Superhero action carved on rocks... A headless statue... Royal inscriptions on pillars... Glass fragments from a lost city... These may sound like clips from a fantasy thriller, but are in fact objects unearthed at archaeological sites — and the stories they throw up are just as exciting! This visually vibrant book has an interdisciplinary approach that goes beyond conventional subject boundaries. Showing the interconnectedness of ideas, events and issues, and cross-cultural influences — all based on archaeological findings — it encourages a more critical and holistic understanding of India’s multihued history.

When Ravens Speak and Horses Fly: Odia folktales in this book have been retold by Mona Lisa Jena, author, poet and translator. They have been chosen for their diverse cultural significance. Odisha is an ancient civilization. Oral literature flourished in the form of folk literature, by women, sowing the seeds of a literary tradition of individualism. Folk elements lived and continue to live in villages, which are yet to undergo urbanization. The more inaccessible and unaffected the land, the stronger its folk elements. Odia folktales revolved around seafarers, kings and princes, princesses and village idylls, and yet-to-be explored tribal tales. The tribals wove stories about the creation of the world, gods, and totems like how the sun and moon came into being, and how the tallest hill in the village was the tutelary deity with the most power. Rural tales included trees, animals and birds, with the addition of magic, witchcraft and ghosts. All these makes the folktales irresistible.

English translation by Nidadavolu Malathi of Sahitya Akademi Award winning Telugu short stories Astitvanadam Aavali Teerana by Munipalle B Raju.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE AUTHER AWARDS 2021 (BEST AUTHOR - CHILDREN) This isn't just a story about humans making history.So, step aside, chroniclers and historians. For centuries, we've been overlooked, forgotten, and only occasionally footnoted (thanks a lot). It's time we took our rightful place in the spotlight. We've been the strongest allies, loyal friends- and we might even say we were the soulmates of great kings and queens, princes and princesses, warriors and officials. From risking our lives to save theirs and leading them to victory in battles to providing constant joy and love, we've done it all. Explore Akbar's dazzling court with his favourite cheetah, Samand Manik. Discover the heroic Battle of Haldighati from Chetak's perspective. Learn what Chhatrapati Shivaji was really like, straight from his dog, Waghya. Packed with daring adventures, epic romances, and touching moments, these underdog stories- oh, don't get upset, Bucephalus, it's just a figure of speech!- are unlike anything you've read before!

The glory of nature manifests itself in the beauty of mountains, oceans, and islands. A beauteous constellation of rare coral islands blesses Bharat. The best gift is the group called Lakshadweep, which is too lovely for poetry or painting and too heavenly for patriotic idolatry of geography or imaginative bounty of geology. This book covers some folktales from such a beautiful place. You would not like this to be missed.

എൻ്റെ തലയ്ക്കലെ കൊന്ന: ലെൻ്റിനയുടെ ശവകുടീരത്തിനു മീതേ മൃദുവായ മഞ്ഞ പൂത്തുലഞ്ഞു നിൽക്കുന്ന കൊന്നമരം. ഇംചാനോക്ക് എന്ന ധീരനായ വേട്ടക്കാരൻ തൻ്റെ ഇരയുടെ ആത്മാവ് വേട്ടയാടുന്നതിനു പരിഹാരമായി സ്വന്തം മുടിയിഴകൾ പറിച്ച് അർപ്പിച്ചു മാപ്പുപറയുന്നു. പോകെൻമോങ് എന്ന പയ്യൻ അവനെ വിശ്വസിച്ച നാട്ടുകാർക്ക് ഒരു വിമാനത്താവളം വിൽക്കുന്നു. കൊല്ലപ്പെട്ട ഒരു തീവ്രവാദിയുടെ എഴുത്തും പാവപ്പെട്ട ഗ്രാമീണരുടെ ദാരിദ്ര്യത്തിന്റെ അവസ്ഥയും. ഒരു സ്ത്രീയുടെ സ്വകാര്യരഹസ്യം അവരുടെയും മകളു ടെയും ചെറുമകളുടെയും ജീവിതത്തെ മാറ്റിമറിക്കുന്നു. നിരക്ഷരയായ ഒരു ഗ്രാമീണവനിതയുടെ ചെറുചോദ്യത്തിൽ സ്‌തംഭിച്ചുപോയ മിലിട്ടറി ഓഫീസർ അവളുടെ ഭർത്താവിനെ മോചിപ്പിക്കുന്നു. മാതൃഭൂ മിക്കുവേണ്ടി പ്രാണത്യാഗം നടത്തിയ ഒരു ചെറുപ്പക്കാരൻ അയാളുടെ കാമുകിയുടെ ജീവിതത്തിൽ അവശേഷിപ്പിക്കുന്ന നിഗൂഢതകൾ. പിന്നെ ഒരു പച്ചപ്പുഴുവിനു ചിറകു മുളക്കുന്നതും... മനുഷ്യാവസ്ഥയെപ്പറ്റി ആഴത്തിലുള്ള അവബോധം പ്രകടമാക്കുന്ന കഥകളുടെ സമാഹാരമാണ് "എൻ്റെ തലയ്ക്കലെ കൊന്ന'.

