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FINDERS, KEEPERS

Raji came out of her cool, thatched roof hut. The rough, sun-baked ground scorched her little feet. She looked up at the sun - it was still not very high in the sky. Judging by its position, Raji guessed it was around ten o'clock...

A Dog Named DOT

Dogs like Dot are found a dime a dozen on Chennai streets. Diya could never understand why that one particular dog who was just like any other brown and white dog, chose to pull at her heartstrings...

THE SCHOOL CONSTITUTION

10-year-old Mayank had just opened his tiffin box to eat when the aroma of his food spread through the class...

TARUN'S TALE

\"Stories should be like a breath of fresh air. They should give strength to our souls,\" Tarun's grandmother told him...

The Forest Lesson

Once upon a time, in a deep, green forest humming with life, there lived a fox named Foxy. Foxy was known for his sharp mind and charm, yet he often exaggerated his adventures. His best friends were Sandy sparrow, Rosy rabbit and Timmy turtle...

The Story of a Visionary

A few years after India's independence, the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, fondly known as 'Chacha Nehru,' visited a small village...

Poppy and Karan's Masterchef Mummy

\"What have you made this time, Mummy?\"...

The Mighty Mouse

Ricky mouse emerged from his hole and set off for some work. Katie cat spotted him and dashed to catch him.

Halloween Costume Party

Nandu was the first one to reach Soham's house for the Halloween party.

A FAIR EX CHANGE

Mani heard Thatha arguing with his friend as he entered the hall.

Meet the Robotics Marvels

They may look like regular teenagers, but this team of 10 children share a dream of participating in the world's biggest robotics challenge for high schoolers.

THE HOUR OF GHOSTLY VISITS

Bua, our aunt, had come to stay B with us from the village for three days, and I was thrilled because her visits always meant a treasure trove of stories.

THE HOUSE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HILL

Twilight was setting in the sky.

SPOOKY NIGHT

It was late at night. Dodo deer was returning to the jungle from the city.

The Taste of Coffee

Ginny goat happily entered a field and was -enjoying the green grass when the owner of the field ran after her with a stick. Ginny ran speedily and hid inside a truck parked on the roadside. She had grazed a lot of grass, so she felt lazy and fell asleep.

Ravana Burst with Pomp and Show

The festival of Dussehra was approaching, so the teachers and students were busy preparing for the three-day fair organised every year on this special occasion in the school. This year the responsibility of staging Ramleela in the fair was given to the students of classes 3rd, 4th, and 5th. On the other hand, the children of classes 6th, 7th and 8th were given the responsibility of making Ravana effigies.

Here Comes Gandhi Baba

\"Bapu, where are you going so early in the morning?\" Gandhi Baba's revolutionary companions in Sky Park asked. He smiled.

The Three Mischievous Mice

There were three naughty mice in Haritvan, named Roro, Momo, and Koko. All three mice were masters of mischief. They were so clever and cunning that they never got caught after causing trouble. They would play pranks and then disappear.

A CHILDHOOD LESSON

Eight-year-old Anshu lived in a village with his mother, Lata. His father had passed away in an accident a couple of years ago. Lata worked day and night to raise Anshu, trying to fulfill all his desires. He was studying in the third class at the village school.

The Lawyer in a Turban

October 2 marks the birthday of two great men in our country - Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. It was a day off from school for Piya and Pakhi, and a holiday for their father as well.

Wuffy's Race

Wuffy Deer would wake up early every morning and run. Seeing him running like this, one day, Blackie Bear asked him, \"Wuffy, you wake up so early every day to practice running, and then you come to school. Why is it so necessary?\"

Keeping in Touch

\"Have you finished your homework, Jessie and Jimmy?\"

A Tail of Courage

When you drive down to the southern part of Kerala, you will find the village of Ambalur. With the rocky hills of Ambu overlooking this little village, it is filled with vast grasslands and a variety of farms.

Mystery Of The Egg

Krish's father Vipul was an engineer in the Central Public Works Department. He was transferred to a forest in Nepal for road construction. So, he settled in Nepal with his family.

A WIN-WIN GAME!

\"What are we playing today?\" Aditi jogged in her spot. She could never stay still. Some called her naughty and unruly, but she considered herself a bundle of energy. As did her friend Manan.

A Helping Hand

Then Cheeku rabbit woke up in the morning, he noticed that the entire sky was filled with dark clouds.

Best Brother, My Brother

Udit looked at his history homework. \"Why do they give us so much homework,\" he mumbled. He yawned and decided to sharpen his pencils before starting the homework.

THE BEACH MYSTERY

\"Don't go too much towards that side,\" Appa warned Santhosh. But the forbidden is always tempting. And so, he inched towards it.

The Chain of Change

\"Today is Independence Day, and the school will shut early. That's great, isn't it?\" Raju Bhaiya said, smiling amidst the roaring sounds and black clouds coming out of his three-wheeler auto-rickshaw.

Aayu's Independence Day

Over the past two days, the children at Aayu's school had been getting ready for the grand celebration to be held on Independence Day. They were taught to salute the national flag with discipline and respect and sing the national anthem rhythmically and within the time limit.