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Magical Mythology
Ever wondered how baby Rama got the moon to play with? And how little Krishna defeated a big, black snake to get his ball. Hanuman and Ganesha are also up to something adventurous. Join these little heroes as they swing between being naughty, heroic, curious, creative and thoroughly entertaining. In Magical Mythology, we have put together more than twenty fascinating and unheard of stories from the rich Indian mythology. The stories will amaze you, amuse you and will leave you wanting to read more. You will also find in the book: ° Beautiful illustrations ° Colouring pages ° Word games and puzzles ° Life lessons at the end of stories ° Creative activities ° Lots of fun
101 Best Indian Fables for Children
Would you like to meet the ferocious king of the jungle? How about reading the story of the cunning fox that talks its way out of tricky situations? Wonder what the little monkey is doing with the looking glass? Or what the peacock and crow are fighting over? While you will be amazed at the wit of a few, the subtlety in many others will impress you. Enter the magical world of fables that capture the splendour of kings, commoners, animals and birds alike, to bring to us some of the best tales from the Indian subcontinent. 101 Indian Fables for Children is a collection of hand-picked short stories that entertain, amuse and leave you with essential life lessons in the end. Hiding the most valuable of teachings in the simplest of tales, this book is a treasure trove of wisdom. What’s more, an Introduction by Stuti Gupta brings forth interesting anecdotes about the fun of storytelling, and how it has the power to change lives.
Vahana
The book is a collection of fifteen stories – some telling us how gods got their vahana – or vehicles; others narrating their fun and adventures together. These are some interesting and hilarious stories about Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma, Lakshmi, Durga, Ganesha, Kartikeya, Indra, among others, and their adorable vahanas. Have you ever wondered why Shiv ji’s mount – Nandi, the bull – sits opposite him in all the temples? He never lets Mahadev out of his sight. Goddess Lakshmi is organizing a race for all the birds and animals in the forest. Wonder why? Because she wants to choose her vahana, her mount. Even Indra, the king of gods, is tired of walking around. He is requesting Brahma ji for a majestic mount. Will he get one? VAHANA: MOUNTS OF THE GODS will answer all these questions. You can read cute stories associated with gods and how they got their beloved vahanas. You will find in this book: • Fifteen entertaining stories about gods and their mounts • The perfect book to introduce Hindu gods and goddesses to children • Beautiful illustrations with all stories • Puzzles and coloring pages for fun • Great for parent-child bonding
Popular Indian Fairy Tales
Say hello to the woodcutter who found fairies in the forest! Let him tell you about his magical gift. Meet the prince whose shoes could make him fly, the man who knew all secrets, and the hermit’s daughter who could talk to animals. Have you heard of the greedy saint, and the wise king who taught him a great lesson? Are you ready to dive into this wonderful world of stories? You must have read fairy tales about the glass slipper and the genie of the lamp. But Popular Indian Fairy Tales are different; they are refreshingly Indian. You will find in these stories: • Wisdom of ancient Indian books, retold in contemporary English. • Events that make you understand essential life lessons. • Interactive questions at the end of each section to stimulate the mind and heart. • Self-discovery for the reader by way of narration. • Stories within stories for a raised emotional quotient. • Worksheets and coloring pages.
The Royal Abduction ǀ A kidnapping mystery ǀ Suspenseful investigative thriller
Shreya Singh, a princess from Rajasthan, has been abducted! A woman of beauty and substance, she is living a lavish life. But while there are abundant riches in her palace, there are also dark secrets about her family buried in the past. Sid has come to Jaipur to surprise his girlfriend, Neha. When he comes to know about the kidnapping of the princess, he is flabbergasted because Shreya looks exactly like Neha! As Romeo, the serial kidnapper, takes responsibility of the kidnapping, the media goes in a frenzy and the general public is shocked and scared. Nine days, three clues… Who would find the key to freeing the princess? Why is the kidnapper playing twisted mind games? Can Shreya be rescued before it’s too late? Read this mind-bending thriller where the lives of two lovers, a royal princess, and a startup-founder get intertwined unimaginably.
