This book covers dynasties from the Chalukyas to the early Mughals, weaving in stories of adventurers, poets, saints, and rulers thus obviously “not forgetting the who and where.” And the book proves that History can be as interesting as ever.
The story revolves around a mysterious “monster” that causes trouble both when it appears and strangely, even when it disappears.
The story follows little Savita, a sweet and caring daughter who is deeply worried about her mom who is down with fever and has lost her appetite. After her ma is on the mend, the first thing she craves is Rugda Curry!
Sona is a twelve-year-old Nepali girl living in Darjeeling with her mother and brother, trying to make ends meet. After her father’s death due to Covid, everything narrowed. Her mother works at a tea plantation; her brother, Samiran Daju, takes on whatever work he can find and cooks for the family when he is home.
Princess Kundavai is the daughter of a mighty Chola king who grows up along the banks of the holy river Kaveri. As she learns to swim in the river, she also learns to navigate the choppy waters of the power games between the feuding kings.
Himanjali Shankar’s Game On is a blend of science fiction and horror that feels both playful and unsettling. The story follows siblings Sammy and Simmy, who set out to fetch a glass of water but instead, they find their house glitching into a surreal game.
