Oct 072024
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A Melody in Mysore: A Patriotic Musical Soiree [Review]

Young Leela is growing up under the watchful albeit strict gaze of her grandmother (having lost her mother early on and her father working in another town).
Leela is curious about the freedom struggle unfolding in the rest of the country and is fascinated by Mahatma Gandhi.

Sep 212024
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Review: 565: The Dramatic Story of Unifying India

The book, ‘565 – The dramatic story of Unifying India’, provides a deep understanding of the massive task of deciding the fate of 565 princely states within the short time span of 50 days, during June – August 1947, in the run up to independence.

Jul 112024
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Pokey Mess Spells Puppy Trouble!! [Review]

The story is about a boy Amit who wants to have a puppy but like my household, the parents are not ready for it yet. Here comes Rajiv Fua with a little puppy who has injured his leg.

Oct 112024

Review: Grandpa’s Bag of Stories

As the children and their grandparents start their journey, there unwinds one story after another – each as a result of a conversation, argument, random mention of a word – Ajja and Ajji open up their Story Bag and they have the immediate attention of the children through the travels and their stay at Mayawati.

Sep 242024

‘Bowling-out’ Prejudices! [Review]

“Baloo Big Win” by Mamta Nainy offers an insightful perspective into the challenges and triumphs faced by Baloo Palwankar, who emerged from humble beginnings to become a significant figure in Indian cricket during the early 20th century.

Sep 202024

Review: Men of Steel

Men of Steel is a gripping tribute to the valour of India’s armed forces, following a consistent structure that begins by outlining the background of each conflict, followed by the inspiring stories of bravery exhibited by our soldiers.