These short stories are about those great women (some girls too) who believed in great ideals of love, sacrifice, patriotism etc. and had the courage to live those ideals in their lives. They belong to different periods of history (some pre-historic) as well as different places and positions in society. I have not written their life history—it is just a glimpse into their life which shows their quality that proved them great and extraordinary. I do not present them as being super-human or heavenly bodies. They are just like any ordinary women but they achieved greatness by their commitment to their ideals. Therefore, readers will be surprised to read a new version of the story of Savitri or Parvati. But I believe that these great women need to be understood and emulated as our ideals. The new generation needs to know them in their true logical perspective. Otherwise we might forget them and their ideals in this age of materialism.

पूर्वोत्तर भारत स्थित सिक्किम में कई समुदाय निवास करते हैं, जिनकी अपनी भाषा व संस्कृति के साथ ही उनका अपना विकसित लोक है। फिर भी विकास का जो दौर वर्तमान समय को समेटे हुए है, उससे इस बात का भय व्याप्त होता है, जैसे दुनिया में मुख्यधारा की संस्कृति और उससे जुड़ी चीजें बची रहेंगी या भीड़ की शिकार हो जाएँगी! अतः समय रहते अल्पसंख्यक समुदायों के लोक-विश्वासों को जीवित रखने की अनिवार्यता स्पष्ट होती है। इस संग्रह में लोककथाओं का संचयन इसी आवश्यकता की पूर्ति हेतु एक विनम्र प्रयास है। ‘सिक्किम की लोककथाएँ’ पुस्तक में जिन कथाओं का संकलन किया है, वे किसी एक जाति या विशेष समुदाय से संबद्ध नहीं हैं, बल्कि वहाँ निवास करनेवाले समुदायों में, जिनकी लोककथाएँ उपलब्ध हो पाईं, उनको समाविष्ट करने का यत्न किया गया है। सिक्किम के बहुविध लोकजीवन की विविध छटाएँ बिखेरती ये लोककथाएँ पाठकों को आनंदित करेंगी तथा वहाँ की संस्कृति-परंपराओं से भी परिचित करवाएँगी।

अर्जुन के कितने नाम थे? यम को शाप क्यों मिला? एक नन्हे नेवले ने युधिष्ठिर को क्या पाठ पढ़ाया? कुरुक्षेत्र का युद्ध, जिसने देवों को भी पक्ष लेने पर विवश कर दिया, भले ही आप सब जानते हों; परंतु इसके पहले, इसके बाद और इसके दौरान भी ऐसी असंख्य कथाएँ हैं, जो महाभारत को विविध रूप और छटा प्रदान करती हैं। इस संग्रह में प्रख्यात लेखिका सुधा मूर्ति इन अल्पज्ञात और असाधारण कथाओं के माध्यम से भारत के महानतम महाकाव्य के रोचक जगत् से नए सिरे से परिचय करवा रही हैं, जिनमें से प्रत्येक कथा आपको विस्मित और मंत्रमुग्ध करने की क्षमता रखती है। समृद्ध भारतीय वाङ्मय के एक अत्यंत महत्त्वपूर्ण ग्रंथ की लोकप्रिय पठनीय कथाओं का अद्भुत संकलन।

