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Courage is a quality that cannot be taught in school, it is something that comes from within. It also does not depend on age as even a small child can turn out to be a brave heart in the face of adversity.   This podcast is an attempt by Chimes Radio to pay tribute to such children who have shown extreme courage when it was needed the most. There are those extraordinary children who act bravely in difficult situations to save the lives of others around them - be it their family members or complete strangers. On this Republic day, let us celebrate those children who received “Bravery Awards...

Tenali Rama was a poet and an advisor to King Krishna Dev of erstwhile kingdom Vijaya Nagar of 16th Century AD which was situated in modern-day Andhra Pradesh, India. He was quite popular for his wittiness and intelligence and had a funny side to his ways of working which attracted everyone towards him.  This podcast brings to life some of the most popular anecdotes from his life and interactions in the royal courtroom and outside. These stories make for a great listening experience for young and adults alike. Download Chimes Mobile App for tons of great Kids' podcasts and audio stories: ...

Cricket is a game that is played and loved across each and every nation making it one of the most widely followed sports in the world. And in this podcast 'The Cricket Legends', we will be talking about the GOAT (Greatest of All-Time) players from different countries who have made a name for themselves in the world of cricket and into the hearts of their followers. Be it resilient Indians, passionate Aussies, mighty West Indians, legendary English, or the other major cricketing nations, we handpick some of the best of the cricketing legends and bring their stories directly to you. This podcast...

India is the land of festivals, where people of all faiths coexist. The numerous Indian festivals celebrated in our country are a true reflection of the country’s rich culture and traditions. Many Indian festivals are celebrated every month that gives us an opportunity to rejoice with our families, friends, and society at large.  To give an overview of all the popular Indian festivals, their origin, history, significance, timing, and dates, we bring to you the “Indian Festivals At a Glance” podcast. This show will provide you (and our little listeners) with all the essential information...

It's very important in today's world to be aware of what's happening around us to develop an all-round personality. Being aware, not only help us to make informed decisions but also provide us great tools to engage in meaningful conversations with our friends and connects. And this habit is best inculcated from a young age when children are still forming their habits. Kids even benefit from this academically - be it in exams or to participate in debates and other spoken contests.  But what do you do when most of the mainstream media is filled with all the negative news? Well, Summing the Week...

Dipping into the amazing world of moral tales written by Vishnu Sharma back in the 2nd Century, these are popularly known as Panchtantra Stories. Pandit Vishnu Sharma has used these as a medium to impart worldly wisdom to three princes, whom he has taken as his disciples in order to get them ready to be the future king of their land. Each story is narrated with animals as protagonists and teaches an important moral lesson to the listeners. Perfectly suited for bedtime tales or anytime during the day, these stories have been part of Indian culture for ages and transformed into various books, ...

The English language originated from West Germanic dialects around 550 AD. From being the language of England, it is now spoken in significant parts of the world. Over the centuries English has become a flexible language by nature. It has developed through the years by adding words to enrich the vocabulary and creating various idioms, metaphors, and figures of speech which help in expressing what one wishes to say in a unique manner. Talking specifically about idioms, these are a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words used in ...

Gauri and Anjali are two young girls who happen to visit their cousin Pooja during summer break. Since the kids have nothing much to do during hot afternoons, they devise a game to listen to a Hindi Varnmala story each day and note down all the words which come from that Hindi Varnmala letter. Hence start this journey of easy-to-follow stories which will bring a smile to the audience's face while also teaching young ones a few new words. Want to plan a game? Listen to the entire story and note down all the words that come with the word in the story title and compare it with Anjali and Gauri at...

This is the story of three friends-Firoz, Arjun and Ben - collectively called the FAB Team. They are students of Bishop High Boarding School in Darjeeling and are simply inseparable. This time, they discover an ancient secret while playing a school tournament and are then required to show extreme courage and teamwork to tide over the challenges that they face. A fictional story, this is the first installment of the adventures of the FAB Team.   Join us in the kids and family-friendly adventure story and don't forget to share your comments/suggestions with us using the links below. Download ...

