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India has a paradox of malnourishment as well as morbid obesity. While children have fewer weight-related health and medical problems than adults, overweight children are at high risk of becoming overweight adolescents and adults, placing them at risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes later in life. They are also more prone to develop stress, sadness, and low self-esteem. The contributing factors could be many, besides genetic makeup and medical factors like hypothyroidism and Cushing's Syndrome. Children today spend far more time on screens than playing games outdoors, more so in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Energy-dense foods and drinks are more readily available now than before. Psychological factors like stress also lead to overeating and increase the risk for obesity in childhood. The book is a comprehensive roadmap for prevention and management of childhood obesity by one of India's top bariatric surgeons. With real life case studies and examples, the book helps parents and children chart a roadmap to recovery and a fitter, healthier life. Without corrective action, there could be serious implications for future generations.

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The Mahabharata is one of the greatest stories ever told. Though the basic plot is widely known, there is much more to the epic than the dispute between Kouravas and Pandavas that led to the battle in Kurukshetra. It has innumerable sub-plots that accommodate fascinating meanderings and digressions, and it has rarely been translated in full, given its formidable length of 80,000 shlokas or couplets. This magnificent 10-volume unabridged translation of the epic is based on the Critical Edition compiled at the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute. * The final volume ends the instructions of the Anushasana Parva. The horse sacrifice is held, and Dhritarashtra, Gandhari, Kunti, Vidura and Sanjaya leave for the forest. Krishna and Balarama die as the Yadavas fight among themselves. The Pandavas leave on the great journey with the famous companion-Dharma disguised as a dog. Refusing to abandon the dog, Yudhishthira goes to heaven in his physical body and sees all the Kurus and the Pandavas are already there. * Every conceivable human emotion figures in the Mahabharata, the reason why the epic continues to hold sway over our imagination. In this lucid, nuanced and confident translation, Bibek Debroy makes the Mahabharata marvellously accessible to contemporary readers.

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What do you do when there's an earthquake?' asks Rakesh. Everyone in the Burman household has their own ideas, but when the tremors begin and things start to quake and crumble, they are all taken by surprise. Amidst the destruction, Rakesh's family stays strong. But will they survive the onslaught of yet another earthquake?

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the immortal star in space Kalpana Chawla; master blaster Sachin Tendulkar; the evergreen melody queen Lata Mangeshkar. These are some of the great luminaries featured in this book of Indians who have helped shape our nation. Featuring the 100 most iconic personalities from the fields of arts, literature, science, politics, economics, films and entertainment, this is an engaging reference book to learn about the contributions of some of the greatest Indians across the ages. From the heroic spirit of Chandrashekhar Azad to the soulful music of Grammy winner A.R. Rahman, these short biographies are informative, inspiring and thought-provoking.

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In the biggest casting coup of the Hindi film industry, five top stars are signed up for a new movie: Shahraan - a living legend still lamenting the loss of his first love; Reva and Neev - newcomers allied in a common journey; Nishani - the celebrity kid who must avenge her father's untimely death; and Kaash - the actor harbouring a secret love from his past. As their intimately intertwined personal stories take centre stage, the industry's underbelly is left exposed for all to see. By the time the curtain draws to a close, the gossip-hungry media has enough fodder on its plate to last a lifetime. Novoneel Chakraborty, bestselling author of A Thing beyond Forever and That Kiss in the Rain, unveils the grime behind the glitz, the insecurities and compromises, in a world where aspirants come prepared to strike a Faustian bargain. A beguiling tale of love, ambition, jealousy, and betrayal, How About a Sin Tonight? will leave you asking for more.

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Cricket Drona takes us through the life of cricketing genius Vasoo Paranjape, who left a defining impact on the game, shaping the careers of some of Indian cricket's greatest figures, from Sunil Gavaskar to Sachin Tendulkar, from Rahul Dravid to Rohit Sharma. This book is a first-hand chronicle of stories, life lessons and game-changing experiences, written in the words of those who were lucky enough to have crossed paths with Paranjape at just the right time in their careers. For generations of cricketers across India, and even for some in other parts of the world, Paranjape has been an inspiration, a mentor, friend and guide.

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Drawing on the hard-won truths of ancient wisdom, as well as deeply personal lessons from his own life and clinical practice, Peterson offers twelve new principles to guide readers towards a more courageous, truthful and meaningful life.

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Learning what sound goes with what letter can help you rhyme and make listening to and speaking in English a whole lot of fun. This book is jam-packed with fun activities for you to learn and practise listening and speaking using the right letter sounds.

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Feminist Rani is a collection of interviews with path-breaking and fascinating opinion leaders--Kalki Koechlin, Tanmay Bhatt, Gul Panag, Aditi Mittal, Gauri Sawant, and many more. These are women and men who have advocated gender equality and women's rights through their work. These compelling conversations provide a perspective on the evolving concept of feminism in an age when women are taking charge and leading the way.

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The Discover India series will take you on a grand tour of every single one of our country's states. Join the adorable Pushka and Mishki and the wise and witty Daadu Dolma as they traverse the length and breadth of India. Meet nawabs in Andhra Pradesh, roam the highways of Haryana, learn the history of Odisha, study the culture of Bihar, explore the snow-laden valleys of Uttarakhand and pick up a new dance in Sikkim. Each title is meticulously designed to create a tapestry of the cultural and historical riches of the individual states. Packed with puzzles, crosswords and dozens of other activities, these six books will entertain and enlighten young minds.

