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The boy who played with light-Satyajit Ray
This is a short biography of Satyajit Ray who, as a young boy, loved playing with light and shadow. The book not only lets children’s imagination run riot but also boldly traces dream pursuit. The well-researched book is an easy read interspersed with sketches that add an element of fun to reading. It is a good introduction to Ray and invites readers to explore his life and works further.
This is the story of Earth, then and now. The book presents the relationship between beast, land and humans. It flags the global warming and climate crises as a result of human greed, leading to a fissure in the ecological chain. It reiterates how natural resources have been misused and may nudge the reader to wonder who the real beast is. The book is very timely and a must read for all.
The Secret World of Mehlli Gobhai: The Man Who Found Art Everywhere
Mehlli Gobhai found art all around. He saw beyond what lives on the surface and closely observed the living and the non-living interact. For instance, Gobhai is attracted to murky waters that flow in Indian rather than the crystal clear streams in the US because ‘it will leave some mud on the banks and other things will grow’. The book introduces readers to the inspiring journey of an artist who sees the world and modern art through a welcoming lens.
This is an enchanting, true-to-life saga of a large, extended Muslim family in modern day North India. Eight-year-old Bena, the apple of everybody’s eye, is a most endearing, generous, and courageous character. Bena experiences riots, death, family feuds and abuse during her visit to the old family home one summer and deals with it all, most uniquely, as only children can.
Strong as Fire, Fierce as Flame
This is an unputdownable book of a strong young girl finding her voice and feet in the complex changing world of 1857. What choices are available to her? What choices will she make? These questions call out to the reader as they leaf through the book. This brilliantly nuanced piece of writing challenges the single, lop-sided narrative of people and events around the mutiny immortalised in the annals of history.
The Blue Horse and Other Amazing Animals from Indian History
A refreshing narration of the life of popular historical characters by their animal friends. It is a well-researched text, a book of history which overcomes the heavy perception of the subject. Divided into short sections, it makes way for an easy read. If you are an animal lover, this book is for you. If you are not, you will still enjoy it and might begin to like animals and history.
The Teenage Diary of Abbakka- The Warrior Queen of South India
This is a gripping diary of the Princess of Tulunadu, a region rich in history. Descriptive entries give readers a peek into the lives of the Princess and the Queen of Ullal, a coastal town that resisted Portuguese trade for generations. Courage, valour, diplomacy, love and compassion come together in the story that examines what it means to be a good ruler at a time of changing economy and political crisis.
10 Indian Heroes Who Help People Live With Dignity
This inspiring book is about ordinary people with extraordinary courage, about hope, compassion and perseverance of those who help others fight for their right to live with dignity. It describes issues that people in modern India face. It highlights the importance of upholding the country’s constitutional rights, now more than ever. Ten chapters are devoted to ten people who stand out for their commitment to justice and rights.
