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  Amar Chitra Katha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Amar Chitra Katha is a comic book series from India that sought to retell stories from Indian mythology, history, folklore, and culture in illustrated format.
The original printings of Amar Chitra were not in full colour—because of budgetary constraints, the panels were printed using yellow, blue and green.
Amar Chitra Katha was launched at a time when Indian society was slowly moving away from the traditional joint family system, because of (among other things) socio-economic constraints and urbanization.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Amar_Chitra_Katha   (636 words)

  
 Amar Chitra Katha: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Anant pai (born 1937) is a reknowned educationist and creator of indian comics, in particular the amar chitra katha series, which retold traditional...
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Amar Chitra Katha was launched at a time when Indian society was slowly moving away from the traditional joint family system, EHandler: no quick summary.
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 ACHUKA Interviews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Amar Chitra Katha was introduced in India at a time when the western heroes – Superman and Phantom – were making waves and thrilling the English educated Indian child.
Amar Chitra Katha has shaped the sensibilities of several generations of Indians, given them an enjoyable introduction to the history and the culture of their country.
A seminar was held on the role of Chitra Katha in school education, on February 14, 1978.
www.achuka.co.uk /interviews/anantpai.php   (1958 words)

  
 An Amar Chitra Katha called KC
Amar Chitra Katha's newest tale is of a young Indian many regard as a superwoman.
September 6, Amar Chitra Katha released a comic book, priced at Rs 30, on this modern heroine of India.
Amar Chitra Katha put together tales from her short but exciting life by speaking to members of her family like her sister Sunita Chaudhary or to Vimla Raheja, her principal at the Tagore Bal Niketan school.
www.rediff.com /news/2005/sep/09look.htm   (290 words)

  
 Rediff On The Net Business News: Granny's tales for remote-happy kids, brought to you by Amar Chitra Katha
Keeping with the tele-times, Bombay-based India Book House, owner of the Amar Chitra Katha brand, has tied up with United Studios to produce a TV serial based on the famous comic strips.
Amar Chitra Katha has so far built up an impressive catalogue of 436 titles.
The books-to-TV transition, IBH sources said, was necessary because children in today's nuclear families no longer have the privilege of listening from grandparents stories that are part of Indian cultural heritage.
www.rediff.com /business/1998/aug/08amar.htm   (264 words)

  
 Amar Chitra Katha spurs research | Quillem.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
But now the 'Amar Chitra Katha' comic books have been elevated to the status of academic material, with several graduate students working on doctorates based on the books.
'Amar Chitra Katha' and the Construction of Indian Identities".
But the academic interest in 'Amar Chitra Katha' is also evidence of a wider fact about the series: in unexpected corners of the world, it acts as an ambassador for Indian culture.
www.quillem.com /node/458   (693 words)

  
 Indiaclub.com: Amar Chitra Katha - Set of 15 Books : Legends and Folktales : Children
This Amar Chitra Katha is based on the version in Cradle Tales of Hinduism by Sister Nivedita.
According to Maha Ummagga Jataka, the Bodhisattva was once born as Aushadha Kumar, the son of Seth Shrivardhana of Yavamajjhaka.
This Amar Chitra katha retells one of the most popular folk-takes of Bengal.
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 Amar Chitra Katha: Pancharatna Series - Buddhist Stories, ÇäÌÇ, شعبي, Kids|Children Books, ...
The first Chitra Katha in this volume is on the life of Buddha.
He refused to subscribe to the caste system which had ceased to be Dharma and had become a tool of oppression.
The second Chitra Kath in this issue Angulimala is from the Buddhist text Paramatthadipani of Dhammapala.
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 Amar Chitra Katha Comics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Amar Chitra Katha comics promote learning about the rich heritage of India through colorful, interesting stories presented in every one of these books.
These comics are a great way to learn or teach about the Indian culture.
Interesting while informative, Amar Chitra Katha comics are the perfect series for anyone wishing to learn about India.
www.webindia.com /books/ack.htm   (192 words)

  
 eBay - amar chitra katha, Comics, Collectibles items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
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 niyam: More - Amar Chitra Katha (To Buy)
Unique to India, these comics illustrate historical and mythological tales from India's rich cultural heritage.
Right Click here to download the list of Amar Chitra Kathas that Niyam wishes to get.
A flash-enabled gallery of an Amar Chitra Katha, that tells the story of Ramayana.
www.niyam.com /more/amarchitra1.php   (133 words)

