Anveshi - Research Centre for Women's Studies

The Sackclothman

Who is the sackclothman? Where does he come from? Anu's curiosity about the village 'madman' leads to an unlikely friendship and a key to her own world.

Writer: Jayasree Kalathil

Illustrated by: Rakhi Peswani

Untold School Stories

Three school stories in one book, exploring the world of Ambani-like deals, textbooks and friendships.

Two Named Boy and Other Stories

The dilemma of living with two names, the baffling world of smells and stenches, and a little girl's voyage to outer space. Three stories about children's inner worlds.

Tataki Wins Again & Braveheart Badeyya

Two stories about a feisty girl and an extraordinary boy and their resourcefulness.

Spirits from History

In the two stories in this book, Adil and Mathai both have curious problems and unexpected help.

Mother

A shepherd boy, now a university professor, proudly recalls his mother's struggles to lead her caste people.

Moon in the Pot

Old Guddawwa creates a magical world for her grandson even though her own life has been full of struggle and hardship.

Head Curry

Head Curry tells the mouth watering story of cooking Sunday lunch in young Khadeer's family.