Download or read book On the Run with Fotikchand written by Satyajit Ray and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2010 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first incredibly gripping adventure in a heart-stopping new series by Puffin called ‘Classic Adventures’ Follow Fotikchand’s adventures through the colourful and dangerous streets of Kolkata in this action-packed thriller! An eleven-year-old boy, Bablu, gets kidnapped by four goons. As they make their escape in a stolen car, they meet with an accident and two of the goons die on the spot while the boy loses consciousness. The two surviving kidnappers, presuming the boy to be dead, leave him stranded. When Bablu regains consciousness, he realizes he has lost his memory. In his wanderings, he befriends a street juggler, Harun, who gives him shelter and introduces him to a new way of life. Bablu, now called Fotik, spends his days working in a tea shop, while his evenings are spent assisting Harun on his street shows. Gradually they develop a bond that makes them inseparable till one day the kidnappers spot Fotik, and Harun and he are forced to be on the run again. On the Run with Fotikchand is a thrilling story of everlasting friendship. Riveting and racy, it’ll have you turning the pages till the end.
Download or read book The Secret Diary of the World s Worst Cook written by Subhadra Sen Gupta and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2011 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A light-hearted story that will appeal to teenagers with its breezy language and fun attitude.
Download or read book Faster Fenay at Fort Pratapgad written by B R Bhagawat and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘An earthquake, a kidnapping, a secret cave, ancient treasure . . . Quite the Bollywood film this is turning out to be, isn’t it?’ Fafe—Faster Fenay—the boy detective has an uncanny knack for attracting adventure. With his talent as a mimic, his skill with the catapult and his fearless mind, Fafe, at thirteen, has already put several crooks behind bars. Fafe and his classmates are at Fort Pratapgad on a trip. A massive earthquake occurs at midnight. Fafe’s best friend Subhash goes missing and in an attempt to find him, Fafe comes across a gang of kidnappers on the loose! Join Fafe in this action-packed adventure as he pieces together the clues, bit by bit, till the nail-biting finish. This brilliant adaptation of B.R. Bhagwat’s original Marathi series based on the popular character Faster Fenay will mesmerize readers of all ages.
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Download or read book Adventures of Feluda Incident on the Kalka Mail written by Ray Satyajit and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2004 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A prosperous gentleman employs Feluda to recover his blue briefcase, which has got switched with another passenger's on the Kalki mail.
Download or read book Adventures Of Feluda Curse Of The Goddess written by Satyajit Ray and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2016-04-18 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An incident near the desolate Chhinnamasta temple on the rocky riverbank of Rajrappa leads to the death of Mahesh Chowdhury, the head of a Hazaribagh family. Adding to the mystery are a set of coded diaries, a valuable stamp collection that is missing and a tiger that is roaming the streets of Hazaribagh. One of Feluda’s most intriguing adventures, this shows the master sleuth at his best.
Download or read book The Unicorn Expedition written by Satyajit Ray and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2004-06-21 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professor Shonku cannot dismiss without proof the possibility that unicorns do exist somewhere on earth. In fact, Charles Willard, a fellow scientist, claimed to have actually seen them in Tibet, but, unfortunately, died shortly afterwards. So, when Shonku learns that another expedition is starting off for Tibet, he jumps at the opportunity to trace Willard's route and find the unicorns. Tibet is just one of the exotic places Professor Shonku's exploits take him in this volume of stories. In the Sahara he comes face to face with a massive pyramid-like structure no one knew of earlier; he travels underwater in a submarine with two Japanese scientists to investigate the sudden appearance of deadly red fish that have taken to eating humans; in the caves of Bolivia he meets a primitive man who has been painting his dwelling with animal figures and strange mathematical formulae; and on a peculiar island which has appeared out of nowhere in the Pacific Ocean horrific plants suck out all his learning from his brain
Download or read book The Collected Short Stories written by Satyajit Ray and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2015-07-05 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best short stories of Satyajit Ray Best known for his immensely popular Feluda mysteries and the adventures of Professor Shonku, Satyajit Ray was also one of the most skilful short story writers of his generation. Ray’s short stories often explore the macabre and the supernatural, and are marked by the sharp characterization and trademark wit that distinguish his films. This collection brings together Ray’s best short stories—including such timeless gems as ‘Khagam’, ‘Indigo’, ‘Fritz’, ‘Bhuto’, ‘The Pterodactyl’s Egg’, ‘Big Bill’, ‘Patol Babu, Film Star’ and ‘The Hungry Septopus’—which readers of all ages will enjoy. A collection of forty-nine short stories
Download or read book The Criminals of Kathmandu written by Satyajit Ray and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2004-03-03 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A client with an evil lookalike. A stabbing in a hotel. A gang that peddles spurious drugs... The murder of a stranger in a Calcutta hotel leads Feluda and his friends to Kathmandu, straight into the den of Maganlal Meghraj, their old adversary. With an incident at Swayambhunath, an ambush in a prayer wheel factory, a thrilling night at the casino, and a prolonged LSD-induced delusion for Jatayu, the case soon turns into a memorable adventure. In a sensational climax, the master sleuth uncovers an international racket in spurious drugs and emerges victorious yet again.
