Showing Books By Author : Sudha Murty

The Magic Of The Lost Earrings

When a pair of antique earrings lands in Nooni’s hands, her quiet holiday with Ajja and Ajji turns into the adventure of a lifetime. From the sacred ghats of Ujjain to the buzzing streets of Amritsar, the storied lanes of Delhi and all the way to London, Nooni follows a trail shimmering with mystery and history. Each step brings her face to face with forgotten tales of love and loss, revealing that true treasures aren’t just beautiful―they hold memories worth keeping alive. Told in India’s favourite storyteller’s inimitable style, The Magic of the Lost Earrings is a heart-warming tale of togetherness, courage and heritage―one that lingers long after the last page.

How To Be Happy With Who You Are

‘True happiness comes not from comparison, but from accepting who we are.’ The young Princess of the Sea wants to be like her friends―strong like a mountain, sweet like a river, or full of life and colour like a tree. But with each change, she faces new surprises. With the turn of seasons and shifting forms, she learns a gentle lesson: you shine brightest as yourself. A magical, thoughtful tale about nature, change and self-acceptance, this charming chapter book is the ideal introduction to the imaginative world of Sudha Murty.

How The Mango Got Its Magic

We all love the sweetness of mango and how it quenches our thirst on a hot summer day, but have you ever wondered how the mango got its magical sweetness? The tale of how such sweetness came into existence is a fascinating one indeed. India's favourite storyteller brings alive this delightlful tale with her inimitable wit and simplicity. Bursting with captivating illustrations, this gorgeous chapter book is the ideal introduction for beginners to the world of Sudha Murty.

Sudha Murtinchya Balkatha (सुद्धा मूर्तींच्या बालकथा)

"तुमच्या लक्षात आलंय, कांद्याला कसे खूप पदर असतात ते? आणि कांदा चिरत असताना तुमच्या आईच्या डोळ्यांतलं पाणी तुम्ही बघितलंय? कांद्याला इतके पदर का असतात आणि तो चिरताना आपल्या डोळ्यांत पाणी का येतं, याचा उलगडा करणारी कथा उल्लेखनीय आहे. आंब्याची मधुर चव आपल्याला सर्वांनाच आवडते. उन्हाळ्यातील तप्त दिवशी आंबा आपली तहान आणि भूक भागवतो; पण आंब्याला त्याची ही मंत्रमुग्ध करणारी चव कुठून प्राप्त झाली असेल, असं कोडं तुम्हाला कधी पडलंय का? आंब्यात ही गोडी कशी आली याची कहाणी मोठी रोमांचकारी आहे. पृथ्वीचं जगावेगळं सौंदर्य, सुंदर सुंदर हिमाच्छादित अशी शिखरं आणि खोल समुद्र, रंगीबेरंगी फुलं आणि नानाविध प्रकारचे प्राणी हे सगळं पाहून तुमचं मन कधीतरी पृथ्वीवरच्या या सौंदर्यामुळे थक्क झालं असेल ना? पृथ्वीवरचं हे निसर्गसौंदर्य कुठून आलं, याची कहाणी खरोखर मनोवेधक आहे. खूप खूप वर्षांपूर्वी समुद्राचं पाणी गोड होतं आणि ते पिण्यायोग्य होतं. ते खारट कसं बनलं याची एक थक्क करणारी कथा आहे. भारताच्या लोकप्रिय लेखिकेने आपल्या अनन्यसाधारण, खेळकर आणि सरळ, साध्या शैलीत या कालातीत कथा आपल्यासाठी आणलेल्या आहेत. सुंदर सुंदर चित्रांनी नटलेली ही कथापुस्तिका बालवाचकांना सुधा मूर्ती यांच्या कथाविश्वाची ओळख करून देण्यासाठी अगदी योग्य आहे. "

The Circle Of Life

Uttara Rao, Janaki Paranjape, Arvind Shah, K. Subba Rao and Sumitra Iyer first cross each other’s paths at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, in 1999. Coming from vividly different backgrounds, the five soon became friends. As they navigate relationships, careers and life, they vow to come back to the campus twenty-five years later. A story of hardships, perseverance, success and disappointment, the book examines the lives of five friends as they look back and reminisce on how life turned out. Life has indeed come to a full circle for them. Inspirational and poignant, The Circle of Life is a moving story of five friends as they deal with life’s great expectations.