  
 AMAR CHITRA KATHA old COMICS WANTED in bangalore Bangalore Urban Karnataka @ Adpost.com Classifieds > India > AMAR ...
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 Index to Comic Art Collection: "Sharl" to "Shaundra"
6-10 in Amar Chitra Katha, no. 159 (1978 printing).
in Amar Chitra Katha, no. 520 (1977, 1997 printing).
in Amar Chitra Katha, no. 544 (1975, 1999 printing).
www.lib.msu.edu /comics/rri/srri/sharl.htm   (3161 words)

  
 Amar Chitra Katha spurs research- The Times of India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Amar Chitra Katha spurs research- The Times of India
Next Page: Amar Chitra Katha hot among NRIs
Due to this fidelity to historical sources, the series has become a watchword for accuracy.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow/msid-766229,prtpage-1.cms   (575 words)

  
 Sacred Comic Books
Two of the best collection in the world come from India and Singapore.
- Amar Chitra Katha Storybooks (Anant Pai, editor.
Bombay, India: India Book House Limited.) is a collection of brief sketches of the lives of saints and the retelling of scriptures from the whole world.
www.storytellingmonk.org /ref/reading/sacredcomics.htm   (3141 words)

  
 Index to Comic Art Collection: "Am" to "Amatrudo"
-- Call no.: PN6790.I54A5no.179 ----------------------------------------------------- Amar Chitra Katha, no. 185 (Mar. 1, 1979) CONTENTS: "How Friends are Parted" (Hitopadesha) 16 p.
"India's Amar Chitra Katha : Fictionalized History or the Real Story?" / John A. Lent.
in Amar Chitra Katha, no. 567 (1974, 1998 printing).
www.lib.msu.edu /comics/rri/arri/am.htm   (5780 words)

  
 Read Comment - MouthShut.com
It also enhances their imagination and helps them relate to stuff they hear and see rather.
I prefer reading books like the amar chitra katha than tell them about *fairy* tales and have a tough time explain who fairies, dwarfs, witches, etc. are.
My children grew up on Amar Chitra kathas and they bookbound most of them and still read them often.
www.mouthshut.com /readcomment.php?rid=62435&r=1&com=0   (246 words)

  
 Tales from the Jatakas - Amar Chitra Katha Special Issue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Tales from the Jatakas - Amar Chitra Katha Special Issue
This special issue of Amar Chitra Katha comics features three Jataka tales.
The Jataka tales, retold in this selection, will keep you amused while they show you how ultimately triumphs over evil.
www.indiaclub.com /html/11659.htm   (149 words)

  
 Maitri’s VatulBlog » kuwait   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The only human reality is that nothing lasts forever; change is constant and we acknowledge that truth in the worship of Siva.
On a related note, I can never get enough of Amar Chitra Katha.
Thanks to these wonderful comic renditions of Indian mythology and history, I know more about my culture than I would have gleaned from an encyclopedia or even a TV show.
www.vatul.net /blog/category/kuwait   (2900 words)

  
 Amar Chitra Katha - Millenium 101 Set
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"Amar Chitra Katha - Millenium 101 Set" includes the following titles:
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 www.desikids.co.uk :: Amar Chitra Katha Bundle
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 ValueIndia - Comics( 1 to 15 of 230 )   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
A Deadly Feast - A Buddhist Tale - Amar Chitra Katha:
Ancestors of Rama - Amar Chitra Katha: The Glorious Heritage of India
Angulimala - Amar Chitra Katha: the Glorious Heritage of India
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 Ravana Humbled from Amar Chitra Katha Comic Books from mall.coimbatore.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Ravana Humbled from Amar Chitra Katha Comic Books from mall.coimbatore.com
The three stories retold in this Chitra Katha anticipate, in a sense, the tragedy that was to strike Ravana, the Rakshasa king, when he abducted Sita and ultimately took on an adversary like Rama.
Ravana failed to learn the lessons of humility from his early confrontations described here.
mall.coimbatore.com /amarchitrakatha/ravanahumbled.html   (140 words)

  
 King of Shalivahana from Amar Chitra Katha Comic Books from mall.coimbatore.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
King of Shalivahana from Amar Chitra Katha Comic Books from mall.coimbatore.com
Shalivahana is credited with the initiation of the era known as Shalivahana Shaka.
The materai for this Amar Chitra Katha is derived from the Sanskrit classic.
mall.coimbatore.com /amarchitrakatha/kingofshalivahana.html   (74 words)

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