Author: Dhanishta Shah

Children / Young Adults

The teachings of Chanakya presented for children for the first time in Chatur Chanakya and The Himalayan Problem by Radhakrishnan Pillai

If you thought that the timeless teachings of Chanakya, the great kingmaker were meant for adults in management positions, think again. Children can now enjoy these wise nuggets in Chatur Chanakya and The Himalayan Problem.

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18th April 2018

Children

I Need to Pee- a picture book about a basic human need

I Need to Pee by Neha Singh is much more than a simple book about the difficulties in accessing a decent washroom in our country. At a deeper level, it talks about the assertion of a basic right.

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10th April 2018

Adults

The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar

The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock weaves a tale filled with myth and fantasy, set in Georgian England. Imogen Hermes Gowar’s debut novel is an enticing read!

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6th April 2018

Adults

Thus Spoke Chanakya by Radhakrishnan Pillai presents Chanakya’s teachings in easy to read knowledge capsules.

Thus Spoke Chanakya is a roadmap for understanding and applying the teachings of the great ‘kingmaker’ Chanakya. In simple lucid language easily suited for modern readers, Radhakrishnan Pillai decodes the ancient texts of ‘Arthashastra’ in the context of modern times.

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4th April 2018

Children / Young Adults

Puffin books presents a Rani Lakshmibai biography by Sonia Mehta for young readers

The valiant queen of Jhansi finds expression in a beautifully illustrated tale by Sonia Mehta. This Rani Lakshmibai biography is a great way to meet the queen who still inspires awe.

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2nd April 2018

Beyond Books

How a rich text environment or print rich environment furthers the love for words

A rich text environment can be a tool to encourage a love for print and encourage literacy in children. It simply involves incorporating print in the child’s immediate environment.

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23rd March 2018

Adults

Lore of the Land….….A fascinating book reveals the storytelling traditions of India 

Lore of the land: Storytelling traditions of India by Nalini Ramachandran delves into the dynamic world of Indian stories

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18th March 2018

Children

What Maya Saw: A thriller for young adults paves the way for some clue hunting in Bombay.

Shabnam Minwalla’s latest book, What Maya Saw, is a thriller for young adults that envelopes the reader into a hunt that takes them right into the heart of Bombay.

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12th March 2018

Adults

Yes, everyone can be rich: Dream Big by Dr. Mukesh Jindal and Arunraj VS shows us how

Dream Big, a book on financial literary reiterates that every individual is entitled to make an unlimited amount of money. After all, it is all about good investment habits.

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24th February 2018

Adults

Bibek Debroy says it with limericks!

The Book of Limericks by Bibek Debroy is a quirky and poetic commentary on the year gone by. Accompanied by brilliant illustrations by Sayan Mukherjee, the book holds a key to understanding 2017.

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14th February 2018