Vani Tripathi Tikoo, an actor and member of the Indian censor board, has written her debut children’s book titled “Why Can’t Elephants be Red??” published by Niyogi Books. The book is about a two-and-a-half-year-old girl named Akku who is imaginative, adventurous, and growing up in Gurgaon and Singapore.
Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams
Akku’s experiences, such as playing with her pets, swimming, and trying new foods, inspire her curiosity and joy. She enjoys drawing and coloring, and her imagination runs wild with colorful elephants, mustached crabs, and hornless unicorns. The story culminates with Akku’s biggest adventure yet: her first day of school. The author, who is also a practitioner of GRIPS Theatre in Berlin, aims to showcase the resilience and subliminal world of children, drawing from her work in theater and education. The book is illustrated and aimed at children.
You may also read this:
A book titled “Phoolange” penned by Darjeeling-based writer Lekhnath Chhetri
The Women's Reservation Bill 2026 was defeated in the Lok Sabha even after securing the…
The global arms trade has changed a lot in recent years. Many countries are buying…
Sayani Gupta has been named the Harvard South Asian 'Person of the Year' 2026. The…
To strengthen the national security of the country PM Narendra Modi will chair the first…
Diamonds are one of the most precious and useful natural resources on Earth. They are…
The corridors of the Indian Parliament are buzzing with an intensity rarely seen in decades.…