Stories in English

“How imposing and magnificent is this idol of Lord Ganpati” little Rohan asked his mother without moving his eyes from the imposing statue of Lord Ganesha. “Yes of course son. It is indeed quite splendid” his mother Kamla answered while mopping the floor. “Oh mother at least give it a glance” little Rohan insisted. Kamla turned her head and looked at the …

Birth of Lord Ganesha: Lord Ganesh is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The story of creation of Ganesh is a very fascinating one. Long time ago when Lord Shiva, was away fighting for the gods, the lady of the house, Goddess Parvati was alone at home. On one occasion, she needed someone to guard the house when …

Inspirational Story About Class Teacher making a difference: Her name was Mrs. Thompson. As she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children a lie. Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said that she loved them all the same. But that was impossible, because there in …

Slowly, gently, the exhausted musician laid his tanpura on the carpet. The exquisite strains of raag darbari still vibrated within the hall. Emperor Akbar looked up, his eyes lit with admiration. “Wonderful!” he said. “Superb! I listen to you every day, but I can’t seem to have enough!” Tansen bowed in silent gratitude. “I think you have the most wonderful …

Deepak hated the stage but this Teachers Day it was all set to change. Dance away your fears: Deepak was reluctant to go to school, as the instructions from his class teacher rang in his mind. Yesterday, he had made it mandatory for all the students to participate in the Teachers Day celebrations. His mother sensed his fear and asked, …

Glory Of The National Flag: Minu, who studied in class 6th carrying her school bag on her back, entered with a long face in her house. Seeing her pale face, her mother asked – “What happened?” Minu replied in a low voice – “Tomorrow is Tanisha’s Birthday and she has invited me on her birthday party.” Glory Of The National Flag: …

A Father And A Patriot: “Abba, how come Nanaji does Puja while Ammi and you perform Namaaz?” eight year old Muskaan asked her father Imtiaz Hussain. They were sitting in the balcony of their flat on a Sunday morning munching groundnuts – the year was 2023. “Before I answer your question let me tell you a little story.” “Wow! That’s …

The Day Mother Raised The Flag: On August 15, at the stroke of midnight, the Indian flag replaced the Union Jack of the British Empire. And millions of Indians went to sleep in a state of excitement. For, they would literally wake up in a free country. Among them was a five-year-old girl called Amrita Rangasami. She lived with four …

Happy Rainy Day: Sohini was extremely happy. She was jumping all around the house with excitement. She happily looked outside the window once more. The sky was covered with dark clouds and cool breeze was blowing gently. Sohini ran to her mother and said – “Can I wear my new raincoat? It is about to rain.” Mother laughingly said – …

The Greatest of These: Joseph Mills Hanson – Two cantankerous farmers sit in their small farmhouse on Christmas Eve, reliving fond childhood memories of the season. When they learn of a poor neighboring farmer whose family will do without this holiday, the two of them resolve to play Santa Claus in this charming story of friendship and good will. The …