Download or read book Short Stories of Himachal Pradesh written by and published by Indus Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Folk Tales of Himachal Pradesh written by K. A. Seethalakshmi and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Short stories of all times written by Delex Cargo Group and published by Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2014-10-27 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Short Stories for All Times offers companionship when you are in mood for some romance, adventure, thrill or even a slice of life. Rahul loves Simran, Super Max carves out a witch's heart, Mohan kills a fairy, Ashim enters a haunted palace of gold, stranger enters home at midnight, Shashank returns home lost and found, Playful boy & Crazy girl dare each other, an unsung hero unfailingly goes to work, Altamash gets a surprise at cricket match and Praful smiles through a journey in train. These stories are written by first time writers who have overcome their shyness to share a page from their life and imagination. Unique and raw, every story is told with utmost sincerity and innocence which is to be found in only the first book of any writer. Delex believes every individual, whether young or old, has a story to tell. And a good story is always remembered.
Download or read book Ghost Stories of Shimla Hills written by Minakshi Chaudhry and published by books catalog. This book was released on 2005 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She was getting closer. His mouth ran dry and his scream died deep inside him. His wobbly legs refused to move. . .The fear of the unknown, enhanced by the mist, darkness and pattering raindrops is part of life in the hills. But there have been real encounters with the supernatural, and included in this collection of chilling tales are personal experiences of people. Read on for some spine-chilling adventures with the spirits in Shimla.
Download or read book Animals in the House A short story in the popular Puffin chapter book series by Ruskin Bond Illustrated bedtime tales animal stories for kids written by Ruskin Bond and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2023-10-19 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Grandfather and I saw eye to eye on the matter of pets, and whenever Grandmother decided it was time to get rid of a tame white rat or a squirrel, I would conceal them in a hole in the jackfruit tree.' Instead of having brothers and sisters to grow up with in India, young Ruskin had several odd companions, including a monkey, a tortoise, a python and a Great Indian Hornbill. His grandfather was responsible for all this wildlife, and their home in Dehra became a centre of action and laughter as a variety of creatures were brought home—the furry, feathered, fierce and friendly—all under one roof. Bursting with delightful illustrations, this chapter book features endearing characters and hilarious episodes, making it a perfect introduction to the wonderful world of Ruskin Bond!
Download or read book Simla Village Tales written by Alice Elizabeth Dracott and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Collected Short Stories written by Ruskin Bond and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2016-04-18 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ruskin Bond wrote his first short story, ‘Untouchable’, at the age of sixteen, and has written memorable fiction ever since. He is famous not only for his love of the hills, but for imbuing the countryside with life and vibrancy through moving descriptions. The simple people who inhabit his stories evoke sympathy and laughter in equal measure. This wonderful collection of seventy stories, including classics like ‘A Face in Dark’, ‘The Kitemaker’, ‘The Tunnel’, ‘The Room of Many Colours’, ‘Dust on the Mountain’ and ‘Times Stops at Shamli’, is a must-have for any bookshelf.
Download or read book Folk Tales of Himachal Pradesh written by Som P. Ranchan and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Know Your State Himachal Pradesh written by Arihant Experts and published by Arihant Publications India limited. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nestled in the Western Himalayas, the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is one of the most picturesque regions in India harboring countless tourist spots which attracts people from all around the globe. Gaining an insightful knowledge about this beautiful state helps you score good marks in Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) recruitment examinations or any other state government exams. To serve the above purpose, this book ‘Know Your State Himachal Pradesh’ has been revised thoroughly. It includes the detailed study of history, geography, economy, polity, art and culture, center and state government welfare schemes and current affairs of Himachal Pradesh. It also includes more than 1300 MCQs as a whole for self-evaluation. Easy-to read and systematically organized, it is a handy and perfect resource book to learn about Himachal Pradesh in an easy-to-digest manner.
Download or read book Within Minutes Micro Stories written by Kanwar Dinesh Singh and published by White Falcon Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-19 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examining human behaviour isn't just for academics and medical professionals. As humans, we're naturally fascinated by how we―and others ―experience the world around us in an attempt to understand ourselves. What's most important - your status in life, or your character? How do modern women cope with living in a patriarchal society? Why do children have a unique perception of the world? What makes common people act differently in business settings or in relationships and friendships? How did certain myths, superstitions, ideas about divinity, and small-town views of the world develop? Comprised of 45 micro fictional stories, Within Minutes profoundly explores the words, hearts, and minds of a diverse range of men, women, and children in a bid to answer age-old questions and quell our endless curiosity. If you want an escape from your workday, want to spend a little time learning about the cross-sections of Indian society to see where their hearts and minds lie, this collection offers an abundance of two to three-minute reads for you.
