#R.K. Narayan

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Title: The Painter of Signs | Author: R.K. Narayan | Publisher: Penguin (2006)

[novlr]

“You become writer by writing. It is a yoga.” — R.K. Narayan

[deathandnonexistentialdread]

Hi!! ヽ(´▽｀)/

I just wanted to let you know that I read "Malgudi Days" on your recommendation!

First I'll complain a little, because it was pure torture xD I still think God bless free pdfs, but this format was really tiring. I transferred the pdf to my pocket book and I couldn't enlarge the size to read properly, because the pages were too wide 💀

Anyway, it was definitely an interesting first encounter with your national literature! The stories that I particularly liked were "The Missing Mail", "The Blind Dog", "Iswaran", "Father's Help" (now I understand why you like Swami hahah), "Forty-Five A Month" and maybe I'll stop listing here :'). I'm glad I could meet the people of Malgudi and see how they live and what problems they have. They (or rather R.K. Narayan) often shocked me. Really interesting people!

Thank you for the recommendation ♡ Have a nice day! 💖

hiii!! ('v')/

i'm so happy you read it!!

I apologise for the quality of the pdf. I was too excited and I picked the first one with all the pages that I found. I am in awe that you finished reading it with the tiny font. I once again apologise and I will make sure to pick better quality pdfs next time (^^)'

Swami is an absolute mood and I never related more to a character in school. He is in his own book: Swami And Friends, if you want to see more of him!

I'm glad you enjoyed one of my favourite books! I love Malgudi a lot because of the people and how their problems are simple yet complex. This is one book that both my mother and I enjoy despite the generational gap that we have because of how timeless the book is.

The best thing about Malgudi is that even though it is geographically located in South India, the people are from all over the world; with universal characteristics and issues. Malgudi is the connections you make with everyone you meet and the people who you connect with so it makes me very happy that you enjoyed the stories of the people of Malgudi <3

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[hindisoup]

hi!

I hope you're well.

I was wondering if you have any book recommendations in hindi. I just figured out that I could upload books on a language learning app I downloaded a while ago. it's nice because it allows me to save vocabulary words and learn them, so now I don't have to do this whole process manually when reading books in foreign languages.

thank you in advance, and have a good day ^^

Hello!

Ooh, what app is that you use? Please share!

Here are some books I can recommend:

Devdas by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. If you've seen the film(s) you know the story, which helps when following along even if some vocabulary can be difficult or outdated - available as a pdf in the Internet Archive.

Nirmala by Munshi Premchand. This is an interesting and melodramatic depiction of Indian society in the 1920's. I found it more difficult to follow than Devdas because I did not know the plot by heart beforehand. Internet Archive

Lokpriya Kahaniyan by Sudha Murty. I bought this ebook from Google Books for like 2.50€ - it was recommended to me by a Hindi speaker and it's a great collection of stories from everyday life, with excellent and useful vocabulary. Not sure if that's helpful for your app though, as there is no pdf. Google has its own online reader but it also has a built-in dictionary and highlighter tool, which is handy. BTW, 'Lokpriya Kahaniyan' is a good search term for collections of popular Hindi short stories in general by many other authors as well.

Panchtantra ki Kahaniyan by Vishnu Sharma. This is a collection of classic Indian fables - if you search Panchtantra ki Kahaniyan you will find various versions. These are usually written in quite simple language. This one is available in the Internet Archive.

Akbar-Birbal Vinod. These are folk tales and witty moral stories. The vocabulary is often archaic but the humour is timeless. This is where I started learning Hindi before I even knew how to read the varnamala properly. Internet Archive.

Malgudi ki Kahaniyan by R.K. Narayan. These are charming short stories set in a fictional South Indian town. Internet Archive. This is categorised as बाल साहित्य - children's literature. Another good search term for us language learners!

Hope this helps - and please share your favourites when you get into reading in Hindi more!

[mystacoceti]

@oleworm tagged me for 10 books from my tbr. I have been voraciously checking things out from libraries so I actually have a concrete (and, in my house, physically present) list

Elizabeth & Mary, Jane Dunn. Did you know Jane Austen was a huge fan of Mary Queen of Scots? This is the one biography at the local library, so.

The Flâneur, Edmund White. And scanning the 900's for the book on Mary, I found that the library has a surprising amount of White's writing on Paris

The Past Is Red, Catherynne M. Valente

Middle C, William Gass. I am trying to find this dude's novels. For whatever reason, the easiest things of his to find have been nearly all of his essay collections, which turned up at the local used bookstore after an estate sale not too long ago.

