Mystery of the Missing Cap and Others Stories, originally published as Manoj Dasanka Katha O Kahini was the first collection of short stories in Odia to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award (1972). The collection spans twenty-two years of the writer's contribution to Odia short story. While Sri Das has won wider recognitions through his subsequently written stories, roping into the circle of his admires writers like Graham Greene and H.R.F. Keating, this collection marks a mile stone in the evolution of Odia fiction, infusing into the genre of short stories a neew vitality through a combination of deep psychological insight into characters and situations and a remarkable precision in sytle. The translation is by the author himself whoalso occupies a special places in Indian writing in English.

Kids story by Manoj das

It is raining and there is not much one can do outdoors. Come and listen to Aajis story about the Kolis, the original inhabitants of Bombay, their favourite fish Bombay Duck and the citys magnificent docks.Written by Fleur D’Souza and Illustrated by Kripa.

नंदिता की कहानी भारत के सबसे प्रसिद्ध फोटोग्राफर, होमाई व्यारवाला के जीवन का जश्न मनाती है। होमाई का साहस और शिल्प कौशल पुस्तक में खूबसूरती से सामने आता है। प्रिया कुरियन के चित्रण होमाई की कार्यशैली को इतनी सटीकता से बनाए रखते हैं कि कभी-कभी ऐसा लगता है मानो होमाई ने ही पुस्तक का चित्रण किया हो। शिल्प और जीवन के बीच निरंतर बदलाव पाठकों को रंगमंच की जीवंतता की याद दिलाता है। किताब हिंदी और अंग्रेजी दोनों भाषाओं में उपलब्ध है।

A book by Jagdish Joshi and translated by Kanchan Wanchoo Sharma.

What would happen if the beetles were in charge?Or if fish ruled the world? This fantastical poem offers a powerful glimpse into world where nature comes first.A beauty story written by Suniti Namjoshi and illustrated by krishna bala shenoi

A friend, a companion and also a hero who saves banks from being robbed, Muffin, the dog, has done it all. This is a story of an enthusiastic Labrador Retriever and its not-so-enthusiastic owner, as they embark on a journey of bonding and adventures. This novella takes the readers along on Muffin's journey as he captures the hearts of everyone around, makes new friends and experiences his firsts. The story comes as a light entertainer for young readers and also provides information for people planning to adopt a puppy into their homes and lives for the first time.

Heroes Do Not Grow On Trees written by Sudha Puri and illustration done by Amitava Sengupta.Age group 6 TO 10 YEARS.

A humorous story about a mango tree who is bored standing rooted in one place and wants to see the world and seek adventure. Illustrations by Manjula Padmanabhan.

All Kali wanted to do was dance. But how could he. After all, in his village, boys did not dance, especially not Bharatanatyam. A story about aspiration and believing in dreams.Written by Aparna Karthikeyan and Illustrated by Somesh Kumar.

On Okinawa island, a boy named Ray determines to use a magical gift from a mermaid to protect the island’s nature and people no matter what he has to give.

This is a story about dogs and duck friendship written by Shireen Rizvi.

This collection of stories makes for interesting reading while bringing to the limelight some common household animals and their bewildering characteristics.

Lady Tarzan aka Jamuna Tudu put her life at stake to save forests. Her story is the story of struggle and love. Lavanya Karthik retells Lady Tarzan's story. The story asks, "Do we love something?" This question gives us hope as we can stand for someone we love. For support. Rajiv Eipe's illustrations gives sound to the story. The sounds of a healthy forest. This is the Hindi translation of the book - Lady Tarzan! Jamuna.

Haiku is a very short form of Japanese poetry consisting of 17 syllables arranged in three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively. But against all odds, this is a collection of feelings written in three lines. An economical masterpiece that Trades you through realities of life; speaking of love, relationships, paradoxes in life, you name it you have it in here.

Marathi has an unbroken literary tradition of over eight centuries, divided conveniently into two distinct periods, classical and modern. The Classical period spans six centuries, remarkable for poetry, devotional and heroic. Jnandev, Namdev, Eknath, Tukaram and Ramdas have become household names throughout India. While Virasaiva, Jain, and Muslim poets have enriched the secular and spiritual content, wandering minstrels have sung heroic ballads. New forms of literature have flowered from the nineteenth century under the impact of English education and western thought. The Chiplunkar, Apte, Anil Despande, Phadke, Khandekar, Mardhekar, Rege and Gadgil. Tracing the earliest reference to Maharashtra in a rock inscription of the fourth century, the history concludes with the formation of the state in 1960.

Everyone has a dream. It’s just that some dreams get fulfilled, and others remain confined in hearts. In love with Shah Rukh Khan by Ajitabha Bose.

The story, written in an epistolary style, talks about attempts the narrator makes in order to erase the memories of her one true love, from her heart. But can such love be unremembered? Read on to find out.

Brian serves grey with divorce papers, announces he’s gay and is in love with someone else. Her whole world falls apart, filled with rage, she has no one to turn too. Brian feels bad and is miserable for causing her a lot of pain, but the heart wants what it wants. Brian and his lover get married, which causes grey further pain. What happens next? How does grey deal with the pain and agony? Does it all end well or does someone die in the end? Find out in our love falls apart.

Do you remember who was your first crush? Did you too dream of marrying her? Everyone does somehow, isn't it? So did Arnab! When he saw simpi for the very first time, he fell in for a forever-love. Yet, the dream took a different turn when she rejected him time and again. What lies ahead? Will Arnab be able to impress his first love? Or will he fail, again? Bestselling author, ajitabha Bose brings to you a true tale of love based in the small town of Jamshedpur.