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.
Holi, the festival of colours, is often associated with joyous celebrations, vibrant hues, and playful splashes of colour. While the external festivities bring delight, have we ever paused to reflect on the deeper meaning of this festival? I believe it’s a part of growing up. More than 50 years ago, when I was a student,…
I recall an episode from my teenage years when I struggled to find interest in a particularly dry topic in mathematics. At the time, my family was going through a difficult period—my father was hospitalized. He was fond of reading small booklets that distilled the wisdom of great sages. Noticing my struggle, he handed me…
I was brought up in a relatively conservative environment in North India. During my childhood and youth, the celebration of women’s power was deeply ingrained in festivals. For example, women deities were worshiped during the nine days of Navaratri, and Goddess Lakshmi was revered during Deepavali. In our middle-class homes, women were considered the undisputed…
As a child, a young man, and even as a family man, the significance of the five elements believed to constitute the human body was not something I prioritized exploring. Yet, Hindu philosophy deeply intertwines existence with these five elements—Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space (Panch Tatva). With time, as I delved deeper into this…
Dear All, I am delighted to share the exciting news that the manuscripts for my upcoming books are now ready! This collection consists of 75 original poems crafted for children aged 8 to 12 years. Each poem is either inspired by timeless Panchatantra tales or reflects contemporary societal themes. The titles of these books are:…
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.
