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BOOKS AMEYA

Utkarsh Shukla shall be eternally grateful to his granddad for the timeless gifts he left behind for his grandson

Utkarsh and how his grandpa’s classic collection changed his life forever

Years ago, the 10-year-old me was very excited as we made our way to our village on a fateful holiday, and I had every reason to feel that way. After all, I was exceedingly fond of my grandmother’s special pedas, which, mind you, are still my favorite. As I wandered around the old granary, I Read more…

How Priya Swaminathan's eighth standard English teacher motivated her to start reading

Priya: The transformation of an avid reader into a renowned author

Books have been my companions since childhood. My parents and teachers encouraged me to read as much as I could. Amar Chitra Katha comics, Chandamama and Champak; soon gave way to Readers’ Digest, mystery novels by Enid Blyton; Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew mystery novels; followed closely by the mushy and romantic, Mills & Boon Read more…