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The Three Ms for Freedom

Chandu wait. Let’s celebrate our victory," Abdul requested. “I’ll just be back – I must tell Baba the news. …

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Age 9+

All in a Day's Work

Wake up, Ajay! If you’re not up in a minute, I shall have to come in and drag you out of bed!" Mrs. Anu Rao shouted to …

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300 Years of the Khalsa Community

“I would like to share with you something great. Have you heard of Sikhs. They are also called Khalsa,” writes Amtoj …

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Age 8+

Take Care

Look out for the traffic! Be careful! Don’t fall into the drain!" “Oh, Mum! I’m only going to the shop to …

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Age 10+

My Magic Collar Stud

I suppose you think there aren’t any more fairies nowadays, or witches or wizards or goblins. Well, of course they don’t go about …

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Age 9+

Something Special

The children were very excited about it. Early in the morning they woke up to the bird songs. Before the sun’s rays could peep in …

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Age 10+

The Mystery of the Old Cemetery

The Mystery of the Old Cemetery [Illustartion by Shinod AP] “I wish father were here”. These were the last words of …

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Age 10+

Keep Hope Alive

First prize winner of Spin-A-Tale contest It was destiny that bound us. Jamie, the black kid whose mum worked for us and me, Kevin …

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The Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef [Illustration by Shinod A.P.] The Great Barrier Reef, which lies off the coast of Australia, is the …

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Rats

Excerpts from ‘Rats’. First published by Vigyan Prasar, India Now at this time there was a great plague of rats in the …

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Age 8+

Richer or Poorer?

Second prize winner of Spin-A-Tale contest Hello! My name is John! I used to be rich but I became poor. Here’s the story. …

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