The Trial Of The Maharaja
The true account of the first Judicial Murder in British India 1775: British East India Company had won the battles of Plassey and Buxar. Their devastating tax measures and government machinery led to the Great Bengal Famine. Even as the masses struggled for survival, the Company was on a steady path towards maximizing profits and becoming the undisputed rulers of Bengal. Maharaja Nanda Kumar was an influential landowner in Bengal, who had been put in charge for revenue collection by the Company. He stumbled upon the elaborate game of money laundering and corruption with one man behind it all – Warren Hastings. Nanda Kumar decided to expose him and their battle of wits led to a historic eight-day Supreme Court trial. Its ripples reached London, leading to impeachment trials of two affluent British officers. Read The Trial of the Maharaja to know what happened when a brave Indian Maharaja stood up against the British authority. This real-life historical drama shows one man’s fight against men in power, for the love of his land and countrymen.
The Kargil Story
How did a young officer motivate his brave Rajput men to capture Tololing? Why did an officer from Nagaland remove his boots at the height of 16000 feet? What role did ‘the army wife’ play to ensure success in battle? In the summer of 1999, a few twenty-something-year-old soldiers, who had just completed their training, went on to become household names in the country. Their valour and bravery is etched in the memory of the nation. Read the complete Kargil story, with a glimpse into the five crucial battles – Tololing, Tiger Hill, Three Pimples, Pt. 4875 and Khalubar – that turned the course of the Kargil War in favour of India. Witness the camaraderie that exists between a young jawan and his officer when the going gets tough during battle. With direct inputs from over a hundred heroes who were a part of the war, read never heard before anecdotes from the battlefield of Kargil.
Dare to Shine: Inspiring stories of 20 women changemakers ǀ True accounts of women leaders in diverse fields ǀ Droupadi Murmu, Sushmita Sen, P.V. Sindhu and many more
The more you shine, the brighter the world is for all of us. Dare to Shine captures the true life accounts of twenty women who have dared to challenge the world and achieve great success, against all odds. You will find in this compendium true inspiration from women from varied fields – whether it be the first person from a tribal community to be elected as the President of India, a female spy in the Indian National Army, the first Indian woman to climb the Mount Everest, a private detective, a popular stuntwoman, politician, revolutionary, an exemplary social reformer, the first woman IPS officer, venture capitalist, an actress, sports persons, and so on! In their inspiring journey though life’s ups and downs, you will see them breaking stereotype to emerge victorious and set an example before others. They dreamt, they dared and they did it!
A Heart Full of Hope: The Magic of Second Chances ǀ A motivational story about new beginnings
Moyna is a promising young girl, full of life. Her destiny takes an unexpected turn when she gets tricked and trafficked to the dark dungeons of the red-light area in Kolkata. Life gives her a second chance when she is rescued from the murky lanes. Moyna finds herself a shelter and a family, trying to make the most of what life has given her. As she chases her dream of becoming an entrepreneur, she meets Aryan - a dashing young man, who makes her believe in herself and fills up the void in her heart. Will she be able to call the adoptive family her own? Will this second chance be the new beginning she has been waiting for? Starting off on her new journey as Ahana, she decides to stop at nothing! A HEART FULL OF HOPE is a story of realising dreams, fulfilling promises, resilience and mending hearts. Because in the end, it doesn’t matter who was right, but what is left in a relationship!
An Unexpected Gift: A true story of finding love ǀ A trendsetting story by the author of You Are the Best Wife
‘Giving up is not an option when someone calls you mother. ’ ABHAY is a single father, struggling to raise his young son. He has lost a lot in life – his wife, his passion, his will. Ayush is all he is left with. SHEETAL is mysterious and compassionate, with a heart brimming with love for children. Her yearning to be a mother was curbed by a cruel twist of life. When Sheetal applies for the task of looking after Ayush, Abhay finally feels at ease. Her tender affection and bond with the young boy draws Abhay towards her. He wants to know more about Sheetal, but she is hesitant to open up to him. What is Sheetal hiding? Will her secret cause them to drift apart or will Abhay accept the unexpected gift she gives him? An Unexpected Gift is an enriching tale of unconditional love which has the power to touch lives. It is an emotional roller-coaster which will leave a deep impact in your heart.
