This issue is a rush of action and colour. Alicia tells you all about
flowers, and Natasha takes you on a dive into the reds, blues and greens
of the ocean floor. Rohan returns with brand new animal facts, and Sean
discusses sportsmanship and all things fair in Game Time. Join me in
welcoming Tushar, Anupam and Rajiv Tambe to the Digest. I am sure
you will like their stories as much as we did.
A quick word about Shriya and Somnath’s collaboration ‘Mos Queeto’.
This is as good a story as we have ever had in the Digest, and some of
the most exquisite art.

Tinkle Digest is committed to bringing children the funniest and the most thrilling stories. Filled with the most recognizable Indian comic characters from Suppandi, Shikari Shambu, and Kalia the Crow to the Defective Detectives, Tinkle Digest also features new work by some of India's most exciting writers and artists for children. And that's not all! Each issue comes with loads of knowledge pages, facts and value education. The perfect size to read anywhere, Tinkle Digest will never disappoint.

What’s Special?
● Suppandi has been sent on an errand to buy oil from the market. But if it’s Suppandi there’s bound to be a funny end. Laugh out loud as you read Suppandi’s Toil for Oil.
● A dragon has set its eyes on Stefan, a poor farmer, and wants to eat him. But Stefan isn’t ready to be an easy dinner! Read Stefan and the Dragon to know how Stefan escapes the dragon.
● Two rich brothers, Abel and Al Newman buy a million-pound note from the bank and have a bet with each other that involves a one-month challenge. Read The Million-Pound Note and its unexpected twists to find out what the bet is all about!
● A little boy has lost his mother, The Most Beautiful Woman in the World. Join the village chief and his men in their search for the mother and find out if the boy will meet her again.

Also starring:
Ahmed, the baker, thinks he has trapped Nasruddin Hodja but Hodja isn’t one to be tricked so easily. Read The Lawyer’s Fees to find out how Hodja turns the tables.
It’s all peaceful at Sneha’s house until the doorbell rings one rainy afternoon. Is it trouble knocking, nay, ringing at the door? Read Chashmewale Uncle to find out!
Ravi is delighted because he’s got a new pet. But someone isn’t too happy with it! Watch what happens when the new pet comes face to face with the Jealous Jock.
Lani is one of the best seamstresses in the land and she seems to have challenged none other than the devil himself! Read the story to know who wins The Sewing Contest.

What’s Special?
● A gold crown has been stolen from the museum and Rahul and Ravi, the Defective Detectives, along with Agent Quadruped are hunting for the thief.  Watch the drama unfold in The Wild Chase.
● Kind-hearted Honza has been blessed with a boon. But trouble is waiting right around the corner! Find out what happens when Honza is framed in The Man Who Could Make People Dance. 
● Shikari Shambu has decided to go on a holiday with his family. But can he enjoy the holiday with a man-eater on the loose? Read the story to know more!
● Mustapha, a labourer, is now popular as The Fortune Teller. When word reaches the king will Mustapha fall into trouble or will he be able to help the king? Read this exciting folktale to find out!

Also starring:
Suppandi is trying to win a Nobel Prize. Laugh out loud as he shows you how he plans to do that in Nobel Intentions.
All the birds in the world have gathered for a meeting. Why? To choose a king! Read The Conference of the Birds to find out who will become their ruler.
Krishna has many loving friends but he’s worried that they might be fair-weather friends. Will his friends pass The Test of Friendship?
Does Deepan’s teacher really have magical powers? Has she really turned him into a donkey? Find out in Deepan Turns Donkey.

What’s Special?
● It’s a rainy night and Shikari Shambu has lost his way in a forest. There’s bound to be some trouble! Read Shikari Shambu: Chance Meetings to know more.
● Makhan Singh, the barber, has a habit of boasting. Find out what happens when he boasts to a police inspector in The Barber Who Talked Too Much. 
● Issunboshi was the littlest man in all of Japan but the measure of his bravery was greater than his size. Read his adventures as he becomes none other than the Princess’ personal guard!
● Never ask him why because he’s bound to say, Why not? Watch how Wai Knot gets a taste of his own medicine in Dog’s Day Out.

