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Rati Girish
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‘Starry, Starry Night’: Graphic novel for children takes a nuanced look at loss, grief, and recovery
‘As adults we don’t know how to deal with death therefore, we don’t know how to talk about it with kids...the cycle remains unbroken,’ said author Nandita Basu.
Rati Girish
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How Neev Literature Festival’s celebration of children’s books has become its own success story
There is a silent literary revolution brewing in a tiny corner of Bengaluru.
Rati Girish
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The trend of children’s books written by celebrities is picking up. But what about sales?
The not-so-bright lights of celebrity-authored books in Indian children’s literature.
Rati Girish
Trending
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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A new series of books puts tales of rural India from P Sainath’s PARI into stories for children
The StORI Series is a collaboration between the People’s Archive of Rural India and publishers Karadi Tales.
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‘City of Stolen Magic’: Reality-inspired fantasy fiction tells children about ills of colonialism
While children may not entirely understand what the Company stood for and its actions, they will still love the book for the adventure and magic in it.
Rati Girish
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Readers are finally witnessing the much-awaited bloom of green literature for Indian children
What do city kids know about nature? Enough to know they need to make a difference.
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Video
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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How Indian book creators are finally making children’s books representative and inclusive
At last children from various regions of the country can see themselves in the books they read.
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Interesting personalities and excellent illustrations make picture book biographies worth reading
Inspiration is only a book away.
Rati Girish
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A case for reading Indian children’s books – or, your sure shot way to be happy
Children’s authors and illustrators recommend their favourite happy children’s books for all seasons
Rati Girish
The Reel
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‘Patna Shuklla’ review: A competently argued legal drama
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‘Inspector Rishi’ review: A superbly crafted battle between fact and fable
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‘Alibaba Aani Chalishitle Chor’ review: A lightweight study of modern marriage
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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International Mother Language Day: How Indian publishers are helping children read in local tongues
Can reading in one’s mother tongue create memories, nostalgia, and forge stronger connections with ‘home’?
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How are children’s graphic novels making reading more enjoyable for young readers?
The release of the latest book in the ‘Maithili and the Minotaur’ series prompts a look at why Indian parents discourage their kids from reading graphic novels.
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It is raining dogs and more dogs in Indian children’s literature
A dog character is never an idea. It starts as a memory and burrows its way into the story.
Rati Girish
The Field
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IPL 2024: Riyan Parag, bowlers set up win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains