Fantastic Fables: Recent Episodes
Ruchira Pandey
In this podcast I will narrating stories about both animals and human beings. They are interesting and give us something positive to think about and also enhance our knowledge about different cultures and traditions. They are meant for all age groups
This story is about 17 yrs old Michela ‘ s life in Kosovo of the 1990s and her bonding with Sandy.
This story is about Kanai Ghosh and how he makes use of the facilities provided to him by his Baba. The way he reaches to Bimal is commendable.
This story is about a wish realised by a minke whale Fiona to visit the Northern lights.
This story is about Misha ‘s kidnapping and her parents hardships in finding her. It shows how some anti social elements are operating in the environment around us.
This story is about Avril’s conversation with her daughter Kelsey and how she makes her understand that life of glitz and glamour may not necessarily be a happy one.
This story is about the fulfilment of the wishes of their late grandfather by his two granddaughters.
This story is about the bravery shown by Anupriya in face of adversity. The story is being by the character Prachi for her school magazine
This story is about the two boys Sumesh and Somesh , how due to war , there appear changes in their circumstances.
This story is about a man called Kirit hailing from Almora in Uttarakhand. A certain chain of incidents which occur bring about earth shattering changes in his life.
This a story about Nimmi , who was a an expressive art therapist. She helped kids and grown up alike in overcoming anxieties and coping with trauma.
A simple train journey can lead to a lifelong connection between people. Back in the 90s people were more used to travel by train and used to look forward to these trip with their families and friends.
This story is about Bushra ‘ s flair for chess . She’s a Syrian refugee who becomes a beacon of hope for her fellow countrymen.
This is a story about Basvanna’s store which sold toys on Bangalore - Mysore expressway in a small town called Channapatna. He kept the tradition alive by making and selling these wooden toys .
This story is about a sacrifice made by Cane for his friends Leo, Jolene and Freddie, listen to know the details.
This is a story written by ten years old Mayank , how he tell us about the importance of elections in a wonderful yet innocent manner is something you all would like to listen to.
This story is about Wyatt’s project which takes him on a journey to Anchorage in Alaska. How he learns various life skills during the process is reflected in the story.
This story is about Nal , a lazy man hailing from a small village near Mysore. Due to his wife ‘ s insistence he leaves home to seek employment. During the process experiences some hardships, then earns fame.
This story is about a family of three toed maned sloths living in the tropical rainforest of Brazil. How their difficulties increase with human intervention is addressed here ?
This story is about a seven year old girl Ashley who used to go into daydreams at school. With the right encouragement she found her true calling and achieved success.
This story is about Tilak Singh’ s struggle, how he overcame odds in life to achieve his dreams .
This story is about 9 year old Misty who suffers from Cerebral Palsy. Listen to it and give your opinion.
This story is centred around 68 year old Maria Louisa from South Goa . How age is just a number is described? We need to find our passion is emphasised.
This story is about 11 year old Shefali who is at the receiving end of the society who expect her to behave in a particular manner.
This story is about Ajinkya who had a major fear of Mathematics. Over a period of time due to involvement and intervention of Mr. S his life changes.
This story is about an accident which occurred with Prajakta Limaye and how she learnt a life lesson from it.
This story is about Trixie who wants to surprise her mother and ends up creating a mess .
This story is about Skanda who reluctantly comes to Thirunamalai , a temple town in Tamilnadu . During his sojourn he meets Unnikrishnan and learns some life lessons.
This is a story of Col. Vinay Gulati who had an urge to try out something new post his retirement. How after initial disappointments, he achieves success.
This story is about Cassie from Aluva in Kerala who suffered from Vitiligo. The events which led to gaining her confidence back have been talked about in this endearing story .
This story is about the Williams who lived in early 19th century London. How adversity faced by the entire household helps them understand the true meaning of life .
This story is about the twin sisters Tanya and Afreen who were audience to regular domestic scuffle between their parents. Eventually how things settled down , listen to know the details.
This story is about a girl named Janya hailing from the Gond tribe of Bastar . This story revolves around the ups and downs in her life
This story is about 15 year old Kshitij who faced certain issues while growing up. An honest conversation with his Mother helps him sort out his misunderstandings.
This Russian folk tale is about accidental finding of riches by Igor . How he convinces his wife Olga that it is a gift from fairies.
This is a story of Miss Protima Mitra , who worked as a warden in Savitri hostel of Mirabai Girls High school and Intermediate College. Her commitment and dedication is worth emulating. The whistling of the kettle in her room lent a comforting presence to the hostellers.
This story is about Kayo and Sayo who travel to Yoshino to honour their grandfather’s memory and end up establishing a sustainable living program involving the local community.
This story is about a family who have a special kid and how they meaningfully connect with each other with some outside assistance.
This story is about an elephant Meredith whose life undergoes a major change . She has to carry on the family legacy for the welfare of the animal community.