Shera! That’s all that obsesses Monu as he roams the forests with his best friend Raju. But the leopard is elusive. And there’s very little time now to catch a glimpse of him, for Monu’s family is moving to the city. Then Raju has an idea – dangerous, but will it work? Lush artwork recreates the panoramic shots of Uttarakhand in the short film from which this graphic novel emerges. Zooming out from this story of a childhood in the author’s own remote mountain village are larger themes of home, migration, and the ability of a community to accept a wild animal in their midst.

ಜನಪದ ಮತ್ತು ಗಿರಿಜನರ, ಕಥೆಗಳು ಅತಿಮಾನುಷ, ರಮ್ಯ, ಮಾಂತ್ರಿಕ, ಹಾಸ್ಯ, ಪ್ರಾಣಿಕಥೆಗಳೇ ಅಲ್ಲದೆ ಇನ್ನೂ ಹಲವು ವರ್ಗಗಳಿಗೆ ಸೇರುವ 65 ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಕನ್ನಡ ಜನಪದ ಕಥೆಗಳು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಗ್ರಹಗೊಂಡಿವೆ. ಇಲ್ಲಿನ ಕಥೆಗಳು ಜಗತ್ತಿನ ಯಾವ ಭಾಷೆಯ ಜನಪದ ಕಥೆ ಗಳೊಡನೆಯಾದರೂ ಹೆಗಲೆಣೆಯಾಗಿ ನಿಲ್ಲ ಬಲ್ಲುವು. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಗಿರಿಜನರ ಗುಂಪಿಗೆ ಸೇರುವ ಹಾಲಕ್ಕಿ ಒಕ್ಕಲಿಗರು, ಸಿದ್ಧಿಯರು, ಗೊಂಡರು, ಕುಣುಬಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಚಲಿತವಿರುವ ಕಥೆಗಳು ಈ ಸಂಗ್ರಹದಲ್ಲಿರುವುದು ವೈಶಿಷ್ಟ್ಯಪೂರ್ಣ ಸಂಗತಿ. ಜನಪದ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಸಂಕಲನಕಾರ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ನುರಿತ ಡಾ.ಎಲ್.ಆರ್.ಹೆಗಡೆ ಅವರು ಸಂಗ್ರಹಿಸಿದ ಈ ಜನಪದ ಮತ್ತು ಗಿರಿಜನರ ಕಥೆಗಳು ಕೃತಿ ಕನ್ನಡ 'ಜಾನಪದಾಸಕ್ತರ ಗಮನ ಸೆಳೆಯುತ್ತದೆಂಬುದು ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಅಕಾದೆಮಿಯ ಆಶಯ.

Chaso, short for Chaganti Somayajulu, was born in 1915 in Srikakulam and spent most of his life in Vizianagaram. He began his literary journey as a poet in English and later in Telugu. He was also an essayist and wrote one play. However, his true passion was the short story, which he considered a lyrical poem. His first short story, 'Chinnaaji,' published in 1942, was critically acclaimed, and by 1945 he was recognised as a leading figure and master of the genre. He set high standards for himself and, throughout a life dedicated to literature, published only about 50 stories. He was the first Telugu writer to incorporate Marxist ideas into short stories, though his stories are notably free of rhetoric. His narratives often portray the raw lives of the poor and the very poor, characterised by brevity, reticence, and compression. He was a founding member of the Progressive Writers Association. An atheist, Chaso willed his body for medical research, which his family honoured after his death in 1994.

