Kissa Kahani

The state of Odisha has more than 60 tribes that have a distinct culture. Listen to this extremely rare story that depicts an interesting aspect of Kandh (Kondh) Tribe. 'Pranju' is a fine that a husband can claim from the men who had been lover/s of his wife before marriage. How many men had proposed to Muli Kandh before she married Sarbu? Will Muli Kandh disclose the name/s? See omnystudio.com/li...

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Why does Susheela always suspect her husband of having an affair? Are Robert and Mary only neighbours or more?  सुशीला अपने पति पर हर समय शक क्यों करती है? रॉबर्ट और मेरी सिर्फ पड़ोसी हैं या फिर इससे अधिक? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pattanaik couple is playing cat and mouse game with each other. Let's hear how this will end for them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manguni is the old and trusted transport for 2 lakh people but will it always be this way ? Listen to this story written in Odiya by Godavarish Mahapatra and translated into Hindi by Prof Kapileshwar Prasad ji. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dhanua wants a reward for his hunt. Listen to 'Shikaar', a story written by Bhagbati Charan Panigrahi who was Odiya writer and political leader from the days of Indian freedom struggle. This story has been translated into Hindi by Professor Kapileshwar Prasad ji who has done exemplary work in translating a huge body of Odiya literature into Hindi.   धनुआ को अपने किये शिकार के लिए इनाम चाहिए. सुनिए...

Satya has refused to get married as wants to concentrate on his studies. But the beauty that he sees on the ghat of Ganga stops him in his tracks. Listen to an unusual love story written by one of India's favourite storytellers, Sharatchandra Chattopadhyay. सत्य लॉ की पढ़ाई में रुकावट से बचने के लिए ब्याह नहीं करना चाहता. और फिर एक दिन गंगाजी के घाट पर 'उसको' देख कर होश खो बैठता है. भारत के चहेते...

The road leading to in-laws abode is not easy for Nalini Babu! नलिनी बाबू के लिए ससुराल जाने का रास्ता आसान नहीं! सुनिए प्रभात कुमार मुखोपाध्याय की मूल बांग्ला कहानी का हिंदी अनुवाद 'जमाई' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A timeless tale as old as the emotions of love and care. Original Kannada Story by Shantaram Sowmyaji, Hindi Translation by D.N Srinatha, music credits: Soda &Lyrics..सुनिए एक कहानी, जिसके अंदर भी है एक कहानी! इस मूल कन्नड़ कहानी के लेखक हैं शांताराम सोमयाजी, हिंदी अनुवाद है डी. एन श्रीनाथ जी का,  म्यूजिक का श्रेय है सोडा &लिरिक्स को। See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a 'purrfect' story 'Billi Chahiye Billi?', written and translated by D. N Srinath from Kannada to Hindi. दसवें सीज़न में सुनिए वे हिंदी कहानियां जो हमारे देश की विविध और समृद्ध क्षेत्रीय भाषाओं से अनुदित हैं. शुरुवात होती है एक बिल्ली की कहानी से, जिसे लिखा और अनुवाद किया है डी.एन श्रीनाथ जी ने, कन्नड़ से हिंदी में।  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kya tha Gutka case jo poore sheher me famous ho gaya tha? Mamla jaat-paat ka tha, dahej ka ya phir addiction ka? Us ladki ke saath ant me kya hua? क्या था गुटका केस जो पूरे शहर में फेमस हो गया था ? मामला जात-पात का था, दहेज़ का या फिर नशा-सेवन का? उस लड़की के साथ अंत में क्या हुआ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ye ek kadwa sach hai ki hamara desh religion nahi, sabse pehle jaati aur varna ke adhaar par bantaa hua hai.  Is it not enough to say ki hum 'Indian' hain? ये एक कड़वा सच है कि हमारा देश धर्म नहीं, सबसे पहले जाति और वर्ण के आधार पर बँटा हुआ है. 'भारतीय' होना काफी नहीं है क्या? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is a tribute to my loving mother Late Rekha Mehrotra ji who wrote this specially for my podcast, a memoir written by her about Chowk area of Old Lucknow where she spent her childhood. Those by-lanes of Chowk, that scrumptious street-food, the Ramlila of Chowk, her beloved Khunkhunji school, trips to Gomti ji, Come let's now enter that magical world inside Gol Darwaza....ये एपिसोड मेरी...