This story is about Yvette ambition of becoming a successful entrepreneur. The difficulties faced by her along the way which get solved with the support of her family.
This story is about Vyom and his friends experience with opioid. Ankit and Sajid expose some kids to substance abuse . Their secret is revealed and children are provided timely aid .
This story is about Frenny Pardiwala who shifts to Bhowali in Uttarakhand in order to get a fresh apples for preparing her own brand of jam . Along the way she faces some hardships and learns a life lesson.
This story is about a bonding between Kamal and Karim . How animal instincts help save a day!
This story is about nine year old Simmi who was introduced to the benefits of medicinal plants found in their kitchen garden by her grandfather.
This story is about a twelve year old boy Abhay Goel residing in Gorakhpur. He tried to run from his home due to his poor performance in the examination. Listen to the podcast to know the climax.
This story is about four and a half year old Audrey who begins classes during pandemic. With help of her parents and teachers she and her classmates learn rhymes the fun way.
In this story I have revived Robin Hood’ s character along with his merry band . They save the people of Nottingham from the evil Sheriff yet again . How ? Time to listen and find out….
This simple story stresses on importance of avoiding food wastage at all costs on a daily basis.
This story is about a young woman Sulbha who worked at Deshmukh household. It shows the relationship between an employer and an employee under the onslaught of Mumbai floods of 2017.
This story is about six years old Vini who had mixed feelings about the arrival of his younger sibling .
This story about the animals studying in Santa Cruz Island public school . How they overcome their differences and learn to respect diversity.
This story is about a teenager named Natasha who overcomes difficulties pertaining to eating disorders.
This story makes us about the importance of teaching children about good and bad touch. Certain incident which occurred in Kajol’ s life left a deep dent in her memory and shook her confidence. With her family’ s support she bounced back.
This story is about the four friends how they learn a secret pertaining to one of their friend’s kid. It was followed by a long discussion and the process of acceptance and understanding.
This story is about a physically challenged boy named Zachary who writes a play to address the problem of bullying and the difficulties faced by children like him.
This story is about ten year old Arnab Lahiri who faced anger management issues, how he was provided timely assistance to overcome this major obstacle which would have otherwise spoilt his life.
This story is about Maneka a student of Rajghat Besant school of Varanasi who has to complete a school project. During the process she ends up choosing her career path.
This is a story about a family and how a road trip brought in unexpected difficulties their way. In the end they overcame some terrible issues.
This story is about Nia and her group of friends who stage a play to support a charity. How teamwork helps them to achieve their goals with a few hiccups on the way.
This story is about 70 year old sweet seller Nathulal who owned a sewer shop in the bylines of Aminabad in Lucknow . His work ethics and behaviour are worth remembering. It teaches us about some human values .
This story is about Jerome , Jessica, Jake, Jeremy and Jemima who lived in the Savanna grassland. How due to Jeremy’ s foolishness grandpa Jerome gets injured? Later on , he learns a lesson and repents for it. In the meantime, he is also forgiven by his family.
This story is about Phoebe and Angus two classmates from Nandanvan forest. Phoebe is vain about her appearance and looks down upon Angus , doesn’t even acknowledge him in a crowd . How are opinion changes is to be seen? Listen to the story and find out.
This story is about Aashi Shivshankar who suffers from Type1 Diabetes . The changes which occur in her life on shifting from Mumbai to Kota, new school and new set of friends are included.
This story is about Alice , reminiscing about her school days. She shares the story of the tragedy which occurred at her school with Julian and Nathan.
This story is about an 11 year old panda Feifei who goes to Zhengzhou to live with her Waipua( grandmother) and learns the art of making noodles .
This story is about two friends Parul and Pranati who study at a boarding school. They are known for playing pranks on others . One day how they become a victim of prank is worth listening to.
This story is about the rodents being threatened in their vulnerable habitat , the Sahyadri ranges in the Western ghats. They unite against their enemies and teach them a lesson.
This story is about Kripal who dreamt of opening a restaurant but his parents though otherwise. With help of Panditji Kripal makes up his mind to pursue his passion. He receives a surprise kit which would be helpful in future.
This story is about a 13 year old Poonchli living in a small village near Almora in Uttarakhand. She faced many discrimination and hardships at home. Finally a day arrived when black clouds of misery were lifted and started to live a life of a regular school going kid.
This story is about Harak Dev Joshi who was orphaned at an early age. He went several hardships and went on to become the prime minister of Chand kingdom . His wisdom and willpower paved way for his success.
This story is about Namma who shifted from a small village of Siaha to Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram. It explores how he can’t resist certain temptation and starts procrastinating. Eventually, he understands his mistakes and redeems himself.
In this story , Cassie and her family have to face some obstacles. Cassie’ s mother Grace had to face a difficult situation. Although God’ s providence helped save the day .
