‘An acute observation, a happening around life that interests you, can make an interesting story. You may blow up a simple incident with your language skill and contrive a story.’ ‘The unwritten novels and stories float in a world of mind. An author happens to pass through them. One of these may fit into the groove of his mind, like a key in the lock. Upon engagement with the corresponding hiatus, the book empties its contents into it.’ ‘Sometimes, a power possesses you. It speaks through you. Some beings take possession of a capable mind, and make him write their own story.’ ‘There is a mart of wizards. It has a story lane in it. The shopkeepers sit with small beautiful velvety bundles—black, silver, cherry red, orange, blue, green, and golden—each contains either ariovel or a story, or even a poem. Generally, the passers-by in this charmed alley aie the story-tellers and poets.’ ‘Often a Santa Claus-like bei|j> passes on Ms sleigh drawn by his seven reindeers-,- He bestows gifts to the spectators wfi) stand along his trail. Authors may find tender saplings of novels and stories. They are to be watered and raised, ijrtd then shaped with industry to a handsome form.’ Anand Kumar

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!

पटना वाला प्यार (कहानी संग्रह) में पटना की जीवन शैली, वहां की संस्कृति का प्रभाव कहानियों की पृष्ठभूमि है। पटना के संस्कार कहानी के पात्रों में स्पष्ट दिखाई दे रहे हैं। पटना को जैसा एक आम आदमी अख़बारों और ख़बरों के माध्यम से जानता होगा बिलकुल वैसा ही इस कहानी संग्रह में सहज ही परिलक्षित होता है। कहानी ‘एक मुलाकात’ में दिल्ली और पटना के बीच की यात्रा, कैसे एक प्रेम में फंसी लड़की को वेश्या बना देती है। वहीं ‘पटना वाला प्यार’ कहानी के दोनों भागों के प्यार, एक छोटे शहर की युवा हो रही पीढ़ी की अल्हड़ मति का शानदार चित्रण प्रस्तुत करती है। ‘रीयूनियन’ कहानी पढ़कर व्यक्ति को अपने जीवन के कटु सत्य का सहज ही साक्षात्कार हो जाता है। कहानी से पता चलता है कि जीवन में आने वाला हर शख़्स अपना एक वजूद रखता है। ‘लाल चच्चा’ कहानी हो या ‘फैसला’, ‘अज्ञात आतंकवादी’ हो या ‘सुसाइड जिम्मेदार कौन’ या फिर ‘परछाई’ समाज को सीधे-सीधे आईना दिखाने वाली कहानियाँ कही जा सकती है।

Collection of short stories

डॉ मंजरी शुक्ला की पठनीय और शिक्षाप्रद बाल-कहानियों का संग्रह है 'जादुई चश्में' 'जादुई चश्में' लेखिका डॉ मंजरी शुक्ला का कहानी संग्रह है। इसमें लेखिका की चौदह कहानियों को संकलित किया गया है। कहानियाँ रोचक है और बच्चों को पढ़ने के लिए दी जा सकती हैं या इन्हें उन्हें पढ़कर सुनाया जा सकता है:

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!!!

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

The Kashmiri short story was born with the progressive movement in Kashmir and its acceptted the standards and values dictated by the movement unquesioningly. Nationalism and the desire for reaching out to people inspired most of the writers to switch over to Kashmiri, even though they had strated writing in Urdu. Dinanath Nadim's Javabi Card (Reply-Card) and Somnath Zutshi's Yell Phol Gash (when there was light) are the first two short stories written in Kashmiri

Look into the mirror of the sciety and all you see is a scarecrow!" An anthology that mirrors the society at large. Thirteen stories that take you to the streets of Kabul to the paddy fields in rural Bengal, from a chirstmas in Paris to a famine in Orissa, from the lavish life futility of a rockstar to the aspiring dreams of a prostitute from artistic nudity to meeting God. This anthology has it all. The roller coaster ride of emotions will justify life is nor black , nor white but mostly grey!! And the scarecrow in some paddy field will keep mocking the society and it's futile taboos!! Can we be the scarecrow? An anthology you may love or hate but can't ignore for sure!!

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.

