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Irish Examiner
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Beginner's pluck: Cork-born author Barbara Leahy
As a child, Barbara read anything and everything. 'I read my own books, my brothers' books, and everything in the bookcase at home,' she says. 'I loved English but becoming a writer wasn't on the horizon. It was a distant dream.' Since leaving university, Barbara has worked full-time in admin — fitting writing in during evenings and at weekends. 'That gave me the luxury of a regular income,' she says. Fifteen years ago, Barbara joined a creative writing class in the College of Commerce in Cork, and, receiving encouragement, moved on to the Munster Literature Centre. 'I met other writers there, including Danielle McLaughlin.' We set up our own writing group and have been meeting every two weeks for the past 14 years. She started with short stories, with some success at competitions. 'A couple of stories were broadcast through the Francis McManus Award,' she says, 'but I always wanted to write a novel. During covid, I thought, 'It's now or never.'' Barbara met her agent, Ger Nichol, and publisher, Deirdre Nolan, at the final of the Irish Writers Centre Novel Fair in 2023. Who is Barbara Leahy? Place of Birth: Cork Education: Regina Mundi College in Douglas; University College Cork, BA in English and Mathematical Studies, and MA in English. Home: Cork — 'I live 10 minutes from my childhood home.' Family: Mother, three brothers. 'Dad died in 2018.' The day job: Insurance admin In another life: 'I'd be a museum curator. I love the power of everyday objects to connect us with the past.' Favourite writers: Danielle McLaughlin; Jean Rhys; Hilary Mantel; Maggie O'Farrell; Daphne Du Maurier. Second book: 'It's with my agent.' Top tip: 'Do it now. The conditions are always impossible. You have to start and keep going.' Instagram: @barbaraleahywriter The debut Rembrandt's Promise Eriu: €16.99 An impoverished widow, Geertje is a nursemaid in Rembrandt's house; and when his wife dies, she becomes his mistress. Will he keep his promise to her? 'I always loved Rembrandt's story,' says Barbara. 'It was in the bookcase at home. 'And later, when I discovered he lived with another woman for seven years, I really wanted to tell her story. 'She was illiterate and had no way of speaking up.' The verdict: Wonderfully researched and beautifully written.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Magadh University gets new registrar
Patna: Governor-cum-chancellor Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday appointed Binod Kumar Manglam of College of Commerce, Arts and Science-Patna under Patliputra University as the new registrar of Magadh University. The existing registrar Bipin Kumar was relieved from the post with immediate effect. According to a notification issued by the governor's secretariat, the appointment of new registrar has been made by the governor in exercise of the powers vested under him under Section 15 of the Bihar State Universities Act, 1976 (as amended up-to-date) and in the light of statutes of the terms and conditions of service of the registrar of universities of Bihar promulgated on May 27, 2025. Earlier, the vice-chancellor of Magadh University had submitted a panel of three names, including that of Manglam, to the chancellor for the post of registrar. The new registrar will be co-terminus with the recommending vice-chancellor, with a maximum tenure of up to three years or up to the retirement age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. Provided, if the post of recommending vice-chancellor becomes vacant, the registrar will continue till the appointment of a new registrar by the chancellor on the recommendation of the successor vice-chancellor, the notification says. Meanwhile, through another notification, the chancellor's secretariat has directed the vice-chancellor of Maulana Mazharul Haq Arabic and Persian University, Mohammad Alamgir, not to take any policy decision, including recruitment or transfer, which involves financial responsibilities, till the time of completion of his three-year term in office on October 15.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
B N College bomb blast: Main accused, another student held
