Set in India's pre-independent era, in a sleepy fictitious town, Malgudi, Malgudi Schooldays (Puffin Classics) revolves around the adventures of a typical school boy named Swami. His notorious gang of friends, include Mani, Somu, Samuel, Pea, Sankar and the latest entry, Rajam. Swaminathan is a boy who shudders at the very thought of school.
‘The story of my life has become intertwined with the story of this country. And somewhere along the way, as I met a million children across this land, I too learnt from a million minds. This book was not written to only tell my story. I want every young reader to think that this book is his or her story too.’
In 1929, Bhagat Singh surrenders after a daring bomb attack in the heart of Delhi’s assembly. Behind bars, he prepares for an ideological battle against the empire. However, a shocking betrayal shatters his world.
Unleash the power within and tap into the limitless potential of your mind with "Mental Mindsets." In this empowering book, you will explore the transformative nature of your thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes. Through insightful teachings, practical exercises, and inspiring anecdotes, this book will guide you on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
This is an authentic retelling of Valmiki great epic Ramayana that chronicles Lord Rama’s heroism, and Sita’s grit and devotion. Flying chariots, magical weapons and a raging battlefield are brought to life in this timeless retelling by br>Shubha Vilas that will take young readers on an enchanting adventure, and also impart important values. Filled with vibrant illustrations by award-winning illustrator ishan, this book is a lucid narration of the triumph of good over evil.
Hinduism is an ancient religion, philosophy and way of life. Unlike other great religions that are based on a small set of books, there are hundreds of texts in Hinduism, most of which are very voluminous. They span not merely centuries, but millennia. And most importantly, these ancient scriptures are all in Sanskrit which many do not know. Therefore for a beginner with an interest in Hinduism it is a daunting task as you don't know where to start such a study.
Find out about the life and miracles of the powerful God Shiva, in this beautifully illustrated pop-up book and experience his divine power!
Rama, first of the four sons of King dasharatha, grows up to become a compassionate prince. Smitten by the beauty of Sita, he proves himself worthy of marrying her. As Sita is kidnapped by the demon king Ravana, Rama sets off to Lanka with Hanuman and an army of monkeys to get her back.
The Mahabharata, one of the greatest and largest Indian epics, is a saga of brotherhood, sacrifice, ambition, deceit and the Great War of Kurukshetra. Vividly illustrated and charmingly retold, this ancient tale takes on a new life to enthral and grip the readers with its fast-paced action and valuable lessons in life. Mahabharata for Children is one-of-a-kind read.
All the gods came together and with their combined powers created the divine goddess Durga to combat the menace of the demon Mahishasura.
Read about her fight against all forms of evil, her devotion to Lord Shiva, and her various incarnations in this beautifully illustrated book.
This story is derived from the epic poems Mangal Kavyas dedicated to folk deities in medieval Bengal. These were chanted at religious gatherings to propagate faith towards a deity. The story of the Saviour Goddess Chandi centres around a wealthy merchant and his two wives. When their husband is away, the elder wife ill-treats the younger one. Some divine girls advise the younger wife to worship the benevolent Goddess Chandi. What follows is a tale of devotion and faith, but it also involves a woman’s wisdom and ability to take thoughtful decision at testing times. Interestingly, this story portrays that god and man are bound in a network where both are dependent on each other. Till the end, the plot is so unpredictable that the reader remains engrossed in it.
This story is derived the from the epic poems Mangal Kavyas dedicated to folk deities in medieval Bengal. These poems were chanted at religious gatherings to propagate faith towards a deity. Manasa is a powerful folk goddess who is worshipped as the protector of snakes in different parts of Bengal. The story portrays the struggle of a man and his willpower against the wrath of the goddess. Manasa is enraged when the wealthy merchant, Chandradhar, who is a devotee of Lord Shiva, refuses to worship her. The fire of her anger and cruelty ruins the merchant’s family. But Chandradhar is not deterred. The story moves with this unequal battle till the end. One can also notice the social structure of medieval India as it is expressed strongly in the story.
