Download or read book Wordygurdyboom written by Sukumar Ray and published by Random House India. This book was released on 2016-10-15 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘If you hear this, you will find your heads are getting muddled. Some of you will fathom fully, some will stay befuddled’ The Bengali language has never been quite such a living, breathing creature of whimsy as in Sukumar Ray’s hands. His creations—wild and wicked, dreamy and delirious—have thrilled children and adults alike. This selection offers you the best of his world—pun-riddled, fun-fiddled poetry from Abol Tabol and Khai-Khai, stories of schoolboy pranks from Pagla Dashu, of madcap explorers from Heshoram Hushiyarer Diary and the unforgettable harum-scarum classic Haw-Jaw-Baw-Raw-Law—for the first time in its entirety. All the stories and poems are accompanied by Sukumar Ray’s inimitable illustrations. Sampurna Chattarji’s vibrant translation captures the freewheeling play of sound and sense we associate with Ray’s writings, and promises to win him a whole new generation of admirers.

Download or read book Language and Grammar written by Koushik Joardar and published by Northern Book Centre. This book was released on 2009 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bhaswati Bhattacharya Chakrabarti is a Professor of Philosophy, University of North Bengal is well-conversant in both Indian and Western philosophy. Her books and articles particularly on Buddhism and Jayar"a·si are well accepted and appreciated by the scholarly world. She has lectured at length in different Universities of India and published papers in many professional journals published from India and abroad apart from few books. In 2004, she has visited Paris under Indo-French Cultural Exchange programme sponsored by I.C.P.R. in connection with her post-doctoral work on `Philosophy of Language ¿ East-West Dialogue¿. Recently she has co-edited »Sabdapram"a]na in Indian Philosophy.

Download or read book The Tenth Rasa written by Michael Heyman and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2007-01-03 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the carnival of nonsense where hankies turn into mischievous cats, a messiah is born with her feet in her mouth, you can fave hun by socking on the ree-raw and your favourite corn cakes are made of . . . are you sure you want to know? For the last eighteen hundred years Indian arts have been seen in terms of strictly classified emotional effects known as the nine rasas. The Tenth Rasa: An Anthology of Indian Nonsense celebrates, for the very first time, what Sukumar Ray called the spirit of whimsy , or the tenth rasa, through the topsy-turvy, irreverent, melodic genre of nonsense literature. This fabulous selection of poetry and prose, brilliantly translated from seventeen Indian languages across India, includes works by Rabindranath Tagore, Sukumar Ray, Vinda Karandikar, Gulzar, Dash Benhur, Manoj Das, Navakanta Barua, Mangesh Padgavkar, Sri Sri, Vaikom Mohammad Basheer, Kunjunni and other known, lesser-known and previously unpublished authors. In forms as varied as stories and songs for children and adults, lullabies, folk tales, Bollywood song lyrics and medieval court verse, the writers open doors to wildly imaginative worlds populated by peculiar characters and fantastical creatures, where only nonsense makes perfect sense. Crackling with wit, wordplay and riotous rhymes, and frequently revelling in pure gibberish, this immensely entertaining collection will delight you from start to finish.

Download or read book Wordygurdyboom the Nonsense World of Sukumar Ray written by Sukumar (Tr Chatterjee Sampurna) Ray and published by Penguin Random House India Pvt.Limited. This book was released on 2004 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Abol Tabol written by and published by Penguin Putnam. This book was released on 2004 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bengali language has never been quite so much a living, breathing creature of whimsy as in Sukumar Ray s hands, and his creations wild and wicked, dreamy and delirious have thrilled children and adults alike. This selection offers you the best of his world pun-riddled, fun-fiddled poetry from Abol Tabol and Khai-Khai, stories of schoolboy pranks (Pagla Dashu) and madcap explorers (Heshoram Hushiyarer Diary), and the unforgettable harum-scarum classic of Haw-Jaw-Baw-Raw-Law, presented here for the first time in its entirety. All the stories and poems are accompanied by Sukumar Ray s inimitable illustrations.