लोक की व्याप्ति अत्यंत व्यापक है। इसमें मनुष्य ही नहीं सृष्टि के समस्त चर-अचर अर्थात पशु-पक्षी, वृक्ष-नदी, पर्वत-घाटियाँ, गाँव-शहर आदि सम्मिलित माने जाते हैं। इस लोक की धड़कनों एवं सुख-दुखात्मक अनुभवों की जितनी जीवंत और प्रामाणिक अभिव्यक्ति लोकसाहित्य में मिलती है उतनी अन्यत्र दुर्लभ है। इस लिहाज से भोजपुरी लोकसाहित्य के इस संकलन में भोजपुरी लोकसमाज के सुख-दुख, हास-रुदन, आशा-निराशा, राग-द्वेष के स्पंदनों को बड़ी सूक्ष्मता से सुना एवं अनुभव किया जा सकता है। इस संकलन की एक खासियत यह है कि इसमें भोजपुरी लोकसाहित्य की पाठ्य-सामग्री को मूल रूप में भोजपुरी में ही रखा गया है। सामान्यतः इस तरह के संकलनों में मूल लोकभाषा का रूप रख सकना एक चुनौतीपूर्ण काम होता है। इसलिए अक्सर सुविधा की दृष्टि से पाठ्य-सामग्री को खड़ीबोली में रख दिया जाता है। इससे पाठक सम्बन्धित लोकभाषा के मूल आस्वाद से वंचित रह जाता है। इस बात को दृष्टिगत करते हुए भोजपुरी लोकसाहित्य के लोकगीतों, गाथाओं, कथाओं, लोकोक्तियों आदि की जो सामग्री इस संकलन में रखी गई है वह मूल भोजपुरी में ही है। इस पुस्तक में लोकसाहित्य के विभिन्न पक्षों की जानकारी देने के साथ खासतौर से भोजपुरी लोकसाहित्य पर पर्याप्त सामग्री दी गई है। इससे विद्यार्थियों एवं अध्येताओं को लोकसाहित्य के सामान्य परिचय के साथ भोजपुरी लोकसाहित्य की एक व्यापक पृष्ठभूमि की जानकारी हो जाती है। यह संकलन हिन्दी क्षेत्र की विभिन्न लोक भाषाओं में मौजूद प्रचुर लोकसाहित्य को मूल भाषा में सामने लाने की दिशा में एक मानक संकलन बन सकता है, क्योंकि अभी तक पाठ्यपुस्तक के रूप में इस तरह का प्रयास लगभग नहीं दिखाई देता।

लोककथाएँ किसी भी समाज की संस्कृति का एक अटूट हिस्सा होती हैं। आज से करीब सौ साल पहले ये लोककथाएँ केवल जबानी ही कही जाती थीं और कह-सुनकर ही एक पीढ़ी से दूसरी पीढ़ी को सौंप दी जाती थीं, इसलिए किसी भी लोककथा का मूल रूप क्या रहा होगा, यह कहना मुश्किल है। यह पुस्तक ऐसी ही कुछ अंग्रेजी की और कुछ दूसरी भाषा बोलनेवाले देशों की लोककथाएँ हिंदी भाषा बोलनेवाले समाज तक पहुँचाने का एक विनम्र प्रयास है। इनमें से बहुत सारी लोककथाएँ अंग्रेजी की पुस्तकों से, कुछ विश्वविद्यालयों में दिए गए शोध-प्रबंधों से, कुछ पत्रिकाओं से संकलित की हैं एवं कुछ कहानियाँ लोगों से सुनकर भी लिखी हैं। अब तक एक हजार से अधिक लोककथाएँ संकलित की जा चुकी हैं। इनमें से चार सौ से भी अधिक लोककथाएँ तो अकेले अफ्रीका की ही हैं। ये सभी लोककथाएँ ‘देश-विदेश की लोककथाएँ’ शीर्षक शृंखला के अंतर्गत प्रकाशित हो रही हैं। आशा है, ये लोककथाएँ पाठकों का मनोरंजन तो करेंगी ही, साथ में दूसरे देशों के समाज-रीति-नीति-संस्कृति व परंपराओं के बारे में भी जानकारी देंगी।

L.N Bezbaruah’s wonderful collection of folk and fairytales have been part of most children growing up in the verdant valley of Assam. Full of exciting adventures and fantastic challenges, speckled with pots of gold and bits of wisdom, demon kings and magical things, Kokadeuta Aru Natilora is a treasure trove that can never run out of its riches. Now translated into English as fluid and sweet as its original by Harsita Hiya, the book is now ready to reach and enchant many more.

Kalahandi, a land steeped in ancestral lore, breathes through its oral epics-sung, not written; lived, not read. These heroic and sacred traditions echo through tribal hamlets, carried by bardic lineages like the Parghania (Gond), Maral and Bogua (Kondh), Ghogia (Gaud), and Bhat (Banjara). Each community sings its own identity into being through rhythmic chants and evocative performances. Among the Bhunjia and Paharia, elders become memory-keepers, while Debgunia singers invoke the divine feminine in praise of Goddess Lakshmi. These epics are cultural scriptures, recounting forest spirits, deities, and struggles for justice. They embody ecological wisdom, social harmony, and interethnic unity. These are not mere stories-they are the soul-song of Kalahandi. Let us listen, honour, and uplift them before the echoes fade forever.

