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The Bird with Golden Wings: Stories of Wit and Magic - Distacart
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The Bird With Golden Wings: Stories Of Wit And Magic About the Author: Sudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaon in north Karnataka. She is a university professor of computer science, chairperson of the Infosys Foundation and a prolific writer in both English and Kannada.A poor little girl is rewarded with lovely gifts when she feeds a hungry bird all the rice she has. What happens when the girl’s greedy, nosy neighbour hears the story and tries to get better gifts for herself? Why did the once sweet sea water turn salty? How did the learned teacher forget his lessons only to be aided by the school cook? And how did the king hide his horrible donkey ears from the people of his kingdom?
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Sudha Murty Grandparents' Bag of Stories $14.72 USD $22.30 USD -33%
Sudha Murty Grandparents' Bag of Stories About Book: It's 2020 and children are stuck indoors as the novel coronavirus finds its way into India. A nationwide lockdown is announced and amidst the growing crisis, Ajja and Ajji welcome their grandchildren and Kamlu Ajji into their house in Shiggaon.From stitching masks, sharing household chores, preparing food for workers to lose themselves in timeless tales, the lockdown turns into a memorable time for the children as they enter the enchanting world of goddesses, kings, princesses, serpents, magical beanstalks, thieves, kingdoms and palaces, among others. The myriad stories told by their grandparents become the biggest source of joy, making the children compassionate, worldly-wise, and more resilient than ever.Following the trail of the best-selling Grandma's Bag of Stories, India's favorite author Sudha Murty brings to you this collection of immortal tales that she fondly created during the lockdown period for readers to seek comfort and find the magic in sharing and caring for others. Wonderfully woven in her inimitable style, this book is unputdownable and perfect for every child's bookshelf! Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin (16 November 2020); Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd. Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0143451847 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143451846 Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 14 years Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 177 g Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 1.52 x 20.32 cm Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India Importer ‏ : ‎ IN Packer ‏ : ‎ Penguin Random House Author: Sudha Murty Legal Disclaimer: Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Images/packaging/ labels may vary from time to time due to changes made by the manufacturer's manufacturing batch and location.  
The Day I Stopped Drinking Milk: Life Stories from Here and There Book - Distacart
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The Day I Stopped Drinking Milk: Life Stories from Here and There Book By Sudha Murty Paperback 224 Pages: Over the years, Sudha Murty has come across some fascinating people whose lives make for interesting stories and have astonishing lessons to reveal. Take Vishnu, who achieves every material success but never knows happiness; or Venkat, who talks so much that he has no time to listen. In other stories, a young girl goes on a journey that changes her life forever; an impoverished village woman provides bathing water to hundreds of people in a drought-stricken area; a do-gooder ghost decides to teach a disconsolate young man Sanskrit; and in the title story, a woman in a flooded village in Odisha teaches the author a life lesson she will never forget. Publisher: Penguin India; 2nd edition (31 July 2012); Penguin Books Language: English Paperback: 224 pages Item Weight: 220 g Dimensions: 1.78 x 12.7 x 19.56 cm Legal Disclaimer: The product is guaranteed to be 100% genuine. Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Images/packaging/ labels may vary from time to time due to the manufacturer's manufacturing batch and location changes. The product description is for information purposes only Product Id: 5467852
Wise and Otherwise: A salute to Life Book By Sudha Murty
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Wise and Otherwise: A salute to Life Book By Sudha Murty Paperback – Abridged 232 Pages:Sudha Murty’s book Wise and otherwise will take you to a journey across the length and breadth of India through narrations of 51 stories inspired by the extensive travels of the author herself.Wise and otherwise has generated interest not just as an inspirational book of people’s struggles and how they overcome it but also for its settings. It present a realistic picture of India with its values, traditions and imperfections and lay before the readers certain set of moral values whose validity they have to judge for themselves.Publisher: Penguin India; Revised edition (18 July 2006); Penguin IndiaLanguage: EnglishPaperback: 232 pagesItem Weight: 210 gDimensions: 14.6 x 1.8 x 19.9 cmDisclaimer: The product is guaranteed to be 100% genuine. Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Images/packaging/ labels may vary from time to time due to changes made by the manufacturer's manufacturing batch and location. The product description is for information purposes onlyProduct ID: 5466449