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Crumble is always getting into a fix because she is so curious and always poking her nose into things that are not her business. One day, something happens and she learns a big lesson. What happens to make her learn her lesson? A unique series focusing on the well-being of young readers, Dealing with Feelings features Foggy Forest, a tiny forest inhabited by many fun little animals. These quirky creatures are always there for one another-helping each other overcome fear, anxiety, shyness and anger, together dealing with all the different feelings one goes through every day.

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It is the aftermath of the war in Volume 8. Ashvatthama kills all the remaining Pandavas-with the exception of the five Pandava brothers-and Panchalas. The funeral ceremonies for the dead warriors are performed. Bhishma's teachings in the Shanti Parva, after Yudhishthira is crowned, is about duties to be followed under different circumstances.

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Written by a very well-known expert and CEO who has shared a wealth of personal experience and insights. Ambi Parameswaran has developed a fascination for how Indians are getting more religious but also more consumption driven. Combining his thirty-year experience as an adman with a lifelong passion for religious studies.

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Love was not what they were looking for and yet they found itSweety, the ill-tempered loud-mouthed daughter of a local MLA, dreams of becoming a famous pop diva like Britney Spears. Lallan is the Patna's 'Ambani in making'. He wants to start a 'kidnapping insurance' business. Their flickering dreams ignite like a flame when they meet! Sweety takes him to meet her father Kali Pandey, the in-house expert on kidnapping. And, in return, Lallan decides to help her fulfil her passion. Somewhere along the way, the plan does not remain simple and sweet!Set in Patna and Bombay, this serpentine comedy of errors is the story of two young lovers caught in the Ishqiyapa of love and life.Read more

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Molested in a nightclub, Aastha is left shaken and reeling. Thankfully, her best friend, Sameer, is a source of constant support, but he's already in a rocky long-distance relationship with Karuna. Their friends Padmini and Rahul love each other, yet forever seem to be on the verge of breaking up. And as life takes its own course, each of them begins to grapple with their own issues.

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Yuvika, Arnav, Kunal and Nandini, fun loving, irreverent youngsters, join medical school and bond over their first anatomy lesson.

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This time, crime has hit home. Monabi Mitra presents a unique, deftly woven story of what happens when police are confronted with crime that could actually incriminate them.

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Secrets that become spectres. Anupama is terrified. She claims to be seeing figures at her window. But no one seems to believe her. Perpetually lost in comic-book fantasies, is she seeing ghosts on her ledge or simply hallucinating ? It's the night of the Eid party and life is about to change forever at Swapnalok Society. Why has everything suddenly taken a strange turn, plunging the residents lives into utter chaos ? What are the secrets hiding behind the curtains ? Is it really God visiting them ? Or ....

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Crash! THUD! Oops! Butterfingers returns . . . with a fun medley of thrills, spills, chills and giggles Everyone's favourite klutz, Amar Kishen, aka Butterfingers, has no problem getting into trouble . . . and that's the problem! Follow his mad escapades as he becomes a human cannonball, rides a runaway horse, takes up karate, acts as a Martian, oversees the great fall of China, tumbles into a river and tries his hand at fencing, with hilarious consequences, of course! This second collection of stories about the eternally endearing Butterfingers promises to be as rib-tickling-ly funny as the first.

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Fun-and-disaster alert-Butterfingers is here again! Amar Kishen is not called Butterfingers for nothing. Wherever he goes, disaster hurtles along-and this time's no different. You've seen him set fire to his hair, head-butt a teacher, score an own goal, send his chicken-curry-soaked bat flying . . . Can things get any crazier? With Amar, they can! Now watch him tackle ghosts, pounce on his principal, knock a thief unconscious, stop time and get his life chased out of him by a nasty Doberman. Join Amar on his adventures as he whips up a tornado of trouble!

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When eleven-year-old Ann is sent to live with the famous Assassin Nuns of Pistachio, she expects nothing less than a life of swashbuckling adventures and covert rescue missions. Instead, she meets a group of mild-mannered women who prefer soufflés to sword fighting and haven't stepped out of their mountaintop abbey in years. After Ann discovers that there's something very nasty going on in Pistachio, she decides it's time the nuns lived up to their reputation. Armed with wooden spoons, gardening gloves and a malfunctioning robot broom, can these unlikely heroes save the day?

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The humorous escapades of Narayan Gangopadhyay’s immortal character and hisragtag bunch of friends, now in EnglishThe leader of a gang of four, Tenida is a brash, loud-mouthed fellow with a large heart anda gargantuan appetite. Along with the quick-witted Kyabla, the Bangladeshi-accented Habul and the cowardly Pela, Tenida fallsheadlong into one misadventure after the other, that is, when he is not telling tall tales of his own heroism. Full of wit and old-world charm, The Best of Tenida is dotted with vignettes of life in yesteryear Calcutta.Featuring five of Narayan Gangopadhyay’s best-known short stories and his timeless novella Charmurti, this English translationintroduces one of the most beloved figures in Bengali children’s literature to a wider audience.

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