Indian Stories

Interesting Story: 9 Schools Of Hindu Philosophy

The 6 Astik - Mimansa, Vedant, Nyay, Vaiseshika, Sankhya & Yog.

The 3 Nastik - Charvaak, Buddh & Jain

Insightful Story: A Land Too Far

Lyrics in various versions of ‘Chhalla’ translated in context of the lover’s ring, boatman’s dead son & Punjab’s current issues

Malika Pukhraj's iconic rendition of Hafeez Jalandhari's urdu nazm ‘Abhi Toh Main Jawaan Hun’ made them both legends in Indian sub-continent.

Lyrics explained.

Aesop was born around 620 B.C., and was a slave by birth.

In those days, you were born a slave if you were the son of a slave, just like you are born a Hindu if you are the son of a Hindu.

Isha teaches how to cook Aloo Jira, cumin spiced fried potatoes.

Eaten as delicious nibbles or mains with yoghurt.

Quick, simple & healthy Indian cooking recipe

Dronacharya (Teacher Dron) taught archery equally to all his students, yet Arjun excelled the others in mastering it.

The seed which falls in a rich and ready soil bears the greatest fruits.

Insightful Story: Bedsheet For The Soul

Rosh explains the lyrics of Kabir’s iconic poem 'Jhini Chadaria', in which he calls the human body a finely woven tapestry

"Butter chicken or murgh makhani is a classic North Indian or Punjabi recipe. Many versions of the recipe exist."

"Traditionally, it is dressed chicken, which can be served on or off the bone, but I tend to marinate it overnight in a yogurt and spice mixture. The chicken can be cooked in a tandoor, grilled, roasted or pan fried."

Build character and learn to control your tongue, and your words, like Rishi Durvasa’s, will have the power to move mountains and create history.

Insightful kids story from Hindu mythology showing that words have power. Words can heal, and words can hurt.

How to quickly make Coriander And Coconut Chutney?

Isha teaches Hosh a simple, cheap recipe that looks & tastes restaurant style, but can also be easily modified.

Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy influenced Gandhi & helped shape India’s non-violent resistance movement.

Russian philosopher & political thinker Leo Tolstoy …

Story with cooking tips: Cucumber Raita

Quick & simple recipe to make a healthy Raita.

Change seasonings in this versatile Yoghurt Sauce to get novel flavours

Funny Story: Desires

Unknown desires emerged from the depths of his mind. Rosh weaved them into a funny poem for Isha.

Their kids jumped in, singing & banging…

In the Hindu mythology story of Devayani and Kach, should Kacha have married Devyani?

Genetic engineering is a great Sanjivani Vidya, but whether in vivo or in vitro, human cloning or resurrection using borrowed genetic materials can alter existing familial relationships

Inspiring Story: Dignity In Sunset Years

How senior citizen volunteers of the Dignity Foundation became the city of Mumbai’s public works companions…

Insightful story: Drink In The Mosque

Is any place holier than other?

Funny tale with Urdu Shayari Of Ghalib, Mir, Iqbal, Faraz & Wasi on where to drink alcohol

Ensuring A Safe Dawn

An inspiring story on SOS Children's Villages, world's largest NGO in providing integrated long-term familial care to orphans & abandoned kids...

Nothing changes in the world around you, yet your world changes completely.

The eye sees. The eye of the beholder is the key.

"Did you hear what Jahanpanaah just said?" he asked the guard.

The guard nodded.

"Then go and fetch him at once," the attendant ordered.

Funny story: Found The Bottle-Lovers

With lyrics translation of Hindi song: Nasha Sharab Me Hota To.

If alcohol could intoxicate, bottles would have danced