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Author: Sowmya Prasad

Oct 272025
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Astra-Shastra: A divine discourse on weapons of destruction! [Review]

  • By Sowmya Prasad
  • Posted on October 27, 2025October 30, 2025

Did you know that Lord Rama’s bow is called Sharanga? Or what’s the difference between an astra and a shastra?

Sep 112025

What Could It Be? – A Tale of Tackling Troublesome Things! [Review]

  • By Sowmya Prasad
  • Posted on September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

Young Diya’s Bapu sees something mysterious and terrifying in the bathroom and the book opens with an illustration of a tall looming shadow. Yelp!

Aug 292025

The Battle For Baramulla – A Kashmiri Saga On Sacrifice [Review]

  • By Sowmya Prasad
  • Posted on August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

We are introduced to young Zooni who is a playful and feisty girl. Along with her older cousin, Maqbool Sherwani, she is in the thick of fervent patriotic discussions about the fate of Kashmir.

Aug 252025

Review: Nava Durga: The Nine Forms of the Goddess

  • By Sowmya Prasad
  • Posted on August 25, 2025October 3, 2025

The book has traditional tales revolving around the nine forms of Durga. It also gives information on how each Durga festival is celebrated in different parts of the country.

Jul 032025

Buddhist Stories for Kids – An anthology of stories on kindness and kinship [Review]

  • By Sowmya Prasad
  • Posted on July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

This anthology of Jataka Tales is a poignant yet playful book which is centred around Buddhist pearls of wisdom. Each tale is anchored around a native Indian tree and through these stories we learn how to emulate a tree’s selfless philosophy

Jun 122025

Review: Janaki Ammal – A Story of Resilience

  • By Sowmya Prasad
  • Posted on June 12, 2025July 28, 2025

This book is a glowing tribute and a wonderful introduction to this illustrious lady who did path breaking work for Indian biodiversity.

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