Selections from the fictional works of V. K. N. translated into in English by the author and edited with an introduction by E. V. Ramakrishnan. Sahitya Akademi 2014

Curious and spirited, Sharadha loves living life in her ancestral tharavadu. The grand ol’ house, Vishwasam, is right in the heart of her beloved Marayur, in the Chera kingdom. The house is also the centre of activities as Devaki Amma, her grandmother, is a healer for the King no less! Life is good in the sleepy village! But her inquisitiveness takes Sharadha on an unintended adventure. Trying to investigate a secret, she chances upon a mysterious trader and ends up in the bustling city of Mahodayapuram. And it’s not just any city but the busy multicultural melting pot of the Cheraman Perumal Empire! As she traverses the metropolis, Sharadha gets pulled into the magical colours, languages, religions, and the vibrancy of the city. She now realizes how complex the Capital is from her small village life-full of intrigue and political scandals. But as a sudden war with the ambitious and powerful Chola Dynasty looms on the horizon, Sharadha pines to get back to her old quiet life in Marayur. Will she ever be able to see her beloved Vishwasam again? Can she use the wisdom taught by her grandmother to save the others and herself? Peek into an account of what life was like during the final years of the Chera Dynasty of the eleventh century Kerala!

An enchanting collection of the beloved tales of Emperor Akbar and his witty advisor, Birbal. The tales showcase Birbal's wit, intelligence, and charm as he solves complex problems and navigates the mysteries. Timeless Tales of Wisdom and Wit! Beautiful and vibrant illustrations Explores themes of loyalty and friendship Imparts valuable lessons on wisdom, justice, and cleverness Suitable for all ages Introduces glorious heritage of India

అర్ధ శతాబ్దిలో అమెరికా తెలుగు కథ దశాబ్దాలుగా అమెరికాలో నివసిస్తున్న తెలుగువారు తమదే అయిన ఒక 'డయాస్పోరా' జీవితాన్ని సృష్టించుకుని ఆ జీవితాన్ని తమ కథల్లో ప్రతిబింబిస్తున్నారు. అలా అమెరికా జీవిత ఇతివృత్తాలతో వచ్చిన యాభై కథలని ఏర్చి కూర్చి ప్రచురిస్తున్న పుస్తకం ఇది. భిన్న సంస్కృతుల మధ్య జీవనవిధానం గురించి చెప్పిన కథలు ఇవి. ఇలా తెలుగు డయాస్పోరా కథలను సాహిత్య అకాదెమి తొలిసారిగా ప్రచురిస్తున్నది.

A poor little girl is rewarded with lovely gifts when she feeds a hungry bird all the rice she has. What happens when the girl’s greedy, nosy neighbour hears the story and tries to get better gifts for herself? Why did the once sweet sea water turn salty? How did the learned teacher forget his lessons only to be aided by the school cook? And how did the king hide his horrible donkey ears from the people of his kingdom? For answers to all this and more, delve right into another fabulous collection of stories by Sudha Murty.

This collection of twenty-one short stories, written by different authors, represents a cross-section of contemporary Indian short fiction. Twenty short stories are translations from twenty languages of Indian creative writing in English and edited by Shantinath K. Desai. This is the fourth volume of Sahitya Akademi's series of such representative anthologies in English of contemporary Indian short stories.

