The book is set during “Batwara” or The Partition of India, a time when India and Pakistan became separate countries. This was a very difficult time for many people, and the story helps us understand what it was like through a small child Roop’s eye.
Seshan masterfully portrays Mahee’s dealing with loss experience through the metaphor of a fishbowl – she can see the world around her, but everything appears distorted, muffled, distant.
We are introduced to 5 year old Jai who encounters monsters in his kitchen at midnight. A bunch of vegetables decide to fight the monsters by channeling their inner superpowers.
Kushti Kid follows the story of Qainaat, a young girl inspired by the Phogat sisters’ story on the silver screen. Determined to learn kushti, she faces resistance when she tries to join an akhada.
It beautifully showcased the universal values shared by different faiths. Divided into four sections—Light, Love, Grace, and Strength—this book captures the essence of the divine in various forms: as light, as nature, as the supreme power, and as love. It celebrates the beauty of nature, the strength found in surrender, love that transcends boundaries, and peace both within and beyond ourselves.
A collection of 16 stories by some incredibly talented authors, this book talks about the many expectations weighing on young girls’ minds, and how they can become overbearing. From weight,
to skin, to hair, every single aspect of our beautiful bodies faced with relentless criticism.
Kavitha Mandana has written a series of books that provide insights into India’s rich history, by exploring facts and interesting stories behind some of the symbols of our National identity.
The stories, a carefully curated selection of ‘best-loved classics,’ are as engaging and relevant today as they were years ago.
The book offers us an insightful biography of Prem Bihari Narain Raizada, a lesser-known personality who has contributed to our country and its freedom. Prem is a renowned Indian calligrapher and writer.