Bhagirath is a young and jovial merchant who is married and loves music. Once when he is about to leave for another city, his wife tells him of a bad dream she had and stops him from from going. Will he stay or leave? Is this the moment his life is set to change? Listen to a soul stirring story written by Leo Tolstoy: God Sees The Truth but Waits. This is the Hindi adaptation done by Munshi Premch...

The moment has arrived for sacrifice in the Kaali Puja of the village. There seems to be no one who can do this job. Can Laalu help? Bali Ka Bakra is the Hindi translation of Lalu (Bhaag do), an entertaining and dramatic story written by Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay, one of the most celebrated Bengali fiction writers of 20th century. गाँव की काली पूजा में बली देने का समय आ गया है पर कोई नहीं जो ये...

Jo bol nahi sakta kya usme bhavnayen nahi? uske ankhen aur honth sab kuch bolte hain. Pashu toh samajh gaye, zarurat hai to bas ek samajhne wale insaan ki. जो बोल नहीं सकता क्या उसमे भावनाएं नहीं? उसके होंठ और आँखें सब कुछ कह देते हैं. पशु तो समझ गए, ज़रूरत है बस एक समझने वाले इंसान की. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

गुरुदेव रबीन्द्रनाथ ठाकुर की अमर कृति जो बचपन के भोलेपन और पिता के प्यार की कहानी है...Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore's iconic story that is an ode to both childhood and fatherhood.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What was Shakuni's life, before becoming the biggest villain of Mahabharat ? क्या था शकुनि का जीवन, महाभारत का सबसे बड़ा खलनायक बनने के पहले?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many plants adorn the balcony and among them, one stands out- the 'Stone Lotus'. This is Animesh's favourite plant. Does this plant have the power to change Animesh's entire life? बालकनी में बहुत से पौधे और उनमें से एक है अद्भुत दिखने वाला स्टोन लोटस, अनिमेष का सबसे चहेता पौधा. क्या ये पौधा अनिमेष की पूरी ज़िन्दगी को बदलने की ताक़त रखता है ?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ek jaanwar ki maut kis tarah insaan ke doglepan ka pardafash karti hai, suniye is vyangpoorn kahani mein. एक असहाय जानवर की मौत किस तरह इंसान के दोगलेपन का पर्दाफाश करती है, सुनिए इस व्यंगपूर्ण कहानी में. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kisi ko apnane ya thukraane ke sau bahane ho sakte hain, par jahan rishta banne me bahut saal lagte hain, wahin tootne mein sirf kuch pal. किसी को अपनाने या ठुकराने के सौ बहाने हो सकते हैं. एक रिश्ते को बनने में बहुत साल लगते हैं पर टूटने में कुछ पल. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Badalte waqt ke saath, aksar zimmedar log bhi apne usool badalne ke liye majboor ho jaate hain. बदलते वक़्त के साथ, अक्सर ज़िम्मेदार लोग भी ना चाहते हुए भी अपने उसूल बदलने पर मजबूर हो जाते हैं ये कहते हुए कि जैसा ज़माना, वैसे हम! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exploiting and abusing women was a part of Thakur Khetsingh's daily routine and people were so afraid that no one could ever raise their voice. He had in fact cast a wide web to 'net' women and no woman was safe around him until.... ठाकुर खेतसिंह के लिए लड़कियों औरतों का शोषण उनकी दिनचर्या का हिस्सा था. अपने घिनौने इरादों को सफल करने का मायाजाल दूर दूर तक फैला कर रखा था और क्या मजाल कोई चूं भी कर...

Exploiting and abusing women was a part of Thakur Khetsingh's daily routine and people were so afraid that no one could ever raise their voice. He had in fact cast a wide web to 'net' women and no woman was safe around him until.... ठाकुर खेतसिंह के लिए लड़कियों औरतों का शोषण उनकी दिनचर्या का हिस्सा था. अपने घिनौने इरादों को सफल करने का मायाजाल दूर दूर तक फैला कर रखा था और क्या मजाल कोई चूं भी कर...

Subhadra Kumari Chauhan not only wrote nationalistic literature like her poem 'Jhansi Ki Rani' but also actively participated in the freedom movement. This story is possibly based on her own jail experiences as part of her life as a freedom fighter. सुभद्रा कुमारी चौहान न केवल झाँसी की रानी जैसा ओजपूर्ण साहित्य लिखती थीं बल्कि स्वयं स्वतंत्रता आंदोलन से निरंतर जुडी हुई थीं. वे अनेकों बार जेल गयीं,...