Also starring:
There’s a “red-headed” mystery brewing in London and Sherlock Holmes is determined to solve it. Read Riddle Me Red to know how he does it.
Suppandi is the new, reliable watchman at Sheetal Apartments. Laugh at his antics as he makes sure he does his duty well in Suppandi: Alert Watchman!
Watch how Stefan gets the better of the troublesome Jemal Pasha who is on a tax collecting mission in Clever Stefan.
Sharanya and Gita’s school is showcasing a play on Rapunzel for a charity event. The kids are excited but there’s a surprising twist! Read Untangled to find out what it is.

What’s Special?
● Find out what happens when Mina, Mynah and Mo are left alone under the charge of their  older sister, Ina, in Ina Mina Mynah Mo: House Invasion.
● What scary adventures await Shikari Shambu as he goes on a hike with a few kids? Read the story to know more.
● Watch how the simpleton Vassily gets the better of his shrewd and cunning brother, Ivan, in The Magic Pumpkin. 
● What happens when a little sparrow has a craving for payasam? Read The Payasam Craving to find out how she finally gets to eat the sweet dish.

Also starring:
What do you do when you go through writer’s block? How do you come up with a story? Find some answers as a little boy goes In Search of a Tale
Laugh out loud as Suppandi gets his hand on priceless treasure when he goes exploring with his new employer in Suppandi Becomes Rich
Frogs and magic brooms? Is there a witch in the forest? Watch as Purvi and Preeti find out the mystery behind The Old Woman in the Woods.
Join Joshua and Jacob as they set off on a long journey and encounter strange rules in far-off villages. Will they save their lives? Read The Two Travellers to know what happens next.

What’s Special?
● Find out what happens when nightmares turn into reality in Tantri the Mantri: Nightmare.
● What scary adventures await Pengu the penguin as he takes a walk in the vast city of Mumbai? Read Pengu Takes a Walk to know more.
● Watch how clever Gudrun fights off a troll and saves the day in Night of Riddles. 
● What happens when a dog brings home the neighbour’s rabbit? Read Return of the Rabbit to find out.

Also starring:
Read Schippeitaro to find out how a young warrior defeats the monster of the mountain.
Laugh out loud as two friends prepare to race each other in Proof of Victory.
Watch an adventure unfold as Shikari Shambu and Shanti go looking for herbs in the jungle.
Sindbad sets sail to find adventure and fortune. Find out what happens in Sindbad: The First Adventure.

• Find out what happens when Tantri the Mantri sets a scary trap for Raja Hooja in The Haunted Palace. 
• Join Maganlal, a thief, to know how he proves his skill to King Veerendra in Three Tasks for a Thief. 
• What lesson does a fox teach a wolf for cheating her? Read Outfoxed! to find out.
• Find out what Suppandi does when he takes some cows out to graze in Cooked Food. 
Also starring:
Read Sudha Murthy’s story to find out how she taught someone to read in My First Student.
Giggle at Bhola and his family’s mistake that made their guests run for their lives in Three Candy Guests.
Check out how Shikari Shambumanages to capture a baboon for some government officials. 
Find out how Rashid and Hari uncover Lala Thadduram’s unfair tricks in …And the Secret Leaked Out.

What’s Special?
• Tantri the Mantri has hired an Assassin to get rid of Raja Hooja, but not all goes according to plan when the assassin’s identity is revealed. 
• Read The Yellow Bicycle to find out how Ajay exposes a criminal and saves a young boy.
• Next, laugh at Suppandi as he tries to post an unusual letter in the Secret Address. 
• Join David as he gears up to celebrate his birthday with his favourite Chocolate Truffle Cake. 
Also starring:
Dushantlal’s wife asks him to buy something strange for her in Looking for Patience.
Shikari Shambu helps officials capture a baboon. 
When Theseus and the Minotaur come face to face, will Theseus be able to beat the monster and save his people? 
In The Case of the Socks, Ramprasad stuns everyone at a wedding with his socks!

