Discover books for children, young adults and adults that use the reality of society to shape young minds with entertaining stories that are not just escapist fantasies.
As I opened my mailbox today, I found a fable in a post in Hindi, which I have reworded and presented below in English. The Fable of the King’s Feast Once upon a time, a king organized a grand feast for the Brahmins to honour their wisdom and service. As preparations were underway, a…
Introduction:I came across a blog entitled, “Whose Life Is it Anyway” based on the film with the same title. The story follows a paralyzed sculptor seeking legal permission to end his life, raising questions about individual autonomy, dignity, and the right to choose death. The blog also mentions the recent passing of the “Terminally Ill…
Introduction In an increasingly polarized world, debates around gender often spill over into spheres of spirituality and religion, sometimes distorting their essence. A recurring misconception is the attempt to analyse spiritual symbols and practices through the lens of contemporary gender politics. Recently, I came across an article by Narayani Ganesh, “Atman Has no Gender. Let’s…
Introduction During my childhood and student years, private hospitals were scarce, and most healthcare services were provided by government-run dispensaries and hospitals. People generally relied on these institutions for treatment and recovery. While some serious patients did not survive, the dedication of healthcare providers was unquestionable, and spurious medicines were unheard of. In 1973, after…
Vijay Kumar Dhingra, a retired water Resources Engineer shares his fervent passion for driving positive changes in the society through these tales crafted for young people.
