Books published by publisher Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd

If you love Suppandi and his rib-tickling antics, you have it all here! And if you are meeting Suppandi for the first time… get ready to have your sides ache as you laugh endlessly!Join Suppandi as he hilariously blunders from one job to another! Who is Suppandi?Suppandi is the most popular of Tinkle Toons. He 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.Meet the Cool CastMaddy: Suppandi’s best friend who often gives him advice and nearly always regrets it, but he is the only one who will stick with Suppandi and bears his gaffes.Soupy: Suppandi’s admirer, who usually has Suppandi fleeing her attentions.Frooty: Suppandi’s crush, she is the only one who understands the intent behind Suppandi’s actions and so always has a smile for SuppandiAbout 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.

Eeek! Somebody’s put a repulsive bitter gourd in Mamaji’s coat pocket! Now this is going to be one hilarious day of misadventures. Read all about it in Karela Has His Day.Tantri has obtained a poisonous scorpion whose one bite can put anyone to sleep. Are Raja Hooja’s days finally numbered? Find out in Tantri the Mantri.What does one do with a greedy merchant who cheats everyone? The villagers decide to give him a taste of his medicine in The Lesson.Chamataka has changed targets and decided to raid some innocent campers’ food stock. What will Kalia the Crow do now?

Ramanuja (AD 1017-1137) lived for 120 years, traversing the land from Tamil Nadu to Kashmir. People flocked to him to understand his unusual message: the path to ultimate bliss. High caste or low, wealthy or poor, Ramanuja turned no one away. The great Acharya who wrote scholarly commentaries on sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita was first and foremost a simple-hearted devotee. He inspired the Bhakti movement that spread throughout the country.

Even the gods were charmed by this most honourable of kings. Fate had snatched away his palace, his wealth, his wife and his son. Worse sorrows were to pour down on him and yet Harischandra would not abandon the righteous path. He revealed the true mettle of a great king, protecting his honour – and that of his family – with single-minded determination.

• The fabulous white-egg diamond has been brought to the city and the notorious thief Choru has his eyes on it. Will inspector Joru manage to safeguard the diamond? Or will Choru’s wily plan succeed. Find out in Choru and Joru. • Suppandi has been expressly instructed to throw away useless objects. To what extreme will he take this logic to this time? Read this hilarious Suppandi story in One for the Trashcan. • All tall people in the kingdom of Tambu are shivering with fright. Why? Because a jealous, short police officer is throwing them into prison left, right and centre in A Short Man’s Dilemma!• Kishore’s best friend is getting married but he has no intention of gifting him. Instead he shows up with empty box. Find out what surprises await Kishore in The Gift.

In ancient times, India was ruled by many valiant kings. These kings went down in history and folklore, famed for their warcraft, their generosity and their sense of justice. Vikramaditya's Gupta Empire is known for its scholars and poets, while Shalivahana is credited with establishing the Saka calendar still in use in much of the country. Lalitaditya was a king of Kashmir. He was a keen builder as well as a warrior who conquered most of North India and parts of Central Asia. Bimbisara was the first ruler of the powerful Magadha Empire. Buddhist and Jain texts each claim him as a follower, as a contemporary and disciple of Buddha and Mahavira, respectively. He was succeeded by his son Ajatashatru, who while first opposed to Buddha, soon became an eager devotee. This collection brings together some of the best-loved and most powerful of India's ancient rulers.Collection of the following titles: Bimbisara, Ajatashatru, Shalivahana, Vikramaditya, Lalitaditya

Son of the beautiful goddess Ganga, the giver of life, the lad was born to greatness. Not only was he handsome and wise, he was also equally adept on the battlefield or in a regal court. As this tale reveals, Bheeshma is best remembered for his exceptional honesty and kindness. Who else would have uncomplainingly suffered the trials of kingship without its comforts? Who else would have chosen long years of loneliness just to pander to a father’s whim?

The Adventures of Suppandi - 2 features the iconic comic character from Tinkle, Suppandi. The book starts off with a section where Suppandi s origin is discussed. The stories in this book are laced with humor, and Suppandi is portrayed as the simpleton that he s known to be. Every time he gets a new job, some mishap or the other occurs through Suppandi s antics, leaving his bosses dazed and confused. This 72-page comic book also comes with a number of other activities that are designed to keep children occupied, like puzzles, crafts, and coloring pages.

Suppandi mistakes elephants for plants! Where will this confusion lead him? Find out in The Adventures of Suppandi—The Elephant Plant.Tantri’s latest weapon of choice is a boomerang! And Tantri has set its target as Raja Hooja. Read Tantri the Mantri to find out where his latest plot will take him.How do four playful cats deal with a lady who hates them? Read all about The Frolicsome Four’s lovely take on life with humans!Nasruddin Hodja needs a new pair of shoes. But the general store doesn’t seem to stock any. How will Hodja’s sharp wit help him now? Find out in Shoes for Hodja.