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"Ni Hao" is indeed the standard way to say hello in Mandarin Chinese. It literally means "you good" and is used as a general greeting similar to "hello" or "hi" in English. The pronunciation given is accurate - 'Ni' sounds like 'knee' and 'Hao' like 'how' with a falling tone.

In the Feluda series by Satyajit Ray, Maganlal Meghraj is a recurring villain. He first appeared in 'Joto Kando Kathmandute' (1968), then 'Golapi Mukto Rohosyo' (1970) - this is indeed his third appearance and comeback story. 'Joy Baba Felunath' (1975) and 'Ebar Kando Kedarnath-e' are later stories.

In 'Gorosthan-e Sabdhan' (Trouble in Graveyard), Lalmohanbabu (the writer character who creates detective stories under the pen name Jatayu) refers to Feluda as 'cat-goenda' (cat detective) in a moment of frustration or banter. This story involves a mystery in cemeteries and includes memorable interactions between the characters.

'Tintoretto-r-Jishu' (The Christ of Tintoretto) is the Feluda novel where a famous painting by the Italian Renaissance master Tintoretto is in possession of the Niyogi family. This story involves art theft and revolves around this valuable painting. 'Hatyapuri' involves a murder mystery. 'Robertsoner Ruby' involves a ruby. 'Gangtok-e Gondogol' is set in Gangtok.

Sabyasachi Chakraborty made his debut as Feluda in the film 'Baksho Rohosso' (The Mystery of the Box) in 1996, directed by Sandip Ray. This was the first Feluda film featuring Sabyasachi in the lead role. 'Tintoretto-r-Jishu', 'Koilashe Kelenkari', and 'Ebar Kando Kedarnath-e' are later Feluda films starring Sabyasachi.

Robertsoner Ruby is the Feluda story that contains a reference to Satyajit Ray's film Abhijan (1962). This is a specific detail from Satyajit Ray's works where his detective fiction sometimes cross-referenced his cinematic creations. Hatyapuri and Gangtok-e Gondogol are standalone adventures, while Tintoretto-r-Jishu deals with a painting mystery.

Ebar Kando Kedarnath-e (Now Trouble at Kedarnath) is the Feluda story where Lalmohanbabu's uncle (kaka) is central to the plot. This story involves the family's Kedarnath pilgrimage connections. Joy Baba Felunath features a different family setting, while Hatyapuri and Abhijan are not focused on Lalmohanbabu's relatives.

Nayan Rahasya (The Eye Mystery) is the Feluda adventure that takes place in Madras (now Chennai). This story involves a mystery centered on an eye-related crime in South India. Chinnamostar Abhishap is set in a forest, Bombaiyer Bombete is in Mumbai, and Abhijan has a different setting.

Napoleon er Chiti (Napoleon's Letter) is the Feluda story where a child brings the case to Feluda - specifically, a young boy approaches Feluda with a mysterious letter claiming to be from Napoleon. This is one of the few stories where the client is a child. Robertsoner Ruby and Bombaiyer Bombete involve adult clients.

Baksho Rahasya (The Mystery of the Box) contains the address 'The Nook, Wild Flower Hall, Shimla' for Mr G C Dhameeja. This is a key address in that story. Gorosthan-e Sabdhan involves a different setting in Kolkata, and the other stories have different locations.