This story is about Harriet the hedgehog and Penelope the porcupine who studied at Serengeti High school in Grade6 . With the arrival of Wilehmina the wildebeest a positive change occurs in their life.
A nine year old girl called Leah lived in Candolim town with her parents. One day she became friends with an eccentric old woman Mrs. Beatriz Silva who gifted her a lapis lazuli ,a semi precious blue stone . Listen to the podcast for the remaining story.
This story is about 11 year old twins Pukur and Pakur living in Bhubaneswar with their parents. Pukur is diagnosed with Leukaemia,still she doesn't let her sickness depress her . Instead with Pakur' s assistance she ends up doing many good deeds.
This story is about a retired professor Suhasini Bhole who lived in Pune. By adopting a stray kitten brings a pleasant and vast change in her lonely life.
This story is about 14 year old Abdel who hailed from Cairo . He worked as a tourist guide to supplement his family income . A chance meeting with three tourists Lisa, Latif and Andrew inspired him to complete his education and then pursue his dream of beginning a Travel and Tour agency with his cousin Ahmad.
This is a story being aloud by Ujjala to Munnu . It revolves around the lives of Billy ,Ted , Sam , Dag and Matt. How they overcome initial differences , then become friends.
This story is about Vyjantiji(Paati) whose constant companion Karthik decide to record her life and upload it on YouTube. Her technical skills were enhanced and she enjoyed being actively involved in creative activities.
This story is about Tripti who studied in Std 3 . She stammered and thus became irritable. Gradually with the help of her family and Dr Pillai there is a marked improvement. Stammering is not a disability.
This story is about a 15 year old girl Shelly who lives in Shimla with her Uncle and Aunt. She is indecisive about her career. Later on how she makes up her mind and pursues it with aplomb.
Ten year old Rana lived in Dhamchera village , Silchar located in Assam ( India). After his father's hospitalisation ,he had to work in the Elephant camp to provide for his father's medical expenses. This story tells us about the bond formed between him and a three year old elephant calf Raka.
This story is about Rabbi Elijah and his sister Adah who lived in Tel Aviv. It teaches about compassion. Due to his helpful nature Rabbi was liked by the whole community and how they came to his rescue during crisis.
This story is about Bhola, a bison who was friends with Roli ,a chital and Golu , a sloth bear . Due to their carelessness they are confronted by a panther Peter. The timely rescue provided by Mr Sam saves the day.
This story is set in Abuja where a twelve year old Ben has recently shifted from Johannesburg to stay with his Aunt Eva, Uncle James and his cousin sister Naomi. It revolves around the changes which take place in his life . How he ends up meeting Ted and gradually gets adjusted.
This story is set in Tel Aviv , where Daniel lived with his family. He was looking out for a perfect birthday gift for his mother. One day he ends getting swindled by a Fakir at Sarona market . Later he confesses about it to his mother. Thus, a lesson learnt by him.
This is story 6 years and older children .It was Nina, Antonio ,their parents and Abuela ( grandmother) who lived in the city of Cancun. Granny was a landscape artist , how she affected the lives of the ones around her . It teaches to remember the departed with affection not mourn for them .
This story is about a nine year old Capybara who ends up in trouble,when doesn't listen to his parents instructions. It is based on the animals of Amazon forest . The children who are 4 and older would like it.
Ujjala and Munnu along with their parents go on a train journey to Aluva . From there Mr Jacob comes to receive them and take them to Munnar . They spend a marvellous time with the Kurien family.
Radhika, Pammy, Juliet and Nilofer decided to make a quilt as a symbol of their true friendship. It involved a lot of hard work which was worth it.
This story is about four childhood friends Pammy, Radhika ,Juliet and Nilofer who get in touch once again after many years.
Trying to revive storytelling for children under 18. The variety of stories available in this podcast will help them understand about different cultures, give them moral lesson as well as entertain them .
Ujjala read about the sleepover planned by Emily with her friends. Their was an incident which made learn some life lessons.
Teacher's day celebration at Munnu and Ujjala' s school was done with a lot of pomp and gaiety!
In this story Ujjala and Munnu make new friends , Anirban and his sister Chaitali . They help in settling in a new school by helping with their pending work.
Trip down memory lane for Munnu and Ujjala ,when they travel with their father to meet his uncle Mewalalji.
Feifei wrote a letter to her parents which was delivered by Paul and his cousin Parker. Her rescue from the zoo and finally reaching her home.
Feifei meets Naa'vi , her trainer ,who treats her really well. Then she learns about Joan and Paul, some of the other inmates of the zoo.
Feifei was transported from Mawei port, China to Budapest after 6 weeks. She was tired and scared . She met Frank , another Panda for the first time
In this episode I am narrating Feifei' s chance encounter with Jack and how she ends up on a ship.