{"product_id":"dashti-kishor-upanyas-6","title":"Dashti Kishor Upanyas","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bimal Kar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e: Children's Adventure Novels (Dashti Kishor Upanyas)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788177561173\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 812\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 922 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDashti Kishor Upanyas\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of ten engaging and varied stories by Bimal Kar, crafted for young readers. Kar has the unique ability to captivate children right from the beginning, using a slightly slow-paced narrative that allows the young reader to effortlessly immerse themselves in the story. With a masterful blend of surprise, humor, and well-defined characters, his stories have won the hearts of young readers over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKar’s writing avoids unnecessary sensationalism or unrealistic events, instead focusing on stories that are grounded in reality, allowing children to engage with them meaningfully. His works include diverse genres—humorous tales, supernatural mysteries, detective stories, and adventure-filled narratives involving dacoits, ensuring that there is something for every young reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stories are filled with vibrant characters, unexpected twists, and a blend of imagination and logic, making this collection a timeless addition to any young reader's bookshelf. Here are the stories included in the collection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eWander Mama\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eGajpati Vegetable Shoe Company\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAloukik\u003c\/em\u003e (The Supernatural)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCesar's Ring\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mystery of the Lost Jeep\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eKishore Phire Eshechhilo\u003c\/em\u003e (The Boy Who Came Back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mysterious Moonlight of Mandargad\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the Night of Kalbaisakhi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Search of the Lost Diary\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eRavan's Mask\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author: Bimal Kar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorn\u003c\/strong\u003e: September 21, 1921\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEducation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Graduated from the University of Kolkata.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Career\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBimal Kar's childhood was spent in various places, including Jabalpur, Hazaribagh, Gomo, Dhanbad, and Asansol. He began his career in 1942 at ARP and later worked at the Munition Production Depot in Asansol. He also served in the Railways and was involved in various publications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn 1946, he became the associate editor of \u003cem\u003eParag\u003c\/em\u003e, edited by Monilal Bandyopadhyay, and worked for \u003cem\u003ePashchim Banga\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSatyayug\u003c\/em\u003e magazines as sub-editor until 1952.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetween 1954-1982, he was associated with \u003cem\u003eDesh\u003c\/em\u003e magazine and later served as the editor of \u003cem\u003eShiladitya\u003c\/em\u003e magazine from 1982 to 1984.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAnanda Puraskar\u003c\/em\u003e (1967 and 1992)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAcademy Award\u003c\/em\u003e (1975)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSharat Chandra Chattopadhyay Award\u003c\/em\u003e from Kolkata University (1981)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNarsingh Das Award\u003c\/em\u003e from Delhi University (1982)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiterary Contribution\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBimal Kar was a key figure in the \u003cem\u003eChhoto Galpo—Notun Riti\u003c\/em\u003e (Short Story—New Method) movement, contributing greatly to the evolution of Bengali short fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis works, especially for children, were known for their simplicity, clarity, and ability to create a direct connection with young minds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeath\u003c\/strong\u003e: Passed away on August 26, 2003.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBimal Kar’s \u003cem\u003eDashti Kishor Upanyas\u003c\/em\u003e offers a delightful mix of adventure, humor, mystery, and supernatural occurrences that will captivate young readers. His ability to create relatable and immersive worlds, while maintaining simplicity in his storytelling, makes this collection a perfect read for children. The diverse range of stories ensures that readers will find something they enjoy, whether it’s humor, mystery, or adventure. This book is a wonderful addition to any young reader's collection and a tribute to Kar’s legacy in children’s literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49457320296752,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9788177561173","price":990.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-dashti-kishor-upanyas-39982747615536.jpg?v=1775953784","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/dashti-kishor-upanyas-6","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}