Wearer of many hats-philanthropist, entrepreneur, computer scientist, engineer, teacher-Sudha Murty has above all always been a storyteller extraordinaire. Winner of the R.K. Narayan Award for Literature, the Padma Shri, the Attimabbe Award from the government of Karnataka for excellence in Kannada literature, and the Raymond Crossword Lifetime Achievement Award, her repertoire includes adult non-fiction, adult fiction, children’s books, travelogues and technical books. Here, There and Everywhere is a celebration of her literary journey and is her 200th title across genres and languages. Bringing together her best-loved stories from various collections alongside some new ones and a thoughtful introduction, here is a book that is, in every sense, as multifaceted as its author.

A comparison of the lives and writing of Devkota and Nirala by Murari Madhusudan Thakur. Sahitya Akademi Award 2021

Phanishwar Nath Renu’s fiction offers a vivid portrayal of human actions set in their authentic geographical context. The author boldly diverges from conventional linguistic norms, capturing a distinct form of Hindi rooted in his regional community's language. This regional dialect becomes an integral part of his storytelling. The primary challenge in translating his work into a language like English lies in capturing the essence of Bihar's sounds and the creative linguistic twists that give his stories their unique flavour. Only when these local nuances and inventive distortions resonate in English can the original spirit be truly conveyed. The success of these translations is evident in the translators' heartfelt efforts to evoke the essence of the originals in their own distinctive styles.

Women’s voices no longer solely portray confinement to kitchens and backyards or victimhood. Instead, they emphasise unseen restrictions faced by individuals and significant barriers within global contexts. This collection of twenty-nine short stories covers diverse themes, complex narratives, unique characters, inventive metaphors, and alternative viewpoints. All stories aim for a just and equitable world. Key topics include Dalit, minority, and tribal issues, farmers’ struggles, new forms of exploitation in high-tech sectors under Globalisation, and existential questions, which are central to these women's writings. Over a dozen passionate translators helped bring these stories to English-speaking readers. The shift of women from victims to survivors to saviours would be even more impactful if men and women worked together to build a casteless, classless, environmentally mindful society- an aspiration our writers share.

English translation by Snehaprava Das from the Odia original of Paramita satpathy's Sahitya akademi award winning collection of stories,Prapti.

"The Sentient God" is a collection of award-winning Odia short stories written by Santanu Kumar Acharya. The book includes 11 stories that are rooted in folklore and myth and cover a range of genres, including fantasy, humor, horror, crime, and romance. The stories are set in villages, small towns, and cities, and will entertain and lighten the mood while also prompting readers to reflect on deep questions about life. In this book, Acharya experiments with the occult and theoretical postulations in stories like "The Sentient God," "The Witness Tree," "The Dream" and "A Moonlit Night on the College Campus." He was an idealist in his life and never compromised with the establishment, and this is reflected in other stories like "Glasnost," "A Telephone Call," and "August 15," which intend to expose the flaws of the political and bureaucratic system of the present time. Overall, "The Sentient God" cements Acharya's reputation as one of the decade's most inventive and successful Odia short story writers. As all great stories do, these stories have the power to make readers see the world differently.

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.

Peddibhotla Subbaramaiah's short stories are the English translations of the Telugu book Peddibhotla Subbaramaiah Kathalu, which has won the Sahitya Akademi Award. This collection includes thirty-four stories that explore a variety of themes, delicate issues, unique events, and different incidents. These stories vividly depict society, social realism, and social consciousness. Each story sheds light on a different facet of social reality, showcasing sharp and perceptive observations of society. The collection mainly concentrates on middle-class struggles, jealousy, and daily life.

Volume 1 of Indian Stories is a curated selection of short stories translated into English from various Indian languages. This volume goes beyond being a simple collection; it captures the evolving social conditions and value systems over the past sixty years. The diverse stories showcase the richness of Indian culture and tradition, while also featuring universal elements that resonate with contemporary audiences and other cultures. The narratives within this anthology reflect the essence of India over time, weaving in mystical elements as they bridge the past and present. The dynamism, wisdom, and human qualities present in these tales ensure their relevance for generations. This is the first volume in a series, with each installment designed to highlight different aspects of Indian culture.