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The Wizard of Oz is inspired by one of the best-known classic American children's novels. Originally written by author L. Frank Baum in 1900 under the title “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”, the book narrates the story of an orphaned child Dorothy who gets uprooted from her home in Kansas along with her dog Toto and is taken to a faraway magical land of Oz. The place is full of wizards, witches, and extraordinary humans and animals. Dorothy finds the unique company of a scarecrow, a tinman, and a lion in her search for The Wizard of Oz - her only hope to get back to her aunt and uncle in ...

From the legendary writers like Beatrix Potter, Grimm Brothers and Watty Piper to name a few, Chimes Radio brings to you children stories of Cindrella, Snowdrops and Seven Dwarfs, Puss in Boots, Alice in Wonderland, Goldilocks and Three Bears, The Tale Of Peter Rabbit, Little Red Riding Hood, Aladdin and Magic Lamp, Goose Girl, Sleeping Beauty and many more. Enjoy these all time Classic English tales in our kids bedtime stories section and let your own imagination shape your vision of the story. For more kid's podcasts and 24x7 web radio, download the free 'Chimes Radio' apps from Apple and...

The Jungle Book is the story about Mowgli, the man-cub, who was raised by a pack of wolves, taught by a soft-spoken yet firm black panther Bagheera, and a happy-go-lucky bear Balloo. With his wolf brothers and friends like the Elephants, Python, Kite, Porcupine, and many others, he goes through many adventures in the jungles. He also had an enemy, a roaring and cunning tiger named Sher Khan who had his eyes on him since he was an infant. During his life, Mowgli learns various lessons, like who to trust and who not to, and the biggest one is to face his fears and never back away. Listen in to ...

Originally written by English author Lewis Carroll in 1865, this is a fantasy story of a little girl named Alice who falls through a rabbit hole into a mysterious world. The story is broken into twelve chapters and each chapter narrates an interesting take on the journey of the protagonist through this amazing place which is full of interesting animals, humans, places, and objects. The book has been translated in about 100 languages all over the world and has never been out of print in its last 150 years of history.  If you like the show, support us by becoming a patron on this link: https://...

"Travel in the younger sort is a part of education; in the elder, a part of the experience" — Francis Bacon Do you know there are a total of 195 UN recognized countries in the world?Do you know Russia is the largest country in the world?Do you know Vatican City is the smallest country in the world?Do you know France is the most visited country in the world?Do you know China is the most populated country in the world?Do you know Qatar is one of the richest countries in the world?Do you know the longest name of a place is 85 characters long and is located in New Zealand?Do you know Nicaragua...

Vikram Betal is an ancient Indian story collection of a king and a ghost. These popular stories from ancient India were originally written in Sanskrit and have been translated into various languages including Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, English, and Marathi. Every narrative contains a moral lesson for the listeners. According to folklore, the King of Ujjain, Vikramaditya or Vikram, is said to have promised to bring a ghost named Betal to a sage to help him complete his prayers. Following Vikram’s encounter with Betal, the ghost agrees to accompany him on one condition. During the journey, Betal ...

Your small business need not remain small. Reach more customers, tap into larger markets, and achieve optimal results with this audio guide on social media marketing! Almost everyone you know has at least one social media account. You’re living in a cave if you don’t have one or don’t at least know what it is. People from all walks of life use social media to either connect with loved ones and friends, be updated with current events, or entertain themselves with various content.

The journey of J.D. Vance, bestselling author of Hillbilly Elegy and a major figure in American politics today, is an extraordinary one. From a tough upbringing in Middletown, Ohio, to becoming a U.S. Senator and Donald Trump's running mate in the 2024 presidential election, Vance's story is one of resilience and advocacy. Join author Roy Chimes as he uncovers the life story of J.D. Vance—a compelling tale of personal triumph and political impact, offering an insightful look into one of today's most influential voices for change in American society.