The Circle Of Life (द सर्कल ऑफ लाइफ)

"उत्तरा राव, जानकी परांजपे, अरविंद शाह, के. सुब्बा राव आणि सुमित्रा अय्यर यांची पहिली भेट १९९९ साली बेंगळुरू येथील इंडियन इन्स्टिट्यूट ऑफ सायन्समध्ये होते. अत्यंत वेगवेगळ्या पार्श्वभूमीतून आलेले हे पाचजण लवकरच चांगले मित्र बनतात. नाती, करिअर आणि आयुष्याचा प्रवास करत असताना, ते एकमेकांना वचन देतात—पंचवीस वर्षांनंतर पुन्हा या कॅम्पसवर भेटायचं. संघर्ष, चिकाटी, यश आणि निराशा यांची ही गोष्ट, या पाच मित्रांच्या आयुष्याचा मागोवा घेत त्यांच्या आठवणींमधून आयुष्याने कोणते वळण घेतले, हे उलगडते. त्यांच्या दृष्टीने आयुष्य एक चक्र पूर्ण करून परत त्या सुरुवातीच्या बिंदूवर आलेले असते. प्रेरणादायी आणि हृदयस्पर्शी, द सर्कल ऑफ लाइफ ही आयुष्यातील मोठ्या अपेक्षांचा सामना करणाऱ्या पाच मित्रांची एक भावनिक आणि मन हेलावणारी कथा आहे."

Gopichi Diary Ek Unad Divas (गोपीची डायरी - एक उना

आपल्या घरच्या उबदार वातावरणातून बाहेर पडलेला गोपी रस्त्यावर भटकत असताना खूप नवनवीन अनुभवांना सामोरा जातो. त्याला रस्त्यात अनेक भटकी कुत्री भेटतात, त्यांचा जीवनसंघर्ष त्यांच्याबरोबर तोही अनुभवतो. या संपूर्ण दिवसांमध्ये गोपीला एक नवी भटकी मैत्रीण मिळते आणि त्याच्या दिवसभरातल्या अनेक कारनाम्यांमध्ये ती त्याची सोबत करते. एक दिवस असा काही विलक्षण उजाडतो, अगदी जगावेगळा! पण, गोपीला मात्र क्षणोक्षणी आपल्या आवडत्या आजीची आठवण येत असते. गोपीला आपल्या घराचा पत्ता सापडेल का? आजी आणि गोपी यांची परत भेट होईल का? ही सुंदर आणि मनाला आनंद देणारी गोष्ट वाचा, म्हणजे तुम्हाला त्याचा उलगडा होईल. सुधा मूर्तींनी आपल्या आगळ्यावेगळ्या शैलीत लिहिलेली ही कथा आबालवृद्धांचं मन नक्कीच जिंकून घेईल. रस्त्यावर भटकणार्‍या कुत्र्यांचं आयुष्य किती कष्टाने भरलेलं असतं, हे गोपी आपल्याला दाखवून देईल, त्याचबरोबर आपण त्यांच्यासाठी काय करू शकतो, हेही आपल्याला त्यातून समजेल.

Grandpa’s Bag of Stories

Join Anoushka, Krishna, Meenu and Raghu along with Ajja-Ajji on their adventure to Mayawati, a beautiful hilly region in Uttarakhand. Little do they know their trip will be filled with unexpected magic as, this time, their dear Ajja becomes their new storyteller. Amidst snow-capped mountains and towering deodar trees, Ajja weaves tales of kings and princesses, mermaids and bitter gourds, imparting wisdom and compassion along the way. As the children explore the mountains, they make new friends, learn about Pahadi folk traditions, marvel at breathtaking sunsets and travel to various destinations. From the bestselling author of Grandma’s Bag of Stories and Grandparents’ Bag of Stories, Sudha Murty, comes another collection of immersive, captivating and sensorial tales with an exciting new twist!

The Gopi Diaries:Gopi's Day Out Part 4

New book in the Gopi Diaries series! Gopi is lost! As he navigates the space outside the comfort of his home, Gopi experiences life on the streets as he meets street dogs and lives their struggles. In the course of the day, Gopi befriends a kind streetie who accompanies him on his many adventures. It's a day out like no other! But, Gopi misses his favourite Ajji every minute. Will Gopi find his way home? Will Ajji and Gopi be reunited? Read this beautiful, heartwarming story to find out! Written in Sudha Murty's inimitable style, this story will touch the hearts of young and old alike, as Gopi helps us understand the plight of street dogs and what we can do to help them. The Gopi Diaries is a bestselling series for children. The first four books in the series are Coming Home, Finding Love, Growing Up and Gopi's Day Out!

How The Bamboo Got Its Bounty

‘From human birth to death, our Bamboo finds one way or another to be useful to a common person. It is truly the unsung and the forgotten.’ In a lush, green forest, a shy, unassuming tree is presented with a reward by the forest queen. This makes all the forest inhabitants curious . . . India’s favourite storyteller brings to us the story of the humble bamboo that endures and selflessly gives. A charming ode to our bountiful forests and trees, their resilience and the abundant gifts they bestow upon us, this gorgeous chapter book is the ideal introduction to the world of Sudha Murty.

