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!!!

Wet noses, wagging tails, gentle licks, warm nuzzles ñ can life ever be the same without our canine companions? Hereís a book that celebrates dogs, and gives us just one more reason to be thankful for the awesomeness they bring into our lives!

This book contains 38 Nano tales by different authors depicting life, motivation and inspiration. This is the world’s first book to be published on Nano tales. Nano tale is a small story written in little words with a strong message. The figure of speech used by the writers is at its best. Irony, rhetoric, sarcasm, pun, and satire are some essential tools of a Nano tale. The words are limited, but the message is loud and clear.

Rediscover an extraordinary world of words with stories from Target ñ the much-loved childrenís magazine, edited by Rosalind Wilson. An enthralling collection put together in a new volume by Katha, with delightful, vintage illustrations. Ideal for curling up with on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Authors ink brings to you an unputdownable heady cocktail of 13 short stories that will compel you think about life in a way you have never thought before. Ranging from tales of horror to the tales of the unexpected, from stories of love to stories of irony and self realisation, twisted tales promises to keep you enthralled as each story brings out the vagaries of life and the fickleness as well as the strengths of human emotions and character in a way that each story touches you in a special way and compels you to relate it to your own life and personal experiences. Pick up the book, put your feet up, and make yourself comfortable to embark on a journey full of excitement, thrills and experience the…unexpected.

Unread is an anthology published by platform for artists featuring 99 writers across the country who have shared their writings in the form of poetry and short stories. It contains both English and Hindi writings which is a collection of diverse experiences, emotions, and knowledge shared by the writers. To name a few, we have a man deep Singh, helly Shah, Mehak Mirza Prabhu, aakash ranison, Naveen kukreja, shakti Shetty, Abbas Dalal and others who are looked up to by thousands of aspiring writers the 100th title of the book is kept blank for the reader to be a part of the book and complete it with their art. You can write, draw, paint, sketch or even stick pictures to express your creativity on the last part. This makes the book very dynamic and inclusive which is the spirit of platform for artists since the start. The entire project was intended to be experimental as well as collaborative hence the book cover was designed by nine different designers as a relay of creative expressions where it was passed on from one to the other to add their element. You can know more about the book through www.Pfaindia.Com/unread. Feel free to connect with us via Instagram/ face book @platform for artists to share your reviews. Happy unreading!.

A book that challenges gender stereotypes and sketches inspiring messages that will surely go a long way!

A book that helps young readers understand ñ and act on ñ what it means to be kind.

A book that examines the effects of Global Warming and shows young readers many easy ways to help make a difference.

All the knowledge in the world won’t help you if you don’t decide to help yourself first. If you change nothing, nothing will change. Your life will not change unless you decide to change it. The goal of this book is to make you aware of the time you have left and how to spend that time to live a better life. The book is divided into three parts: Death Mindset How to Live a Good Life Each section is filled with stories, anecdotes, quotes and direct action that you can take to improve your life and ensure you don’t leave anything for later.

This is a collection of simple stories to be read aloud for young children, published under the Asian/Pacific co-publication program (ACP), with the joint efforts of UNESCO Member estate in Asia and the Pacific, and in cooperation with UNESCO. These stories and illustrations have been contributed by 20 countries in the region and selected by the regional editorial committee for ACP in consultation with the UNESCO member estate in the Asia and Pacific.

इसमें बच्‍चों के लिये लिख रहे दस रचनाकारों की कहानियों में से चुनी एक-एक कहानी शामिल है। आठ चित्रकारों की रंगाई है। कहानियाँ जो छोटी हैं और खरी भी। इनमें बच्‍चों की सहज और बाजिब जिज्ञासा है। कल्‍पना है। जिद है। जूझ है। और प्रेम है। -क्‍या इस स्‍कूल में पहले हाथी पढ़ते थेॽ -नहीं। -तो फिर इतना बड़ा गेट क्‍यों लगवायाॽ क्‍या कभी आपके मन में ऐसा कोई सवाल आयाॽ Age group 6-8 years

यह 11 छोटी कहानियों का गुच्‍छा है। किताब में नेहा सिंह, अरशद खान, शशि सबलोक, निधि सक्‍सेना, मंजरी चक्रवर्ती, सारिका ठाकुर, योगेश ध्‍यानी, सुशील शुक्‍ल, श्‍वेता नाम्बियार, प्रमोद पाठक, और चन्‍दन यादव की छँटी हुई एक-एक कहानी है। सुनो कहानी का इन्‍द्रधनुषी अन्‍दाज़ इन सबके कहने के अन्‍दाज़ से बना है। इसके पन्‍नों पर 9 काबिल चित्रकारों प्रोइति राय, तापोशी घोषाल, पार्थो सेनगुप्‍त, प्रशान्‍त सोनी, प्रिया कुरियन, राजीव आइप, वन्‍दना विष्‍ट, श्रुति हेमाणी और मंजरी चक्रवर्ती के रंग हैं। कहानियों और चित्रों की यह विविधता आपको अभूतपूर्व लगेगी। Age group 6-8 years

This book has lullabies that are still unsung. Its rhythm is effortless. Language is as transparent as sugar. Read it twice, and you will learn it. Notice the beauty of its expression. Chand ki Roti pani mein aayi, machhli phir bhi, Kha na payi. A lot is left unsaid in this poem. This is the space a child needs to play with language and imagination. And no one is too old for language games. Proiti Roy has beautifully illustrated these lullaby-like poems. Age group 6-8 years

‘खुशबू की चोरी ’ में शामिल कहानियाँ मूल रूप से बाँग्‍ला में लिखी गईं थी। इस किताब के ज़रिये हम हिन्‍दी में पढ़वा रहे हैं। फिर भी हमने कहीं-कहीं बाँग्‍ला के असर बचाकर रखे हैं। ताकि लगे कि यह हिन्‍दी किसी बाँग्‍ला वाले द्वारा रची जा रही है। भाषा अलग होने से बचपन की रुचियाँ, अहसास और कारनामे अलग नहीं हो जाते। प्‍यार, बूझ, डर, गुस्‍सा, होशियारी और कल्‍पना आदि भावों की ज़मीन भाषा नहीं है। ये व्‍यक्‍त ज़रूर भाषा में होते हैं। इस गुच्‍छे में भी इनके बारे में दिलचस्‍प कहानियाँ हैं। Age 12+

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.

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.

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.

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