Kathe Khajane - English

Writer : Refilwe Nsibande Narrator : Vidya A Kamat Editor : Anjana M Channangi   Zibu and Zizo are twin brothers. One day, their friends get confused—how can they be so similar, yet so different? Find out the answer by listening to the story! Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1. Ask students to draw Zibo and Zizo and mark the differences between them. 2. Encourage studen...

Writer : Roopa Kambalimatha Narrator : Roopa Kambalimatha Editor : Shridevi Yallappa Marakumbi Chintu and his family decided to go on a trip to the Sogal Waterfalls. Chintu was very excited and eager to learn more about the place. But when he found out it was a religious site, all his excitement disappeared, and he felt disappointed. However, in the end, he was happy again. Find out what happened...

Writer :  Pramod Pathak Narrator : Praveena Kalipurayath,Cognizant Outreach Editor : IT for Change Anu loves socks and uses her imagination to find many uses for them. Anu's mother asks if she can use some of Anu's old socks to make a mop. Do you think Anu will be able to part with her cherished socks? Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Have students share a time...

Writer : Dr. Neelima Chakrapani Narrator : Ashwini Anandarao Mane Editor : Vidya A Kamat This story shares a simple message: to smile and spread smiles to everyone around us—and, in doing so, make the Earth smile back. Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1.Ask the children to tell some silly jokes to make others laugh. 2.Ask the children to show different funny facial expressio...

Writer : Class 10, English Third Language Textbook, Department of School Education, Karnataka Narrator : Geetha M kulkarni Editor : Aishwarya Y Mense Once there lived a king who had two sons who were prodigal, and a younger cousin named Simpleton. One day, all three were given tasks to complete. Can they finish their tasks without facing any trouble?   Here are some ways to engage students us...

Writer : Bhawna Jaipuria Narrator : Sanjeev A Kapari Editor : Sanjeya Mugad A boy named John used to play near the lakeside, but one day he noticed there was a lot of plastic in the lake. Find out how he says no to plastic in the lake. Here are some ways to engage students using this story; 1.Ask the children to give some more suggestions on how to reduce the use of plastic. 2.Ask the children to...

Writer :  Chammi Iresha Narrator : Sapthami Shubhakara Shetty, Cognizant Outreach Editor : IT for change Raw carrots for breakfast. Raw carrots for lunch. Raw carrots for dinner. Rabbit is tired of eating raw carrots and wants to learn how to cook them into a tasty curry. Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Have a group talk about why trying new things can feel fun...

Writer : Class 3, English First Language Textbook, Department of School Education, Karnataka Narrator : Ashwini Anandarao Mane Editor : Dundavva R Patil This is the story of a boy who wants to buy a puppy to play with. But what happens next is what the story is all about. Enjoy the story! Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Discuss with students how they feel when they...

Writer : Deogratias Simba Narrator : arpita kalra ,Cognizant Outreach Editor : IT for Change Princess Bahati’s kingdom is facing a big problem, and the young princess has an idea that might help. But will the king and the elders follow her advice? Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Invite  the students to suggest more tips on how we can save water in daily life.&n...

Writer : Rohini Nilekani Narrator : Shruthi T C Editor : Roopa K R The little boy in this story wants to do something now, but all his elders say NOT NOW! NOT NOW! Do you get angry when someone says that to you?   Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1. Ask students to imagine a scenario where everyone says “NO” every time they try something new. How would they feel?&...

Writer : Jen Thorpe Narrator : Ashwini Anandarao Mane Editor : Maya Mahadev Chougule This is a story everyone can relate to — at some point in life, we’ve all experienced it. Sometimes, our feelings are hard to talk about, but everyone knows how to talk about the weather. Listen to the story to understand it more deeply. Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1.Ask children: Have...

Writer : Tanu Shree Singh Narrator : Priya Ravichandran,Cognizant Outreach Editor : IT for Change Mummy has lost her glasses again! It’s up to Nimu and Mirchi to find them. But what else will they discover along the way? Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Read the story aloud and ask students to listen carefully. 2. Ask students to act out the story or improvise by add...