Download or read book Mystery of the Elephant God written by Satyajit Ray and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2003-05-28 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A child who calls himself Captain Spark. The mysterious Machchli Baba. A stabbing in a dark alley... In Varanasi during the Durga Puja, a valuable statuette of Ganesh is stolen from the famous Ghoshal household. Before he can recover it, Feluda has to face the arch-villain Maganlal Meghraj, solve a murder case, and unmask a fraud sadhu. One of Feluda's most hair-raising adventures, this case puts all his skills to the test.
Download or read book The Book of Hope written by The Better India and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2021-10-18 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of Hope is perfect for a nation that refuses to give up. Curated by The Better India, these are stories of resolve, love, faith, entrepreneurship, and compassion that will uplift your spirit. These stories serve as a pick-me-up when you're feeling down, or when you need a reminder that in the end, we'll make it through. This book is an archive of a nation's collective goodness. Stories are what connect us and remind us that hope is always possible, and the lives of these ordinary Indians will surely inspire you. These are the experiences of real people who found love, overcame loss, worked towards achieving their dreams, or those who bravely fought against societal norms. This book is a testament to the fact that anyone can do it - even you. When all seems dull and bleak, think of this book as a ray of hope brightening up your heart, mind, and soul.
Download or read book Puffin Classics One Dozen Stories written by Ray and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twelve Timeless Stories By A Master Storyteller The Creator Of Immortal Films, Satyajit Ray Was Also A Writer Of Great Repute. In This Collection Are Some Of His Most Extraordinary And Gripping Stories That Will Take Readers To Realms Of Adventure, Fantasy And Horror. While &Lsquo;Bonku Babu&Rsquo;S Friend&Rsquo; Deals With A Mofussil Schoolteacher&Rsquo;S Encounter With A Friendly And Somewhat Awkward Alien, &Lsquo;Anath Babu&Rsquo;S Terror&Rsquo; Is The Tale Of A Ghost Hunter&Rsquo;S Foray Into A Haunted House. Meet Bipin Chowdhury, Who Seems To Be Suffering From A Most Disagreeable Bout Of Amnesia, And Read The Amazing Story Of A Carnivorous Plant With A Monstrous Appetite In &Lsquo;The Hungry Septopus&Rsquo;. This Collection Also Includes Two Stories Featuring Everyone&Rsquo;S Favourite Detective, Feluda.&Nbsp; Published Originally In Bengali As Ek Dojon Goppo, This Collection&Mdash;The First In A Series Of Short Stories Written By The Master Storyteller&Mdash;Is Funny, Sinister And Intriguing By Turns And Truly A Must-Have. &Nbsp;
Download or read book Puffin Feluda Omnibus written by Satyajit Ray and published by Puffin. This book was released on 2018-09-15 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stolen ring. A boy who can recall his past life. A gruesome murder. Including three unputdownable mysteries by master storyteller Satyajit Ray, this omnibus edition is the perfect introduction to the greatest exploits of Feluda and his sidekick, Topshe. In The Emperor's Ring, Feluda and Topshe are on holiday in Lucknow when a priceless Mughal ring gets stolen. As Feluda begins to investigate the theft, he finds himself hot on the trail of a devious criminal. In The Golden Fortress, Feluda and Topshe set out for Rajasthan in pursuit of Dr Hajra, a parapsychologist, and Mukul, a boy who claims to remember his previous life. After numerous adventures, they reach Mukul's Golden Fortress, where Feluda unravels the many strands of one of their most mind-boggling cases. In Bandits of Bombay, Feluda and his companions find themselves in the thick of a thrilling case, with a hair-raising climax aboard a train during a film shoot. Traversing fascinating landscapes and electrifying escapades, this collection is an absolute classic and a must-have for fans of detective fiction.
