Every issue was a carefully curated buffet. There was the serialized novel (usually a translation of a classic like Great Expectations or an Enid Blyton adventure) that forced you to wait a whole week for the next plot twist. There were the science facts, the puzzles that made you feel like a genius when you solved them, and the "Comics" section.
The magical kuttichathan (goblin) Mayavi and his accidental aide-turned-antihero Luttappi remain the magazine's most enduring icons. old balarama collection
Store magazines in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent mold and yellowing. Every issue was a carefully curated buffet
transition from a monthly publication in 1972 to a weekly by 1999. The magical kuttichathan (goblin) Mayavi and his accidental
We miss the —the rustling sound the pages made when you turned them. We miss the "write to the editor" sections where we agonizingly tried to memorize the addresses of pen pals. We miss the thrill of the cover art, which was often painted in rich, vibrant oils or watercolors, a stark contrast to the polished digital art of today.
: The magazine also syndicated Disney strips like Pinocchio , Cinderella , and Alice in Wonderland . Content Variety in Old Collections