God Bless You Mr. Rosewater, Kurt Vonnegut

An Invisible Giant, Donald R. Gerth, James O. Haehn and associates

Tales of the Elders of Ireland

Matsuo Basho: the Master of Haiku, Makoto Ueda

覚えておきたい芭蕉の名句200 to go with the previous one

The Ramayana, in a prose adaptation by R.K. Narayan. This was misplaced within the library and declared lost so when I checked it out the librarian told me I could have it more or less indefinitely, just bring it back to the front desk so it can be re-added to the system. hence it's #10 spot

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[thoughtfulmoonbanana]

BOOKS ONE MUST READ

Hello bibliophile, you if are bored of reading your daily same story books and want to level up the stories and want more to add to your Goodreads list then here are some books you need to read:-

1. A Stationary shop of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

If your into romance but with a twist of sadness and heartbreak then this is the destination for you. The story of Roya and Bahman, two young lovers torn apart by circumstances beyond their control, and the ripples their love creates throughout their lives.

2. Dead Poets society by Nancy H. Kleinbaum

This book will tell you the power of humanities, the hopefulness of youth, and the fight against mass society. If you are in your teen years then this is a perfect book for you to deal with your stress and new things you will experience in this phase of life.

3. Immortals of Meluha by Amish Tripathi

If one loves to read mythology especially Indian mythology that is the one. The Immortals of Meluha by Amish Tripathi is the first book of the Shiva Trilogy. It surrounds the deeds and adventures of Shiva as a common man but soon various mysteries are unfolded.

4. Pontin Secret by Sushila Fonseca

The Ponting Secret is a heartwarming, mysterious and refreshing read with an interesting plot, brilliant characters and rich narrative.Teetering on the verge of a huge debt trap, Tina must act fast and sagaciously to not be destroyed by it. The past catches up with the present as Tina plans for the future. Mystery and romance collaborate to entertain the reader.

5. Malgudi Days by R K Narayan

I am adding this book at last as you are someone who wants to start their reading journey then this is the perfect beginner book . Based on the works of R.K. Narayan, Malgudi Days chronicles the lives of people living in the fictitious town of Malgudi. Malgudi - a fictitious small town in south India is typical of any small town or village, habituated by timeless characters who could be living anywhere in the world.

Here are some of my picks for you to add to yours . Hope you enjoy reading this and indulging in the great adventure ahead.

[common-man]

Small Story 147.

Small Story 147 A Journey with Understanding

Shekar checked his name in the reservation compartment and settled into his seat. With the train about to start in 20 minutes, he had arrived early at the station. It had been three years since his last visit to Vijayawada, and he was excited to return after his transfer to Chennai. As a bank manager, he had grown used to moving every few years. He had set up a home in Chennai but had not brought his children with him, as they were focused on their studies. His wife, Ragini, was accompanying him, while their children—Ramesh and Vandhana—were in college. During his absence, Ragini's parents, Ramaseshan and Mathuram, stayed upstairs in their spacious house to look after the children.

Suddenly, the train’s announcement echoed, signalling that it would depart soon. A senior man came and sat in the seat opposite Shekar. He introduced himself as Vaidyanathan, saying he was headed to Vijayawada to attend his friend's daughter's wedding and worked for the Customs department. Shekar introduced himself in return, and they began chatting.

The conversation turned to books, and Shekar was surprised to learn that Vaidyanathan loved the same authors—Sujatha, Shivashankari, and R.K. Narayan, with Malgudi Days being a particular favourite. As they spoke, Vaidyanathan offered Shekar a box of sweets, and Shekar took a piece of sonpapdi. Vaidyanathan also offered his neighbour, Roshani, a sweet. She happily took a piece of Mysorepak since the box contained a variety of treats.

Roshani, who worked in the telecommunications industry, explained she was also travelling to attend a friend’s cousin’s wedding in Vijayawada. The trio enjoyed discussing everything from books to the recent tax changes, finding joy in simple things. As middle-class individuals who had worked hard to get where they were, they appreciated the progress in their lives.

Shekar shared, “If you look at the step-by-step growth, the happiness is immeasurable.” Vaidyanathan agreed, adding, “We’ve seen how things have evolved—from the old two-tier trains to the super-fast trains, and now the trains almost feel like flights!” Roshani nodded in agreement and reflected on how she had witnessed the evolution of technology, from ordinary Nokia mobile phones to today’s smartphones.

“We value everything because we’ve worked hard for it,” Shekar said. “We’re middle class, and we enjoy life’s simple pleasures.” The conversation felt like an insightful TV debate, as they all appreciated the beauty of life’s growth.