The Old Man and His God: Discovering the Spirit of India By Sudha Murty
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The Old Man and His God: Discovering the Spirit of India By Sudha Murty Paperback 52 Pages:The old man and his God: Discovering the spirit of IndiaSudha Murthy once told someone that when people often wondered why so many interesting things happened only to him, he replied that he, like all of us, meets strangers and some of these strangers have left a lasting impact on his life. All he does is that he embraces those encounters and that is what makes his life so interesting. He believes that if you have a sensitive mind and record your observations regularly, you will see that your life too is a vast storehouse of stories. This is the essence of this book 'The old man and his God '. While reading the book, do not expect nerve wracking story of magic and supernatural powers.Publisher: Penguin India; 1st edition (1 January 2006)Language: EnglishPaperback: 52 pagesItem Weight: 70 gDimensions: 14.1 x 1.5 x 20.2 cmDisclaimer: The product is guaranteed to be 100% genuine. Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Images/packaging/ labels may vary from time to time due to changes made by the manufacturer's manufacturing batch and location. The product description is for information purposes only.Product ID: 5465322
Gently Falls The Bakula Book By Sudha Murty
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Gently Falls The Bakula Book By Sudha Murty Perfect Paperback 176 Pages:Gently Falls: The Bakula is a realistic-fictional read from Sudha Murty, a profound writer and the Chairperson of Infosys Foundation. In this book, Sudha has boldly presented the agony of work ethics and modern lifestyle. The story is about a young couple Shrikant and Shrimati, and the changes they come across when Shrikant walks up the corporate ladder to the peak of success, while his married life slowly loses the charm and identity. With a magnificently straight way of writing, this book brings a simple but heart-touching story of a couple and the events that shake their life.Publisher: Penguin India; Latest Edition (14 February 2008)Language: EnglishPerfect Paperback: 176 pagesItem Weight: 200 gDimensions : 13 x 1.2 x 19.7 cmDisclaimer: The product is guaranteed to be 100% genuine. Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Images/packaging/ labels may vary from time to time due to changes made by the manufacturer's manufacturing batch and location. The product description is for information purposes onlyProduct ID: 5465292
Something Happened on the Way to Heaven Book By Sudha Murty
Something Happened on the Way to Heaven Book By Sudha Murty $13.59 USD $20.57 USD -33%
Something Happened on the Way to Heaven: 20 Inspiring Real-Life Stories Book By Sudha Murty 224 Pages: Sudha Murty is a narrator, not a storyteller. Her books are meaningful, philosophical but most importantly real. Though the stories in the book are not written by Sudha Murthy herself, stories selected by her give you the same feeling you would have got reading her own stories. Stories are wonderfully woven covering the different types of issues faced by the people in the society. These stories make you believe in humanity. Publisher: Penguin; 1st edition (1 December 2014) Language: English Paperback: 224 pages Item Weight: 231 g Dimensions : 20 x 14 x 4 cm Disclaimer: The product is guaranteed to be 100% genuine. Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Images/packaging/ labels may vary from time to time due to changes made by the manufacturer's manufacturing batch and location. The product description is for information purposes only Product ID: 5455187
The Serpent's Revenge: Unusual Tales from the Mahabharata - Distacart
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The Serpent's Revenge: Unusual Tales from the Mahabharata About the Author Sudha Murty is the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation. A prolific writer in English and Kannada, she has written novels, technical books, travelogues, collections of short stories and non-fiction pieces and the hugely popular children’s books which have been bestsellers. Her books have been translated into all the major Indian languages and she has received many awards.How many names does Arjuna have?Why was Yama cursed?What lesson did a little mongoose teach Yudhisthira?The Kurukshetra war, fought between the Kauravas and the Pandavas and which forced even the gods to take sides, may be well known, but there are innumerable stories set before, after and during the war that lend the Mahabharata its many varied shades and are largely unheard of.Award-winning author Sudha Murty reintroduces the fascinating world of India’s greatest epic through the extraordinary tales in this collection, each of which is sure to fill you with a sense of wonder and bewilderment.A Children’s Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor’s pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children’s bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help increase a child’s reading life.
The Bird with Golden Wings: Stories of Wit and Magic - Distacart
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The Bird With Golden Wings: Stories Of Wit And Magic About the Author: Sudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaon in north Karnataka. She is a university professor of computer science, chairperson of the Infosys Foundation and a prolific writer in both English and Kannada.A poor little girl is rewarded with lovely gifts when she feeds a hungry bird all the rice she has. What happens when the girl’s greedy, nosy neighbour hears the story and tries to get better gifts for herself? Why did the once sweet sea water turn salty? How did the learned teacher forget his lessons only to be aided by the school cook? And how did the king hide his horrible donkey ears from the people of his kingdom?
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The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories About the Author Sudha Murty is the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation. A prolific writer in English and Kannada, she has written novels, technical books, travelogues, collections of short stories and non-fiction pieces and the hugely popular children's books which have been bestsellers. Her books have been translated into all the major Indian languages and she has received many awards. A princess who thinks she was a bird, a coconut that cost a thousand rupees and a shepherd with a bag of words kings and misers, princes and paupers, wise men and foolish boys, the funniest and oddest men and women come alive in this sparkling new collection of stories. The clever princess will only marry the man who can ask her a question she cannot answer the orphan boy outwits his greedy uncles with a bag of ash and an old couple in distress is saved by a magic drum. Sudha Murty's grandparents told her some of these stories when she was a child others she heard from her friends from around the world. These delightful and timeless folk tales have been her favourites for years and she has recounted them many times over to the young people in her life. With this collection, they will be enjoyed by many more readers, of all ages.
The Magic of the Lost Temple
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The Magic of the Lost Temple $11.32 USD $17.14 USD -33%
About the Author Sudha Murty is an honourable trustee of the Infosys Foundation USA and also acts as a chairperson of the highly reputed Infosys Foundation. She fulfilled her graduation from the Indian Institute of Science located in Bangalore, with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Her career began with TELCO where she worked as a development engineer. She has also been associated with the Bangalore University where she was a teacher of Computer Science. She is a credible writer in both English and Kannada. A columnist for Kannada and English dailies, she has over 156 titles and 24 books in her repertoire which includes non-fiction, novels, technical books, memoirs and travelogues. The Government of India has honoured her with the coveted Padma Shri Award. She has also received 7 honorary doctorates from several universities in the country. Discover the magic of the lost temple Are you a curious reader, ready to explore the depths of the magic hidden in the lost temple of Karnataka? Are you ready to join Nooni as she travels around to discover the answers to her questions? If yes, then this book, 'The Magic of the Lost Temple' is a must have. Nooni is a city girl who is very surprised at the unexpected pace of life in her grandparent’s village in the state of Karnataka. Not being fazed with the turn of events, she engages herself in many of the odd jobs that are available in the village. She resorts to doing work like Papad making, organising enjoyable picnics, learning to ride a cycle and a long list of activities with her new found friends. Join Nooni as things get complex and she discovers something really exciting Things get far from exciting when Nooni comes across a very ancient stepwell that is located right in the middle of a forest. As she tries to discover the mystery behind this well, the story takes a drastic turn when she unravels things she didn't envisage before. Join Nooni as she unfolds the secrets linked to this stepwell along with her friends as they bask in the experience of a lifetime. Unfold the secrets hidden in the forest Join the very curious character of Nooni as she unfolds the mystery behind the stepwell. Her incessant urge to abstracting information is what leads her on this adventure. This much awaited book by Sudha Murty is indeed a heart-warming read.