Download or read book Wordygurdyboom written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mullah Nasruddin written by Sampurna Chattarji and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2016-06-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you stop yourself from being blown away all the way to China? How do you get top-notch services out of snooty Turkish bath attendants? Why do camels not have wings? As thirteen-year-old Shashank the Sad pores over his math homework, a little doodle appears and Mulla Nasruddin—MN to his friends—comes alive! MN’s never-ending stream of stories enthralls Shashank but make him wonder if his new friend is completely crazy. Then one day, Shashank finds himself trapped in a magic grid. Is there a connection between MN’s madcap stories and Shashank’s way out of the grid? Taking the much-loved tales of Mulla Nasruddin into a young boy’s richly imaginative world, Sampurna Chattarji’s retelling is one that will entertain and move both adults and children alike.

Download or read book Don t Ask Any Old Bloke for Directions written by Palden Gyatso Tenzing and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2009 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring a karmic network in 25,320 kilometres After twenty years in the Indian Administrative Service, P.G. Tenzing throws off the staid life of a bureaucrat to roar across India on an Enfield Thunderbird, travelling light with his possessions strapped on the back of his bike. On the nine-month motorcycle journey without a pre-planned route or direction, he encounters acquaintances who appear to be from his karmic past: from the roadside barber to numerous waiters and mechanics-- fleeting human interactions and connections that seem pre-ordained. Life on the road is full of pot holes in more ways than one, but Tenzing acquires a wheelie's sixth sense. He is unfazed by suspicious hotel receptionists or other unkarmic sceptics who take one look at his dishevelled, unkempt appearance and ask for an advance, or a deposit or both. Tenzing's views on life and death, friendship and love are informed by a certain dark humour. But his conviction that everything revolves around the sacred bond that humans share with each other and with the universe is deeply felt and inspiring. Sometime singer with a Gangtok band, a dabbler in vipassana meditation and a supporter of a monk's school at Mangan, Sikkim, P.G. Tenzing is self-confessedly at a mid-life crisis point and ready for all the adventures this world has to offer.

Download or read book The Bloomsbury Research Handbook of Indian Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art written by Arindam Chakrabarti and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-02-25 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bloomsbury Research Handbook of Indian Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art provides an extensive research resource to the burgeoning field of Asian aesthetics. Featuring leading international scholars and teachers whose work defines the field, this unique volume reflects the very best scholarship in creative, analytic, and comparative philosophy. Beginning with a philosophical reconstruction of the classical rasa aesthetics, chapters range from the nature of art-emotions, tones of thinking, and aesthetic education to issues in film-theory and problems of the past versus present. As well as discussing indigenous versus foreign in aesthetic practices, this volume covers North and South Indian performance practices and theories, alongside recent and new themes including the Gandhian aesthetics of surrender and self-control and the aesthetics of touch in the light of the politics of untouchability. With such unparalleled and authoritative coverage, The Bloomsbury Research Handbook of Indian Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art represents a dynamic map of comparative cross-cultural aesthetics. Bringing together original philosophical research from renowned thinkers, it makes a major contribution to both Eastern and Western contemporary aesthetics.

Download or read book Get Smart Study Smarter written by Bennett and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2008 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get Smart! Is The New Mantra For Students. With A Systematic, Back-To-The-Basics Approach, The Books In This Series Aim To Help Students Tackle Crucial Subjects In School With Confidence And Enjoyment. Accompanied By Tables, Illustrations And Many Exciting Exercises, The Get Smart! Series Gives Helpful Tips And Sensible Advice So That Students Can Develop Both Creative And Analytical Skills. Get Smart! Study Smarter Is A Unique Guide For Students That Illustrates The Best Methods To Adopt While Doing School Work. It Examines Various Aspects Of Learning And Gives Practical Suggestions On How To: " Manage Your Study Time Better " Understand And Learn Your Lessons Efficiently Using Methods Like Sq3R " Enhance Your Memory With Memory Aids Like Acronyms, Acrostics, Rhymes, Associations " Prepare For Exams And For Those Who Feel That Life Is All About Books And Lessons, Study Smarter Gives Ideas On What To Do To Unwind In The Spare Hours! Filled With Helpful Examples, Study Plans, Timetables And Charts, And Packed With Exciting Trivia, This Book Aims To Help Students Lead A Well Rounded School Life. Age Group Of Target Audience (Puffin): 12+