After two hours, the train arrived in Vijayawada, a vibrant business hub in Andhra Pradesh known for its fresh fruits and vegetables. As they stepped off the train, a few people came up to them and called out their names. Surprised, the trio soon realized that they had all come to attend the same wedding, despite not knowing the venue. They laughed, realizing how much they had shared during their journey without even knowing they were headed to the same place.

The trio happily attended the wedding and returned on the same train the next evening. What began with sweet exchanges ended with ajoyful understanding

a joyful understanding of the value of growth , attitude, and shared experiences

K.Ragavan 5-2-25

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Articula

At 18, R K Narayan faced a setback — failing his university entrance exam in English. This gap year would go on to become a turning point in his life.

After moving to Lakshmipuram, Narayan began teaching English in Channapatna, though it didn’t succeed, leading him back to Mysuru. During his college years, he wrote stories and novels and shared them with friends over tea in local cafes, though they never saw the light of day.

Years later, he sent the manuscript of 'Swami and Friends' to a friend in the UK with instructions to either find a publisher or throw it into the Thames.

His friend, luckily connected to the famous writer Graham Greene, shared it with him. Greene championed its publication, launching Narayan’s career as a novelist.

Published in 1935, 'Swami and Friends' was a semi-autobiographical novel based on his childhood. With Greene’s support, The Bachelor of Arts followed in 1937 and established him as a literary force.

Personal tragedy struck in 1937 with the death of his father, followed by his wife's passing two years later. Despite the heartbreak, Narayan found solace in writing, producing some of his most remarkable novels during this period.

Published in 1942, Malgudi Days captured the essence of ordinary life in a fictional town. The collection was later adapted into a hit television series on Doordarshan in the 1980s. His novel The Guide won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1960.

R K Narayan passed away in 2001 at the age of 94, leaving behind a legacy of timeless stories that continue to resonate with readers worldwide.

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#MalgudiDays

R.K. Narayan, Birth Anniversary.

[trueenewshub]

Homeless NDA Ministers

IMC WEB DESK NEW DELHI: Indian politics defines transition. Elections saw Modi as the PM heading NDA-led coalition government. Soon after, former Union Ministers asked to vacate their designated homes

NDA goes through changes

Indian politics witnessed weighty changes in 2024. On 7th June 2024, Narendra Modi confirmed the support of 293 MPs to Droupadi Murmu, the President of India. This marked Modi’s third term as Prime Minister and his first-time heading NDA-led coalition government with the Telugu Desam Party of Andhra Pradesh and Janata Dal (United) of Bihar emerging as two primary alliances.

A noticeable step taken by the Directorate of Estates (DoE) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) surely makes up for a sweeping swap!

DoE served a notice to few of the former Union Ministers in Indian Politics to vacate their official accommodation in Delhi’s Lutyens’ by 10 July as requests for accommodation pour in from newly appointed ministers.

All Union ministers and ministers of state (MoS) in Indian politics are entitled to a ‘Type VIII’ bungalow in Delhi’s Lutyens’. Former ministers have to vacate such an accommodation when they lose their ministerial berth, according to the DoE rules.

NDA-led coalition government have removed thirty-seven formers ministers in from Narendra Modi’s Union Council of Ministers. Indian politics stands synonymous to shifting gears.

Significant leaders in Indian politics namely Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, R.K Singh, Niranjan Jyoti, Sanjeev Balyan, and Rajeev Chandrashekhar, lost in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. Others, such as Anurag Thakur, Narayan Rane, and Parshottam Rupala, won but did not get a ministerial berth this time. Some, such as Meenakshi Lekhi, did not get a ticket to contest the polls as the BJP replaced them with new faces. When the nation asks what is politics, well this is the face of real Indian Politics.

The DoE notice will be followed by a show cause notice eventually leading to an eviction notice.

Indian politics is often referred as the dance of democracy! While few ministers might still be showing unwillingness to vacate, there are others who have been upfront in changing their designated accommodation.

Former Education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, who was served with an eviction notice by the Directorate of Estates recently, has also conveyed that he would be vacating the 27, Safdarjung Road bungalow.

Lutyens-Landmark in Indian Politics

Spread across an area of 23.60sqkm, The Lutyens Bungalow Zone is home to the luminaries of Indian Politics as well as high-net-worth individuals with about 3000 government-owned bungalows.

Serving NDA Union ministers were eligible for accommodation as allotted by the DoE. House committees of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha secretariats are the competent authorities to allot accommodation to MPs.

Members are entitled to a licence-fee free flat or hostel accommodation throughout their term of office.