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Sudha Murty Tamej Tamaru Ajvalu $11.32 USD $17.14 USD -33%
Sudha Murty Tamej Tamaru Ajvalu Language ‏ : ‎ Gujarati ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9351227359 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9351227359 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 299 g Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.5 x 14 x 0.5 cm Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India Author: Sudha Murty Legal Disclaimer: Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Images/packaging/ labels may vary from time to time due to changes made by the manufacturer's manufacturing batch and location.
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Sudha Murty Ajichya Potaditlya Goshti $11.32 USD $17.14 USD -33%
Sudha Murty Ajichya Potaditlya Goshti Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mehta Publishing House Pune; Third edition (1 January 2013) Language ‏ : ‎ Marathi Paperback ‏ : ‎ 152 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 818498488X ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8184984880 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 120 g Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14 x 0.84 x 21.6 cm Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India Author: Genie India Legal Disclaimer: Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Images/packaging/ labels may vary from time to time due to changes made by the manufacturer's manufacturing batch and location.  
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Sudha Murty House of Cards $14.72 USD $22.30 USD -33%
Sudha Murty House of Cards About Book: House of Cards is the story of Mridula, a bright young woman with enormous enthusiasm for life who hails from a Karnataka village. A chance meeting with Sanjay, a talented but impoverished doctor, leads to love, and the couple marry and settle in Bangalore. The more Mridula sees of the world, the more she realizes how selfish and materialistic people can be, but she does not take the ups and downs of life to heart and lives each day with positive energy. Trouble brews when Sanjay quits his government job and starts an immensely successful private practice. With affluence comes the neverending ambition for more and the inevitable slide into corrupt practices. For a long time, Mridula has no idea that Sanjay has sold his soul. When the truth hits her, she has no recourse but to walk out on him, but can she really find a space of her own? This intricately woven novel explores human relationships in telling detail and holds up a mirror to our society with candor and with conviction. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin India; 1st edition (15 July 2013); Penguin Books Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0143420364 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143420361 Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 14 years Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 181 g Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 1.52 x 20.32 cm Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India Author: Sudha Murty Legal Disclaimer: Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Images/packaging/ labels may vary from time to time due to changes made by the manufacturer's manufacturing batch and location.
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Sudha Murty Dollar Bahu $13.59 USD $20.57 USD -33%
Sudha Murty Dollar Bahu About Book: Dollar Bahu is the story of how money can wreak havoc in the life of any family if things spin out of control. Vinuta is a young woman, who marries Girish, who is a bank clerk. Vinuta then begins to live in Bangalore, with Girish's family and starts to get accustomed to her new family. She gets used to this new change quite well and spends her life looking after her in-laws and her husband. She even tries her level best to ignore the taunts of her mother-in-law, Gouramma. ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0143103768 Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin India; 1st edition (11 December 2007); Penguin India Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 142 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780143103769 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 70 g Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 0.64 x 19.05 cm Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India Author: Sudha Murty Legal Disclaimer: Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Images/packaging/ labels may vary from time to time due to changes made by the manufacturer's manufacturing batch and location.
