@maynah 's book reminded me of something that I had forgotten. History enthusiasm in kids has to start from curiosity. And then move to knowledge. The Missing Rocks of Hampi: Highly recommended if you have kids and Hampi on your list.

Mala Kumar joins the Children’s Fest at Bengaluru Poetry Festival – 9th Edition with stories full of curiosity, travel, and treasures tucked between the pages. 📅 2 & 3 August 2025 📍 Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha 🔗 bengalurupoetryfestival.org/… @maynah

📚 Books That Build Bharat — The YUVA Series Is Here! The YUVA Book Series was launched in Bengaluru in the presence of Smt. Sudha Murty, Shri Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, and Sadhguru Sri Madhusudan Sai — a celebration of stories rooted in India’s civilisational spirit. Featuring titles by Mala Kumar, Vijender Sharma, Pradeep Chakravarthy, and Harini Srinivasan, the series takes young readers through forgotten temple towns, ancient education systems, lost civilisations, and the rich cultural fabric of Bharat. Now available in 6 Indian languages, powered by NAAV AI. 📖 Order now: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴 by Vijender Sharma 👉 amzn.in/d/aoxvfJX 𝘔𝘦𝘨𝘢-𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴: 𝘍𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘞𝘩𝘰 𝘙𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢 by Dr. Pradeep Chakravarthy 👉 amzn.in/d/eyZXJ7x 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘙𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪 by Mala Kumar 👉 amzn.in/d/focwNd3 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘮: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 by Harini Srinivasan 👉 amzn.in/d/gHK29Go @maynah @IndicHistory @HSriniv12 @fihcr_info @vikramsampath @SmtSudhaMurty @yaduveerwadiyar @sri_madhu_sai

We launched the FIHCR YUVA Books Series today in Bengaluru with eminent guests @SmtSudhaMurty @yaduveerwadiyar, and @sri_madhu_sai. Stories got their spotlight. History got its moment. And curiosity found its crowd!⭐️📚 @vikramsampath @maynah @IndicHistory @HSriniv12

For the first time, a children's history book series is being launched in seven languages, together.📚 If you're in Bengaluru, come and witness this as it happens!⭐️ 🔗 Sign up here: forms.gle/hyPcP3GGBdmfhrRf7 @vikramsampath @naav_ai

“Mala Kumar’s 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘙𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪 weaves together mystery and history.” Read The Hindu's review of Mala Kumar's latest children's book: 🔗 thehindu.com/news/cities/ban… In this gripping tale, young Seekers uncover secrets buried in the ruins of Hampi—while a girl from the Vijayanagara empire must protect its lifeblood. A riveting adventure where the past holds clues to the present. 📘 Order your copy of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘙𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪 now: amzn.in/d/16sBo1o @maynah @fihcr_info @vikramsampath @the_hindu

Heart-felt congratulations to author Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi for winning the Booker!

Bengaluru-based Mala Kumar’s new book traces the origins of a hundred everyday objects. @PreetiZach ✍️ thehindu.com/news/cities/ban…

Curious about the history of more everyday objects you use everyday? Get your copy of Travelling Treasures by @maynah today! #BookRecommendations #EverydayObjects #HistoryLovers

Are you ready to embark on an adventure like no other? 'Travelling Treasures' Coming soon! @maynah

Today is the first International Day of Play. Let's celebrate by providing a safe place and time for our kids to play on their own. Here's my article about IDOP for @livemint .

Engineering is a mindset, not just a degree. Join @AiyyoShraddha, @maynah & @sudheeshvenkat on #RadioAzimPremjiUniversity as they discuss the legacy of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, who exemplified how engineers build a better, inclusive society. open.spotify.com/episode/6EC…

33,000 trees identified to be cut for construction of Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project. Trees cannot be the price we pay for development. We must take action to save Bengaluru's green cover if we want a sustainable future. bit.ly/3yiDAnD

An informal chat about a very formal, brilliant, far-sighted genius, Sir M Visvesvaraya. Global engineer, India/Bharat's Ratna, Karnataka's pride. Thank you, @azimpremjiuniv for inviting me to chat with @AiyyoShraddha and @sudheeshvenkat for this podcast.

Celebrate #SirMVisvesvaraya, the visionary engineer who shaped modern India! Join us on Noorakke Nooru Karnataka as we explore his legacy with @AiyyoShraddha, @maynah & @sudheeshvenkat. Don't miss this! #RadioAzimPremjiUniversity youtube.com/watch?v=UhLimQ6z…

🏔️Join the ‘Friends of Ladakh' movement @Wangchuk66! The fragile ecosystem of Ladakh is threatened by unchecked industrialization and unsustainable tourism. Let's stand with the people of Ladakh. Take action now: bit.ly/49YyEC7 #Ladakh #LadakhUnderThreat #ClimateFast

RT @azimpremjiuniv: Have you seen our last issue? Here's a peek inside it. Download the full issue: bit.ly/iw9-dec2022 Download indiv…

Bird migration in Europe tracked by GPS.

In the village library, these girls embrace the wonder of #Chandrayaan3 moon mission. Libraries are gateways to new worlds of knowledge, curiosity, and empowerment. #Exploration #Empowerment

On the occasion of Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary, remembering my tiny ode to him by including India's National Anthem in 'Crazy Mazy's Maths Puzzles'. #Janaganamana, #IndianNationalAnthem, #mathsforkids