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Bijal Vachharajani
Bijal Vachharajani is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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When there is so much darkness in the world, should it really be kept out of children’s books?
So long as there is hope, children’s books need not shy away from reality.
Bijal Vachharajani
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‘Children’s literature is the first portal for humans to the cultural world’: Oliver Jeffers
In ‘What We’ll Build’, Jeffers explores a specific aspect of parenting – the future.
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Reading list: In search of the Great Indian Young Adult book (written in English)
Independent publishers in India are breaking new ground in the subjects they tackle in YA books. Here’s a guide to what to read.
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Three days before Balakot strike, Arnab Goswami said ‘something big will happen’ on WhatsApp chat
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Coronavirus: Norway raises concern over Pfizer vaccine as 29 elderly people die after receiving shot
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Watch: Beyoncé’s daughter Blue Ivy dances with contagious energy
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Three times when the Mughal military juggernaut ran up against the immutable force of nature
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‘Want to protect the privacy of our child’: Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli send hampers to paparazzi
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‘I write about ideas and characters rather than ideologies and symbols’: Manjula Padmanabhan
An interview with the writer-illustrator-playwright behind the comic strip ‘Suki’ about her newest book and her uncompromising body of work.
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Earth Day: Nine Indian books that teach children (and adults) the need to protect the environment
From recycling to eating right for the season, urgent yet engaging reads for children and parents alike on how they can play their part.
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Finding wonder in the ordinary: Meet Julia Donaldson, the writer behind the beloved Gruffalo
On a tour of India, the children’s writer opens up about writing, rhyming and why children need to enact the stories they read.
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Watch: Weather reporter continues his forecast while sliding downhill on snow
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Watch: Man drives car onto a runway at Bangkok airport in Thailand
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Watch: Emergency services rescue and feed stranded animals after severe snowfall in Spain
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Eco India: How making paper with rhino dung is helping raise awareness about the vulnerable species
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Watch: Haunting cover of Billie Eilish’s ‘idontwannabeyouanymore’ by talented harpist Naomi SV
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Ten Indian books featuring disabled children that every child (and parent) should read
On International Day of Disabled Persons, a reading list for children that celebrates diversity.
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Finally, Indian parents have words and images to explain grief and loss to children
Bereavement is never easy to talk about, more so with children.
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The Harry Potter films gave us Alan Rickman as Severus Snape but aren’t a patch on the books
Never judge the book by its movie: this is especially true for the screen versions of JK Rowling’s novels.
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The Reel
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British TV series ‘The Serpent’ revisits Charles Sobhraj’s deadly crime spree in Thailand
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‘I Care A Lot’ trailer: Rosamund Pike plays a con artist in black comedy
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‘Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta Hai’ trailer: Horror comedy stars Swara Bhaskar, Sumeet Vyas
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‘Cherry’ trailer: Tom Holland plays a troubled soldier in coming-of-age movie by the Russo brothers
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‘Tribhanga’ review: A dance between imperfect mothers and difficult daughters
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An Indian play struck a special connection with its young audience. Just look at these Post-It notes
After a successful run of several years, ‘Kyun Kyun Ladki’, based on a Mahasweta Devi book, is retiring.
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Harry Potter in 80 minutes? A Muggle casts the Reducio shrinking charm on the films
Tim Stiefler’s fan edit compresses over 19 hours of filmmaking and leaves out the best bits.
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Why you should go back to the book of ‘Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them’ before the movie
Read it if only to be able to identify all the strange creatures in the film.
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The Field
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ISL, Jamshedpur vs NorthEast United preview: Coyle’s men seek revival against struggling Highlanders
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Australian Open: Despite 47 players forced into isolation, chief Tiley says tournament will go ahead
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Premier League wrap: Chelsea return to winning ways after scrappy win, Leicester go second
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