Searching for some good riddles to play with your children? Feels like your brain can do some stretching? If that's what is playing on your mind, have a look at our daily podcast show, "Clever Clogs: Riddles for kids", and check out our daily riddles. Play the podcast below to listen to the answers to the riddles. Riddles in themselves are simple questions or statements that are cleverly phrased and required ingenuity to find their answer. These short brain teasers help kids develop the ability to think laterally and out of the box by connecting the words in a non-obvious way besides helping ...

​This world is a big mystery with all the hidden facts about the world which are not yet popular. Mysterious world facts for kids are like adventure sport which help them to expand their wings and start exploring this beautiful world at their own end. Moreover, kids are often keen observers and hence naturally curious, to understand what is going on around them. They are like these little question banks, full of queries and follow-ups, and then some more. So parents often search for several details like world facts and countries, world facts and history, world fact encyclopedia, world trivia...

Christmas is around the corner and the cold wind is already blowing! To keep you warm, Chimes Radio brings a special collection of short, feel-good stories by our amazing team. These Christmas stories are for everyone who is looking for some holiday cheer, especially at this time of the year. So wrap yourself up, snuggle up with your loved ones, pour in some hot chocolate and enjoy these heartwarming stories of Santa Claus, elves, reindeers and small boys and girls. These amazing Christmas stories will make you believe in magic all over again. A new story will be released (5 in all) every ...

Are you a  curious kid? Do you like to know the logical and often the scientific reason behind things that happens around you? Does it ever wonder you that: Why is sky blue in color?How do birds fly?Why is seawater salty?How does an airplane fly?Why are leaves green? Well if you also tend to stress your mind to find the answers to such questions, then you are in the right place. “Kabhi Socha Hai” is a factual science podcast for kids. Each episode is 3-4 minutes long where we take on such an interesting topic head-on and provide a scientific and/or logical explanation that is easy to ...

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...

Traveling for a vacation with kids is a lot different from traveling alone or as a couple. You have to take into account your kid's age, interests, and energy levels while planning each day meticulously. Else what might have been an enjoyable family trip could very quickly turn into a nightmare. But it doesn’t have to be a coin flip like this. All you need is some advanced planning and research to ensure you get the most of the time you have with your family and enjoy a memorable vacation. As a starting point, be prepared with the most obvious questions like the best kid-friendly place to ...

Shri Ganesh Leela is a set of 12 stories from the lives and childhood of Lord Ganesh that are very popular in the Hindu religion. Created by Goddess Parvati, Ganesh is considered the younger son of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati and his elder sibling is Kartikeyan. Since childhood, Ganesh was full of courage and valor and had defeated many powerful gods and demons in order to perform his duties.  These stories start from Lord Ganesh’s birth to the point where he starts to perform miracles with his divine powers. This podcast is a great way to introduce anyone, including children, to Hindu ...

Can you guess what’s common between the following events?1. India declaring its independence from the British2. Birth of Napolean I3. Bahrain declaring its independence from the British4. Republic of Congo declaring its independence from France Well, we are sure you guessed it, these all happened on 15th August across the last few centuries. So if you are a curious history buff and like to know the importance of different days, then you are indeed at the right place. Let us fill the bucket of your curiosity with our special podcast series, "This Day's History" where we talk about everything ...

Dipping into the kids moral stories written by Vishnu Sharma, popularly known as Panchatantra Tales, Chimes Radio brings to you free bedtime kids tales in the form of audio stories. Each story is narrated with animals as protagonist and teaches an important moral lesson to children. Perfectly suited for bedtime tales or anytime during the day as these are voiced over by grandparents for their grand kids.   For more kid's podcasts and 24x7 web radio, download the free 'Chimes Radio' apps from Apple and Google App Stores. www.chimesradio.com  https://www.facebook.com/chimesradio/  https://...

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 ...

This is the story of Peter Pan. He is a young boy who is mischievous, brave, and never grows up. He lives on a distant island called Neverland along with a group of fairies, redskins, mermaids, and pirates. And the only way to get in and out of this island is by flying, which is only possible for children to do who believe in it. Introduced to the world by Mr. J.M. Barrie in 1902 in his book "The White Bird", this character of Peter Pan was so loved by the public that the author created a separate novel titled "Peter and Wendy" in 1911 on which this audiobook is based. Legend has it that Mr. ...