Books with author ANANT PAI

• Deepu wants to give his brother a birthday gift. But alas! He has no money to do so! Will Deepu end up disappointing his brother? Find out in The Fancy Dress.• Suppandi’s employer rewards him for his honesty when he returns the five rupee note he found. But what will happen when Suppandi continues this honest behaviors? Get ready to laugh with The Adventures of Suppandi: Self Help.• Being around people who love to boast about themselves can be annoying. But what do you do when you’re forced to travel with one of them? Find out what a man does when he is repeatedly slighted by the Proud Man in the Train.• Hodja’s friend just wants some peace and quiet to meditate. But the fascinated villagers won’t let him be! What clever scheme will Hodja come up with to help his friend in Money Power?

The Bhagawat Purana sings of the glory of Vishnu and his incarnations. It is one of the most popular of the eighteen major puranas, and its recitations lasting for a week, called Bhagawat Saptaha, are held all over India. The special collection of nine volumes of Amar Chitra Katha, based on the tenth chapter of the Bhagawat Purana, lovingly narrate the story of Krishna in detail. The episodes in the life of Krishna are described with vivid visuals and simple language. The Krishna of the Bhagawat Purana may at first seem contradictory. At times he is content to spend his day playing his flute. Yet he can single-handedly combat the vicious Kalia and overpower him. In each episode of Krishna's life, there is a deeper more esoteric meaning. For believers, the lila of Krishna is not a historical event but an eternal reality. The longing of the gopikas for Krishna, symbolizes the longing of the human soul for God. The nine volumes that make up this issue are: Krishna, the Darling of Gokul Krishna, the Subduer of Kalia Krishna, the Upholder of Govardhan Krishna, Victory over Kamsa Krishna, the Lord of Dwarka Krishna, the Enchanter Krishna, the Victorious Krishna, An Ally of the Pandavas Krishna, the Saviour.

Every ruler needs a friend like birbal - faithful, intelligent and blessed with a wonderful sense of humor birbal dealt with every tricky situation, every palace intrigue and every demand of his petulant queen with characteristic aplomb his gentle tact gave him a unique advantage, he became the all-powerful akbars alter ego with wisdom to match his wit, he soon had both friend and foe under his spell

Sanjna basked in the warmth of her husband, the radiant Sun God, Surya. But sometime, the sun's glare got uncomfortably fierce, and Sanjna could not bear it. She devised the perfect cover for herself - Chhaya, her mirror image! Away from the blazing Surya, the lonely Sanjna pined for her beloved. Eventually, a way had to be found to ensure everyone's happiness.

No one dared challenge the might of King Rama of Ayodhya. Famous for his valor and skill as a warrior, he confidently set out to become the King of the World. But then, his force came up against two little boys roaming the forest wilds. Luv and Kush laughed at Rama's powerful weapons and knocked his seasoned generals off their war chariots. Little did the king realize that this young duo could effortlessly capture his soldiers as well as his heart.

• Rashid knows something strange is up at Lala’s shop. All that they buy seems to be less than what they paid for. How do Rashid and Hari get to the bottom of this mystery? Find out in And the Secret leaked Out.• When the zoo’s famous gorilla passes away, the zoo starts losing its visitors. Read The Human Zoo to find crazy idea the owners come up with to save the zoo. • A vengeful lion is out to get Chamataka. Will Kalia the Crow come to the rescue of this notorious jackal? • A teacher with two quarrelling students decides to take advantage of the situation. Find out what will this crafty plan lead to in The Evening Massage.