Common Yet Uncommon

Meet these people: Bundle Bindu, so named because he likes his truth with a little embellishment, Jayant the shopkeeper who doesn't make any profit, and Lunchbox Nalini, Sudha Murty herself, who brings her empty lunchbox-to be filled with food-wherever she goes! Written in Sudha Murty's inimitable style, Common Yet Uncommon is a heartwarming picture of everyday life and the foibles and quirks of ordinary people. In the fourteen tales that make up the collection, Sudha Murty delves into memories of childhood, life in her hometown and the people she's crossed paths with. These and the other characters who populate the pages of this book do not possess wealth or fame. They are unpolished and outspoken, transparent and magnanimous. Their stories are tales of unvarnished humans, with faults and big hearts. Testament to the unique parlance of a small town, Common Yet Uncommon speaks a universal language of what it means to be human.

Gopichi Diary (गोपीची डायरी)

ही कहाणी गोपी नावाच्या एका कुत्र्याची आणि त्याला दत्तक घेऊन आपल्या घरी आणणार्‍या एका प्रेमळ कुटुंबाची. सुधा मूर्ती यांच्या खास शैलीतून उतरलेल्या कहाणीतून हा गोपी कुत्रा स्वत:शीच बोलतो. सुरुवातीला छोटंसं पिल्लू असलेला गोपी नंतर मात्र जास्त खोडकर आणि खट्याळ होतो. त्याच्या आयुष्यात आणखी दोन सोबती कुत्रेसुद्धा येतात. गोपी हा खरंतर एक चिरंतन ऊर्जेचा आणि चैतन्याचा झराच. गोपीच्या आयुष्यात असा एक दिवस येतो, की त्याच्या आयुष्यातला सगळ्यात मोठा आश्चर्याचा धक्का त्याला त्या दिवशी बसतो... त्याच्या आयुष्यात नवीन आकर्षणं निर्माण होतात आणि त्याला एक नवी मैत्रीणसुद्धा मिळते - आकर्षक अशी नोव्हा. ते दोघं मिळून त्यांचं स्वत:चं कुटुंब निर्माण करतात... सुधा मूर्तींच्या लेखनाचे चाहते असलेल्या आबालवृद्धांना हा गोपी खूप आनंद देऊन जाईल आणि आपल्या छोट्या पावलांनी त्यांच्या हृदयात शिरकाव करून, तिथे कायमचं स्थान मिळवून बसेल, यात शंकाच नाही.

How The Sea Became Salty

A long, long time ago, seawater was sweet and drinkable. How it became salty is a remarkable story.

The Gopi Diaries:Growing Up Part 3

Third book in the Gopi Diaries series! The little pup of Coming Home and the stronger, bigger, more mischievous Gopi of Finding Love grows up in the third book and has new adventures, new interests, a new dog-person in his life-the charming Nova-and brings a new family into the world. He's also wiser - 'I learnt a great lesson, which I want to teach my children. Loyalty to our humans brings happiness and peace into our lives.' This third book brings to a close the endearing and heartwarming Gopi Diaries series-a series that has generated innumerable fans across ages. Written in Sudha Murty's inimitable style, these simple stories told from a dog's perspective show us just why pets are so precious - for their love, devotion and boundless affection.

Haravlelya Goshtinche Rahasya (हरवलेल्या गोष्टीचे

"चौदा वर्षांची अनुष्का मागचे वर्षभर लॉकडाऊन मध्ये राहिलेली आहे. आता ती सोमनहळ्ळीमध्ये राहणाऱ्या आपल्या आजी-आजोबांच्या भेटीला निघालेली आहे. गेल्या खेपेला सोमनहळ्ळीला तिनं पुरातन पायऱ्यांची विहीर शोधून काढली होती. या तिच्या ‘हरवलेल्या मंदिराचे रहस्य’ च्या आठवणी अजून ताज्या आहेत. अखेर एकदा घराच्या चार भिंतींमधून बाहेर पडायला मिळाल्यामुळे अनुष्का खूष आहे. पण लवकरच ती आणखी एक रहस्य शोधून काढणार आहे, हे तिला कुठे माहीत आहे? फक्त याखेपेला ती तिच्या स्वतःच्याच घराण्याच्या इतिहासातील एक हरवलेला दुवा शोधून काढणार आहे. या पुस्तकातून लेखिकेनं प्रश्न विचारण्याचं आणि यांची समर्पक उत्तरं मिळवण्याचं महत्त्व स्पष्ट करून सांगितलेलं आहे. अतिशय सुंदर अशा चित्रांनी आणि थक्क करणाऱ्या दृश्यांनी नटलेल्या या पुस्तकातून भारतातील सुप्रसिद्ध कथालेखिका सुधा मूर्ती आपल्याला विशाल अशा तुंगभद्रा नदीच्या काठाकाठानं एका अविस्मरणीय प्रवासाला घेऊन जातात.

