Katha Curator

'ಮಂಗಳಲೋಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿಂಗಳೀಕ' - Mangalalokadalli Singalika by Sri. Nagesh Hegde, beautifully weaves a conversation between a stranded astronaut who is on his  mission to Mars and the Gods. A chemistry lesson told through a story is a rewarding take away for the listeners.  https://www.facebook.com/451327075247864/posts/1272560903124473/

Do you want to know why we are locked up in our homes due to the Corona Pandemic? Why have the five elements assembled? To know why,  listen to this story 'ಪಂಚಭೂತಗಳ ಒಂದು ಪಂಚಾಯ್ತಿ ಪ್ರಸಂಗ' (Panchabhootagala Ondu Panchayti Prasanga) by Sri. Nagesh Hegde presented in 5 Kannada dialects by 5 friends. You can read about the author here -  https://kathacurator.wordpress.com/2020/10/25/a-gentle-...

We, five friends in three different countries and three different timezones have come together virtually to give a unique experience to the listeners of this podcast. Listen to our conversation in this prelude to Sri. Nagesh Hegde's Kannada story 'ಪಂಚಭೂತಗಳ ಒಂದು ಪಂಚಾಯ್ತಿ ಪ್ರಸಂಗ' ('Panchabhootagala Ondu Panchayati Prasanga'.)

ಗಾಂಧಿ ಮೌನ ಯಾನ (Gandhi Mauna Yana) is a funny yet thought provoking story by Dr. Ratna Nagaraj. It revolves around Mahatma Gandhi's desire to descend to the present day India from the heavens on Gandhi Jayanti You can read about the writer here - https://kathacurator.wordpress.com/2020/10/02/a-sucker-for-words/ If you wish to continue to listen to many such stories from Kannada writers, you ca...

What is the reason behind all the high drama? Listen to the last episode of Smt. Geeta D.N.'s story 'Bhoota Bangaleya Rahasya' to know what drove them to do all this and who is the mastermind behind it. If you have enjoyed listening to my narration and if you wish to support this initiative you can do so by sending in your donations

What is the science behind all the happenings in the house? Listen to the mystery of the haunted mansion unravelling in this episode of 'Bhoota Bangaleya Rahasya' written by Geetha D.N.

Listen to this chilling episode of 'Bhoota Bangaleya Rahasya'- a story by Geeta D.N.,  to know what's happening inside the haunted mansion 

Where is the 'scream' coming from? Listen to the second episode of 'Bhoota Bangaleya Rahasya' a thrilling story authored by Geeta D.N.

What is lurking around the mansion?! Listen to the first episode of this spooky detective Kannada story 'Bhoota Bangaleya Rahasya' by writer Geeta D.N. You can read about the writer here https://kathacurator.wordpress.com/2020/08/15/a-literary-homemaker/# If you wish to support this initiative you can do so by sending in your donations

Listen to what the animals are talking about us in this story by Tammanna Beegar (ತಮ್ಮಣ್ಣ ಬೀಗಾರ).  'ಕಾಡಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು ದಿನ' (Kaadinalli ondu dina) is picked from Tammanna Beegar's book 'ಅಮ್ಮನ ಚಿತ್ರ' (Ammana chitra) - a compilation of stories for children in Kannada. You can support Katha Curator in presenting many such stories to you by donating here  

Puttana Koli (ಪುಟ್ಟನ ಕೋಳಿ) by Tammanna Beegar (ತಮ್ಮಣ್ಣ ಬೀಗಾರ)  is a story of a little boy whose pet hens are killed.. Take a listen to know how he loses them. You can support Katha Curator in presenting many such stories to you by donating here  

Modada Mele Savari(ಮೋಡದ ಮೇಲೆ ಸವಾರಿ ) - A story from Tammanna Beegar's Matata Matata(ಮಾತಾಟ ಮಾತಾಟ) compilation of stories revolves around a child who visualises objects in the cloud formations while gazing at the sky. This is from his  compilation of stories 'Matata Matata (ಮಾತಾಟ ಮಾತಾಟ)'. You can support Katha Curator in presenting many such stories to you by donating here  

Kappe.. Kappe..(ಕಪ್ಪೆ.. ಕಪ್ಪೆ..) by Tammanna Beegara(ತಮಣ್ಣ ಬೀಗಾರ ) is a story from his collection of Kannada stories 'Matata Matata'(ಮಾತಾಟ ಮಾತಾಟ) reflecting scenes from Malnad. Check out the video dedicated to Malnad and its writers on my Facebook page. You can also read about the writer on my website . Your support will help me to continue the endeavor of curating & presenting many su...

'Puttu heliddu' - a poem by Sri. N. Srinivas Udupa revolves around a little boy 'Puttu' giving excuses to his mother to avoid going to school. Come listen!

Gundana Kumbalakayi is about a giant pumpkin in Gunda's farm that gains entry into the palace due to its sheer size. Listen to this Kannada children's poem written by N. Srinivas Udupa.

Auto Mamanige is a Kannada children's  poem  with hilarious narrative by Sri. N. Srinivas Udupa. Come listen! You can read more about  the writer on my blog: https://kathacurator.wordpress.com/2020/06/05/the-storyteller-poet/

ಅಂಕೆಗಳ ಅವಾಂತರ (Ankegala avantara), a funny Kannada poem by Sri. N. Srinivas Udupa (ಎನ್. ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಉಡುಪ) on English numbers 1-10

Amshu, Anu and Robo help nab the idol thieves of the temple. Listen to the last episode of Sri. Matturu Subbana's children's adventure novel Amshu, Anu and Robo 

Amshu, Anu and Robo explore the abandoned temple and get into their detective mode

Amshu, Anu & Robo are out for another adventure. In this episode they are on the way to an abandoned temple with their grandpa Kittajja and helper Nagya..

Police team and Amshu, Anu & Robo are in search of Chandru.. Will they find him? Listen to this episode to know more

Dr. Dennis and Chandru leave the hotel. Listen to what Amshu is upto!

Dr. Dennis extracts more information from Chandru by giving him an electric shock

Amshu discovers what Dr. Dennis was doing to Chandru

Amshu, Anu & Robo reach Shimoga and listen to American Doctor Dennis and Seena's conversation stealthily