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This is a collection of rare and unusual stories from the far reaches of the country.Meet Ali, who unexpectedly finds a very helpful donkey; Subbanna and Savithri, two misers who turn over a new leaf after a cruel twist of fate; Ka Miaw, who learns h

A definitive account of India's international relations from an expert in the field. Indian diplomacy, a veteran told Shashi Tharoor many years ago, is like the love-making of an elephant: it is conducted at a very high level, accompanied by much

From the master storyteller and writer of bestselling thrillers, Ravi Subramanian, comes a delightful new series of detective fiction for young children. A charming hill town. A close-knit community. A school cradled in the lap of nature. And three y

A king who can't stop thinking about food; a carpenter who spends days, years, decades, working on a single piece of furniture; a disciple who hates his name and other such characters - all of whom turn their life around through Buddha's wisdom. A wo

Akbar, the Mughal Emperor, long counted along with Asoka as the most appealing figure among India's past rulers, is also one about whom our knowledge is exceptionally intimate and extensive.In this volume contemporary narratives of incidents in hi

Delicate, subtle and enthralling, this collection of stories has all the makings of a timeless classic. Sad and funny-and riveting at every moment-here is a collection to be treasured, read and reread. In lines of vivid multilayered prose, lives, rel

This book contains 96 puzzle-packed pages. It is split into three levels of difficulty, called Super Brain, Mega Mind and Ultra Genius. The levels get harder as the book progresses and kids improve their puzzle skills. All the answers are included at

Join Amar Chitra Katha on a journey through the folktales from our neighbours!Visit Bhutan, Nepal and Pakistan through the stories of adventure, magic, animals and much else.Read about - the unbreakable bond between two brothers, Cho-cho and Che-cho

The publication of Man Against Myth in 1947 was received with critical acclaim and won high praise from some of the best minds of the time. The book demolishes a series of deeply entrenched social myths such as the ' Rich are fit and the poor unfit';

A Fable About Living Your Best Life From The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari A Story of Breathtaking Power and Dazzling Suspense About What It Means To Be Fully Alive Jonathan Landry is a man in trouble. After a bizarre encounter with his lost relative Jul

Stories of Wisdom for Dreamers and Thinkers. Raja or Rishi? King or Kingmaker? Man or Mystic?. Emperor Chandragupta's beloved teacher, Chanakya had a life that was as fraught with mystery as it was replete with wisdom. His words and actions were meti

India: The Future Is Now, published in 2013, is a collection of thoughts of young Indian Members of Parliament. This book raises many questions about various problems and challenges that India faces today. The contributors come from opposing politica

A mantra is a sound or a series of sounds which is known more by its vibrations than by its meaning. It helps the mind to focus and leads one towards the centre of silence within. It is a way to understand one's self and helps to synergise one's exte

Hinduism is not a religion but a way of life. The beauty of Hinduism lies in its all embracing inclusiveness. Hinduism tells every one to worship God according to his own faith or dharma, and so it lives at peace with all the religions. Its freedom

Spanning a period of about 26 years, this collection brings together select correspondence between Mahatama Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. Together they portary a strikingly unique relationshipthat was not only personal but also political. Notwiths

Bhagat Singh was not only one of India's greatest freedom fighters and revolutionary socialists, but also one of its early Marxist thinkers and ideologues. He wrote four books and a pamphlet in jail. Unfortunately, all the four books, smuggled out of

One of the earliest and finest piece of original writings in Bangla, Madhu Sadhukhan is a novella that has all the characteristics of the fictional mode of typical of its author. The narrative has the meandering movement of a boat journey crossing se

Packed with anecdote and exuberant detail, In an Antique Land provides magical and intimate insights into Egypt from the Crusades to Operation Desert Storm. It exposes the indistinguishable and intertwining ties that bind together India and Egypt, Hi

Birsa Munda was born on 18 July 1872 at Bamba village in Ranchi district of Jharkhand. He led an armed struggle against the British to establish Munda Raj. Besides, he launched a spirited campaign against priesthood, alcoholism and belief in spirits

Regarded by the Mughals as ' the earthly paradise', Kashmir has held a particular fascination for many. Since time immemorial, tourists as well as pilgrims belonging to different regions have been attracted to this land of scenic splendour, bracing