Long, long ago, the vast Indian subcontinent was alive with powerful kingdoms and adventurous maharajas. They expanded with fervour and ruled with aplomb. They lived extravagant lives yet protected their turfs. They introduced reforms and uplifted their people. And despite their many quirks, they laid the foundation for the progress and development of modern India.
- How did the Travancore maharajas promote education?
- When did the Mysore maharajas begin celebrating Dasara with such pomp?
- How unique was the Junagadh nawab’s love for his dogs?
Discover the answers to these questions and more in this gorgeously illustrated book that chronicles twenty-five such exciting Indian kingdoms—from their origin to when they became princely states under the British to finally merging with the Indian Union at the time of Independence and becoming the backbone of a brand-new nation.
बच्चों की सबसे प्रिय पत्रिकाओं में से एक है, जो मनोरंजन और शिक्षा का अनोखा संगम प्रस्तुत करती है। इसमें जानवरों पर आधारित रोचक कहानियाँ, मजेदार गतिविधियाँ और ज्ञानवर्धक लेख शामिल होते हैं। चंपक बच्चों की रचनात्मकता को बढ़ावा देता है और उनकी सोचने-समझने की क्षमता को विकसित करता है। यह पत्रिका हर आयु के बच्चों के लिए आदर्श है, जो उन्हें आनंद और शिक्षा दोनों प्रदान करती है।
बच्चों की सबसे प्रिय पत्रिकाओं में से एक है, जो मनोरंजन और शिक्षा का अनोखा संगम प्रस्तुत करती है। इसमें जानवरों पर आधारित रोचक कहानियाँ, मजेदार गतिविधियाँ और ज्ञानवर्धक लेख शामिल होते हैं। चंपक बच्चों की रचनात्मकता को बढ़ावा देता है और उनकी सोचने-समझने की क्षमता को विकसित करता है। यह पत्रिका हर आयु के बच्चों के लिए आदर्श है, जो उन्हें आनंद और शिक्षा दोनों प्रदान करती है।
A riveting collection of memoirs, essays and random musings, The Master of Unfinished Things showcases the voice of Hindi literary maestro Geet Chaturvedi, brought to life in English by Anita Gopalan.
Through these heartfelt memoirs, Geet explores his relationship with books, writers, cricket and nature, much of it rooted in Mumbai, the city of his heart. Thoughtful essays grapple with questions about writing, identity and memory, blending introspection, myths and anecdotes. Diary entries, short prose and poetry offer deeply contemplative, standalone moments—each one a complete story in itself. Interestingly, the final essay is a meditation on the art and inevitability of incompleteness. This beautifully crafted turn lends the book a paradoxically perfect conclusion and leaves us fulfilled amidst unfinished endings
This book explores the lives of ten remarkable women and men who played pivotal roles in shaping the Indian Constitution. From challenging caste norms to advocating for freedom of speech, they contributed ideas that were significant in moulding India as we know it today. They are:
Dr B.R. Ambedkar
Jaipal Singh Munda
Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
Dakshayani Velayudhan
Hasrat Mohani
K.M. Munshi
Hansa Mehta
James Joy Mohon Nichols Roy
G. Durgabai
Jawaharlal Nehru
Karthik Venkatesh examines their lives, challenges and the complex socio-political landscape that influenced their efforts, demonstrating how they collectively forged the path to modern India.
Play cricket with Shyam Singh the lion, take part in a sledge race, meet mysterious strangers, solve a curious case of stolen diamonds, make new friends and learn about lots more in this illustrated collectable edition of The Greatest Champak Stories: Volume 2.
Packed with tales of mystery, adventure, friendship and humour, these unputdownable stories from the celebrated Champak magazine will entertain and delight. A must-have on every shelf, and a perfect gift for every young reader!
Pink bottle brushes. No Parking signs. Spools of wire. Crocin tablets—nothing is safe at Khorshed Baug any longer.
Suspects: A thieving crow. A greedy ghost. A thin crone with a hooked nose.
Tinaz Toddywala, though, has other ideas. She is determined to pin the crimes on Dorab and Dina Sethna of G Block.
Will the Senior Section Head of Bright Minds School get her way? Will Dorab and Dina get into trouble at school and at home? Step into Khorshed Baug to find out.
What’s in a name? Plenty.
Agassi Joel Roy hates his first name and wants everyone to call him Joel. He hates tennis too—and most other sports. But when he hears about the cycling competition in his town, he decides to take part.
So what if he doesn’t know cycling? Or doesn’t own a working cycle? With a borrowed cycle—accompanied by a rather unexpected companion—and ample courage, Joel begins his lessons, with his neighbour Zeba as his tutor.
Will Joel reach the finish line or will cycling join the list of most hated sports?
Go on a voyage with Cheeku the rabbit and Meeku the mouse, solve mysteries with Detective Sheerluck the dog, meet uncanny ghosts, chase runaway elephants, and read about lots more in this collectable edition of The Greatest Champak Stories: Volume 1.
With loads of action and humour, these tales of mystery, magic, adventure and friendship are the perfect mix to entertain and fascinate young readers. This fun-filled collection of illustrated stories from the celebrated Champak magazine is a must-have!
When Ashish has to go to his mother’s workplace after school, he is sure he is in for the most boring time ever. But he couldn’t be more wrong!
His mother, Ruth, works in a bookstore where Ashish must team up with Kavya—the owner’s niece—to catch a bookshop ghost and nab a bookstore thief.
Will they succeed?