Download or read book Bimal Roy written by Rinki Roy Bhattacharya and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2009-07-15 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Udayer Pathe, Bimal Roy’s first film, revolutionized Indian cinema. Hailed as a pioneer by Satyajit Ray, he was perhaps the first to bring shades of grey to the black-and-white screen. Roy’s spare storytelling and nuanced understanding of the human condition are reflected in classics like Devdas, Sujata and Madhumati. His ability to illuminate ordinary characters like Shambhu in Do Bigha Zamin and Kalyani in Bandini, is attested to by their being a part of popular memory even to this day. The Man Who Spoke in Pictures is not just a eulogy to this great director, but also an insight into Roy, the man, the director and his art. The auteur’s little-known Bengal phase is chronicled by Mahasweta Devi and Amit Chaudhuri, as well as Tapan Sinha, Amit Bose and other greats of cinema who trace his journey from cinematographer to director. His Bombay years are recorded through a collection of analyses and anecdotes from leading literary and cinematic luminaries, including Nayantara Sahgal, Gulzar, Naseeruddin Shah and Khalid Mohammed. The final section examines Roy from the outsider’s perspective, with articles by Meghnad Desai, Rachel Dwyer and Paula Mayhew.

Download or read book Saffron White and Green written by Subhadra Sengupta and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is one of the most exciting stories in history - the glorious tale of how the powerless, unarmed people of India came together to defy the mightiest empire in the world. The British empire had tightened its noose around a country split by religion, class and caste. But when the people rallied under the tricoloured banner of freedom, it was with a power that stunned even the strongest. No one had seen such a revolution before. what was truly extraordinary was that India won her independence not through an armed uprising but by persistent, peaceful, non violent protes. Ordinary men and women stood up against the might of the Birtish Empire, valiantly facing police batons and guns. They marched singing of freedom and faced the hardships of prison, bonfires of foreign cloth lit up the Non cooperation movement. Thousands followed Mahatma Gandhi as he marched to Dandi. And a nation of millions held its breath proudly as jawaharlal Nehru spoke of its tyst with destiny. not long after, India inspired colonies across the world to stand up and demand independence. Thsi si sth estory of Ahimsa, sayagraha and Swaraj, of non - violence and the struggle for truth - all for the one thing that is most valuable to a people and to a nation : Freedom.

Download or read book Parrot Who Wouldn t Talk Other Stories written by Ruskin Bond and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India&Rsquo;S Best-Loved Children&Rsquo;S Writer Ruskin Bond Introduces Us To Some Of The Most Endearing And Adorable Characters He Has Ever Written About&Mdash;His Grandfather, With His Unusual Ability To Disguise Himself As The Street-Vendor, Carpenter And Sometimes The Washerman; The Eccentric And Ubiquitous Uncle Ken, With His Knack For Trouble And Disastrous Escapades; The Stationmaster Mr Ghosh And His Amazing Family Comprising A Dozen Mice; And The Unforgettable Aunt Ruby, Whose Encounter With A Parrot Who Wouldn&Rsquo;T Talk Will Make You Burst With Laughter! Meet The Regimental Myna, Read About The Snake Who Turned Into A Handsome Prince Every Night, And Enjoy The Tale Of The Author&Rsquo;S Travails As A Cook&Hellip;Heart-Warming, Funny And Delightful, The Parrot Who Wouldn&Rsquo;T Talk And Other Stories Features Some Old Favourites As Well As Refreshingly New Stories Written Exclusively For This Collection. Marked By Bond&Rsquo;S Inimitable Style And Trademark Humour, And Embellished With Lively Illustrations, This Book Will Be A Firm Favourite With Children. Age Group Of Target Audience (Puffin): 10 + Read What One Of Our Penguin Club Members Thought Of Ruskin Bond&Rsquo;S New Book, The Parrot Who Wouldn&Rsquo;T Talk And Other Stories: Ruskin Bond Has Always Been A Great Favourite Of Mine, And His Latest Book Promises To Be A Treat For Kids And Adults Alike. The Stories In This Book Recount Interesting Events From Bond&Rsquo;S Childhood, And Introduce The Reader To Some Delightful And Eccentric Characters, Both Human And Animal. There Is Even A Naughty Little Ghost, In &Lsquo;We Capture A Ghost&Rsquo;, That Eventually Helps Rid The Author Of A Pesky Relative In A Very Novel Way! Bond&Rsquo;S Simple And Humorous Style Of Narration Makes Each Story In This Collection Memorable. The Title Story Is About A Rather Clever Parrot That Returns To Torment Its Bad Tempered Owner. &Rsquo;White Mice&Rsquo; Introduces A Stationmaster With A Very Strange Hobby, While &Lsquo;The Regimental Myna&Lsquo;Is About A Rather Unusual Recruit To An Army Regiment. &Lsquo;Trapped By A Tiger&Rsquo; Is The Thrilling Tale Of A &Lsquo;Shikar&Rsquo; Gone Wrong&Rsquo;, As The Hunted Tiger Stalks The Young Narrator. &Rsquo;Bitter Gooseberries&Rsquo; Narrates An Old Burmese Tale Of A Harassed Son-In-Law With A Difference, While &Lsquo;A Bicycle Ride With Uncle Ken&Rsquo; Humorously Touches On The Young Bond&Rsquo;S Misadventures, Caused By A Growing Interest In Girls. Bond&Rsquo;S Affection For His Relatives, Especially His Grandfather And Uncle Ken, Are Evident In The Stories About Them, And In The Gentle Humour He Uses To Describe Their Exploits. Also Evident Is His Strong Attachment To Dehradun, The Small Town He Grew Up In. While The Book Is Targeted At Ten Year Olds, I Must Say That I And My Five Year Old Daughter Thoroughly Enjoyed Reading It Together. I Must Also Mention Kavita Anand&Rsquo;S Charming Black And White Illustrations Which, At First Glance, Seem Deceptively Simple; A Closer Look Reveals Lots Of Quirky Detail, Bringing The Characters They Portray To Life. My Favourite Illustration Is That Of The Turbaned Warrior From &Lsquo;A Bicycle Ride With Uncle Ken&Rsquo; &Ndash; Don&Rsquo;T Miss The Little Bird Perched On His &Ldquo;Tremendous Moustache&Rdquo;! All In All, Vintage Bond! Lavanya Karthik