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Sudha Murty The Mother I Never Knew: Two Novellas $12.46 USD $18.86 USD -33%
Sudha Murty The Mother I Never Knew: Two Novellas About Book: Yet another book from the treasure trove of Sudha Murty, The Mother I Never Knew: Two Novellas is a poignant tale of two men, Venkatesh and Mukesh, as they set out on a journey to find out the mothers they never knew. Both men are happy and settled in their respective lives when they come across a shocking truth.When Venkatesh realizes he has a half-brother from his father's extramarital liaison, his world changes. He finds his stepmother out and is pained to see the pitiful condition she is living in. He must make amends for what his father has done but the question that haunts him deep within is if it is really possible to undo everything. Mukesh is in a similar state of agony when he comes to know that he was adopted as a kid. Pushed by impulse, he decides to find his biological mother. But the farther he goes, the more unclear the picture becomes. He must decide towards whom his true love and loyalty lie: the woman whom he called his mother all his life and who raised him or the woman who has given him birth.The two men are bound by the same dilemma and the same complexity of emotions. and it is important for them to find their way back to bring stability in their lives. The core interest of the book is in exploring if it is really possible to come to terms with reality as blaring and as deceiving as that of Venkatesh and Mukesh. ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0143422251 Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books Limited; 1st edition (17 July 2014); Penguin Books Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 216 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780143422259 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143422259 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 181 g Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 1.78 x 20.32 cm Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India Author: Sudha Murty Legal Disclaimer: Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Images/packaging/ labels may vary from time to time due to changes made by the manufacturer's manufacturing batch and location.
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Sudha Murty Mahashweta $11.32 USD $17.14 USD -33%
Sudha Murty Mahashweta Anupama looked into the mirror and shivered with shock. A small white patch had now appeared on her arm.’ Anupama’s fairytale marriage to Anand falls apart when she discovers a white patch on her foot and learns that she has leukoderma. Abandoned by her uncaring in-laws and insensitive husband, she is forced to return to her father’s home in the village. The social stigma of a married woman living with her parents, her stepmother’s continual barbs, and the ostracism that accompanies her skin condition forces her to contemplate suicide. Determined to rebuild her life against all odds, Anupama goes to Bombay where she finds success, respect, and the promise of an enduring friendship. Mahashweta is an inspiring story of courage and resilience in a world marred by illusions and betrayals. This poignant tale offers hope and solace to the victims of the prejudices that govern society even today. ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0143103296 Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin India; 1st edition (17 September 2007); Penguin India Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780143103295 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143103295 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 140 g Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 1.02 x 20.32 cm Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India Author: Sudha Murty Legal Disclaimer: Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Images/packaging/ labels may vary from time to time due to changes made by the manufacturer's manufacturing batch and location.  
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The Man From The Egg: Unusual Tales About The Trinity $13.59 USD $20.57 USD -33%
The Man From The Egg: Unusual Tales About The Trinity About Book: Did you know that Brahma once had five faces?Why do snakes have a forked tongue?Do gods cheat?Why does Shiva sport a crescent moon on his head?The Trinity, consisting of Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu, is the omnipresent trio responsible for the survival of the human race and the world as we know it. They are popular deities of worship all over India, but what remain largely unknown are some of their extraordinary stories.Award-winning author Sudha Murty walks by your side, weaving enchanting tales of the three most powerful gods from the ancient world. Each story will take you back to a magical time when people could teleport, animals could fly and reincarnation was simply a fact of life. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin (14 November 2017) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 200 pages Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 years and up Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 141 g Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 1.27 x 20.32 cm Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India Author: Sudha Murty Legal Disclaimer: Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Images/packaging/ labels may vary from time to time due to changes made by the manufacturer's manufacturing batch and location
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The Upside-Down King: Unusual Tales about Rama and Krishna $14.72 USD $22.30 USD -33%
The Upside-Down King: Unusual Tales about Rama and Krishna About Book: Did you know there was a time when bears spoke, the moon laughed and babies were found inside fish?Have you heard of the two-horned sage who had never seen a woman in his life?Did you know Ravana's half-brother was the god of wealth?Have you ever seen a man with a thousand arms?The tales in this collection surround the two most popular avatars of Lord Vishnu-Rama and Krishna-and their lineage. Countless stories about the two abound, yet most are simply disappearing from the hearts and minds of the present generation.Bestselling author Sudha Murty takes you on an arresting tour, all the while telling you of the days when demons and gods walked alongside humans, animals could talk and gods granted the most glorious boons to common people. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin; First edition (25 September 2018) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 years and up Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 340 g Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 1.52 x 20.32 cm Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ India Author: Sudha Murty Legal Disclaimer: Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Images/packaging/ labels may vary from time to time due to changes made by the manufacturer's manufacturing batch and location.