Members are entitled to water supply without payment of charges up to 4000 kl per annum. They are eligible for electricity up to 50,000 units (25,000 units measure on light meter and 25,000 units on power meter or pooled together) per annum beginning from January 1 every year.

Other facilities include- washing of sofa covers and curtains every three months. Furniture within the monetary ceiling of Rs 60,000 in respect of durable furniture.

They are also allowed for a 25 per cent remission in the rent on account of any improvement or addition made to it or any additional service provided thereto by way of furniture, electrical equipment and other services.

Editor’s Note

Around 50 former union ministers and MPs from the last Lok Sabha have been sent notice by DoE to vacate their official accommodation. Home is always closest to ones heart and when it is in the poshest locality of the capital and earned through valid eligibility, the address caries a myriad of meaning for the resident. Apparently it is just might be a regular governmental procedure but delving deep, slight feeling uprootedness might haunt souls of Indian politics.

[talesofpassingtime]

"I’ll be the fate to overpower fate itself,” said Lakshmana, with martial arrogance. Rama argued with him further. “I’ll change and alter fate itself, if necessary,” repeated Lakshmana and concluded his sentence with the refrain, “Whoever dares to oppose my aim will be destroyed."

—

R.K. Narayan, The Ramayana  

[siriusdog]

Read 30 books this year with me

Completed (7/30):

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy

The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

The Vendor of Sweets by R.K. Narayan

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

RIP (Reading in Progress) (3/30):

The Thousand Year Old Boy by Ross Welford

Not Dead Yet by Phil Collins

Never by Ken Follett

Books to Read (14/30):

Sleepers by Lorenzo Carcaterra

The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

Love, Rosie by Cecelia Ahern

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

Red Dragon by Thomas Harris

The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Intensity by Dean Koontz

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

Sharp Objects" by Gillian Flynn

[fixaidea]

I saw your book reading post. I can suggest you few books that are really good. If any of these are available in your country, do read it.

1. Loom of Time by Kalidas - The classic drama written by one of the greatest poets to ever live. It's an epic love story which has a toddler cusally playing with tiger, half humanoid figures, cursing sages, loving sages, crying animal,etc etc

2. Apka Bunty(Yours,Bunty) by Mannu Bandari - The novel that actually brought down divorce rates in the country back in when it was released. It's a novel about a divorced couple from their child's perspective. Its so beautifully written.

3. Andha Yug by Darmveer Bharati, translation Alok Bhalla - A political commentary on the current age but the plot is about a blind king who's army has lost the the war they waged against their own relatives.

4. The Guide By R.K. Narayan - A classic by the wordsmith R.K. Narayan. The book was so ahead of it's time. I liked character of Rosie so much.

5. The Japanese wife by kunal basu - I don't easily during reading a novel but this novel made me cry. Its about a Bengali man who fell in love amd married his japanese pen pal over letters. This both lived a happy life without even seeing each other but his wife sets to go to India when the letters stops suddenly. I'll recommend you to read it.

There are so many classic and popular novels that i could suggest you to read but if i do so the list will never end. I hope you'll read some of these when you have time.

Ooo thank you so much! :D I hope I can track these down - as long as an English or maybe French e-book version exists somewhere I'll be happy! :D

[deathandnonexistentialdread]

Hiii ＼(^o^)／

5 and 11 for the ask game about your native country? :D

Have a nice day ♡♡

Hiiiiii \(^v^)/

5. favourite song in your native language?

While I do not have any favourite songs in Malayalam as such; [we do have some nice music tho, you should check it out :)], I am very partial to Malayalam devotional music, because when I was small my mother would sing these songs to make me sleep, so I have nice associations with them.

Also Church songs are the only things I can sing properly in my mother tongue (^^)'

11. favourite native writer/poet?

R.K Narayan!! His works are in English, and his writing style is very clear and simple and an absolute treat to read! I recommend the book Malgudi Days: it is collection of short stories and some of my favourites from it include the character Swami. Most of the stories do have a narratively satisfying ending but not an emotional one, and it makes you want to know more and then you reread it again. Its a great book and all of his other books are great as well! [some of the characters from his other stories make appearances here as well. My favourite character is Swami; he does not want to go to school and neither do I :)]

You can read the book here!

"hi, I'm not from the US" ask set

[smithlibrary]

Read More 2024 Myth and Legend

A book about or based on real-world mythology or folklore.

Classics The Arabian Nights The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter The Ramayana by R.K. Narayan

Fiction The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Ariadne by Jennifer Saint Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn

Science Fiction and Fantasy American Gods by Neil Gaiman Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James Hall of Smoke by H.M. Long Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Uprooted by Naomi Novik Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lyn Tan The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker

Horror Pinata by Leopoldo Gout

Young Adult The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck

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THE 150 GREATEST (FORMAL & INFORMAL) PERSONALITIES IN THE KNOWN HISTORY/COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS OF INDIA !

