Welcome to our world of Indic stories.
Welcome to our world of Indic stories.
Join Venkat’s gang, solve mysteries with Raag and Laya, listen to tales of temples and Devtas, explore the village of Rampur, and grab your pani puri before Gauri the cow does.
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Our Story
A mother's search for relatable Indic stories inspired her to start writing.
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Venkat and The Moustacheers
Nine-year-old Venkat was taking a nap. Naughty little Pragya took a couple of sketch pens and drew a colourful moustache on Venkat’s face. When Venkat went down to play, his friends saw the moustache and laughed. “Hello, Venkat Uncle. I’m glad you could make it at last”, Vidya said with a giggle.
Durga and Mahishasura
Once upon a time, there lived a mighty Asura named Mahishasura who wanted to rule all the worlds. He performed tapas for many years. “What do you seek?” Brahma asked. Mahishasura replied, “I should not be killed by any man, neither Deva, nor human, nor any other kind.”
The Corn Thief
Popat Lal head a loud crash. He hurried back to see what had happened. His cart was in a mess. The plastic sheet was torn, and his pile of beautiful golden corn was lying on the ground. Poor Popat Lal! The corn had cost him a lot of money. He looked around, but the culprit was nowhere to be found.
Games of India
Have you ever played the game of tigers and goats? It's known as "puli meka" in Telugu.
Snacks of India
Here are some yummy foods you can find around India. Where can you eat them?
Beating Boredom
Did you know that being bored is good for you? But if you don't enjoy boredom, here are some ways to beat it.