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Anupam, a middle-aged professor with a meagre income, is taking a vacation with his family in a little-known mining town where his student has arranged for a stay. An unexpected meeting with his childhood love interest, Anjali, at the local farmers market rekindles his passion. This chance encounter turns their lives upside down, mainly because things have changed greatly in twenty years. They are now able to meet and speak freely to each other and realise that ...
Every writer tries to bring his or her own philosophy of life and convictions into his/her creation" said Ashapurna Devi. Noi-Chhoi occupies a very significant place in her writings because it narrates the typical happenings of the middle-class Bengali families but is special so far as its technique is concerned. She focuses her attention on the six girls and their families. Being educated and conscious, they are modern and open in their outlook. That is why ...
A moment of truth when Sumit realizes what growing up really means; a Tina's disastrous attempts to become a heroine .. Stories of varied moods to warm up a winter night.
In ancient times, the jester was a very important person because he could always make people laugh and be happy. Many humorous tales are attributed to these jesters. There are stories of Birbal, patronised by Emperor Akbar, of Tenali Ramakrishna, from the court of Krishna Deva Raya of south India, and of Gopal, the chief jester in the court of Maharaja Krishna Chandra of Bengal.Maharaja Krishna Chandra ruled during the Islamic period in medieval India. His ...
This interesting and enchanting collection of folk tales from all over India is basically meant for children to make them learn the language and at the same time acquaint them with the Indian values and culture. These short stories contain all the necessary ingredients that are required to capture a child’s ever-inquisitive mind and help him solve the various mysteries of life. Actually, folk tales originated from he bedtime stories that were usually narrated ...
An unknown dog named Rocky who suddenly barges into a family, the lucky violin which enables Mohan chacha to get his shop, a strange lake which takes victims on full moon night, a tiger cub named Jack and many more stories to make you laugh ..and think.
The placid, uneventful lives led by Ina, Tina, and their grandparents turn into a series of unpredictable happenings when Teddy, the naughty Alsatian comes to stay with them.
Tina and their grandparents are used to Teddy's antics but things really begin to happen when Chuk-chuk and Pom-pom come to live next door with Floppy, the spaniel and Fluffy, the cat. There are cold wars and fire-works but things get sorted when Teddy makes a friend. Well known for her children books, Swapna Dutta has been dubbed India's answer to Enid Blyton. She delighted young readers with her Teddy comes to stay.
Stories of Birbal, patronised by Emperor Akbar, and of Tenali Ramakrishna, from the court of Krishna Deva Raya of south India are well known. This book recounts some of the humourous anecdotes of Gopal, the chief jester in the court of Maharaja Krishna Chandra of Bengal. Many stories are told of how the Maharaja tries to outwit the Nawab and how Gopal assists in these endeavours. In every story, it is Gopal who emerges the hero.
How the snake helps Helga; a dragon and phoenix are friends and defeat the wicked fairy; an old man challenges the god of mountain; and a giant tries to trick God. Written in a simple language, these mythical tales create a sense of wonderment in the minds of the children, and make an entertaining reading.