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.
Today, India celebrates Holi – the vibrant festival of colours, where people come together to apply dry pigments and throw colours at each other, symbolizing unity and joy. Beyond its colourful exterior, Holi holds deep cultural significance, representing the triumph of good over evil and change of weather to warmer days. It’s a time for…
In my childhood, much like many other Indians, my maternal grandmother would narrate the epic tale of the Ramayana to me. Rama, revered as a god, epitomized unwavering dedication to upholding honour, ideals, and timeless traditions. He ventured into the unforgiving depths of the forest, enduring its hardships and perils for a formidable fourteen years,…
When I was writing my latest book, “Timeless Panchatantra in Contemporary Times: Training Young Minds in Strategic Thinking,” I came across the following Sanskrit verse, quoted from the ancient scriptures in the Panchatantra authored by Vishnu Sharma in the 2nd Century BC: न गजानं सहस्त्रेण न च लक्ष्येण वजिनां। तत्कर्म सिध्यते राज्ञां दुर्ग्यणैकेन यद्रणे ।।…
I had wished for long to explore the tranquil folds of the Aravalli Range, particularly- Mount Abu. This little Hill Station is nestled in the western state of Rajasthan, India and stands as a testament to spiritual harmony and natural beauty. We were a group of six seniors and had some limitations for carrying out…
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.
