In this episode, we bring you a traditional-style forest story about an old, hungry tiger and a clever little fox. When the fox unknowingly makes the tiger’s cave his home, he must rely on his presence of mind to escape a dangerous situation. Can the fox outsmart the tiger and save himself?

Join us for this engaging story, narrated by Durgesh Kalya, featuring a special appearance by his daughter and son. Told in English and Konkani, this story reminds us that staying calm, thinking clearly, and using our intelligence can help us overcome even the most difficult situations.

🎧 Enjoyed the story? Subscribe to our podcast for more stories, share your feedback through the contact information provided in the show notes, and stay tuned for our next episode!

Moral of the story: Presence of mind and clever thinking can save your life.

Thank you for listening!

Tumghelo, kaani sangatholo, maamu, Durgesh.

Dhanyavaadu! 🙏

This was a project which was created by my son, Siddhant Kalya for his Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) in 2020. In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Willie the Worm, a pioneering earthworm-turned-explorer, who shares his firsthand account of life beneath the Martian surface. Willie delves into the surprising similarities and stark differences between Earth's and Mars's soil, explaining his mission's unique challenges and opportunities. He discusses his ambitious plan to transform Martian soil into a fertile haven that supports plant life, offering hope for sustaining human and ecological pioneers on the Red Planet. Through his innovative techniques and groundbreaking work, Willie is breaking barriers—literally—beneath the Martian surface. Don’t miss this out-of-this-world conversation!

Space Bugs , originally published 05-06-2020.

Characters 

• Host: Siddhant Kalya ( SID) 
• Main Character 1- Willie the worm (W) (Siddhant Kalya)
• Main Character 2 - Adult NASA Employee (Siddhant Kalya)
• Other Character 1- Computer Voice (C) (Siddhant Kalya
• Time Teller - Sachi Kalya

This is an English poem written and narrated by Sachi Kalya.

In this story, a little boy, son of the King Uttanapada by name Dhruva realizes his potential through the blessings from the God when he decides to medidate in the forest to be born as the son of his step mother Suruchi.

This story has been modified to fit the kids story format.

Please leave me a feedback by contacting me through Konkani Kids Website:

https://findingplace.org/konkani/

Or social media:

https://www.facebook.com/durgesh.kalya

https://www.linkedin.com/in/durgeshkalya

In this story, a priest, bhatmam, learns how to be humble and respect everyone. Through this story you will learn that everyone is unique and special.

Please leave me a feedback by contacting me through Konkani Kids Website:

https://findingplace.org/konkani/

Or social media:

https://www.facebook.com/durgesh.kalya

https://www.linkedin.com/in/durgeshkalya