Download or read book Phatik Chand written by Satyajit Ray and published by Orient Paperbacks. This book was released on 2018-09-12 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phatik Chand is the endearing tale of a child kidnapped from his home and his adventures after he loses his memory in an accident. The ready sympathy and even generosity of the poor is contrasted with the heartlessness and selfish calculativeness of the rich. A juggler called Harun takes care of him and when he finally regains his memory, Phatik is restored to his family by Harun. The relationship which develops between the boy and the juggler as the central theme of the novel is movingly sketched and delineated.
Download or read book Birds Beasts and Bandits written by Krupakar and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a comic case of mistaken identity; wildlife photographers Krupakar and Senani were kidnapped one night from their home at the edge of the Bandipur National Park by Veerappan; India’s ‘most dreaded bandit’. He thought they were important government officials; and his plan was to hold them hostage in return for clemency and a substantial ransom. The bandit and his gang kept the hostages on the move in the forest; and their only contact with the outside world was via an old transistor radio. While Veerappan;who had already killed some 250 people; formulated strategies to force the government to agree to his demands; his hostages not only got a close look at the plant and animal diversity in the forests of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu; but the intimacy of their life on the run gave them an insight into Veerappan’s strange mix of cruelty and humanity. Though Krupakar and Senani came from a world that was completely different from that of Veerappan’s gang; the kidnapped and the kidnappers became closely involved in each other’s concerns. Birds; Beasts and Bandits is a witty and poignant account of an extraordinary adventure with the notorious poacher and his companions.
Download or read book Secret of the Cemetery written by Ray Satyajit and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2019-11-11 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Disturbed Grave In A Century-Old Cemetery. A Ciphered Message. A Mysterious `Repeater'&Hellip; On A Visit To The Park Street Cemetery In Calcutta, Feluda And His Friends Chance Upon An Old Grave That Has Been Dug Into. Slight Clues Lead Them Into The Heart Of A Mystery That Is Both Complex And Blood-Curdling. When The Jigsaw That Involves A Seance In A Gloomy Old Building, A Singer In A Restaurant, A Ruthless And Rich Collector And A Midnight Vigil At The Graveyard Is Put Together, What Emerges Is One Of The Most Intriguing Mysteries Feluda Has Ever Been Faced With. &Nbsp;
Download or read book The Final Adventures of Professor Shonku written by Satyajit Ray and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2020-05-02 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just at the stroke of the half hour, the floor under our feet shook, and in that very instant, the sphere exploded into a thousand bits and scattered on the floor. Then, from the ruins was heard an eerie, disembodied voice declaiming, 'I know what comes after death!' In this last volume of Professor Shonku's escapades, the brilliant and benevolent scientist travels around the world once more to face near death situations. Each nerve wracking experience is faithfully recorded in his diary. We learn of Shonku being outwitted by his own invention, the Tellus computer; his helplessness when his arch-rival in Rome deliberately misplaces his wonder drug, Miracurall; and the thrilling discovery of a three-and-a-half-thousand-year-old sparkling diamond necklace and a papyrus in an ancient tomb in Cairo. Join the incredible Shonku on his many exhilarating adventures accompanied by his two long-time friends, his feline companion Newton, and his faithful retainer, Prahlad. Presented in a brilliant translation by Indrani Majumdar and the late author, this volume brings alive the wildly imaginative world of the weird and wonderful Professor Shonku.