1886ರಿಂದ 1937 ರವರೆಗೂ ಬ್ರಿಟಿಷ್ ವಸಾಹತುಶಾಹಿಯ ಭಾಗವೇ ಆಗಿ ಭಾರತದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಸೇರ್ಪಡೆಯಾಗಿದ್ದ ಬರ್ಮಾ ಆ ನಂತರ ಬೇರ್ಪಟ್ಟು 1948ರಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ವತಂತ್ರ ದೇಶವಾಯಿತೆಂಬುದು ಈಗ ಇತಿಹಾಸ. ಇದು ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಇತಿಹಾಸವಾದರೆ ಸಾಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಕವಾಗಿ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕವಾಗಿ ಬರ್ಮಾಕ್ಕೂ ಭಾರತಕ್ಕೂ ಅತಿನಿಕಟ ಸಂಬಂಧವಿದೆ. ಬರ್ಮಾದ ಬಹುಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಜನ ನಿಷ್ಠೆಯಿಂದ ಅನುಸರಿಸಿ ಆಚರಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಧರ್ಮವೆಂದರೆ ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿಯೇ ಹುಟ್ಟಿ ಬೆಳೆದ ಬೌದ್ಧ ಧರ್ಮವೇ. ಬುದ್ಧನ ನಾಡಾದ ಭಾರತಕ್ಕೆ ಲಾಗಾಯ್ತಿನಿಂದಲೂ ಬರ್ಮೀಯರು ಯಾತ್ರೆ ಬರುವುದು ನಡೆದೇ ಇದೆ. ಇನ್ನು ಭಾರತದಂತೆಯೇ ಬರ್ಮಾ ಕೂಡ ವ್ಯವಸಾಯ ಪ್ರಧಾನವಾದ ದೇಶವಾಗಿದ್ದು ರೈತಾಪಿ ಜನರ ನಾಡಾಗಿದೆ. ಭಾರತದಂತೆಯೇ ಮಧ್ಯಮ ಮತ್ತು ಕೆಳಮಧ್ಯಮ ವರ್ಗದ ಜನರೇ ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಗಿರುವ ಬರ್ಮಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯರ ಬದುಕು ಭಾರತದ ಬಡ ಜನತೆಯ ಬದುಕನ್ನು ಅತ್ಯಂತ ನಿಕಟವಾಗಿ ಹೋಲುತ್ತದೆ. ಪ್ರಭುತ್ವದ ಮೌಲ್ಯಗಳ ಅಡಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬದುಕು ಸಾಗಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವವರ ಅಸಹಾಯಕತೆ, ಎರಡನೇ ಮಹಾಯುದ್ಧ ಜನರ ಬದುಕನ್ನು ಅತಂತ್ರಗೊಳಿಸಿದ್ದರ ಬಡ ಬರ್ಮೀಯರ ಚಿತ್ರ ನಮ್ಮ ದೇಶದ ಜನರ ಬದುಕಿಗಿಂತ ಬೇರೆಯೇನಲ್ಲ ಎಂದು ಅನಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಮೂಲ ಅನುವಾದಕರಾದ ಚಂದ್ರಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ ಪ್ರಭಾಕರ್ 'ಮೌತೀರಿ' ಅವರು ಮೂಲತಃ ಬರ್ಮೀಯರಾಗಿದ್ದು ಬರ್ಮೀ ಹಿಂದೀ ಭಾಷೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ನಿಷ್ಣಾತರಾಗಿದ್ದು ಅಲ್ಲಿಯ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಹಿತಿಗಳ ನಿಕಟ ಪರಿಚಯವಿದ್ದವರಾದ ಕಾರಣ ಈ ಕಥೆಗಳ ಹಿಂದೀ ಅವತರಣಿಕೆ ಮೂಲವನ್ನು ಯಥಾವತ್ತಾಗಿ ಹೋಲುತ್ತವೆ. ಹಾಗಾಗಿ ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ರೂಪು ತಾಳಿರುವ ಈ ಕಥೆಗಳು ಮೂಲಕ್ಕೆ ತೀರ ಹತ್ತಿರವಾಗಿವೆ. ಮೂಲತಃ ತುಮಕೂರಿನವರಾದ ಡಾ. ಆರ್. ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀನಾರಾಯಣ(1949) ಅವರು ಕಾಲೇಜು ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಇಲಾಖೆಯ ವಿವಿಧ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಕಾಲೇಜುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಅಧ್ಯಾಪಕ, ಪ್ರಾಧ್ಯಾಪಕ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಿನ್ಸಿಪಾಲ್ ಆಗಿ ಕೊನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಜಂಟಿ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕರಾಗಿ 37 ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಸೇವೆ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ ನಿವೃತ್ತರಾಗಿದ್ದು ಸದ್ಯ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಿತ ಬಿ.ಎಂ.ಶ್ರೀ. ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾನದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಮೂರು ದಶಕಗಳಿಂದ ಅನುವಾದ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಕ್ರಿಯರಾಗಿರುವ ಇವರು ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ ಮತ್ತು ಹಿಂದಿಯಿಂದ ಅನೇಕ ಕೃತಿಗಳನ್ನು ಅನುವಾದಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತದಿಂದ ಅನುವಾದಿಸಿದ 'ಕನ್ನಡ ವಕ್ರೋಕ್ತಿ ಜೀವಿತ' ಎಂಬ ಇವರ ಕೃತಿಗೆ 2004ರಲ್ಲಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿಯ ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಬಹುಮಾನ ಹಾಗೂ 2007ರಲ್ಲಿ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿಯ ಅನುವಾದ ಪುರಸ್ಕಾರ ದೊರೆತಿವೆ. ಕಿರಣ್ ನಗರ್‌ಕರ್ ಅವರ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪುರಸ್ಕೃತ ಇಂಗ್ಲಿಷ್ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ 'ಕಕೋಲ್ಡ್' ನ ಕನ್ನಡ ರೂಪ 'ಬೇಗುದಿ'ಯನ್ನು ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ಪ್ರಕಟಿಸಿದ್ದು ಅದಕ್ಕೆ 2013ರ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿಯ ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಬಹುಮಾನ ಬಂದಿದೆ.

