Download or read book Andher Nagari written by MEERA UGRA & LUIS FERNANDES & SUDHA NILESHWAR and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A disciple walks into a town where sweets and vegetables cost the same amount of money. Thrilled at being able to eat sweets so cheaply, he decides to stay there, ignoring his guru's warnings. Bharatendu Harishchandra is one of the greatest playwrights in Hindi, and Andher Nagari, written in 1881, is his masterpiece. Harishchandra's vision of a kingdom so ill-run that it is effectively blind to injustice remains a powerful image even today and the phrase 'andher nagari chaupat raja' (in the city of darkness, the king is insane) has passed into popular usage.
Download or read book The Dullard And Other Stories written by Anant Pai and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 'dullard' of the story, an unfortunate failure at school, is a familiar figure in every age. Poor at his books, he compensates with a wealth of common sense and goes on to survive life's trials rather well. His comically smug, scholarly companions, on the other hand, soon meet their doom. These tales may mirror everyday human vices in a time-tested and engaging way but they are also gentle guides to a wiser, happier path.
Download or read book Third Earth and Other Short Stories written by Aruna Sitesh and published by Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2014-04-16 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These thought provoking short stories are documents of ambitions and frustrations faith and treachery, tranquility and turmoil and the concerns and conflicts so very common to life around us. The characters picked up from amongst us tell familiar tales, though with sensitivity and artistry peculiar to the author. All these stories, published originally in Hindi in prestigious periodicals had made waves which accorded the author a place among the foremost women writers in Hindi. These stories have been deftly translated into English by competent and ingenious transtators. Dr. Aruna Sitesh (1945-2007) taught English Literature for thirty years and was the Principal of Indraprastha College, Delhi University, for a decade until the last day of her life. A Fulbright Fellow (1991-92) at the University of Chicago and visiting scholar (1993) at Rockefeller Study Centre, Bellagio, Italy, she co-edited Pratibha India for about 24 years. While most of her creative writing, comprising six short story collections, was in Hindi she published another six volumes of critical studies, edited works, etc. in English. Her short story Teesari Dharati figures in the anthology of immortal hindi. Short stories by women writers, currently under publication by Sahitya Akadami. The honours and awards she received include Kriti Samman of Hindi Santhan, U.P. government, and Indira Priyadarshani Award for all round excellence.
Download or read book Translations of Hindi Works Into English written by Dipali Ghosh and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description: Hindi is one of the Modern North Indian Languages belonging to the Indo-Aryan group. Hindi is the name given to the standard speech of the region extending from the Western frontiers of the Punjab to the Eastern edge of Bihar and from the Indo-Nepal border in the North to Madhya Pradesh in South. It is spoken in half the territory of India, and Hindi both in its modern and medieval aspects is the subject of this bibliography. This bibliography contains 1389 entries of books, periodical articles published from the early nineteenth century to the present day, is a most useful source of information for the scholars and interested general readers alike. Major subjects covered in two parts are: Part I: Essays and Prose; Novels; Short stories; Plays; Poetry-Pre-modern; Poetry-Modern; Folk Literature. Part II: Autobiography, Biography, Memoirs, Correspondence; History, Literary Criticism; and Philosophy.
Download or read book Tales of Humour written by Anant Pai and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Limited. This book was released on 2011 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes the following titles: Birbal the Just, Birbal the Witty, Raman the Matchless Wit, Gopal the Jester, Raman of Tenali
Download or read book Once There Was a King written by Rabindrantath Tagore and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Once upon a time there was a king." When we were children there was no need to know who the king in the fairy story was. It didn't matter whether he was called Shiladitya or Shaliban, whether he lived at Kashi or Kanauj. The thing that made a seven-year-old boy's heart go thump, thump with delight was this one sovereign truth, this reality of all realities: "Once there was a king."
Download or read book Who s who of Indian Writers 1999 A M written by Kartik Chandra Dutt and published by Sahitya Akademi. This book was released on 1999 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The End-Century Edition Of The Who'S Who Of Indian Writers, Is An Invaluable Work Of Reference For Writers, Publishers, Readers And Students Of Literary History. For Ease Of Use, The Entries Are Arranged Alphabetically By Surname Or Part Of The Name Preferred By The Writers Themselves. A Large Number Of Cross- References Are Provided To Facilitate The Location And Identification Of The Writers.
