The Puffin Treasury Of Modern Indian Stories Is A Unique Collection Of Stories And Excerpts Written By Master Storytellers. It Represents For The First Time The Richness And Range Of Writing For Children In India During The Twentieth Century.
From Ruskin Bond&Rsquo;S Humorous &Lsquo;Snake Trouble&Rsquo; And Vikram Seth&Rsquo;S Animal Fable In Verse &Lsquo;The Elephant And The Tragopan&Rsquo;, To Salman Rushdie&Rsquo;S Fantasy &Lsquo;Haroun And The Sea Of Stories&Rsquo; And Satyajit Ray&Rsquo;S Gripping Tale &Lsquo;The Hungry Septopus&Rsquo;, This Anthology Has A Vibrant Mix Of Styles And Forms.
With Spectacular Illustrations By A Host Of The Most Talented Artists Working Today, This Anthology Will Delight Both Children And Adults.
Contributors Include:
Paro Anand
Margaret Bhatty
Pankaj Bisht
Ruskin Bond
Anita Desai
Shashi Deshpande
Shama Futehally
Mala Marwah
Arvind Krishan Mehrotra
Dhan Gopal Mukerji
Meenakshi Mukherjee
R.K. Narayan
Premchand
Sara Rai
Shanta Rameshwar Rao
Hemangini Ranade
Satyajit Ray
Salman Rushdie
Bhisham Sahni
Poile Sengupta
Subhadra Sen Gupta
Vikram Seth
Khushwant Singh
Kalpana Swaminathan
These are just some of the questions you will find answered in this delightful collection of stories recounting real-life incidents from the life of Sudha Murty-teacher, social worker and bestselling writer. There is the engaging story about one of her students who frequently played truant from school. The account of how her mother’s advice to save money came in handy when she wanted to help her husband start a software company, and the heart-warming tale of the promise she made-and fulfilled-to her grandfather, to ensure that her little village library would always be well supplied with books.
Funny, spirited and inspiring, each of these stories teaches a valuable lesson about the importance of doing what you believe is right and having the courage to realize your dreams.
A long, long time ago, seawater was sweet and drinkable. How it became salty is a remarkable story.
India’s favourite storyteller brings alive this timeless tale with her inimitable wit and simplicity. Dotted with charming illustrations, this gorgeous chapter book is the ideal introduction for beginners to the world of Sudha Murty.
Place: the MoonLocation: 380,000 kms from planet EarthEnvironment: HarshNeed for Study: ImmenseMan has gazed at the Moon, wondered about it and studied it for centuries. Yet, many aspects about Earth’s satellite remain unknown, and With an can keep scientists busy for years. In this book, S.K. Das sets out to explain some of them.How was the moon formed?Is the moon just a barren, rocky piece of land?Does it contain minerals that humans can use in the future?What does the dark side of the moon look like?India’s maiden moon mission, Chandrayaan 1, set out to find the answers to some of these questions, among others. How did the Indian Space Research Organization go about planning for the mission; why did India need to go to the moon; are there going to be more space explorations by Indian scientists?Mission Moon is filled with lively descriptions of many little known facts and myths about the Moon. It also includes details of the Chandrayaan 1 project, including the recent, exciting discovery of water made on the Moon. Accompanied by photos from Chandrayaan 1’s cameras, this book is for all young space enthusiasts and avid star gazers.
Who invented rockets? Why do we need them? How do rockets work?
It may be rocket science; but it has never been easier to know all about rockets! Through 75 Q & As; you will learn absolutely everything about rockets:Who makes them?How are they made?Who were the scientists who developed the science of rockets?What will the rockets of the future be like?These are just some of the fascinating questions answered in this book in easy-to-understand; jargon-free language. Accompanied by numerous illustrations; photographs and suggested experiments which will help you comprehend the principles of rocket science right in your home; All About Rockets tells all you ever wanted to know about these intriguing machines.
‘This was always going to happen.’
Tara Mullick falls in love with Jay Dhillon at first encounter. Her pull toward the older, brilliant billionaire is an unyielding force that carries her through Catholic school in Kolkata to four years of recklessness at college in the American Midwest. Things come to a head upon Tara’s return to India. She comes face-to-face with the socially oppressive realities of her world, and then, six years after their initial meeting-with Jay himself.
Edgy and compelling, Hedon is a stunning debut novel that explores the vagaries of love and heartache, and what it means to not know where you belong.
‘War is my creed, my anchor and my strength’ It is the thirteenth day of the Kurukshetra War. The Kauravas and the Pandavas have reached a stalemate, even though the former has the mightier army. The frustrated Kauravas finally decide to deploy a deadly strategy known as the Chakravyuh-a battle formation that is seemingly impossible to break. When Krishna and Arjuna, the only two people who know the secret to penetrating the Chakravyuh, are lured away from the battlefield, it is up to young Abhimanyu, the son of Arjuna, to save the Pandavas from certain defeat. A true Kshatriya, Abhimanyu breaks through the maze and reaches its heart, leaving his soldiers far behind and thus directing the Kaurava onslaught entirely towards himself. Full of breakneck action and high drama, this stunningly illustrated graphic novel tells the story of one of the greatest heroes from the Mahabharata, who single-handedly turned the tide of the ultimate war between dharma and adharma.
