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Oh, It's that time in 5 years. Now is the time... to wake up again for a short duty of ours as citizens.  "Every vote matters." Sounds like cliche, but it's more than important. This poem seeks to awaken people amidst this time of crucial elections in the country, to go out and ink their index finger...

 In the heart of ancient India, there lived a young and talented archer. His story is one of skill, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion. Ekalavya, the son of Hiranyadhanus who was the king of Nishada tribe. Though born in a privileged family, Ekalavya lost his father at a very young age due to his tragic death in a war. Now Ekalavya as the main heir was the only one to be in charge of the forest. But there was another problem. The population of the wolves and jackals was at its peak, which threatened the natives and wildlife. Ekalavya, who was a humble and curious boy, wanted to learn archery and warfare tactics for the welfare of his subjects. He approached Dronacharya, the guru of Pandavas and the Kauravas, whom he considered his role model. "Greeting to you Oh Revered Guru! I am Eklavya, the son of late Hiranyadhanus, the king of Nishada Tribe. As the new king of the forest, it is my duty to protect my subjects and the forest wildlife from the wolves and jackals. I am very keen ...

              22nd January 2024 - Ram Lala has returned! There are certain moments in history that feel less like events and more like echoes finally reaching their destination. Today felt like one of them. After nearly 1000 years of conflict, waiting, memory, politics, faith, destruction, reconstruction, debate, and devotion, Sri Ram has finally returned to Ayodhya. And strangely, the atmosphere today did not merely feel festive, it felt emotional, almost civilisational. Not because a structure was built. But because an idea survived long enough to witness itself reborn. What makes Lord Ram timeless is perhaps the fact that every generation interprets him differently. To some, he is God. To some, an ideal king. To some, a symbol of discipline, sacrifice, restraint, and dharma in an age where chaos often appears more rewarding than virtue. And maybe that is why Ramayana never truly disappears from India’s consciousness. It keeps returning. In stories. ...

Dear Readers, FUN WITH STORIES! is evolving. What began as a small creative blogging space built around stories, imagination, and experimentation is now gradually growing into something broader -  Curious Herald .

Welcome to THE GRATEFUL MONGOOSE! The illustrated retelling of the legendary Panchatantra tale. A Classic Panchatantra Retelling | For ages toddler to 10. This is the story of a loyal mongoose who protects a family's home and their little baby with all its might. But when a massive misunderstanding happens at the front door, a split-second decision changes everything. It is a fast-paced, deeply emotional story that shows the incredible loyalty of animals and delivers a timeless lesson on why we should never act in anger or haste. Parents, this book is an excellent gateway to talking with your kids about trust, making careful choices, and thinking before reacting. The E-Book can be accessed for free via the hyperlink given below: To view the E-Book click here . Pre-and-Post Reading Discussion Starters The Loyalty Value: The mongoose risked everything to protect the baby in the cradle. Why do you think animals can be so incredibly loyal to the humans who take care of them? Do you h...

  Hello everyone, FUN WITH STORIES! has now officially stepped into Pinterest as well. Since stories, ideas, artwork, animations, and creative concepts deserve a place beyond just videos and posts, we decided to expand a little further into the visual side of creativity too. You can now explore our Pinterest page for updates, creative posts, visuals, story-related content, and more as the journey of FUN WITH STORIES! continues to grow gradually across different platforms. And to save your precious scrolling energy, here’s the page directly: pinterest.com/funwithstories Thank you once again for supporting this growing creative journey from the very beginning. More stories, ideas, and animated adventures ahead. Regards, Shanmukha | FUN WITH STORIES! Click the following to view them: Website     YouTube Channel    Pinterest Page

Introduction to Ramayana: The Epic Series Greetings, readers. One of the greatest stories ever told has finally arrived on the FUN WITH STORIES! YouTube channel. The Ramayana is not merely an ancient tale locked inside history books or mythology discussions. It is a story that has travelled across generations for thousands of years — through voices, scriptures, art, theatre, devotion, and memory itself. And even today, its characters, conflicts, emotions, and philosophies continue to remain relevant in ways that are honestly fascinating. With that thought, I am excited to begin Ramayana: The Epic Series  - an animated storytelling journey exploring this timeless epic in a visual and engaging format. This series is not intended to be just a simple narration of events. The aim is to gradually explore the world of Ramayana beyond surface-level storytelling - the characters, the decisions they make, the moral dilemmas they face, the emotions behind their actions, and the larger ideas ...