What’s Special?
• In a shocking turn of events, Tantri the Mantri leaves Hujli palace to live in an ashram in The Challenge.
• Then read about Rudra, who saves Princess Mallika’s life and makes an unusual friend in Rudra and Vidyut: The Beginning. 
• Next, laugh at Suppandi while reading how he cleans a house really well in Not a Scrap to be Found. 
• Join the Defective Detectives as they uncover the Mystery of the Vanishing Vegetables.
Also starring:
It was Dumro’s Desire to own a horse. Find out what happens when he buys a horse’s egg instead. 
Kalia the Crow tries a new trick to get Chamataka and Doob Doob into trouble. 
When the Tortoise Challenged the Cat, the arrogant tortoise didn’t know what it was up against.
Shikari Shambu is asked to help forest officials measure a cheetah’s speed.  But can he keep up?

What’s Special?
• Join the Defective Detectives as they try to solve a case in Nightmare in the Museum.
• And then follow Detectives Mopes and Purr as they try to save a cock in Birds of a Feather.
• Next, laugh at Suppandi as he Uses His Head to unlock a door.
• Finally, read all about Kalia in the Scared Crow to find out how Chamataka tries to take his revenge on our favourite clever crow.
Also starring:
Amar takes a shot at photography in Butterfingers at the Zoo.
A mango seller figures out an innovative way to get back at a shopkeeper for tricking him in Tit for Tat. 
A young kid stumbles upon the spine-chilling mystery of The Ghost Who Loved Mangoes.
The Vain Jackdaw tries his best to look like a beautiful peacock.

What’s Special?
• Detectives Mopes and Purr have been called to rescue a dolphin’s baby in Stowed Away!
• Also to the rescue is the Bird of Heaven who comes to help Olas when he’s about to starve. Find out how Olas returns the favour. 
• Then read Half-faced Mountain to find out the identity of a strange dumpling seller who stumps some villagers with an enticing offer.
• Also read how Ina, Mina, Mynah, Mo send their father, Jagannath, back and forth all day to prepare for a vacation in Tickets!
Also starring:
Discover Suppandi’s new funny recipe to make his boss’ life easy in Mango Pickle Made Easy. 
Butterfingers has some new neighbours who are giving him a tough time. Find out how he scares them away as he Learns the Guitar. 
Kalia the Crow is visiting a goat in the Himalayas. Find out if he saves the goat from a big threat.
King Solomon stuns his doubtful subject with an interesting answer in Solomon the Wise.

What’s Special?
• How will Shikari Shambu react when a great astrologer predicts some trouble in his near future? Be prepared to find out and laugh out loud in Beware the Monkey!
• The king’s son studied at a monastery with the minister’s son. When it was time to set out for home, only one of them learnt an important lesson. Find out who it was and what the lesson is in Half Knowledge.
• A Chinese trader has discovered a shocking secret about The Donkey Seller. Read on to know what it is and how it changes his life.
• Join Ekka, the Brave as he tackles Pasandi’s fire monster. His tactics to beat the monster will leave you stunned.
Also starring:
Read about The Greedy Beggar who is given a boon but pays a big price for his vice.
Find out what trick Suppandi has used this time to serve his boss some quick vadas.
Someone owes Nasruddin Hodja money. Laugh and be awed by how he takes the help of a friend in Extracting Repayment. 
Amar has been selected to participate in an interschool race. Whether he wins it or not, Butterfingers at the Athletic Meet is sure to leave you in splits.