The Magic of the Lost Story

After staying in the lockdown for over a year, Nooni is now visiting her Ajja-Ajji in Somanahalli. Memories of excavating the famous stepwell and experiencing village life for the first time in The Magic of the Lost Temple are still afresh in Nooni's mind. Excited to finally step out of the confines of her home, little does Nooni know she will make yet another discovery, only this time it's a missing puzzle in her family's history. Written in India's favourite storyteller's inimitable style, The Magic of the Lost Story captures the value of asking questions and keeping the answers alive. Packed with delightful artworks and wondrous terrains, this story takes you on an unforgettable journey as it follows the magnificent Tungabhadra River. Read less

The Gopi Diaries:Finding Love Part 2

Gopi, I can't believe a year has passed since I met you. You have brought me so much happiness!' In this second book in the bestselling Gopi Diaries series, Gopi is stronger, bigger, more confident than the little pup he was in the first book, but he is also cheekier and more mischievous! He faces new situations, new challenges, even new dog companions with endless energy and spirit. And then comes the day when he faces the biggest surprise of them all... Written in Sudha Murty's inimitable style, this simple story told from a dog's perspective shows us just why pets are so precious - for their love, devotion and boundless affection. This is a book for Sudha Murty's fans of all ages as Gopi paws himself yet again into the hearts of children and adults alike.

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Don Shinge Aslela Rushi (दोन शिंगे असलेला ऋषी)

देवादिकांचे आपापसातले भांडणतंटे असोत, नाहीतर महान ऋषी महर्षींच्या हातून घडलेले प्रमाद असोत, लोककल्याणकारी राजे असोत, नाहीतर सामान्यातील सामान्य माणसांच्या अंगातील सद्गुण असोत, भारतीय लोकप्रिय लेखिका सुधा मूर्तींनी भारतीय पुराणातल्या या तुम्हाला-आम्हाला फारशा परिचित नसलेल्या कथा शब्दबद्ध करून आपल्यासमोर ठेवल्या आहेत. ‘दोन शिंगे असलेला ऋषी’ हा सुंदर चित्रांनी नटलेला, साध्या-सोप्या, अतिशय प्रवाही आणि प्रत्ययकारी भाषेतल्या कथांचा संग्रह आहे. या संग्रहातल्या सर्वच कथा आबालवृद्धांच्या लाडक्या लेखिका सुधा मूर्ती यांच्या लेखणीतून उतरलेल्या असून, या कथा वाचकांची मनं जिंकून घेतील यात शंकाच नाही.

The Sage With Two Horns

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.

Aaji Ajobanchya Potaditlya Goshti (आजी आजोबांच्या

2020 सालात कोरोना व्हायरसनं साऱ्या जगाची दारं बंद केली. राष्ट्रीय टाळेबंदी जाहीर झाली. इकडे शिगावला आजी-आजोबांच्या घरी नातवंडांसह कमलु आजीचा प्रवेश झाला. नातवंडांनी या काळात आजीआजोबांना अनेक कामांमध्ये हातभार लावला. पण त्याचसोबत त्यांच्यासाठी गोष्टींचं एक अफलातून जग खुलं झालं. राजा-राणी, जादुमंतर, प्राण्यांचं गमतीदार जग या गोष्टींच्या रूपाने मुलांनी अनुभवलं. आणि त्यांची टाळेबंदीतील सुट्टी खऱ्या अर्थानं समृद्ध करणारी ठरली. एकदा हाती घेतल्यावर संपवूनच खाली ठेवावं, असं दमदार, खुसखुशीत पुस्तक.

How The Earth Got Its Beauty

Have you ever stopped to marvel at the earth's beauty: at snow-capped mountains and oceans so deep; at colourful flowers and extraordinary animals? The tale of how such beauty came into existence is a curious one indeed. India's favourite storyteller brings alive this timeless tale with her inimitable wit and simplicity. Tricked out with enchanting illustrations, this gorgeous chapter book is the ideal introduction for beginners to the world of Sudha Murty.

Grandparents Bag Of Stories

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 losing 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 favourite 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!

The Gopi Diaries Coming Home Part 1

The Gopi Diaries is a series of three books for children about a dog called Gopi. Told in Gopi's voice, the first book, Coming Home, begins with Gopi going to his new home, and tells the story of how he settles down with his loving, human family. How Gopi sees the world around him and what he thinks of the people in his life give the story a truly unique flavour. Written in Sudha Murty's inimitable style, these are books children and adults will treasure as the simple stories talk of basic values even when told from a dog's perspective.