In this captivating collection, Satabi Das masterfully reimagines timeless tales from Bengal, turning classic narratives on their heads to highlight the strength, resilience, and agency of female protagonists. From princesses who wield wisdom instead of weapons to queens who seek their destinies, each story sheds new light on Bengal’s rich cultural heritage while challenging traditional gender roles. Translated from the original Bangla into English by Nadia Imam, Once Upon the Queens offers readers a rare yet refreshing, glimpse into Bengali folklore. Journey through these upturned tales to step into a world where heroines claim their stories, save kingdoms, and rewrite history. Perfect for readers of all ages, this collection is a bold testament to the power of storytelling to inspire change.

लोककथाएँ किसी भी समाज की संस्कृति का एक अटूट हिस्सा होती हैं। आज से करीब सौ साल पहले ये लोककथाएँ केवल जबानी ही कही जाती थीं और कह-सुनकर ही एक पीढ़ी से दूसरी पीढ़ी को सौंप दी जाती थीं, इसलिए किसी भी लोककथा का मूल रूप क्या रहा होगा, यह कहना मुश्किल है। यह पुस्तक ऐसी ही कुछ अंग्रेजी की और कुछ दूसरी भाषा बोलनेवाले देशों की लोककथाएँ हिंदी भाषा बोलनेवाले समाज तक पहुँचाने का एक विनम्र प्रयास है। इनमें से बहुत सारी लोककथाएँ अंग्रेजी की पुस्तकों से, कुछ विश्वविद्यालयों में दिए गए शोध-प्रबंधों से, कुछ पत्रिकाओं से संकलित की हैं एवं कुछ कहानियाँ लोगों से सुनकर भी लिखी हैं। अब तक एक हजार से अधिक लोककथाएँ संकलित की जा चुकी हैं। इनमें से चार सौ से भी अधिक लोककथाएँ तो अकेले अफ्रीका की ही हैं। ये सभी लोककथाएँ ‘देश-विदेश की लोककथाएँ’ शीर्षक श्रृंखला के अंतर्गत प्रकाशित हो रही हैं। आशा है, ये लोककथाएँ पाठकों का मनोरंजन तो करेंगी ही, साथ में दूसरे देशों के समाज-रीति-नीति-संस्कृति व परंपराओं के बारे में भी जानकारी देंगी।

A collection of short-stories set in the 20th Century India for the 21st Century kids & a nostalgic walk, for their parents & grandparents. Although this book has been named after the city of Chandausi, it contains stories from various places like Rishikesh, Agra, Champaran, Tilhar, Sambhal, Kanpur, Banaras, Lucknow and many others. These are the short stories of a bygone era-a period when India had either not gained independence or had been independent for not more than 35 years. These are the tales of journeys-taken up from the early 20th century to the end of a millennium, from Shahjahanpur to Delhi, from Bijnor to Hyderabad, from Hathras to Sweden & Norway, from Lakshmi Talkies, Allahabad to Night Watchman, Bangalore, from Panki to USA, from Dehradun to Canada, from Chandausi to Australia and many others. We are sure in all these stories, you will be able to find at least one character, which reminds you of your own self-of what you are, were or always wanted to be. Let us know the character with whom you have been able to relate to the most. Happy reading. “Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration,”-Thomas A. Edison. -Here’s a collection of short stories to inspire the readers.

Welcome to a mysterious land where ghosts. Ghouls and spirits rule. Welcome to a place where haunted houses and evil souls will make a shiver run down your spine. A spooky tale in the scenic hills of Mussoorie awaits you while uncanny happenings in a literary competition are sure to intrigue you. The case of a mysterious white Maruti baffles everyone, even as the unsuspecting jogger experiences something he had never bargained for. A group of friends will encounter the worst terror of their lives while nightmares of his death rack the young man! Author's In and The Book Bakers present an eclectic mix of true stories, legends, and fables that have often been a part of India's folklore—armed with some of the best authors in India's paranormal literature history. CASE FILES OF THE DEAD; India's first pure horror public anthology will turn every host into (G)Host!!!

This book is based on a critical feminist reading of selected Delhi High Court judgements pronounced in the 1990s. It focuses on the phenomenon of female criminality and the pervasiveness of the disciplinary powers of law in our lives. Through an overview of existing studies on female crime in India and the interaction with the working) of the law and the legal system, This engagement pushes our understanding of law from an instrument of control and mode of social transformation to mere rhetoric. Not to argue for the futility of engaging with the law but emphasising the need to look at it closely and critically.

