye For An Eye took the literary world by storm, added all the 'just for laughs' moments to the interview. Amish Tripathi, best known for the Shiva Trilogy, started off the interview saying, "First of all, what an honour to have my name associated with someone I've been a fan of since my school days." The author said he is humbled by his name being mentioned in the same breath as the iconic British novelist, who penned Kane And Abel (1979), Only Time Will Tell (2011) and The Sins of The Father (2012). Jeffery Archer added life to the interaction, expressing his admiration for his Indian readership. "And the Indians-they're among the biggest readers on earth. India still loves books." He further spoke about his ultimate fandom for the Malgudi Days author, "And, of course, you've produced so many giants over the years. My personal hero is R.K. Narayan. What a storyteller! (He) should've got the Nobel Prize. Should have - unquestionably," he tells NDTV. Dr. Shalini Mullick has been named the inaugural winner of the IGF Archer Amish Award for Storytellers. The honour has been presented in partnership with The House of Abhinandan Lodha at a ceremony held of day 1of IGF London being organised at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre. U.K. Minister for Culture Lisa Nandy presented a cheque of USD 25,000 to the winner for her novel, The Way Home. Mullick's book was selected as the standout piece for its moving and relatable exploration of grief, identity and healing. It is a story of three millennials seeking refuge in Goa as they traverse through their personal demons and discover themselves and the strength in friendship.
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Business Standard
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
The Age of Bhaarat: Amitabh Bachchan-backed Tara Gaming releases trailer
Indian game development studio Tara Gaming has announced its debut title 'The Age of Bhaarat', an action-adventure role-playing game set in a mythological version of ancient India. The game will be released on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as for console – unspecified at the moment. A launch date has not been disclosed. Tara Gaming described the project as part of its broader goal to develop content rooted in Indian culture using AAA production techniques. The game's trailer has been released, but further development milestones have not been made public. Tara Gaming was co-founded by actor Amitabh Bachchan, author Amish Tripathi, and game developer Noredine Abboud, who previously worked on Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands. The company stated that the project is intended to bring Indian storytelling to a wider global gaming audience through high-end game development. Also Read According to the official announcement, The Age of Bhaarat draws from Indian epics, folklore, and traditions. The game features a player-controlled Forest Warden who defends the fictional land of Anandpur against an invasion of Rakshasa demons. Players will fly through intense battles, use traditional weapons, spiritual powers, and a grappling hook system to navigate and fight in various landscapes such as forests, mountain peaks, and lakes. The narrative is written by Amish Tripathi, author of the Shiva Trilogy and Ram Chandra series. The storyline includes elements of duty, betrayal, and moral choice, with player decisions expected to influence the outcome of the game's events. Gameplay features include vertical combat traversal, weapon and skill customisation, and exploration of terrain inspired by Indian mythological settings. Once available, the game can be played solo or in multiplayer mode. The Age of Bhaarat: Watch the trailer
