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From the legendary writers like Beatrix Potter, Grimm Brothers and Watty Piper to name a few, Chimes Radio brings to you children stories of Cindrella, Snowdrops and Seven Dwarfs, Puss in Boots, Alice in Wonderland, Goldilocks and Three Bears, The Tale Of Peter Rabbit, Little Red Riding Hood, Aladdin and Magic Lamp, Goose Girl, Sleeping Beauty and many more. Enjoy these all time Classic English tales in our kids bedtime stories section and let your own imagination shape your vision of the story.   For more kid's podcasts and 24x7 web radio, download the free 'Chimes Radio' apps from Apple and...

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 ...

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: ...

കുട്ടികൾക്കായുള്ള മികച്ച മലയാളം കഥകളുടെ എക്കാലത്തെയും പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട ശേഖരം ആസ്വദിക്കൂ. ബിയാട്രിക്സ് പോട്ടർ, ഗ്രിം ബ്രദേഴ്സ്, വാട്ടി പൈപ്പർ തുടങ്ങിയ ഇതിഹാസ ഇംഗ്ലീഷ് എഴുത്തുകാർ മുതൽ കുട്ടികൾക്കായി ഈ കഥാസമാഹാരം ഞങ്ങൾ ...

Searching for some good riddles to play with your children? Feels like your brain can do some stretching? If that's what is playing on your mind, have a look at our daily podcast show, "Clever Clogs: Riddles for kids", and check out our daily riddles. Play the podcast below to listen to the answers to the riddles. Riddles in themselves are simple questions or statements that are cleverly phrased and required ingenuity to find their answer. These short brain teasers help kids develop the ability to think laterally and out of the box by connecting the words in a non-obvious way besides helping ...

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 ...

Gauri and Anjali are two young girls who happen to visit their cousin Pooja during summer break. Since the kids have nothing much to do during hot afternoons, they devise a game to listen to a Hindi Varnmala story each day and note down all the words which come from that Hindi Varnmala letter. Hence start this journey of easy-to-follow stories which will bring a smile to the audience's face while also teaching young ones a few new words. Want to plan a game? Listen to the entire story and note down all the words that come with the word in the story title and compare it with Anjali and Gauri at...

Chimes Radio presents a collection of folk stories for kids from the land of India. Curated carefully from different parts of the country, we present some of the best folk tales from South India, North-East India, Western India and Northern India. Each of these story is laden with strong moral lessons for children that they will benefit from at an early stage. These folk stories for kids are the best way to teach them the right moral and soical values which will guide them for the rest of their lives.

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://...

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 ...

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 ...

Shri Ganesh Leela is a set of 12 stories from the lives and childhood of Lord Ganesh that are very popular in the Hindu religion. Created by Goddess Parvati, Ganesh is considered the younger son of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati and his elder sibling is Kartikeyan. Since childhood, Ganesh was full of courage and valor and had defeated many powerful gods and demons in order to perform his duties.  These stories start from Lord Ganesh’s birth to the point where he starts to perform miracles with his divine powers. This podcast is a great way to introduce anyone, including children, to Hindu ...

Courage is a quality that cannot be taught in school, it is something that comes from within. It also does not depend on age as even a small child can turn out to be a brave heart in the face of adversity.   This podcast is an attempt by Chimes Radio to pay tribute to such children who have shown extreme courage when it was needed the most. There are those extraordinary children who act bravely in difficult situations to save the lives of others around them - be it their family members or complete strangers. On this Republic day, let us celebrate those children who received “Bravery Awards...

Dipping into the amazing world of moral tales written by Vishnu Sharma back in the 2nd Century, these are popularly known as Panchtantra Stories. Pandit Vishnu Sharma has used these as a medium to impart worldly wisdom to three princes, whom he has taken as his disciples in order to get them ready to be the future king of their land. Each story is narrated with animals as protagonists and teaches an important moral lesson to the listeners. Perfectly suited for bedtime tales or anytime during the day, these stories have been part of Indian culture for ages and transformed into various books, ...

If we ask about the most famous Indian personalities to kids today, a lot of times we may end up hearing the names of some Indian celebrities, film stars, or even businessmen. While these individuals have their own importance, but we all fail to recall the greatest and selfless Indians who have done wonders and re-written the history and future of our mother nation India.  Famous Indian Personalities is a podcast based on extraordinary people of India that includes names like of Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, Mother Teresa, Dr. Ambedkar, Sachin Tendulkar, etc. - who have done extraordinary ...

Contemporary English Tales from various publishers across India and abroad like Pratham Books, Chimes Radio brings an interesting narration of kids stories in audio format. These are modern tales with a strong message behind them.   For more kid's podcasts and 24x7 web radio, download the free 'Chimes Radio' apps from Apple and Google App Stores. www.chimesradio.com  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://www.instagram.com/vrchimesradio/  https://twitter.com/ChimesRadio

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”, ...

India is the land of festivals, where people of all faiths coexist. The numerous Indian festivals celebrated in our country are a true reflection of the country’s rich culture and traditions. Many Indian festivals are celebrated every month that gives us an opportunity to rejoice with our families, friends, and society at large.  To give an overview of all the popular Indian festivals, their origin, history, significance, timing, and dates, we bring to you the “Indian Festivals At a Glance” podcast. This show will provide you (and our little listeners) with all the essential information...

"Travel in the younger sort is a part of education; in the elder, a part of the experience" — Francis Bacon Do you know there are a total of  195 UN recognized countries in the world?Do you know Russia is the largest country in the world?Do you know Vatican City is the smallest country in the world?Do you know France is the most visited country in the world?Do you know China is the most populated country in the world?Do you know Qatar is one of the richest countries in the world?Do you know the longest name of a place is 85 characters long and is located in New Zealand?Do you know Nicaragua...

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 ...