The Rise Insight is delighted to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Madhavi Hadker on the nomination of her book Bedtime Dhamaka: Exciting Stories for Children & Adults for the prestigious TRI Literary Awards 2026 – Season 04. This nomination is a proud recognition of her meaningful contribution to contemporary literature that bridges generations and celebrates the timeless power of storytelling.
Madhavi Hadker’s literary journey reflects consistency, compassion, and creative depth. After the publication of her first book, Over a Cup of Coffee (2013), a collection of soul-stirring true short stories, she continued to enrich the literary space through essays and short fiction that resonate with lived experiences. With Bedtime Dhamaka, she takes a thoughtful step further—crafting stories that speak equally to children, parents, teachers, and adults, making literature a shared emotional space rather than an age-bound activity.
Bedtime Dhamaka is an enchanting collection of short stories written for readers between the ages of 5 and 18, while also offering warmth and nostalgia to adults. Each story carries a moral message, presented through a delightful mix of humor, wit, imagination, and reflective seriousness. The book understands children not merely as listeners, but as intelligent, curious, imaginative, and emotionally aware individuals. Madhavi Hadker’s belief that storytelling before bedtime can gently channel a child’s boundless nighttime energy into calm reflection is both insightful and deeply rooted in real-life parenting and teaching experiences.
A distinctive feature of the book is its author-illustrated visuals, which add another layer of intimacy and creativity. These illustrations enhance the reading experience, allowing children to visually engage with the stories while adults reconnect with the simple joys of growing up. The book does more than entertain—it nurtures values, emotional understanding, and family bonding, encouraging parents and children to relive childhood together through shared stories.
The Rise Insight jury selected Bedtime Dhamaka for the TRI Literary Awards because of its inclusive vision, moral clarity, and intergenerational appeal. The book stands out for transforming everyday bedtime moments into meaningful literary experiences. Its storytelling style is accessible yet impactful, playful yet thoughtful—qualities that align strongly with TRI’s commitment to literature that educates, inspires, and connects society across ages.
Beyond the book, Madhavi Hadker’s life itself is a story of resilience and inspiration. Having survived a life-threatening encephalitis infection at the age of six, she chose strength over surrender. Her academic achievements—including postgraduate qualifications in Educational Management, Counselling, and Psychology—combined with her work as an inspirational teacher, storyteller, and artist, reflect her multidimensional personality. Her love for travel, reading, music, photography, and nature further enriches her creative voice.
The nomination of Bedtime Dhamaka under the Stories category is a celebration of literature that shapes young minds while comforting adult hearts. It honors storytelling that is gentle yet powerful, simple yet meaningful—exactly the kind of literature the TRI Literary Awards seek to recognize.
Once again, The Rise Insight congratulates Madhavi Hadker on this well-deserved nomination. We wish her continued success and look forward to seeing her stories inspire many more readers to bond, reflect, and rediscover the magic of childhood through words.