What’s Special?
• Amar is enjoying himself alone at home but not everything goes according to his plan. Follow Butterfingers to find out what trouble is brewing in Locked Out! 
• Harry and Tia have spent a whole evening making a snowman. But what happens when their snowman is kidnapped? Join them to unravel the mystery in A Snowie Story. 
• The Escaped Convict is wreaking havoc in Machli Vihar! Read Sea Diaries to find out if Starky and Crusty can save their town before they’re captured by the prisoner.
• Swarit loves singing but his father is not very fond of his talent. Will he be able to sing in a competition or will his dreams be crushed? Find out in A Lesson in Music.
Also starring:
Shikari Shambu is struggling to choose between mowing the lawn and catching a leopard.What will he do when both options could land him in a soup?
Follow a local boy of Switzburg as he tricks The Foolish Baron and teaches him such a lesson that it will leave you in splits. 
Join Shyam to find out how he outsmarts the local zamindar by building A House in the Air.
Read about an interesting game devised by The Clever King to select an honest man as the sarpanch of a village.

What’s Special?
• Read The Legend of Shikari Shambu to find out how Shambu became a famous shikari, with the help of a leopard and village locals.
• Tantri the Mantri has gifted Raja Hooja his grandfather’s statue. Find out what plan he is cooking behind that gift and whether he will succeed in The Tumbling Statues.
• Amar is really excited to participate in a school play. How Butterfingers and the Caterpillar manage to impress everyone will definitely make you laugh. 
• Rahul and Ravi are hot on the trail of a criminal. Follow the Defective Detectives and the Mastermind to find out if they solve the crime or get into trouble.  
Also starring:
Join Aparna and her dog, Nero, as they stumble upon something astonishing in the field in The Unexpected Find!
Follow ZimZim and Gotala to find out who falls into trouble amidst a fight with The Rebounding Spell.
Suppandi has been sent to buy a wig for his boss. Find out whether his choice is a Close Match or not. 
Follow the story of a clever woman who Outsmarted a thief and used his help to get back something she lost.

What’s Special?
• The Defective Detectives have been called upon to solve a mystery. Can they save an old man from being poisoned, or will the case take the better of them? Find out in Gassed.
• Amar’s principal will be joining them on their school picnic. Will he spoil their fun or will Amar be able to stir up trouble for everyone in spite of his principal? Join Butterfingers in Ooty and find out.
• Duke Hans Gustafsson only needs to say Bjorn, My Boy and his personal imp is ready to serve him. But what will Hans do when Bjorn vanishes without warning one day?
• A vagabond with a terrible toothache finally gets help from a stranger. However, is there a solution to his problem or is this stranger just after Temujin’s Magic Tooth? 
Also starring:
Can Suppandi guard the bank and keep his job? Find out in With Arms!
Dr Quack is passing by a cemetery when The Coffin decides to follow him. What happens next will stun you.
Follow Tainee, Crusty and Starky as they fight to protect Jal Vihar in Sea Diaries: Deep Sea Monster! 
A village chief has a clever trick up his sleeve to help the village children get back The Mango Tree. Read on to find out what he does.

What’s Special?
• Horus’ backyard is under attack by talking plants! Follow his Puppy Chronicles as he tries his best to defend Earth from these aliens.
• A cat creates troubles for Amar as it lands in his house. To add to that, his mother loses an earring. What happens next? Find out in Butterfingers and the Lunch Box.
• Join Palak Ghosh, a budding journalist, as she tries to find out how garbage ends up in a water tank. Can she put an end to this Water Threat before it’s too late?
• ZimZim and Gotala are at each other’s throats again. Will Gotala be able to help the three youngsters who found the Meteorite before ZimZim gets them?
Also starring:
Suppandi has started working in the zoo now. Find out if this means Freedom for the animals.
Jagannath has started a healthy chapter in his life with Ina, Mina, Mynah and Mo. Join him as he chants Run, Girls, Run. 
Tantri the Mantri has another plan up his sleeve. This time he will take the throne when Hooja participates in The Bull Run.
Lalchand has lost all his gold coins. Can the wise Maharaj help turn around The Miser’s Luck?