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The Daughter from a Wishing Tree: Unusual Tales about Women in Mythology $13.59 USD $20.57 USD -33%
The Daughter from a Wishing Tree: Unusual Tales about Women in Mythology About Book: Did you know that the Trinity often turned to goddesses to defeat the asuras?Did you know that the first clone in the world was created by a woman?The women in Indian mythology might be fewer in number, but their stories of strength and mystery in the pages of ancient texts and epics are many. They slayed demons and protected their devotees fiercely. From Parvati to Ashokasundari and from Bhamati to Mandodari, this collection features enchanting and fearless women who frequently led wars on behalf of the gods, were the backbone of their families and makers of their own destinies.India's much-loved and bestselling author Sudha Murty takes you on an empowering journey-through the yarns forgotten in time-abounding with remarkable women who will remind you of the strong female influences in your life. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin (16 October 2019) Language ‏ : ‎ English ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143442349 Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 159 g Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 1.52 x 20.32 cm Author: Sudha murty Legal Disclaimer: Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Images/packaging/ labels may vary from time to time due to changes made by the manufacturer's manufacturing batch and location.
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How I Taught My Grandmother to Read: And Other Stories - Distacart
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How I Taught My Grandmother to Read: And Other Stories What do you do when your grandmother asks you to teach her the alphabet? Or the President of India takes you on a train ride with him? Or your teacher gives you more marks than you deserve? These are just some of the questions you will find answered in this delightful collection of stories recounting real-life incidents from the life of Sudha Murty teacher, social worker, and bestselling writer. There is an engaging story about one of her students who frequently played truant from school. The account of how her mother's advice to save money came in handy when she wanted to help her husband start a software company and the heartwarming tale of the promise she made and fulfilled to her grandfather, to ensure that her little village library would always be well supplied with books. Funny, spirited, and inspiring, each of these stories teaches a valuable lesson about the importance of doing what you believe is right and having the courage to realize your dreams. About the Author Sudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaon in north Karnataka. She did her MTech in computer science and is now the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation. A prolific writer in English and Kannada, she has written novels, technical books, travelogues, collections of short stories and non-fictional pieces, and four books for children. Her books have been translated into all the major Indian languages. Sudha Murty was the recipient of the R.K. Narayan Award for Literature and the Padma Shri in 2006 and the Attimabbe Award from the government of Karnataka for excellence in Kannada literature in 2011.
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Three Thousand Stitches: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives by Sudha Murty - Distacart
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Three Thousand Stitches: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives by Sudha Murty About the Author Sudha Murty was born in 1950 in Shiggaon in north Karnataka. She did her MTech in computer science and is now the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation. A prolific writer in English and Kannada, she has written novels, technical books, travelogues, collections of short stories and non-fictional pieces and four books for children. Her books have been translated into all the major Indian languages. Sudha Murty was the recipient of the R.K. Narayan Award for Literature and the Padma Shri in 2006 and the Attimabbe Award from the government of Karnataka for excellence in Kannada literature in 2011. So often, it's the simplest acts of courage that touch the lives of others. Sudha Murty-through the exceptional work of the Infosys Foundation as well as through her own youth, family life and travels-encounters many such stories... And she tells them here in her characteristically clear-eyed, warm-hearted way. She talks candidly about the meaningful impact of her work in the devadasi community, her trials and tribulations as the only female student in her engineering college and the unexpected and inspiring consequences of her father's kindness. From the quiet joy of discovering the reach of Indian cinema and the origins of Indian vegetables to the shallowness of judging others based on appearances, these are everyday struggles and victories, large and small. Unmasking both the beauty and ugliness of human nature, each of the real-life stories in this collection is reflective of a life lived with grace.