Patna: Two youths, including the main accused in the bomb blast incident on B N College campus in Patna, which took the life of a student, were arrested from Gaya district on Saturday morning. The main accused was identified as Deepak Kumar from Sanda village in Gaya and a former student of the College of Commerce, Arts and Sciences, Patna. Confirming the arrest, Patna Town DSP Diksha told this reporter that Deepak, who hurled the 'sutli' bomb on B N College campus on May 13 during the exams, was arrested from his native Sanda village on Saturday. "The other arrested accused, identified as Shubhankar, is a second-year BA English (Hons) student of B N College. He was arrested from Jehanabad district on Saturday morning," she said. The DSP said the police are conducting raids to arrest the other four to five students accused in this case. "We are also identifying the people who supplied the bomb or explosive items to the accused," Diksha said. On May 13, a dispute broke out between two groups of students at B N College while the students were taking the CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) exam. After a heated argument and fight, the accused Deepak allegedly hurled two bombs, which created chaos in the college. He was also seen in the viral video of the incident. One bomb fell on the head of a student Sujit Kumar Pandey , a resident of Rohtas district. The incident occurred as soon as he came out of the exam hall. He suffered serious injuries and he died later during treatment. Sujit was a history student at BN College. The police are also raiding the hostels of PU to arrest the other accused involved in the clash. In this sequence, two former students were arrested from B N College hostels on Friday evening. They were identified as Chandan Kumar and Madhu, both residents of Jehanabad. Patna: Two youths, including the main accused in the bomb blast incident on B N College campus in Patna, which took the life of a student, were arrested from Gaya district on Saturday morning. The main accused was identified as Deepak Kumar from Sanda village in Gaya and a former student of the College of Commerce, Arts and Sciences, Patna. Confirming the arrest, Patna Town DSP Diksha told this reporter that Deepak, who hurled the 'sutli' bomb on B N College campus on May 13 during the exams, was arrested from his native Sanda village on Saturday. "The other arrested accused, identified as Shubhankar, is a second-year BA English (Hons) student of B N College. He was arrested from Jehanabad district on Saturday morning," she said. The DSP said the police are conducting raids to arrest the other four to five students accused in this case. "We are also identifying the people who supplied the bomb or explosive items to the accused," Diksha said. On May 13, a dispute broke out between two groups of students at B N College while the students were taking the CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) exam. After a heated argument and fight, the accused Deepak allegedly hurled two bombs, which created chaos in the college. He was also seen in the viral video of the incident. One bomb fell on the head of a student Sujit Kumar Pandey, a resident of Rohtas district. The incident occurred as soon as he came out of the exam hall. He suffered serious injuries and he died later during treatment. Sujit was a history student at BN College. The police are also raiding the hostels of PU to arrest the other accused involved in the clash. In this sequence, two former students were arrested from B N College hostels on Friday evening. They were identified as Chandan Kumar and Madhu, both residents of Jehanabad.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Traffic restrictions to be in place for 9 hours
Patna: The district administration has issued a traffic plan for Sunday in view of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 inauguration at Patliputra Sports Complex in Kankarbagh. Traffic restrictions will be enforced near the venue from 12 noon to 9pm. Ambulances, fire services, vehicles carrying patients, pedestrians and NEET (UG) candidates are exempt. Vehicle movement will be restricted on P C Colony Road, Raghunandan Marg, J P Senani Path, Gayatri Mandir Path, Ganga Devi Road and the northern stretch of Kankarbagh road – from Kankarbagh Tempo Stand to Malahi Pakri Mor. The southern lane of Kankarbagh road will remain open for two-way traffic. A complete ban will be enforced on commercial vehicles between P C Colony Road (B 82) and Rajendra Nagar Golambar. All types of vehicles may use Malahi Pakri Road, Kankarbagh Colony Road and the southern end of Kankarbagh road without restriction. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Highest Earning College Majors—2025 Edition Best Paying Degrees | Search Ads Learn More Undo Parking arrangements have been finalised for attendees. Vehicles arriving from the Parsa Bazar side will park on the Chanakya National Law University campus at Mithapur. Athletes, artists and small event-related vehicles will park at Medanta Hospital's basement. Two-wheelers from Kanti Factory Road and Lohia Nagar will use the College of Commerce campus. Vehicles from Anisabad Golambar will park at Aryabhatta Knowledge University, those from Patna GPO and Mithapur at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, attendees from Beur at Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University and those from Karbigahia at Chandragupt Institute of Management.
