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Vizag Junior Litfest (VJLF): Chilling with Children!
Vizag Junior Litfest (VJLF): Chilling with Children!
Back from VJLF, Ramendra Kumar shares some endearing moments that have morphed into enduring memories.
The Coconut Seller
The Coconut Seller
The kind coconut seller does more with his coconuts than simply selling them. Enjoy Episode 21 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 - your favourite...
Young Selfless Changemakers
Young Selfless Changemakers
A group of teenagers becomes changemakers, raising awareness about the debilitating effects of dementia that afflicts many elderly people. A short story by Dr K Srikala Ganapathy....
Chirps, Chatter, Calls and Chaos
Chirps, Chatter, Calls and Chaos
Two mynahs choose some freshly washed clothes to attend to their morning duties. Enjoy Episode 20 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 - your...
Counting Calories
Counting Calories
Kanchan's calorie count compels Santosh Bakaya to skip her favourite balushahi. Enjoy Episode 19 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 - your favourite...
A Timeless Symphony of Love and Longing: Agamani and Bijoya Songs of Sachin Dev Burman
A Timeless Symphony of Love and Longing: Agamani and Bijoya Songs of Sachin Dev Burman
In the musical heritage of Bengal, a vibrant canvas of human emotions unfolds. Age-old melodies of Agamani and Bijoya evoke the bittersweet essence of love and loss, whispering...
The Price of Victory
The Price of Victory
A broken leg was a small price to pay for winning a cricket match! Enjoy Episode 18 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 – your favourite morning...
The Accidental Yoga
The Accidental Yoga
A mistimed kick turns into a yoga asana. Enjoy Episode 17 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 - your favourite morning read with your morning...
The Roti Maker Turned Cartographer
The Roti Maker Turned Cartographer
Enjoy Episode 16 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 - your favourite morning read with your morning coffee! ☕ Heartwarming episodes that...
Anytime is Reel Time
Anytime is Reel Time
Mad about reel making? Just pull out your phone and shoot! Enjoy Episode 15 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 - your favourite morning read...
Indian Children’s Literature in English: Ramendra Kumar, the Hyderabadi Signature
Indian Children’s Literature in English: Ramendra Kumar, the Hyderabadi Signature
Excerpts from a talk presented by Dr. Pathipaka Mohan at the daylong seminar held on Ramendra Kumar’s writing on 15th of April, 2024 at Bengaluru
The Roach Quake
The Roach Quake
What happens when you spot a cockroach? Enjoy Episode 14 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 - your favourite morning read with your morning...
Catterels and Doggerels
Catterels and Doggerels
Luxury is looking at cats and kittens, at dogs and pups. Enjoy Episode 13 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 - your favourite morning read...
Return of the Tornado
Return of the Tornado
Santosh Bakaya's pet peeve returns, this time on two wheels. Enjoy Episode 12 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 - your favourite morning read...
The Openbills Don't Come
The Openbills Don’t Come
A wistful poem about how reckless urbanization is driving away nature from its habitat.
The Hungry Faqir
The Hungry Faqir
Trying to feed a famished faqir turns out to be a case of mistaken identity. Enjoy Episode 11 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 - your favourite...
The Agony of Autocorrect
The Agony of Autocorrect
Modern day Mrs Malaprop arrives in the avatar of autocorrect. Enjoy Episode 10 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 — your favourite morning...
Taka Chor!
Taka Chor!
A playful debate on whether birds bring more giggles than bad luck! Enjoy Episode 9 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 - your favourite morning...
Rains, Ahoy!
Rains, Ahoy!
A young girl sings in jubilation to beckon the rains. Enjoy Episode 8 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 - your favourite morning read with...
A Poetic Elegy: 'Rabihara' — Kazi Nazrul's Ode to Tagore
A Poetic Elegy: ‘Rabihara’ — Kazi Nazrul’s Ode to Tagore
Kazi Nazrul Islam's bond with Rabindranath Tagore was rooted in profound veneration. When Tagore passed away, Nazrul composed a long poem ‘Rabihara' (The Loss of Rabindranath),...
Nocturnal Meanderings
Nocturnal Meanderings
The wise owl gives Santosh Bakaya some cerebral company through a sleepless night. Enjoy Episode 7 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 - your...
Treasure Hunt
Treasure Hunt
Enjoy Episode 6 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 - your favourite morning read with your morning coffee! ☕ Heartwarming episodes that...
The Magic of Rain
The Magic of Rain
Enjoy Episode 5 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 - your favourite morning read with your morning coffee! ☕ Heartwarming episodes that...
Yellow Strawberries — Part 5: Zorro's Birthday
Yellow Strawberries — Part 5: Zorro’s Birthday
It's the day they have all been waiting for — the Doting Dad, the Multitasking Mom, the hyperactive Jhilik and her unruffled sister Riya. It's the day the Earth spins ultra-fast...
The Fate of a Corn Cob
The Fate of a Corn Cob
Enjoy Episode 4 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 - your favourite morning read with your morning coffee! ☕ Heartwarming episodes that...
Bindu's Son: Sarat Chandra's 'Bindur Chhele' (Chapter - 9)
Bindu’s Son: Sarat Chandra’s ‘Bindur Chhele’ (Chapter – 9)
LnC brings you Bindu's Son, Lopamudra Banerjee's translation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novella Bindur Chhele — a beautiful story of a mother's unwavering affection...
True Self – Life Goals Artwork
True Self – Life Goals Artwork
Dr K Srikala Ganapathy's poster colour painting expresses the concept of true life — one that has passion and goals to give it meaning and beauty.
Parents versus Pigeons
Parents versus Pigeons
Enjoy Episode 3 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 - your favourite morning read with your morning coffee! ☕ Heartwarming episodes that...
Bindu's Son: Sarat Chandra's 'Bindur Chhele' (Chapter - 8)
Bindu’s Son: Sarat Chandra’s ‘Bindur Chhele’ (Chapter – 8)
LnC brings you Bindu's Son, Lopamudra Banerjee's translation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novella Bindur Chhele — a beautiful story of a mother's unwavering affection...
Just an Endearing Scene
Just an Endearing Scene
Enjoy Episode 2 of Santosh Bakaya’s ever popular Morning Meanderings Season 4 - your favourite morning read with your morning coffee! ☕ Heartwarming episodes that...
A Wednesday
A Wednesday
Reflecting on her journey from a high-achieving student to a homemaker, Smita ponders on the importance of balancing life and encouraging her children to savour their childhood....
Bindu's Son: Sarat Chandra's 'Bindur Chhele' (Chapter - 7)
Bindu’s Son: Sarat Chandra’s ‘Bindur Chhele’ (Chapter – 7)
LnC brings you Bindu's Son, Lopamudra Banerjee's translation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novella Bindur Chhele — a beautiful story of a mother's unwavering affection...

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