Books with author Rajani Thindiath

This July is the Olympic Special and we have not one, not two, but three features on the Games! What’s more, one of the features has all your favourite Tinkle Toons participating in what we’d like to call Tinkl(e)ympics. Besides, Tantri the Mantri has a run-in with a fortune-teller, the Defective Detectives are flummoxed by a new case while Little Suppandi tries his hand at numbers. All this and more, the July issue is a keeper for sure.

This May we have a new series for you — Pranav’s Dadi, tales about a very special lady. We also have the second instalment of our SuperWeirdos series Thwacks. The wacky quotient continues with At the Dentists’ and the Sea Diaries story Letting Go, and for those who love the classics, we have Painting the Fence in Famous Scenes from Literature. To round it off, we have an interesting interview with former Indian hockey captain, Viren Rasquinha. Enjoy!

Is March as mad as the March Hare? Let’s find out. There’s Tantri going bonkers in Clone Mania, an owlet driving Shikari Shambu crazy, ZimZim the Demon trapped in a mirror world in Mirror Mire and a truly zany story which won the first prize in the Tinkle Original Story Competition ‘Professor Pandu E. G. (Evil Genius)! We have a whole new double spread called The Great Tinkle Circus, where we have reader letters, their opinions, their likes, dislikes and some truly outstanding art. And if that’s not enough, this time, Tinkle turns the Spotlight on Bachendri Pal, the first Indian woman on Mount Everest. Read all about her experiences and adventures. Enjoy!

What do we have for you in April? Loads of fun to indulge in between cramming for the exams! Mynah goes on a power-saving rampage in Ina, Mina, Mynah, Mo: ‘Electric Shock’; Suppandi gets up to some magical goof-ups and there’s the new series SuperWeirdos, about a girl who believes she has a superpower and her attempts to discover it. There is also the beautifully illustrated folktale ‘The King Has Donkey’s Ears’, a fun story ‘Changing Faces’ and the inspiring ‘A Dream Come True’. Best of all, we feature the first-prize-winning story from the Tinkle Original Story Competition ‘Prof Pandu E G (Evil Geniu). Combined with Abhijeet Kini’s illustrations, it makes for fantastic reading. Enjoy!

hat’s more dangerous than a top thief on the loose or a ton of missing jewellery or a fishy business deal? A pair of wannabe detectives trying to solve any of the above! Dive into the world of the Defective Detectives! Criminals are begging to be locked up. The police are on holiday. Everyone knows that with Rahul and Ravi around, crime is on a downtime. Or so they’d like to believe. From missing vegetables to escaped convicts the detectives will chase down any crime... that’s if they don’t trip and fall over their own laces to begin with!Defective Detectives? Who are they?Rahul and Ravi are Tinkle’s infamous Defective Detectives, who have vowed to solve every mystery on this planet. And if and when there is no mystery, rest assured they will invent one! You see, with their overactive imagination which sees a mystery behind every bush and their unwavering determination to see everyone as a criminal, the duo are always hot on the heels of trouble or more often than not, trouble is hot on their heels! Either way, it is no mystery that absolute pandemonium is bound to follow when these two are aboard. So stick around close. It would be a crime to miss out on all the madness and mayhem that breaks loose in the world of the Defective Detectives!The series was created by Tinkle reader Anisha Hariharan and illustrated by Abhijeet Kini.Meet the Cool CastSamhita aka Sam: Ravi’s sister, smart-aleck and a general pain in their necks, Sam is actually clever and manages to solve cases. However she’s left dismayed when the boys’ misadventures often swing the credit to them! Is there more?Rahul and Ravi are hot on the tail of someone who they think is a criminal mastermind. After all, who else plans the robbing of a bank, the kidnapping of a prince and the theft of a jewel all at one go? Later, when it seems like there’s no crime to solve, the Dynamic Duo chance upon a dog that seems suspiciously robotic... which means it will terrorise people and take control of the city! And a new face appears in the neighbourhood... the face of a pirate! What will the Defective Detectives do? What new outlandish theory will they come up with and what mayhem will they cause? Laugh along at their misadventures!About TinkleContinuously published since 1980, Tinkle is one of the oldest and most cherished children’s comics magazines in India. It boasts of a large fan following and beloved characters that include such household names as Suppandi, Shikari Shambu and Tantri the Mantri.

