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Originally written by English author Lewis Carroll in 1865, this is a fantasy story of a little girl named Alice who falls through a rabbit hole into a mysterious world. The story is broken into twelve chapters and each chapter narrates an interesting take on the journey of the protagonist through this amazing place which is full of interesting animals, humans, places, and objects. The book has been translated in about 100 languages all over the world and has never been out of print in its last 150 years of history.  If you like the show, support us by becoming a patron on this link: https://...

Christmas is around the corner and the cold wind is already blowing! To keep you warm, Chimes Radio brings a special collection of short, feel-good stories by our amazing team. These Christmas stories are for everyone who is looking for some holiday cheer, especially at this time of the year. So wrap yourself up, snuggle up with your loved ones, pour in some hot chocolate and enjoy these heartwarming stories of Santa Claus, elves, reindeers and small boys and girls. These amazing Christmas stories will make you believe in magic all over again. A new story will be released (5 in all) every ...

The journey of J.D. Vance, bestselling author of Hillbilly Elegy and a major figure in American politics today, is an extraordinary one. From a tough upbringing in Middletown, Ohio, to becoming a U.S. Senator and Donald Trump's running mate in the 2024 presidential election, Vance's story is one of resilience and advocacy. Join author Roy Chimes as he uncovers the life story of J.D. Vance—a compelling tale of personal triumph and political impact, offering an insightful look into one of today's most influential voices for change in American society.

The Wizard of Oz is inspired by one of the best-known classic American children's novels. Originally written by author L. Frank Baum in 1900 under the title “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”, the book narrates the story of an orphaned child Dorothy who gets uprooted from her home in Kansas along with her dog Toto and is taken to a faraway magical land of Oz. The place is full of wizards, witches, and extraordinary humans and animals. Dorothy finds the unique company of a scarecrow, a tinman, and a lion in her search for The Wizard of Oz - her only hope to get back to her aunt and uncle in ...

Vikram Betal is an ancient Indian story collection of a king and a ghost. These popular stories from ancient India were originally written in Sanskrit and have been translated into various languages including Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, English, and Marathi. Every narrative contains a moral lesson for the listeners. According to folklore, the King of Ujjain, Vikramaditya or Vikram, is said to have promised to bring a ghost named Betal to a sage to help him complete his prayers. Following Vikram’s encounter with Betal, the ghost agrees to accompany him on one condition. During the journey, Betal ...

In Hindu religion, the festival of Navratras enjoys great importance and a different form of Goddess Durga is worshipped on each of the 9 days of this festival. From the tranquil Shailputri, to the warrior Kalratri, all of these forms symbolizes various virtues and duties of a human being.

Sage Tulsidas was an ancient Hindu saint who is known for his narration of Ramayana, poems and sharing his wisdom through short couplets. In this series, we explain the meaning of some of his most popular couplets through the means of kids friendly stories, which are relevant and relatable in today's world.

Join us on this amazing journey into the world of Rabindranath Tagore's short stories! In this audio series, we explore Tagore's timeless tales filled with love, wisdom, adventure and heart break. You'll meet fascinating characters from the 19th and 20th century India, go on exciting adventures with them, and learn valuable life lessons.

Jalal-ud-din-Mohammad Akbar, also known as Akbar, was one of the most famous Mughal kings and he reigned India during the 16th century. Akbar, unlike other Mughal emperors, was keen to have talented people in his court irrespective of their religion. He had nine gems in his court and amongst them, Birbal was widely considered the most intelligent. A Brahmin by birth, Birbal’s original name was Mahesh Das and he met Akbar first time when he helped Akbar and his courtiers find the way back to their kingdom after having lost their way while on a hunting trip. Akbar and Birbal’s friendship ...

Your small business need not remain small. Reach more customers, tap into larger markets, and achieve optimal results with this audio guide on social media marketing! Almost everyone you know has at least one social media account. You’re living in a cave if you don’t have one or don’t at least know what it is. People from all walks of life use social media to either connect with loved ones and friends, be updated with current events, or entertain themselves with various content.

