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'Asterix in Lusitania': The Legendary Comic’s New Adventure Launches in 25 Countries

This is Beirut, 23/10 17:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The latest Asterix cartoon adventure released on Thursday is being published in 19 languages and across 25 countries as it takes the indomitable Gaulish warrior to ancient Portugal. Asterix in Lusitania is the 41st instalment in the legendary French comic book series, taking him to the far reaches of the Roman Empire, 66 years after his creation ...

The Creator of ‘The Da Vinci Code’ Returns With Ambitious New Thriller

This is Beirut, 09/09 14:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Best-selling American author Dan Brown, creator of the publishing phenomenon The Da Vinci Code, released his latest thriller Tuesday in 16 languages simultaneously. The Secret of Secrets, which runs to nearly 700 pages in English, marks Brown's return eight years after his last novel, Origin. Brown called it "by far the most intricately plotted ...

Paris Book Festival Celebrates Moroccan Literature

Marie-Christine Tayah, 18/02 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Recognized for its linguistic and cultural diversity, the Kingdom of Morocco will be in the spotlight at the 2025 edition of the Paris Book Festival. Moroccan literature, spanning Arabic, Amazigh, French, English, and Spanish, reflects a unique cultural mosaic. Morocco’s Ambassador to France, Samira Sitaïl, highlighted the pride associated with ...

Urdu Bazaar in Delhi Faces Decline Amid Cultural Shifts

This is Beirut, 2024-11-05 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In the heart of Old Delhi, bookseller Mohammed Mahfooz Alam sits in his quiet shop, one of the last few stores selling Urdu literature, a language cherished by poets for centuries. Urdu, spoken by millions, carries a rich history reflecting India's complex cultural blend. However, it has steadily declined under the dominance of Hindi, facing ...

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