The Holiday Special brings with it the madness of the holidays. How else do you explain a pixie that loves to eat bricks of all things! Don’t believe us? Then check out Curtain to the Other Land. Even the animals have caught the holiday fever for they’ve taken to playacting in Animals Go Wild. And then you have The New House where something’s lurking in the darkness and Hide and Shriek where the ghosts have invented crazy games out of sheer boredom! A wild new story from the special Tantri the Mantri, made just for the Holiday Special, is Mantri Missing! Yes you read it right, Tantri has gone missing and everyone’s searching for him. Take a breath and relax. Want to feel all light and floaty, then check out the happenings in Weightless Wonders. Breeze right through to The Last House on the Street where strange sounds and happenings are at work and round up the holiday craziness with Clueless Being, the tale of a girl who tries on different avatars all to figure out what she wants to be. Of course, you have the truckloads of cool puzzles, phrases, mysteries and fun activities. Happy Holidays!

The Holiday Special brings with it the madness of the holidays. How else do you explain a pixie that loves to eat bricks of all things! Don’t believe us? Then check out Curtain to the Other Land. Even the animals have caught the holiday fever for they’ve taken to playacting in Animals Go Wild. And then you have The New House where something’s lurking in the darkness and Hide and Shriek where the ghosts have invented crazy games out of sheer boredom! A wild new story from the special Tantri the Mantri, made just for the Holiday Special, is Mantri Missing! Yes you read it right, Tantri has gone missing and everyone’s searching for him. Take a breath and relax. Want to feel all light and floaty, then check out the happenings in Weightless Wonders. Breeze right through to The Last House on the Street where strange sounds and happenings are at work and round up the holiday craziness with Clueless Being, the tale of a girl who tries on different avatars all to figure out what she wants to be. Of course, you have the truckloads of cool puzzles, phrases, mysteries and fun activities. Happy Holidays!

Come on board, and grab a blanket and a pillow as you join Tinkle’s laziest Toon, Shikari Shambu, on an adventure he did not sign up for.Who is Shikari Shambu?Shikari Shambu is everything he doesn’t appear to be. Just like his name. Although known as Shikari, he is no hunter. He is a conservationist and a wildlife expert. People turn to him in times of crises. Whether it is about rescuing a wild animal or catching a dangerous criminal, this forest ranger is everybody’s go-to guy. But, lo and behold, Shambu is no brave heart. He is secretly petrified of animals and has no love for adventure. All he seeks is a good, fluffy pillow to sleep on and a day that ends with a satisfied tummy. But trouble always finds its way to Shambu and luck finds him a way out. And the combination of the two creates a hilarious mad-venture! Created by former Tinkle editor, Luis Fernandes, artist V.B. Halbe brought this classic Toon to life. Currently, Tinkle’s Art Director, Savio Mascarenhas, illustrates the series. Meet the Cool CastShanti: Shambu’s better and braver half; she pushes Shambu out of his couch and into various adventures even though she knows exactly how cowardly and lazy he is. Jeeva Jeevantak: Shambu’s arch nemesis who is outdone by Shambu and his unfailing luck every single time. However JJ is not one to be discouraged easily.What’s in store?Shambu comes face-to-face with some of the scariest prowlers in the wild. But the adventure doesn’t end there; Shambu also has to rescue animals that have made their way into the city. This Shikari Shambu collection pack has it all. Shambu drives fast cars and jumps off aeroplanes—all in the name of saving animals. What are you waiting for? Grab your pack today. We promise you the adventure of a lifetime.About TinkleContinuously published since 1980, Tinkle is one of the oldest and most cherished children’s comics magazines in India. It boasts of a large fan following and beloved characters that include such household names as Suppandi, Shikari Shambu and Tantri the Mantri.

