This well researched and easy-to-read book brings home to readers the tremendous language diversity of India. The delightful narratives in it form for the young readers a fascinating introduction to India's linguistic riches. A much, much needed work. -- G.N. Devy, Chair, People's Linguistic Survey of India

In Taatung Tatung, Vaishali Shroff covers the full spectrum of India's glorious linguistic tradition, from the well-known (the trials of the Bangla Language Movement) to the fascinating and overlooked (the powerful symbolism of Hijra Farsi). This book is an eye-opening examination of a critical aspect of our culture, as well as a warning against allowing languages and their rich legacies to disappear. -- Dr Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament for Thiruvananthapuram, Lok Sabha and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology

Amazing and enjoyable ... this is a book on the survival and sustenance of languages forewarning us as to what happens when languages vanish from the face of the earth robbing us of a significant piece in the puzzle of language evolution. The lucid and friendly style that Vaishali Shroff employs will be immensely cherished by children and adults alike. -- Anvita Abbi, Indian linguist and Padma Shri awardee

Through Taatung Tatung, Vaishali Shroff takes the reader through the rich linguistic tapestry of India, from the undeciphered language of the Indus Valley Civilization to the tribal languages spoken in some of the remotest corners of the country. The engaging stories bring to life the history and the present of Indian languages. The book is a fascinating journey amongst the what, why and how of the languages that make our nation, towards a future where this diversity must be preserved. -- Kalika Bali, Computational Linguist and Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research Labs India

A brilliant people's history of the subcontinent using interesting stories of the various intertwined languages spoken here over the centuries . . . A must read. -- Shubhranshu Choudhury, Journalist and Peace Activist

Vaishali Shroff is an award-winning children's author and columnist based in Mumbai. More than 200 of her stories, both fiction and non-fiction, have been published across various books, readers, magazines, newspapers, and online platforms. Many of her works are about challenging and sensitive yet pertinent subjects and act as icebreakers to initiate difficult conversations. She loves to write research-based books, especially related to the environment. She wrote The Adventures of Padma and a Blue Dinosaur, which is the first book exclusively on India's dinosaur fossil heritage and won the 2019 Best in Indian Children's Writing (BICW) award in the Environment Tales category. Shroff has been invited as a speaker in various literature festivals across the country. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram (@vaishaliwrites) to know more about her work.