18 – Monkey Business
This week we’ll talk about two stories from the Jataka Tales. Both are about clever monkeys outwitting some kind of water monster. […]
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17 – Sounds a little Fishy to me
This week we’ll talk about a folk tale from Kashmir, about laughing fish and metaphors gone wild. The character this week is […]
Episode 16 – Six….teen Flags
Six-teen flags! This week we continue the story of the Ramayana. We’ll see why it’s useful to have an angry tour guide […]
Episode 15 – Rishi vs Rishi: Un-civil war!
A very happy Republic day to everyone, especially those in India! This week, we’ll continue the story of the Ramayana today, where […]
Episode 14 – Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men -Jataka tales. Today’s story is from the Jataka tales. Of Mice and Men is a story that may […]
Episode 13 – Nurse Ratched and Umbrella Mountain
This week we are back to Krishna. If you haven’t heard Episode 11, it’s a good idea to begin with that. But […]
Episode 12 – Annabelle and the 40 Thieves
First of all, I want to wish all of you listeners a very happy new year. If you are wondering about the […]
Episode 11 – The boy who lived
No, its Harry Potter. Instead it’s Hari – a name for Krishna who is another avatar of Vishnu. We have encountered Krishna […]
Episode 10.5 – 3…2…1…. Gift-off!
I know we usually meet on Sundays but I thought I would do a holiday special. Given the season I have a […]
Episode 10 – The Great Detective
This week we’ll continue with a couple of Akbar and Birbal stories. You’ll see how in the absence of magnifying glasses and […]