Tantri is adviser to and the right-hand man of Raja Hooja, an easy-going monarch whose chief interest in life is food. Hooja considers Tantri an epitome of loyalty, never realising that the man is a blackguard who has set his sights on the throne. Tantri devises plan after plan to eliminate Hooja and become the new king, but Hooja is incredibly lucky (or perhaps Tantri is incredibly unlucky). Not only do his plans not succeed, they often boomerang with physically disastrous consequences for the Mantri.

For over 35 years, Tinkle has entertained generations of children with tales of humour, adventure, folklore, mystery, fantasy, and thrills. Now take home the best stories from all these years of Tinkle in a handy Tinkle Digest. Giggle at the misadventures of our lovable fool Suppandi. Follow Shambu’s escapades as he outruns lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Uncover Tantri’s disastrous attempts to send Hooja packing and grab the throne of Hujli. Enjoy Kalia disrupting Chamataka’s wicked plans. All served alongside delightful folktales, thrillers, mysteries, educational features, and more!Who is Suppandi?Suppandi is the most popular Tinkle Toon. Suppandi has been creating trouble and evoking laughter since January 1983, issue Tinkle 27. He’s a total goof and will make you laugh with his silly antics. Suppandi has had multiple jobs however none of them have lasted very long. He takes instructions from his employers, applies his own literal logic to them and causes total mayhem. The character of Suppandi is based on a Tamil folklore character, Chappandi. Ram Waeerkar, the legendary Tinkle artist gave form to Suppandi. Currently, his daughter, Archana Amberkar, illustrates the strip.Who is Shikari Shambu?Shikari Shambu is everything he doesn’t appear to be. Just like his name. Although known as Shikari, he is no hunter. He is a conservationist and a wildlife expert. People turn to him in times of crises. Whether it is about rescuing a wild animal or catching a dangerous criminal, this forest ranger is everybody’s go-to guy. But, lo and behold, Shambu is no brave heart. He is secretly petrified of animals and has no love for adventure. All he seeks is a good, fluffy pillow to sleep on and a day that ends with a satisfied tummy. But trouble always finds its way to Shambu and luck finds him a way out. And the combination of the two creates a hilarious mad-venture! Created by former Tinkle editor, Luis Fernandes, artist V.B. Halbe brought this classic Toon to life. Currently, Tinkle’s Art Director, Savio Mascarenhas, illustrates the series. Who is Tantri the Mantri?Tantri is the minister who protects the King of Hujli from danger and acts of treason—he is also the man behind them! That’s right. Tantri the Mantri wants to become the King of Hujli, by hook or crook. Alas! All his plans to dethrone Hooja backfire on him in the most comical and bizarre ways. But this mantri is relentless and will try any trick, no matter how ludicrous, to get his hands on the crown.Did you know?The first Tinkle Digest was published in January 1992 and contained stories hand-picked by Tinkle’s founder-editor Uncle Pai himself! About TinkleContinuously published since 1980, Tinkle is one of the oldest and most cherished children’s comics magazines in India. It boasts of a large fan following and beloved characters that include such household names as Suppandi, Shikari Shambu and Tantri the Mantri.

Ah, power! Everyone covets it. Especially Tantri the Mantri, whose only aim in life is to overthrow King Hooja and rule Hujli. Here's yet another wild and wacky collection that lets you keep up with the scoreboard as Tantri plays the game of his life. one that brings him closer to his goal, the throne and what's more, you gain insight into his goals and desires and get a chance to give him a makeover! So, buy your copy right away! The game beckons.Adventurous new season from cover to cover, featuring your favorites Tinkle characters - Suppandi, Shambu and others. Treat yourself to the wonders of the natural world this month, with brand new Green Humor and a beastly adventure 'Lupina the Wise'. Get an exclusive peek into Shikari Shambu's diary, as he goes on a tour of Kolkata. Reveal the real 'Sher Khan' with Deepak Dalal, on his safari of the Ranthambore forest, before joining Natasha in her deep sea dive at the Great Barrier Reef. Sail around the world with Lt. Cdr. Abhilash Tomy's Sagar Parikrama and when you're ready to put up your feet, cook up a feast with delicious recipes from Prachi and Penny and enjoy the rest of the Digest!