The Blue Umbrella by Ruskin Bond is a story set in a small village in the hills of Himachal Pradesh. It is about a young girl named Binya who gets a beautiful blue umbrella from some tourists. The umbrella is very special and soon becomes the center of attention in the village. Everyone admires it, especially Ram Bharosa, the shopkeeper, who feels jealous and wants the umbrella for himself.
Because of his jealousy, Ram Bharosa behaves badly and tries to get the umbrella in wrong ways. This causes him to lose the respect of the villagers. Later, he realizes his mistake and feels sorry for his actions. In the end, Binya shows kindness and forgives him, teaching an important lesson about generosity, forgiveness, and how jealousy can harm relationships.