(THE FREE-FOR-ALL LIST, NOT RESTRICTED TO PADMA AWARDEES OR STAMP HOLDERS, EVEN IF INCL A MAJORITY OF THEM )

Ie. THE 150 GREATEST PEOPLE IN INDIAN HISTORY !

Rajesh Khanna

C.V. Raman

Online Indie

Jayaprakash Narayan

J.R.D. Tata

Subhash Chandra Bose

Swami Vivekananda

Lal Bahadur Shastri

Srinivasa Ramanujam

Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Valmiki

Bhagwan Shri Shirdi Sai Baba

Ramakrishna Paramhansa

Bhagwan Shiva

Bhagwan Ganesha

Mata Parvati / Amma Karunamayi

Bhagwan Krishna

Bhagwan Ram

Bhagwan Mahavira

Maharana Pratap

Jagadish Chandra Bose

Major Dhyan Chand

Govind Ballabh Pant

Lala Lajpat Rai

Dhirubhai Ambani

Meena Kumari

Mother Teresa

Chhatrapati Shivaji

Bal Gangadhar Kher

Madan Mohan Malviya

Kishore Kumar

Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan

Dr. Bhagwan Das

Guru Nanak

Allama Mashriqi

Lokmanya Tilak

Tansen

Lord Hanuman

Vithalbhai Patel

Atal Behari Vajpayee

P.U.M. Thevar

Nandlal Bose

Rabindranath Tagore

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

Prem Chand

Jesus Christ

Adi Shankaracharya

K. L. Saigal

N. T. Ramarao

Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty

B. R. Chopra

Viswanathan Anand

Sri Aurobindo

Rani Laxmibai

Chakravarti Rajagopalachari

Narendra Modi

Milkha Singh

Mirza Ghalib

Dr. K.S. Krishnan

Dr. Satyendra Nath Bose

Dr. Zakir Hussain

Dr. M. Visvesvaraiya

Satyajit Ray

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

Ramana Maharishi

Radha (Ancient Krishna devotee)

Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi

Mahatma Jyotirao Phule

Savitribai Phule

Lt. Col. Maharaj Kumar Namgyal

Shammi Kapoor

Indira Gandhi

Dev Anand

Jijabai

Sadhu Vaswani

Raja Ravi Varma

Saiyid Fazl Ali

Ashok Kumar

Dr. Madhav Shrihari Aney

Gopal Das Neeraj

Ajudhia Nath Khosla

Shashi Kapoor

Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan

Dr. Arcot Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar

Bipin Chandra Pal

Dr. Jnan Chandra Ghosh

Paramhansa Yogananda

Thiruvallavur

Buddha

Maharishi Patanjali

Dr. Nambi Narayanan

Dr. Verghese Kurien

Dadasaheb Phalke

Arjun (of Gita)

Waheeda Rehman

Dr. P.V. Kane

Jigme Dorji Wangchuk

Veer Savarkar

Thakkar Bapa

Ahilyabai Holkar

Rash Behari Bose

Sane Guruji

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Swami Ranganathananda

Dr. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar

M. S. Subbalakshmi

Dr. Satish Dhawan

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

Surdas

A. Ramaswamy Mudaliar

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Prafulla Chandra Roy

Kabir (pre-independence poet)

Zubin Mehta

Kalidasa

Suchitra Sen

Tyagaraja

M. G. Ramachandran

Dr. Prabha Atre (classical singer)

Kavi Pradeep

Pt. Kishan Maharaj (tabla)

R.K. Laxman

Mirabai

Tulsidas

Uttam Kumar

Dr. K. Kasturirangan

Ashfaqullah Khan

Dr. Dhondo Keshav Karve

Ram Prasad Bismil

Chandrashekhar Azad

Tenzing Norgay

N.R. Narayana Murthy

Kumaran Asan

Bhai Vir Singh

Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee

Dr. John Matthai

Subramanya Bharati

Pt. Omkarnath Thakur

Emperor Indravarman (of Srivijaya Empire (7th c – 12th c))

Vaidyaraj Sushil Kumar Jain (Jaipur, present day)

Sant Tukaram

Emperor Lalitaditya Muktapida (of Karakota Empire(7th c–9thc))

Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath (Maratha Empire)

Emperor Akbar (Mughal Empire)

Laxmikant-Pyarelal

R.D. Burman

Shankar-Jaikishan

S. D. Burman

Manoj Kumar

Mohammad Rafi .