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

Introducing the Ultimate Adventure FunBook for 7-10 Year Olds! Tired of saying “I’m bored!”? Fear not! Dive into this action-packed FunBook where you, the intrepid adventurer, solve mobius strip twists, launch a colony club, and as reader-leaders, challenge yourself daily. What’s Inside? Cool mazes, thought-provoking Big Ideas, and mind-bending puzzles play hide and seek inside your brain making you a more curious, creative, critical thinker! Whether you’re a girl, a boy, or an elephant lover, there’s something for everyone! Be sure to look out for tips on how you can be a reader-leader! Why ChooseOur FunBook? Our 35 years of expertise: This book is crafted by seasoned adventurers who know what makes young minds tick. Discover India! Explore the magic of India’s diversity. Meet families like yours and those who live in completely different worlds. Katha’s storybooks aren’t just friends; they’re wonderland guides. Discover our books through this FunBook! Unlock Big Ideas! Scan the QR code inside to explore fabulous books that’ll transform you into a kind, empathetic, and resilient person. Parents and grandparents, get ready to TADAA! To Think. Ask. Discuss. Act. And Achieve a goal! Spend hours bonding with your little adventurers!

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.

Learn about the story of J.R.D. Tata's flights. Stories that unfolded in the skies, while keeping an eye on the ground.

What happens when a grouchy giant decides to scoop all colour out of the world – from the trees and flowers, from the birds and animals, the fish and the waters? A quaint, fairytale-like story, set amidst magnificent mountains, leafy forests, swirling seas and skies. Sandhya Prabhat’s pictures play with the ebb and flow of colour, startling the reader with brilliantly coloured pages and stark, monochromatic ones. A multi-hued journey in which a little girl who can’t see helps the grouchy giant see the world around in a completely new way.

This sheaf of fifteen short stories represents a cross-section of contemporary Indian Literature. Fourteen of them are translations. One each from fourteen modern languages of India and one is a specimen of Indian creative writing in English. Selected by the Sahitya Akademi's Advisory Boards of various languages, these stories provide fascinating glimpses into the panorama of Indian life, with its baffling variety, its rich contrast of the simple and sophisticated, the ancient and the modern. Here is evidence, if such were needed, that Indian literature is one of a stale uniformity but of a rich variety. This is the first volume of Sahitya Akademi's series of such representative anthologies in English of contemporary indian short stories. Second, third and fourth volume of stories written by different authors have also been published. Prof.Humayun Kabir has farwarded this volume.

Biswajit unwittingly discovers Jamini Roy's unique style of painting as he is drawn into a mystery to do with forging original works.

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.

This book reads as softly as a lullaby and as provocatively as a stereotype smashing handbook. A good read for younger teens about unfair proscriptions placed on young girls and how to spot and kick them aside, step by step. “Challenging the prevailing constructs of gender in society, all the stories conclude with open-ended questions that encourage young readers to engage in thinking and have a dialogue within a peer group.” — Scroll.in “This book gives you the motivation to bring changes in society, however small it may be, so that everyone gets equal rights and opportunities.” — Hindustan Times For age 10+

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.

Amma’s plants are the best in the world, or so she thinks. Mud flies, pots break when a challenge is thrown. Appa’s attempt to prove his point leads to well…complete unrest. What will it take to restore the peace? Find out, as a little girl shares her funny family saga, which is also an eco-tale! “This book is the best and most fun way to educate children about the varied facets of our amazing capital.” For age 8+

When M.F. Husain loses his shoes, Jai offers to help find them. The two zoom in and out of his paintings, passing milestones in the artist's life

"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.

Published more than 125 years ago, The Life and Times of Pratapu Mudaliar is an adventurous journey to the realm of folk tales and fables, mythology and morality. A colourful expedition from one story to another, it moves from humour to satire, from failure to success, from tears to laughter. Splendidly translated by Meenakshi Tyagarajan and with an Afterword by Sascha Ebeling, Katha Proudhly presents the very first Tamil novel.

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

Journey through the magical land of Ladakh with Sonam.

This sheaf of nineteen short stories, written by different authors, represents a cross-section of contemporary Indian short fiction. Eighteen stories are translations from eighteen modern Indian languages, and one is a specimen of Indian creative writing in English. Selected by the Sahitya Akademi's Advisory Boards of various languages, these stories, provide fascinating glimpses into the panorama of Indian life, with its baffling variety, its rich contrasts of the simple and the sophisticated, the ancient and the modern. Here is evidence, if such were needed that Indian literature is one though written in many languages its oneness consisting not of a stale uniformity but of a rich variety. This is the third volume of Sahitya Akademi series of such representative anthologies in English of contemporary Indian short story.

His short stories are translated into English and published as "Chaso - Selected short stories" by Sahitya Academy in 2014.

This sheaf of twenty-two short stories, written by different authors, mainly during the period 1930-50, represents a cross-section of contemporary Indian short fiction. Twenty stories are translations from fourteen modern languages of India and two are specimens of Indian creative writing in English. Here is evidence, if such were needed that Indian literature is one though written in many languages - its oneness consusting not of a stale uniformity but of rich variety.

Minnie can’t find her little cat anywhere! Where is Pooni hiding? A charming find-it board book for toddlers, from the creator of the other bestselling Pooni books, ‘Where’s That Cat?’ and ‘Pooni at the Taj Mahal’. Bright bold pictures make it easy for very little ones to follow the cat around.