Download or read book Dirty Love written by Sampurna Chattarji and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2013-03-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘It is hard for me to say the word “stench” when I speak of her, my love . . .’ The stories in Dirty Love are set in the restless swirl of a Bombay where dream-shuttles speed through the rain and men fall prey to dirty love. Reeking of sewers, fish markets, slaughtered meat, and peopled with loners, misfits and drifters, these tales prise open the surface of everyday existence.

Download or read book Boyhood Days written by Rabindranath Tagore and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2007 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I was then about seven or eight. I had no useful role to play in this world; and that old palki, too, had been dismissed from all forms of useful employment...' Hidden inside an ancient palanquin on a hot, lonely afternoon, a young boy sets off on an imaginary adventure. He encounters gangs of bandits, arrives at palaces where kings bathe in sandalwood-scented water, and the hunter accompanying him gets rid of the tiger lurking in the forest with a bang! of his gun. The boy, gifted with a vivid imagination and a sensitive mind, grew up to become one of India's greatest poets and thinkers. In Boyhood Days, Rabindranath Tagore recounts his growing up years with gentle wit and humour. He describes life in nineteenth-century Kolkata when the only light in the evening came from castor-oil lamps; when hackney carriages raced through the city's streets and women travelled in palanquins to the Ganga for their bath.

Download or read book Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne and other Stories written by Upendrakishore Roychoudhuri and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2015-12-23 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a selection of the best of stories by Upendrakishore Roychoudhuri, and the most fascinating of his characters: Goopy and Bagha, dedicated but unsuccessful musicians who are cast out of their homes because their music drives their families and neighbours crazy; Tuntuni, the little bird; the clever fox; Majantali Sarkar, the cat; the intrepid Granny Hunchback; and many others. Swagata Deb’s vibrant translation brings Upendrakishore’s unique magic to a wider audience, giving a new lease of life to these evergreen tales.

Download or read book Rhymes of Whimsy The Complete Abol Tabol written by Sukumar Ray and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-17 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rhyme-accurate, line-accurate English translations of all 53 nonsense-verse poems from Indian Bengali author Sukumar Ray's Abol Tabol, with groundbreaking analyses of hidden satire against British rule in colonial India. Suitable for enthusiasts of humorous poetry, as well as students and academicians engaged in South Asian literature studies.