Under the Banyan Tree - For the love of stories

Chapter 22 - In Which Passepartout Finds Out That, Even At The Antipodes, It Is Convenient To Have Some Money In One’s Pocket Chapter 23 - In Which Passepartout’s Nose Becomes Outrageously Long Chapter 24 - During which Mr. Fogg and Party Cross the Pacific Ocean Chapter 25 - In Which A Slight Glimpse Is Had Of San Francisco

Chapter 17 - Showing What Happened On The Voyage From Singapore To Hong Kong Chapter 18 - In Which Phileas Fogg, Passepartout, And Fix Go Each About His Business Chapter 19 - In Which Passepartout Takes A Too Great Interest In His Master, And What Comes Of It Chapter 20 - In Which Fix Comes Face To Face With Phileas Fogg Chapter 21 - In Which The Master Of The “Tankadere” Runs Great Risk Of Losing...

Chapter 13 - In Which Passepartout Receives A New Proof That Fortune Favors The Brave Chapter 14 - In Which Phileas Fogg Descends The Whole Length Of The Beautiful Valley Of The Ganges Without Ever Thinking Of Seeing It Chapter 15 - In Which The Bag Of Banknotes Disgorges Some Thousands Of Pounds More Chapter 16 - In Which Fix Does Not Seem To Understand In The Least What Is Said To Him Courtesy:...

Chapter 10 - In Which Passepartout Is Only Too Glad To Get Off With The Loss Of His Shoes Chapter 11 - In Which Phileas Fogg Secures A Curious Means Of Conveyance At A Fabulous Price Chapter 12 - In Which Phileas Fogg And His Companions Venture Across The Indian Forests, And What Ensued Courtesy: Any audio special effects used is from Royalty free - Pixabay

Chapter 7 - Which Once More Demonstrates The Uselessness Of Passports As Aids To Detectives Chapter 8 - In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, Than Is Prudent Chapter 9 - In Which The Red Sea And The Indian Ocean Prove Propitious To The Designs Of Phileas Fogg

Chapter 4 - In which Phileas Fogg Astounds Passepartout, His Servant. Chapter 5 - In which A New Species of Funds, Unknown to the Moneyed Men, Appears on 'Change. Chapter 6 - In which Fix, the detective, Betrays A Very Natural Impatience Courtesy: Any audio special effects used is from Royalty free - Pixabay

Chapter 1 - In Which Phileas Fogg And Passepartout Accept Each Other, The One As Master, The Other As Man Chapter 2 - In Which Passepartout Is Convinced That He Has At Last Found His Ideal Chapter 3 - In Which A Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely To Cost Phileas Fogg Dear Courtesy: Any special effects used is from Royalty free - Pixabay

What is more important in life? Money or Passion? Okay, let me rephrase that question - What gives you happiness? Money or Passion? Hmmm let me rephrase that one more time - What would you choose to do at the end of the day? Money or Passion? What would bring you immense happiness? What would burn that fire bright in your eyes? What would make you feel satisfied with your inner calling? All these...

Sometimes all you need is good will. Good people almost always find themselves in the company of good people. The ones who take care, the ones who ensure nothing bad happens and they are the ones who ensure there is goodness around them. Even if it were to be the only one standing up and fighting. Such is the story of Sadbhaav (Goodwill) and how Rajam Ayyar ensures he will not succumb to any bully...

Abdul "Late Lateef" was always late. His father had given up on him. But, his mother hoped that he would understand the necessity to be on time, sooner than later. One day, as usual, he returned home only to find disaster. Did being Late Lateef, actually pay off? If he had been there earlier, he would have... What did Abdul find or lose? Listen to this short story by one of the best writers, ever...

In the earlier episode you heard the story of the "blind dog", here we can listen to the heart melting story of the blind beggar who pulled herself to the stature of being rich and "worthy" by just showering her unconditional love. Being loving or caring or giving by nature is not bad; it is bad when these beautiful traits are misused or taken for granted. Listen to this story for more.

We are often told that nothing can be compared to a dog's loyalty and unconditional love. But, is this good trait really good to possess? Listen to this very short story to decide for yourself.

Ibenbatuta was actually a Moroccan explorer. Someone with wheels on his feet. A wanderer. A nomad. He loved to travel, meet new people, gain new experiences.  What is Ibnebatuti got to do with this story? It is the story of Shalu Awasthi, who was once a 20 year old girl, studying at Hindu College, doing street shows and enjoying doing drama in various streets, villages and cities. She was som...

Ibenbatuta was actually a Moroccan explorer. Someone with wheels on his feet. A wanderer. A nomad. He loved to travel, meet new people, gain new experiences.  What is Ibnebatuti got to do with this story? It is the story of Shalu Awasthi, who was once a 20 year old girl, studying at Hindu College, doing street shows and enjoying doing drama in various streets, villages and cities. She was som...

Ibenbatuta was actually a Moroccan explorer. Someone with wheels on his feet. A wanderer. A nomad. He loved to travel, meet new people, gain new experiences.  What is Ibnebatuti got to do with this story? It is the story of Shalu Awasthi, who was once a 20 year old girl, studying at Hindu College, doing street shows and enjoying doing drama in various streets, villages and cities. She was som...

Ibenbatuta was actually a Moroccan explorer. Someone with wheels on his feet. A wanderer. A nomad. He loved to travel, meet new people, gain new experiences.  What is Ibnebatuti got to do with this story? It is the story of Shalu Awasthi, who was once a 20 year old girl, studying at Hindu College, doing street shows and enjoying doing drama in various streets, villages and cities. She was som...

Travel is an activity that is loved by all. The excitement of visiting a new place, seeing beautiful sights, meeting new people is unparalleled.  Travel becomes even more enjoyable when you have great company. Family or a friend? People who have the same interests as you and like the same things on a holiday.  But imagine, you were meeting another YOU on one such holiday. Would you like...

Surapati Mullick was a famous man. Why? Well, he was the famous magician of Calcutta. His magic shows were always houseful.  On his way to Lucknow, his first show outside of Bengal, he encounters something that he was not expecting. Surapati was lost in thought of an important person who actually made him the magician he was today. And what does he notice? That person sitting right in front o...

It is but human nature to take utmost advantage of a situation or a person. And if neither fights back or rebels, the doings are almost unforgivable.  Such is the story of Bula and her family. Bula faced every scolding, every mean word with a smile. Her contribution to the keep the family up and running was immense and irreplaceable. But, nobody every thought how Bula felt. Until, one day Bul...

The life of a zamindar was extravagant. It is often like the hindi saying, rassi jal gaya, par bal nahin gaya - meaning to say, that the rope may have been burnt, but it had not lost its strenth. Bishwambhar Roy has seen the family's history. It's wealth, power, name and fame. He had also seen the Roy family's downfall over the seven generations. Some things are just innate - the pride of being a...

When misfortune strikes, it takes everything in its wake. Exactly what happened to Gafoor and Amina's home. Slavery, drudgery and starvation was the norm of the day. It would be unfair to think that Gafoor did not try to do his bit and save his home. But, the politics of the landlord and the society made life difficult. Listen to this short story to know what transpired in Gafoor's life. 

Govind Singh was an ex-serviceman. He was appointed as gatekeeper at an English Company. He loved his job and made sure that he gave a stiff salute every time the Sahib passed by. He served the company for 25 years without a mistake. Soon he was to retire and was offered a pension. In his retirement days, Govind Singh made amazing clay dolls. The interest in his hobby got better every day. So ever...

It is shocking when Byomkesh suddenly figures out who the murderer is and the modus operandi. Who do you think killed or rather murdered Rekha? Who would gain out of it? Did Rekha die as collateral damage? Listen to this audio piece for the final part of the story.

Byomkesh and Ajeet are extremely bored that Calcutta winters have not kept them busy with any case. The cold has seeped into their bones and before they could freeze, a hot case dropped into their laps. A neighbor's daughter had died. Was it suicide or murder? Listen to this audio piece to know if Byomkesh and Ajeet were able to solve the case.

The case is getting messy. Who could be the murderer? All the people in the house had motives. Who would be so innovative in the modus operandi? Listen to this audio piece as the story progresses.