Chess: From Ancient India to Modern Supercomputers (Granthin Volume 1)

From the Publisher Granthin Publications

Our Mission Our mission is to re-tell stories from Indian culture using modern illustrations and a touch of children-friendly spices. We believe that for these stories to thrive with newer generations, they need to be adapted and re-told using some modern adaptations. Growing up in India, we enjoyed many stories as part of Indian mythology and religious text.

Today's generation has too many choices for entertainment, and the presentation of these works of literature needs to be elevated to that level. Our efforts have been focused on re-telling these stories using modern illustrations and a touch of literary spice. Only time will tell how this rendition will be received by the younger audiences, their parents, and caregivers.

In the Shadows of the Himalayas: Legends from Vedic texts A captivating child-friendly exploration of the rich tapestry of legends that permeate Hindu religious texts. With child-friendly humour, this book delves into the stories that have shaped the spiritual landscape of India for centuries. Each chapter unfolds a different legend, from the cosmic dances of Shiva to Shani who rides a Crow, bringing to life the characters and moral lessons that are woven into the Hindu ethos.

Chaturanga to Checkmate: The journey of Chess from ancient India! Chess, a game so captivating that it traveled through centuries and across continents, enchanting everyone who played it. Our story begins in ancient India and follows its voyages across Persia, Arabia, Europe, Russia, and China. In this book, we'll ride on the wings of the Rook or the Gaja and leap with the knight or the Asva, discovering how chess has been played by kings and Shahs, scientists and artists. We'll learn how a game that thousands of years ago, has now become a beloved treasure for millions around the world. So, grab your cloak of curiosity and put on your crown of questions, as we embark on this magical journey through the enchanting history of chess.

Hanuman and his tail of fire Hanuman and his encounter with Ravana, the ten-headed demon baddie - A modern illustration and re-telling of a popular story from India.

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