What’s Special?
• Siblings Dora, Oswald, Dicky, Alice, Noel and Horace Octavius are getting ready for bed. But then they hear noises from downstairs… when their house should be empty! Watch them figure out how to deal with The Robber and the Burglar.
• A vain Native American chief is convinced he is the greatest in the world. Then he meets his match in a baby! Learn along with him Why the Baby Says Goo Goo.
• Gopal the musician is warned against singing Raga Ahiri because doing so would prevent him from eating. Will this warning come true? Find out in A Pat on the Back of Ahiri.
• Butterfingers Gets Going to Ladakh on vacation. Unfortunately, a theft puts his holiday plans in danger. How will he save his vacation now?
Also starring:
Meera Thinks Twice to outwit a gang of notorious dacoits in her small town.
Kiyil-Kihi and his wife live all alone at the edge of the forest. Kiyil-Kihi goes looking for other people for company. Find out if he’s successful in The Two Brothers.
Two boys ask their bus driver to inform them when they reach Baroda. When the driver forgets, it’s up to him to make a Return Journey.
Ramlal goes shopping for a new shirt. However, the shopkeeper tries to cheat him with something called Trial Fees. Will Ramlal fall for the scam?

What’s Special?
• Janoo and Wooly Woo are gearing up for a magical ceremony. But a devious villain has stolen one of the suns needed for the ceremony! Will Janoo find out who in The Cave of No Hope?
• A wandering minstrel advises Pyarelal to count sparrows. When he becomes obsessed with that, Lajo thinks he has lost his mind. Or is he on to something? Find out in Pyarelal and the Sparrows.
• Rahul and Ravi, the Defective Detectives, go camping during bad weather. Just when they think their trip is ruined, they stumble upon some Intruders. Now it’s up to the boys to save the day!
• A new and powerful animal seems to have invaded Rabbit’s home! Now what? Join Rabbit and every single animal in the forest as they try to get rid of The Uninvited Guest.
Also starring:
Jagannath has suddenly taken to exercising every day. Join Ina, Mina,Mynah,Mo as they Sweat It Out with him.
Can you track down an important item and crack The Case of the Missing Diary? If so, join in on The Adventures of Nina!
Raja Hooja’s nephew, a prankster, is visiting Hujli. With The Practical Joker around, how will Tantri the Mantri put his latest plan to the test?
Popatlal the miser gives everyone a headache. Until a young man decides to use Shadow Play to teach him a lesson.

What’s Special?
• Little Dema thinks she is the fiercest leopard in the forest. But she is yet to learn What Makes You Powerful.
• A group of mosquito friends is intent on sucking the blood of a child. But while they encounter the child’s Sweet Childhood, they aren’t ready for how chaotic it might be.
• Join Iravati and Naresh as they go on a quest to find The Greatest Joke. Can you write a joke better than theirs? Only one way to find out!
• Nikhil is adamant that aliens do not exist. Until one day a strange-looking spaceship lands in his path. It might just be hiding Aliens!
Also starring:
Tantri the Mantri picks up a bow and an arrow in his latest attempt to dethrone Hooja. Will he succeed or become an April Fool?
Jacques is an impatient little boy. So when a fairy grants him a unique gift, he uses it to make time go faster than normal. Watch how The Thread of Life unravels in his hands.
Ina, Mina, Mynah, Mo are bored and gloomy. So their father Jagannath decides, Let’s Laugh! Is it that simple to lift up everyone’s spirits?
Of all the people in the world, Salsa the dog is jealous of Dolma, a baby girl! Find out why in Salsa Tales.

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Tinkle Digest is committed to bringing children the funniest and the most thrilling stories. Filled with the most recognizable Indian comic characters, from Suppandi to Shikari Shambu, from Kalia the Crow to the Defective Detectives, Tinkle Digest also features new work by some of India's most exciting writers and artists for children. And that's not all! Each issue comes with loads of knowledge pages, facts and value education.  The perfect size to read anywhere, Tinkle Digest will never disappoint.

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