What should one do when the Universe is conspiring against you?That’s what twelve-year-old Uma Kapoor would like to know, thank you very much. Her friends are getting ahead of her, her crush thinks she’s embarrassing and her own body is betraying her. Meanwhile, her Type A mom, who could once re-organize the spice cabinet while juggling several clients, is now a walking disaster.And her dad?He’s become a shadow, trying to keep the peace. Then, the house catches fire...

Fabulous Fables from IndiaThe most annoying ant who heckled animals far bigger than himself...A quick-thinking wife who cleverly got rid of unwanted guests...A great architect who invented and constructed something to save himself and his family...Step right into this fascinating collection of fables from different parts of India that is sure to make you chuckle!Adapted from the original Amar Chitra Katha comics.***...

Dyes From Discard: Upcycling Tea Waste For Sustainable Fabric Dying promotes circular resource use in the textile industry by exploring sustainable textile colouration through the innovative use of tea waste. While natural dyes currently account for only 5% of the global market due to challenges like cost, availability, and reproducibility, this work demonstrates how these limitations have inspired impactful research and practical solutions. The book begins by reviewing synthetic dyes, the...

This book is a humorous guide for single men over 40. Women love fine dining, dancing, and stimulating conversations. They are also always up for a surprise. Are you? Invite her to a dance class, cook for her, surprise her with flowers. Ask her everything you want to know, but avoid the taboo topics. Don't know which ones? I will tell you. And you know what? Women don't necessarily want to go out for dinner on a first date, and you shouldn't kiss them, not even on the second date. Yes, the...

Dyes From Discard: Upcycling Tea Waste For Sustainable Fabric Dying promotes circular resource use in the textile industry by exploring sustainable textile colouration through the innovative use of tea waste. While natural dyes currently account for only 5% of the global market due to challenges like cost, availability, and reproducibility, this work demonstrates how these limitations have inspired impactful research and practical solutions.The book begins by reviewing synthetic dy...

The foolish frog king, whose blind love for his son led to the demise of his entire kingdom...Selfish Papabuddhi, who lost his reputation and a loyal friend over his greed for easy money...Dantila, who was taught a lesson in equality by a clever sweeper called Goramba...Immerse yourself in these and many more amusing yet instructive stories from the beloved Panchatantra collection.Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA comics!

"Life on this planet, every single living being is leading towards happiness. Happiness for themselves, for their loved ones and for everything around them. But the most interesting thing about happiness is when a member of your family is unhappy. If a family member is unhappy the neighbourhood is unhappy. If the neighbourhood is unhappy, the city, the state, the country is unhappy and the chain goes on. So, how is it possible for an individual to be happy?" The person saying these simple ...

"The kingdom of heaven is like electricity. You don't see it. It is within you." Veda Vyasa, Valmiki, Patanjali, and Ramana had one thing in common. Other than the fact that they were learned men from India, the other thing that bound them all was the word 'Maharishi'. Maharishi, a title bestowed upon by some of the greatest sages from ancient India, was also given to one more learned but more contemporary of Indian sages. It was a tiny little man who took the west by storm and impressed t...

"More important than what is behind you and what is ahead of you is what is In you. Seek it. Centered in it, act and live." Swami Chinmayananda reintroduced the world to Adi Shankaracharya's work, an Indian philosopher born in 700 AD who strengthened the roots of Advaita Vedanta in Hinduism. In his 42 years of work in this space, Swami Chinmayananda left a permanent mark in the hearts of people and his service inspired millions of people all over the world.

Prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru once wrote, "It is extraordinary that a person who spent 14 years of his life cut off from India became a brilliant champion of Indian nationalism based on the philosophic and spiritual background of Indian thought." And this is exactly what it is. It was Aurobindo who influenced Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose to take the initiative of dedicating himself to the Indian National Movement full-time. Bose writes "The illustrious example of Aurobindo looms large bef...

That morning, like every other day, he woke up, had his breakfast, got dressed up for work and left. But that evening, instead of returning home, he boarded a train to take him away from all his daily certainties—the people he loved and from the wealth he owned. Leaving behind a million-dollar business, his favourite Porsche, this chess champion, and sought-after motivational speaker, with no warning and no intimation to his family, simply walked away from it all at the age of 21. Did he k...

Damu lived in a fantasy world where everything he did was transformed into an adventure in his head. The only problem was that it was difficult to get Damu to do much, not even buying oil from a shop. Naushad the old fisherman had watched Damu and remembers what it was to be young. He joins Damu with his father and uncle one fishing trip and shows everyone why it is sometimes important to remain a child.