This is the story of Peter Pan. He is a young boy who is mischievous, brave, and never grows up. He lives on a distant island called Neverland along with a group of fairies, redskins, mermaids, and pirates. And the only way to get in and out of this island is by flying, which is only possible for children to do who believe in it. Introduced to the world by Mr. J.M. Barrie in 1902 in his book "The White Bird", this character of Peter Pan was so loved by the public that the author created a separate novel titled "Peter and Wendy" in 1911 on which this audiobook is based. Legend has it that Mr. ...

Kabuliwala is probably the most popular short story written by Nobel Laureate Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. It narrates a fictional story of an Afghan trader Rehman, Kabuliwala, in the city of Kolkatta. He meets a young girl named Mini about the age of his own daughter and the two become best friends. They make their own games and fill the air with laughter around them. Until one day, Rehman gets into a fight with someone and is taken away by the police. The day of his return from prison is the day when Mini is getting married and she struggles to even recognize him. This reminds Rehman of ...

Stories to help you calm down, relax, and think. And you might learn something. You also get to participate in the stories.

Can a Bible trivia book inform you, teach you, and inspire you at the same time? Yes. 321 Bible Trivia Questions and Answers provides you with questions from the Bible, and most of the answers are backed up with Bible verses. This book was written with the intention of improving your knowledge of the Bible and bringing to your attention what can be learned from different characters and different incidents that took place in the Bible. Most importantly, it ends with a call to salvation.

Author: Rabindranath Tagore Gungi is one of the most famous literary works by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. A Nobel Prize Winner in the field of Literature, he is probably one of the most famous Indian personalities who has been recognized all over the world. Gungi narrates the story of life's struggle of a dumb girl named Subha, who is born in poverty with two elder sisters. While her father loves her a lot, her mother believes its because of her own sins that Subha turned out to be like this and they are keen to get her married off somehow. This short story brings to life the struggles that ...

Autho: Mukesh Mohini Kumar यह कहानी एक 9 साल के बच्चे की जिंदगी के कुछ खट्टे मीठे अनुभवों का संग्रह है।  यह बच्चा जो अभी भी अपने आस पास होने वाली सब चीज़ों को समझने की कोशिश कर रहा है - क्लास में, दोस्तों के साथ और हाँ घर पर भी।  वह बच्चा हो अक्सर किसी ...

As per the Hindu religion, it is widely believed that whenever there is a lot of injustice and atrocities on the common man in this world, God takes a mortal form to end all of it and establish order once again. Similarly Lord Vishnu took birth as Lord Krishna in Dwapar Yug in order to end the tyrannical rule of Kansa - the evil king of Mathura. Lord Krishna is considered to be the benefactor of all his devotees and is said to have had divine powers right from his birth. Using these powers he put many demons and unjust rulers to their end. This Podcast Series “Baal Krishna Leela”, ...

The Jungle Book is the story about Mowgli, the man-cub, who was raised by a pack of wolves, taught by a soft-spoken yet firm black panther Bagheera, and a happy-go-lucky bear Balloo. With his wolf brothers and friends like the Elephants, Python, Kite, Porcupine, and many others, he goes through many adventures in the jungles. He also had an enemy, a roaring and cunning tiger named Sher Khan who had his eyes on him since he was an infant. During his life, Mowgli learns various lessons, like who to trust and who not to, and the biggest one is to face his fears and never back away. Listen in to ...

Tenali Rama was a poet and an advisor to King Krishna Dev of erstwhile kingdom Vijaya Nagar of 16th Century AD which was situated in modern-day Andhra Pradesh, India. He was quite popular for his wittiness and intelligence and had a funny side to his ways of working which attracted everyone towards him. This podcast brings to life some of the most popular anecdotes from his life and interactions in the royal courtroom and outside. These stories make for a great listening experience for young and adults alike. Download Chimes Mobile App for tons of great Kids' podcasts and audio stories: ...

The Jataka Tales (or Jatak Katha in Hindi) are a compilation of some of Lord Buddha's most renowned stories that he used to convey his teachings and messages. These were originally told in the Pali language. In later years, Sanskrit scholar Aryasoor translated them into a collection of Sanskrit stories named ‘Jatakmala’ comprising 547 tales. There have been numerous versions of these stories since then. Gautam Buddha delivered his teachings in the form of amazing stories. These stories are primarily about Buddha's previous incarnations and are intended to instill the ideals of ...