Stories of compassion & our lives: Recent Episodes
BHASKAR DUTTA SHARMA
A narration from the chapter When Smart is Dumb from Daniel Goleman's book Emotional Intelligence
This is the 2nd part of the story of the love life of Irma, the exquisitely beautiful and charming lady, and exceedingly handsome captain of the French army
The story of a handsome French Officer who was an universal darling to the Ladies and how strangely things turn out for him
The story of a speedway construction worker who suffers the hardships of daily labourers but maintains sanity in spite of the huge injustice hurled by his boss and grave provocation of his fellow conspirator and co worker Tony.
Improving your Self Esteem improves the quality of your life in your profession and social settings
The story of a very sweet, beautiful and young couple who set about buying gifts for each other on Christmas Eve. It's the story of their love, which exceeds the value of their invaluable gifts.
This story from Maupassant has some surprising twists and turns. It's a story about how one' s basic instinct asserts itself over time.
A story by Guy De Maupassant. A minstrel and a vagabond who fascinates and charms amorous girls, but refuses to respond to their invites. See why?.
There are four different approaches which can help you to stay young. You can reverse and put on hold your ageing process by following the approaches stated in this podcast.
A story from the author Louis Nizer. All politicians are not some. Some are specially great like Alben Barkley
Guy De Maupassant is a master storyteller. He entertains his readers or listener with the oddities and absurdities of his characters with down to earth storyline.
Matilda had all the bearings of distinguished and aristocratic lady but was born into family of clerks and was content to marry a clerk, despite her extreme beauty, grace and charm. Being out of her class, in her present status, she desperately tries to reach the social level she dreams of! In the course of efforts she learns very important lessons as she braces twists and turns of destiny.
A short story by Guy De Maupassant based on the impure thoughts and emotions, like jealousy, suspicion, anger, that seize men at times to commit crimes on women.
Do young girls love young boys because they say tender words or exchange meaningful looks; or there is a deeper mystery ?. The twists and turns in our emotions and feelings are so unpredictable yet there is foundational cause that makes the bond stronger.
A man falls in love with a beautiful woman, mangers to stay with her, then abondons her after the woman conceives.After many years he suddenly meets the lady along with his beautiful son. Overcome by the pangs of paternal affection he suffers physically and mentally almost driven to the point of lunancy, to get his son back, but does he succed?
Quite a large part of the entire workforce across the world don't contribute to productivity to their fullest potential because they find the office environment is quite intimidating. One third of the time of people's lives gets spent in workplace. We need to rethink how we might reorganize our culture to make it more employee friendly.
The great politician of America who set outstanding values in politics, remained as an example for others while standing head and shoulders above the rest by devoting himself very honestly to his work and principles.
A masterpiece from Louis Nizer. The story depicts that how our indifference and apathy to unity and lack of care, is systematically destroying the children around the world!
This is the concluding part of the story A strange Fancy. There is a twist at the end of the story, an unexpected one, leaves the reader bewildered.
A short story from Guy De Maupassant. It is a love story of extraordinary sweetness. Reveals the story telling craftsmanship and skill of the great artist and author who takes his rank among the best.
A 2 in one personality who combines the key characteristics of a successful author and an hotelier. A very interesting gentleman, the last of the majestic characters, who lived during early part of 20th century.
A national hero helped Europe to preserve its cultural identity. A story of Louis Nizer
How our mind works at both conscious and subconscious levels. How we should learn to take control of our mind to bring success, prosperity and happiness.
This is a hilarious story, by W S Maugham, about George Ramsay ( the ant) who worked very hard to save for himself a tiny sum of money to take care of him after retirement and his brother Tom Ramsay(the grasshopper), who did nothing except for fooling around with pretty girls and living a life of pleasure. It is immensely entertaining to see how one brother out wits the other.
Our subconscious mind is an Ocean of magical and creative forces. It can create, recreate environment, situations, health and other factors conducive to human welfare. This podcast describes the essential features of subconscious mind and how we can strike a balance between conscious and subconscious minds to drive us towards an irreversible course of economic prosperity, health and success in all relevant areas of human life and activities.
Another wonderful story from Louis Nizer. How a talented reporter entertains with humour,wit, to influence and guide his readers and fans. The immense power a reporter has is unimaginable.
Belle Baker had to support her impoverished mother by selling newspapers and working in factory. She loved singing. While she sang everyone thought her to be incomparable. As she went through different phases of life, her talent bloomed. A fascinating story of a little girl who becomes a legend.
Many characters stand out for their outstanding bravery and courage which they demonstrate consistently throughout their lives. Rickenbacker is one of them. It's treat to know him.
Justice Douglas was instrumental in creating precedents and framework of values that shaped US legal system and social norms that are of historical significance. According to Louis Nizer his childhood challenges and the values he imbibed during his formative years, positively impacted him to become a man of gentle heart and tough mind.
Rockefeller was born into riches. Though he never stayed confined within the comfort zone. He pursued his own goals to achieve astonishing results contributing to great success of America. He defined his own role as a diplomat overturning the popular notion. He is an example and could be the role model to many people.
Here is the story of an Honorable Chief Judge who presided in the Highest Court in the State of New York. The story reveals, that how and with what level of wisdom, integrity and insight, Judge Lehman delivered his judgements, that concerned the critical resources and lives of people. He looked upon justice as "truth in action" He twice administered oath to Franklin D Roosevelt.
Albert D Lasker was the CEO of highly reputable and successful Advertising Company, in USA, which was making huge money. He sees a play, when a seed is sown, which changes his life a year later.
A professor became famous in his time, in the early part of nineteenth century, for mind reading. He stunned and surprised even Harvard Scientists by his capabilities for extra sensory perception skill. Finally his secret gets discovered.
Irving Berlin immortalised the history of his time through his songs, ranging from love to war
The episode talks about how al ost child could be rescued when all the rescuers joined hands together. Symbolic story by the Author Louis Nizer