Writer : Mayra Rawat Narrator : Anjana M Murgod Editor : Anjana M Murgod This story is based on a mother's love. One day, Thomas Edison brought a letter from his teacher to his mother. The letter said, "Your son is a genius, and our school does not have enough good teachers to train him."Listen to the story to find out what happens next! Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1. A...

Writer : Class 6, English Third Language Textbook, Department of School Education, Karnataka Narrator : Santosh Patil Editor : Mallikarjun Salagar A naughty robber stole a bell from the temple. Ding-a-ling! A tiger heard the bell and roared, 'Roar!' The robber fell down, and monkeys found the shiny bell. The monkeys went jingle-jangle, jingle-jangle in the trees! Here are some ways to engage stude...

Writer : Alice Edui Narrator : Lakshmi Prasanna Nanduri,Cognizant Outreach Editor : IT for Change A drought leads some monkeys to move to a far-off land called Tirkol. But the monkeys of Tirkol don't like these new visitors. If you want to know what happens next, listen to the story and find out! Here are some ways to engage students using this story  1.Begin by having students list three que...

Writer : Linda Nabasa Narrator : Geetha M kulkarni Editor : Roopa C Kambalimath Miss Tiny Chef is only eight years old, but she does things that other little girls wouldn't dare to do. Armed with a talking mingling stick that shares all its great recipes with her, Kasini stirs up a special surprise meal for her mummy.             &nb...

Writer : Class -3, NCERT textbook Narrator : Vidya A Kamat  Editor : Mallikarjun Salagar In a jungle near a river, a mother tiger lives with her playful cub. This story beautifully illustrates the journey of growing up, the importance of listening to elders, and the protective nature of a mother’s love. Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Let students to draw a jun...

Writer : Mirna Lawrence Narrator : Sujata S Savalagi  Editor : Roopa C Kambalimath This is the story of a little goat who wants to find the sweetest grass to eat. How can she find it? Will she be able to find the sweetest grass? Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1.Ask children to share a special memory related to their favorite food. 2.Ask children to talk about how thei...

Writer : Aarav Bellur   Narrator : Vijaylaxmi S B Editor : Keertishree Kulkarni Once upon a time, there lived a lion and a mouse in a forest. One day, while the lion was asleep, the mouse climbed onto him and started playing, thinking he was a rock. What happens next? Find out in the story!  Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1. Let students to draw what t...

Writer : Manjiri Nimbkar Narrator : Deepika Kohli,Cognizant outreach Editor : IT for Change It is so much fun to go to school on a bicycle! But you have to learn to ride it first! See how Leela learns to ride. Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1.Have students share, if they know how to ride a bicycle and how  they felt when they first tried.  2.Play or read the stor...

Writer : Vijaylaxmi S B Narrator : Vijaylaxmi S B Editor : Shivaraj B Parvati This is the story of Bhuvan, who studies in a government school. One day, in his school, he takes money from his teacher's purse. Will the teacher find out? Find out what happens in the story!   Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1.Discuss with students what they learned from this story. &...

Writer : Harini Shrii Vengata Raghavan Narrator : Ningamma Pujar  Editor : Maya Mahadev Chougule Peau is a beautiful peacock, and Coco is a crow. In the beginning, no one likes Coco, but when she helps Peau, everyone starts to be kind to her.     Here are some ways to engage students using this story:  1. Have a discussion with students - Have they ever been stuck in...

Writer : Free kids books Narrator : Amreen Banu Editor : Hemavathi   Katiiti’s Song tells the story of a young girl named Katiiti who loves playing in the forest. When a gorilla tries to trick her with a song, Katiiti learns the importance of trusting her mother’s familiar call to stay safe.   Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1.Teach children a simple song and let...

Writer : Class 9, English Second Language Textbook, Department of School Education, Karnataka Narrator : Vinod B Kanoji Editor : Salmabanu H Ingalagi Two friends in a village shared a strong bond and earned great respect. But unexpected circumstances changed everything. This is their story. Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 1.Ask children to draw or write about what can cause...

Writer : Class 6, English Third Language Textbook, Department of School Education, Karnataka Narrator : Roopa Kambalimatha Editor : Rudrappa Shankar Walishetti Once upon a time, there lived a father named Time and his seven sons—Year, Month, Week, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. When everyone started ignoring Second, he left his brothers and went to his father. How will he come back? Here are some...