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Raja Raja and the Swapped Sacks, Natasha Sharma

Raja Raja, the legendary Chola king in South India has a problem. Someone is sabotaging his trade with the Chinese, and swapping sacks of precious spices , gems and cloth … Continue reading

October 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

Ten Kings by Ashok Banker

The Rig Veda, or the Book of Knowledge, is one of the oldest Indian texts. Written in lyrical Sanskrit, the Rig Veda is a compilation of advice and instruction on … Continue reading

October 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

A Town Like Alice, Nevil Shute

After the conquest of Malaya in 1942, the Japanese invaded Sumatra and took control of the island. A group of eighty Dutch women and children were collected, and no one … Continue reading

September 26, 2014 · Leave a comment