This collection of 43 stories from 21 languages highlights India's diverse and intricate life. They depict everything from the chaos and mass hysteria of partition to the suppressed anger and self-pity of people trapped in broken homes. These narratives explore both outer experiences and internal struggles within Indian society. The stories emphasise the sacred and the profane, as well as the voices of the elite and the marginalised, serving as mirrors for self-reflection. Together, these tales trace a transformative century during which India emerged as a unified nation. The vivid imagery from the tumultuous 20th century is both disturbing and enlightening.

ಪ್ರಾಪ್ತಿ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಅಕಾದೆಮಿ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ವಿಜೇತ ಒಡಿಯಾ ಕಥೆಗಳ ಸಂಗ್ರಹ. ಇದು ಮಾನವ ವಿಧಿಯ, ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ಮಹಿಳೆಯರ ಅದೃಷ್ಟದ ಘಟನೆಗಳನ್ನು ವ್ಯವಹರಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಈ ಸಂಗ್ರಹದಲ್ಲಿನ ಕಥೆಗಳು ಬಾಹ್ಯ ವಾಸ್ತವಗಳನ್ನು ಅಧೀನಗೊಳಿಸುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಜೀವನದ ಆಳವಾದ ಸತ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ಪರೀಕ್ಷಿಸುವ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನಗಳಾಗಿವೆ. ಅನೇಕ ವಿಷಯಗಳು, ಅದ್ಭುತ ಕಲ್ಪನೆ, ಅಭಿವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟತೆ. ಭಾಷೆಯ ಚಾಣಾಕ್ಷ ಬಳಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ಕಾವ್ಯಾತ್ಮಕ ನಿರೂಪಣೆಯಂತಹ ಅಂಶಗಳು ಕೆಲಸವನ್ನು ವೇಗಗೊಳಿಸಲು ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡುತ್ತವೆ.

"The Anti-Romantics" is a collection of Odia short stories that have been translated into English. These stories are unique in their themes, taste, style, and technique. They stand apart from contemporary experiments and isms. The creative artist who wrote them shows an extraordinary understanding of the world and human life. In particular, the author elevates marginalized characters, who were previously unrecognized, unwanted, neglected, and looked down upon. In literature, they were deemed unfit and unsuitable. However, in these stories, they become heroes and heroines. These characters are the anti-romantics that readers will meet. Through their own voices, they share their stories in a way that is truly remarkable.

What happens when Valsa helps her Aunty Prima restore an old Ravi Varma painting? She finds out all about the artist and makes a friend from his paintings.