Download or read book The pandava princes written by B. R. BHAGWAT and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wise Yudhishthira, strong Bheema, skilful Arjuna, brave Nakula and Sahadeva – five exceptionally talented brothers whose youthful exuberance made their Kaurava cousins very jealous. Things only got worse when Duryodhana found that everyone wanted Yudhishthira as king. It was their courage and skill that helped the Pandava princes survive several murderous plots. And as a bonus, they won themselves wonderful wives!
Download or read book Savitri written by ANANT PAI and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even the merciless Lord Yama is charmed by Savitri. This gentle, beautiful princess is admired by gods and kings, the rich and the poor, the young and the old. But when the shadow of death hangs over her husband she is filled with courage spurred by her selfless love for him. She strives for a miracle – with amazing success!
Download or read book Padmini written by YAGYA SHARMA and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hers was a face that made powerful monarchs lose their wits. Having seen Padmini’s reflection in a mirror, Sultan Ala-ud-din Khilji wanted her more than anything else in the world. But she was already the queen of brave Ratnasen, ruler of Chittor. In an unfolding drama of lust and treachery, Ratnasen’s band of Rajput warriors displayed the outstanding courage for which they were rightly famous. And Padmini showed the world what love and honour mean to a woman.
Download or read book Prahlad written by KAMALA CHANDRAKANT and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prahlad drove his monstrous father to a murderous rage. He insisted on praising Lord Vishnu who was considered a sworn enemy by his father Hiranyakashipu. When he tried to punish his disobedient son, Hiranyakashipu's potent poisons turned to nectar while his lethal weapons fell harmlessly away. In this tale of bloodthirsty revenge, Prahlad's only defence is his devotion which dramatically puts an end to all evil.
Download or read book Vikramaditya written by A. P. Singh and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A jealous brother robbed him of his kingdom; his own courage won it back. Chandragupta Vikramaditya has a special place in history because he proved that the love of power is not all that is needed to create an empire. Also needed are the love of a wise w
Download or read book Megasthenes written by SHUBHA KHANDEKAR and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Megasthenes was the ambassador of the Greek general Seleucus Nicator, at the court of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya, in 4th century B.C. He put his stay to good use by travelling widely and minutely documenting one of the most prosperous and enlightened periods of Indian history. Be it the customs and traditions of the people or the administrative skills of the king – Megasthenes wrote it all down in his four-volume travelogue, Indica.
Download or read book Durgadas written by RAMESH SINHA and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life of Durgadas was one of the most extraordinary in the history of Rajasthan. Women of Marwar were often blessed with the words, "May you have a son like Durgadas".Durgadas staked his all to preserve the throne of Jodhpur after the death of King Jaswant Singh.Durgadas was a model Rajput, as wise as he was brave and a saviour of his land.
Download or read book Devi Choudhurani written by DEBRANI MITRA and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prafulla’s future promised only doom and sorrow. Gossiping neighbours and an unhappy marriage would have ruined many women, but Prafulla was not one to give in easily. With hard work and good sense, she turned her life around. An attractive heroine in Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s novel, Prafulla rose from poverty to a life of riches and fame.
Download or read book Sakshi gopal written by MANOJ DAS and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mahindra and Vasanti want to marry. But Mahindra is only a poor orphan, and Sukhvir, the richest man in the village, wants to marry Vasanti too. During a pilgrimage to a temple of Krishna, Vasanti's father, Raghav, realises Mahindra's qualities of loyalty and integrity and asks him to become his son-in-law. Mahindra is overjoyed but his happiness is shattered when Raghav, swayed by Sukhvir's wealth, breaks his promise. Mahindra calls the village council but no one believes him. In despair, he prays to Lord Gopal to bear witness to Raghav's promise.This is a folktale from Orissa where the Sakshi Gopal temple, in Puri, marks the occasion when Gopal stood witness (Sakshi) so Mahindra and Vasanti could marry.
Download or read book Kubera written by NIMMY CHISBN:O and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The city of Lanka was once ruled by the wise and benevolent Kubera, the king of the yakshas and the son of Sage Vishrava. He would travel the world in his magnificent flying chariot, the Pushpaka Vimana, which had been gifted to him by his great-grandfather, Brahma. Lanka enjoyed an age of peace and prosperity under Kubera's reign. But all that changed when his fearsome half-brother Dasagriva, the leader of the rakshasas, decided to claim the city as his own. Amar Chitra Katha pieces together from various sources in Indian mythology, the story of the Lord of Wealth.
