Far From Home This Christmas eve Aunty sat surrounded by children, who for some reason or the other had not gone home for the vacation. They had kept her busy all day, and now it was late evening.
Following the Cursed Jewel! In 'The Ruby in the Smoke', the first of the four books in this series, Pullman pulls off the ultimate 'cursed jewel' stunt.
Marigold and Manger tales "Can anyone think of a flower that stems from one of the lead players in the Christmas story?"
"Marigold," said Asha promptly.
Santa's special Hamper for Neena's heart! Neena stared at herself in the mirror. "My face looks too big; my teeth wish they were a little more in line like Manju's are and my nose, it's a swollen potato! she thought. "I'M UGLY!" she shouted at the mirror and burst into loud, uncontrollable sobbing.
Angels Sing
"Two thousand years ago three wise men came to visit a baby born in a stable. Today six wise young people did the same to three babes."
Will Anil Kumble-led Indian cricket team be able to break the jinx and achieve India’s first series win Down Under? Or will the Australians prove to be a difficult nut to crack? We invite our readers to give their opinion in about 100 words.
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