Jataka Kathayen are said to have been inspired by the previous births of Siddhartha Gautama aka Lord Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. During these births, he was considered to have been born as human or as various animals and was on the path to enlightment. Lord Buddha used these stories to impart important wisdom to his disciples. And we are bringing 51 such most inspiring Jataka Kathayen or Jataka Tales to you to enjoy and learn from them.

We all have grown up listening to short English poems like Twinkle Twinkle, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Johnny Johnny, and others that have been passed on from generation. And you must have noticed the excitement and delight on a child’s face when they listen to nursery rhymes and musical poems. To help modern parents bring the joy of literature into their kid’s life, we bring to you this special short poem podcast “Let’s Read a Poem”. We pick classic short poems for kids and read the selected poems emphasizing different words and phrases to help our young listeners understand its deeper ...

In India, temples hold more than just religious significance. Some have been an integral part of Indian culture with their rich history, while others are so ancient that they have seen the Indian history evolve with time. And in this series, we bring to you the stories, context and significance of 15 most popular temples of India across various religions.

Sage Tulsidas was an ancient Hindu saint who is known for his narration of Ramayana, poems and sharing his wisdom through short couplets. In this series, we explain the meaning of some of his most popular couplets through the means of kids friendly stories, which are relevant and relatable in today's world.

This audio series takes you to the depths of Hindu mythology. As mentioned in various puranas, the supreme Lord Vishnu takes an incarnation whenever there is an imbalance of good and evil and helps save humanity. It is believed that so far he has already taken 9 forms and his tenth incarnation, Kalki, will be at the end of the Kalyug. So join us in this enthalling series where we take you through the stories of each of these incarnations.

Let’s step into the realm of ancient India where history whispers through the stones and carvings of majestic monuments. In the "Bharat Ke Aitihasic Smarak”, a captivating audio series, we delve deep into the enigmatic world of ancient Indian civilizations and the architectural marvels they have left behind. From the ethereal Taj Mahal, to the awe-inspiring Ajanta Ellora Caves, these architectural wonders have stood the test of time and have been inspiring the visitors for centuries.

Can a Bible trivia book inform you, teach you, and inspire you at the same time? Yes. 321 Bible Trivia Questions and Answers provides you with questions from the Bible, and most of the answers are backed up with Bible verses. This book was written with the intention of improving your knowledge of the Bible and bringing to your attention what can be learned from different characters and different incidents that took place in the Bible. Most importantly, it ends with a call to salvation.

A podcast exploring random and fascinating topics in a relaxed format. Weekly trivia questions, true crime, mysterious happenings, science and human interest stories keep you ready to Chime In with hosts Graham, Michaela and Sarah! *Some adult topics, no explicit language.

Chimes Rundown is a brief glance at the top stories of the week and stories to look out for the following week. Hosted by the Editor-in-Chief, the Rundown is a 2-3 minute Biola news centered podcast.

Kabuliwala is probably the most popular short story written by Nobel Laureate Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. It narrates a fictional story of an Afghan trader Rehman, Kabuliwala, in the city of Kolkatta. He meets a young girl named Mini about the age of his own daughter and the two become best friends. They make their own games and fill the air with laughter around them. Until one day, Rehman gets into a fight with someone and is taken away by the police. The day of his return from prison is the day when Mini is getting married and she struggles to even recognize him. This reminds Rehman of ...

Stories to help you calm down, relax, and think. And you might learn something. You also get to participate in the stories.

Author: Rabindranath Tagore Gungi is one of the most famous literary works by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. A Nobel Prize Winner in the field of Literature, he is probably one of the most famous Indian personalities who has been recognized all over the world. Gungi narrates the story of life's struggle of a dumb girl named Subha, who is born in poverty with two elder sisters. While her father loves her a lot, her mother believes its because of her own sins that Subha turned out to be like this and they are keen to get her married off somehow. This short story brings to life the struggles that ...