Wanderlust and the desire to know the land and society more had been fueling my wish to visit Kailas. There were many curiosities. All our major rivers have their source in the region. The largest reservoir of fresh water on earth is situated there. The celestial swans are found there. I recall that how in my childhood, my Grandmother used to describe Kailas as being akin to a dreamland. According to her, Shri Krishna has said in the Gita – Meruru shikhirinamaham – ‘Among mountains I am Kailas!’ It was Sage Mandhata who first set foot on this sacred soil. Adi Shankaracharya shed his mortal body here. Guru Nanak meditated here and Swaminarayana, the founder of the sect that bears his name, saw the vision of god here. The Ramayana and the Mahabharata mention Kailas. This is where Ravana had worshipped Lord Shiva. He wanted to take Kailas with him. Shiva guilefully dissuaded him from doing so. Arjuna performed penance here and received the Pashupata Astra from Shiva. Yudhishthir proceeded heavenwards via this route. One by one, all the family members fell by the roadside; only the faithful dog kept company. Bhasmasur, the Rakshas, a devotee of Shiva was reduced to cinders here. Today the dark shadow of civilisation has begun to fall even on Mansarovar. This lake is shrinking. The sacred water body, that once stretched across 410 square kilometres, is now shrunk to only 10 square kilometres. Consider this the rage of Nature. Had Kalidasa been alive, he would have been deeply saddened to see his beloved Himalaya in this state. Is it the same Himalaya that is described in Raghuvamsham and Kumar Sambhavam? Civilisation has reached a point where the divine dimensions of Himalaya are disturbed.

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Education is the foundation of the development of any country. But in our country, the First Education Policy was framed in 1968, 21 years after independence; the second policy was formulated in 1986; 34 years later, India got the National Educational Policy-2020 on 25th July, 2020. Besides these, certain commissions were also constituted for reforms in education, which made some good recommendations, but these could not be implemented for sheer want of political will. For an instance, the Kothari Commission in 1968, recommended 6 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for expenditure on education, which was also adopted by the Education Policy-1986, but this is yet to be translated into practice. If we ignore pre-colonial period, the Bharat of post-independence has not yet been able to determine the aim of education. Character building and moulding a human i.e. holistic development of personality should be the aim of education. Essays on related subjects are included in this book. To identify the issues and problems that plague the education, and their solution, we carried out basic but innovative experiments in schools, colleges and universities. The original experiences of these exercises have been penned down as articles and research papers. This book is an anthology of the related writings.

This book is an attempt to present, in a consolidated form of research articles that can provide a common platform for communication and discussion about healthcare and service providers, functionaries, scholars and social workers involved with child health and nutrition. The scope of this book is to present an overview of child health, maternal health and community issues in India and also attempt to highlight some of the important issues in this field.

A tangled love on the battlefield of sinners… Maya: I’ve arrived in Delhi to meet my husband’s family after six months of our wedding. But what should have been a celebration turns catastrophic and people begin to die. Has it got anything to do with my secret? Shaaman: I love my wife, Maya, and God knows I have tried to be what she likes. But as I step into this house, my maternal grandfather’s house, I can feel the demon in me waking. I need help. But…what if it’s too late? Aahil: Maya. She always called me a mystery. And so I am. The mystery that started it all. The mystery that will end it all. Sparing none, not even her. Witness the most gruesome game of love, greed, revenge, power, betrayal, and hate in a tale full of sinners, a tale where love was sinful.

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Mathematics Wizard Srinivasa Ramanujan The book depicts the interesting story of a mysterious Indian mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan, with no college education, whose mathematics in a series of letters to a Cambridge Mathematician, G.H. Hardy, shook the entire mathematics community. It is an exciting journey of a poor, self-taught and god-gifted mathematician who by the age of 31 became the youngest Fellow of Royal Society of London. Even after almost 100 years of his death at the age of 32, his results mysteriously find applications in modern world such as in the study of black holes, quantum gravity, cryptography and many others. Ramanujan’s life story and work has inspired numerous people and generations of mathematicians around the globe and continue to excite even today. We hope that the book will reach the current generation and generate interest in mathematics.