नोबेल पुरस्कार विजेता अर्थशास्त्री प्रोफेसर अमर्त्य सेन की एक दार्शनिक रचना है—‘विषमता’। उनकी कई एक विश्व-प्रसिद्ध पुस्तकों के बीच इस रचना का शुमार उनकी सोच की कुंजी के बतौर होता है। निस्संदेह यह प्रोफेसर सेन की कुछ सर्वाधिक कठिन पुस्तकों में से भी एक है। कठिन यह इस अर्थ में नहीं है कि कोई लंबी-चौड़ी उलझी हुई लफ़्फ़ाज़ी इसमें की गई है, बल्कि इस अर्थ में कि स्वतंत्रता, समानता, विविधता आदि अवधारणाओं का प्रयोग यहाँ इतने व्यापक संदर्भों में हुआ है कि उनका आदी होने में किसी को भी काफी मेहनत करनी पड़ेगी। समानता और स्वतंत्रता के बीच का विवाद इस सदी का एक महत्त्वपूर्ण दार्शनिक विवाद रहा है। शीतयुद्ध के चार दशकों ने तो इसे विश्व राजनीति के केंद्रीय विवाद का ही रूप दे दिया था। इस पुस्तक में प्रोफेसर सेन इस विवाद की तह में जाते हैं। समानतावादियों और स्वतंत्रतावादियों के मतों का विश्लेषण करते हुए प्रोफेसर सेन यह सिद्ध करते हैं कि इन दोनों के बीच विवाद दरअसल इस बात पर है ही नहीं कि मनुष्यों के बीच समानता होनी चाहिए या नहीं। विवाद तो इस बात पर है कि मनुष्यों के बीच समानता किस चीज की होनी चाहिए। इस केंद्रीय प्रश्न ‘समानता किस चीज की?’ का जवाब खोजने के क्रम में प्रोफेसर सेन मनुष्यों के बीच मौजूद भारी विविधताओं को केंद्र में रखते हैं। अपंग व्यक्ति, गर्भवती स्त्री, कालाजार प्रभावित इलाकों में रहनेवाले आदिवासी या स्वेच्छया सारी सुख-सुविधाओं का त्याग कर जनता की सेवा करनेवाले सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता–सभी उनकी नजर में रहते हैं और मनुष्य की किसी भी गढ़ी-गढ़ाई परिभाषा से वे ठोस रूपाकार वाले मनुष्यों का कुछ खास भला होते नहीं देखते। उनका केंद्रीकरण आमतौर पर भिन्न-भिन्न लक्ष्यों के लिए प्रयास करने की मानवीय स्वतंत्रता पर और खासतौर पर विविध मूल्यों को अर्जित करने की अलग-अलग व्यक्तियों के सामर्थ्य पर है। स्वतंत्रता और समानता को लेकर आपके विचार चाहे जो भी हों और प्रोफेसर सेन के विचारों से उनकी कोई संगति बैठती हो या न बैठती हो पर इसमें कोई संदेह नहीं कि इस विश्लेषण से गुजरने के बाद आपकी सोच का दायरा पहले से बढ़ चुका होगा।

Inspired from the life of the great Indian artist Nandalal Bose, this book celebrates free spirit of childhood, beauty in the rhythms of nature, the power of simple strokes and colors and following one’s dream in the face of all odds and challenges. We believe children chasing wildflowers, standing mesmerized under rain and sunshine are all artists with immense potential like Nandalal.

Indira Dangi, in this collection of short stories, exhibits the fine intricacies of today’s Indian life. Every single narrative in this book pictures the normal, seemingly ordinary moments and brilliantly brings out how they transcend mundaneness, offering the reader a poignant reflection on modern life. Her captivating and evocative way of telling stories takes the reader on a journey through the heart of India’s vibrant mosaic. A profound exploration of the shared human experience is what the reader will surely be gifted with these stories.

Join Guddu as she takes you on a tour through the heartland of Mithila. Simple joys of life gain brilliant colours with Mithila painter Shanti Devi’s striking imagery. Guddu’s warm-hearted and humorous narrative will make your lips curl to bring a smile. “Minimal text and vibrant illustrations by an accomplished Madhubani artist presents a great opportunity for children to look at and discuss with a parent or a teacher, or, maybe just soak it all in themselves.” — Young India Books “A wonderful attempt by Katha to bring such folk art in prominence and to give the proficient artists the respect and fame that they so rightly deserve.” — Literary Sojourn

Meet Sasiska—a fluffy, mischievous cat whose hilarious adventures teach kids about courage, curiosity & friendship. A magical Russian story for young readers!

Based on the National Award-winning animated film in Malayalam, Kandittund! Strange creatures lurk in the dark night of a Kerala village, and this 93-year-old claims to have seen them all. Inspired by his father – incorrigible fabricator, dazzling raconteur, P. N. K. Panicker himself! – Suresh Eriyat set out to make an animation film like “An Instruction Manual for ghosts”. Adithi Krishnadas drew up an illustrative style like a graphic novel, and the hilarious film turned into exactly that. This English adaptation carries the oral flavour of the original spook stories... and out prance Kuttichathans and Eenampechis to send some spicy shivers down the spine!

दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय की जापानी साहित्य की छात्राओं द्वारा अनूदित और उनीता सच्चिदानन्द द्वारा सम्पादित पुस्तक है। नोबेल पुरस्कार से सम्मानित जापान के अग्रणी साहित्यकार कावाबाता यासुनारी का कहानी-संग्रह ‘हथेली भर कहानियाँ’ कथा साहित्य के क्षेत्र में एक अनोखा प्रयोग है। इसे कथा-साहित्य का ‘हाइकू’ कहें तो गलत न होगा। ‘हथेली भर कहानियाँ’ का कोई प्लॉट नहीं, शुरू या अंत नहीं, बस जीवन की सामान्य अनुभूतियों की एक अविरल धारा है जो हर मुश्किलें लाँघती, चलती ही जाती है लेकिन मनुष्य इन अनुभूतियों से सदा अनभिज्ञ रहता है।

Welcome to the forest of Madhuban! Where the air is sweet and an old but mischievous river babbles and burbles alongside ancient trees and young saplings. Where rabbits, monkeys, bears, tigers, crows, and parrots live together in harmony. But Madhuban’s peace and prosperity are endangered when the greedy woodcutter Paban Das starts visiting the forest with his axe. The trees of Madhuban shiver in fear, thinking their days are numbered. But in this magical forest, nobody suffers alone, and the friends of Madhuban come together to teach Paban Das a lesson he will never forget… Written by Bhagirath Mishra and translated from the Bengali by Sohini Basak, The Forest of Friends is a delightful story with a timely and uplifting message about the many gifts nature gives and how we can reciprocate by behaving sustainably.

On Tamil Nadu’s coast lies a small town that centuries ago must have been filled with the sounds of hammering and chiselling on stone – Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. From a mammoth relief panel to cave temples and monoliths, it showcases sculptural art of astounding skill and a variety of styles rare to find in one location. The book takes us through this ‘open-air museum’ for a one-on-one ‘looking’ experience through its rich archive of 65 vivid photographs. The magnified visual details and narrative cues also throw up a sea of stories – and some riddles to be unravelled!

When M.F. Husain loses his shoes, Jai offers to help find them. The two zoom in and out of his paintings, passing milestones in the artist's life

One dark stormy night, Konda wanders far away from home and is lost. Her family, a young calf and Mai, set out to look for her, and thus begins an extraordinary tale of caring and companionship. With its unlikely heroes, the story is sure to be loved by children and parents alike. With signature Gond patterns and tips on making natural colours, the book is a great resource for acquainting young minds to this amazing folk art form.

A story about how truth and honesty are compromised when material well-being arrives. The story showcases with sensitivity the exit of human values with the advent of material wealth and prosperity.

ZIPZAP, SPLASH, POP, SIZZLE… It’s noisy in this town – even in the quiet of the night! Sound becomes action and character in this zany book through whackily imagined pictures that take you on a rip-roaring ride through Sound Town.

A portrait of a grandmother’s emotions, and the decisions she takes in her twilight years.

An unique accordion book with an endearing story about Slender Loris in the front and useful facts about the species in the back makes the book entertaining and educational.

Raw, green, sour and crunchy. Or ripe, golden, plump and soft. Summer time is mango time, a time children wait for – blazing sun, sticky mango juice ringing their mouths and dripping down their fingers. The sweet, simple story and luscious pictures evoke delicious flavours of hot days, warm friendships and the smell of mango in the air.

Nyadosh the cow has a fierce gleam in her eyes and a furious appetite. She chomps on textbooks, feasts on frocks and devours anything blue in colour. But once she gets on the ilish fish trail, there's just no stopping her… This comical tale of a common cow with uncommon taste is one to relish. Nyadosh's extraordinary appetite unfolds through vivid photo collages, offset by light black-and-white doodles. Along with the almost unbelievable true-life story from one of India’s best known writers, they give readers a hilariously different depiction of what we usually think of as a mild-mannered animal! Originally in Bengali

Our rooster came when he was small With bristly crest and comb and all… We watched him strut, we watched him grow, And waited – waited – for him to crow. But this young rooster simply refuses to. Until one momentous day in his life – when he lays an egg, and the kuk-roo-kooos burst out of him! Lilting verse rides us jauntily along, bringing us to a sudden head on with this most unusual situation. Or is it so strange, after all? And does it matter? A cleverly spun allegorical tale with joyous pictures that is about facing, and embracing, possible gender realities.

After a school trip to the zoo, Amma is surprised that Meera has seen no animals – not a monkey, a lion, or even a giraffe... But why did Meera see no animals there? Her lively mother forgets to ask! Zestful pictures capture the hilarious inversion of role play.

Little Puppy loved to jump and wag his tail. And he loved to lick. He licked everything he could find. Then one day, he peeped out through the open gate of the garden Ö And guess what happens next? A story that helps the child discover the joys as well as responsibilities of keeping a pet.