Download or read book S R Harnot s Cats Talk written by S. R. Harnot and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cats Talk is S. R. Harnot’s translated short story collection, and explores the social, political, religious, and cultural milieu of the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Written in the zeitgeist of Pahari life, his stories hold universal appeal. These stories delineate the range of difficulties and absurdities and the joys and rewards of life in this mountainous region. They delve into socio-economic inequities, ecological imbalances, political peccadilloes, class and caste discriminations, individual selfishness, and the transforming human relationships in contemporary India.
Download or read book 51 Scintillating Tales written by Vandana Bhagra, Sonia Dogra and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2021-12-28 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A scientific wonder, a tale of friendship, horror and mystery, a trip to space and lessons from nature – 51 Scintillating Tales is a diverse blend of the real and the imaginary. These stories by young writers are a reflection of a new generation which is ready to take the world by storm.
Download or read book Short Stories from the British Indian Army written by J Francis and published by Vij Books India Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2018-07-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book gives account of 20 important battles fought by the Indian Army under British Rule from 1898 till 1945 and presenting them in this Book as short stories. The book starts with the North Western Frontiers of India where an incomparable battle was fought. Then it takes the readers through Western Europe, Ottoman Empire and Persia during The Great War in the second decade of the twentieth century and to the Indo-Afghan Border once again.
Download or read book Tales of Us written by Virender Arora and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2021-10-30 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘You are a Keralite and we are Bengalis. We are on two ends of the Bay of Bengal. It shall be tough to marry the two cultures, separated as they are by 2,000 kms of ocean.’ Mr. Nair Goes to London ‘What about your father?’ ‘He went abroad and forgot us and we have forgotten him. I am not sure if he is even alive.’ ‘Do you want to meet your father?’ ‘No, not at all. I do not want to meet a person who abandoned his family.’ Harry Khanna’s Story She exploded in laughter, ‘Oh my God – what have you done to yourself. No hair no pagri! You look like a brown American.’ I opened my arms and she came into them in a hearty embrace. ‘By God, you still smell the same,’ I exclaimed. Phillaur to Gurdaspur – A Homecoming
Download or read book THE PENGUIN BOOK OF INDIAN RAILWAY STORIES written by Ruskin Bond and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2000-10-14 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories in this collection capture the essence of the Indian Railways - from the small-town station, at the time of the Raj, to the present day big-city station bursting at the seams. The teening and varied life of the Indian Railway station and its environs have fascinated writers from Jules Verne in the 1870s to more recently Satyajit Ray, R.K. Laxman and more modern writers. In this anthology, one of India's best-known writers makes a selection of greattest railway stories the subcontinent has produced. Julese Verne Rudyard Kipling Flora Annie Steel Hon. J.W. Best Jim Corbett Khushwant Singh Ruskin Bond Manoj Das Intizar Husain Satyajit Ray Bill Aitkin R.K. Laxman Victor Banerjee Manojit Mitra.
Download or read book THE PENGUIN BOOK OF INDIAN GHOST STORIES written by Ruskin Bond and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2000-10-15 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Conan Doyle and Rudyard Kipling to Satyajit Ray and R. K. Narayan, this text is a collection of spine-chilling tales of the supernatural from India.
Download or read book Rain in the Mountains written by Ruskin Bond and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2016-07-27 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rain in the Mountains brings together some of Ruskin Bond’s most beautiful works from his years spent in the foothills of the Himalayas in the town of Mussoorie. Through vivid images and lucid writing, Bond evokes the everyday sights and sounds, and captures the essence of mountain life. The musings on his natural habitat, in both prose and poetry, offer a view of that simple and affable world. Some of his writings featured in the book are ‘Once Upon a Mountain Time’, ‘Sounds I Like to Hear’, ‘How Far Is the River’ and ‘After the Monsoon’. Rain in the Mountains will transport the reader into the quiet world of the mountains, lit with an eternal charm.
