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Do you want help understanding the lyrics and meaning of songs in English? With Explained in English you’ll discover great music and learn English at the same time. Here's how it works: choose a song and I’ll explain the lyrics, grammar, and meaning for you in simple English. It’s an easy way to improve your English vocabulary and comprehension while expanding your appreciation of great music. You'll soon think and interpret in English, learning and remembering more than you would with trans ...
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Katha Udyojakanchi (Stories of Indian Businessmen)
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Though entrepreneurship in India isn't new, Indian business has come a long way. There are numerous Indian companies listed on the Fortune 500 and a huge number of Indian billionaires. This podcast series celebrates the achievements of charismatic, powerful and influential leaders who have shaped world history. Age appropriate content, fun facts and bold anecdotes will appeal to the curiosity of young inquisitive minds and help them develop their skills and general knowledge. The inside trac ...
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Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles - Song Meaning and Analysis
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*Sorry for the low audio quality. I recorded this a long time ago but still wanted to release it to you. Most people live in cities and have lots of other people around them. Still, many would say that they feel lonely, or alone. This is a song about how people live their lives, often without good friendships or any close relationships. It's a crit…
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Have You Ever Seen the Rain? - Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) - Song Meaning Explained
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Life is always changing. This is a song for anyone feeling the ups and downs, the highs and lows, the cycle of struggle and ease in relationships, work, and every area of our lives. Now, let's take a look at the lyrics of the song "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Listen to the real song, read the lyrics, and follow th…
Music composer: Nachiketa Yakkundi Vocalists: Nachiketa Yakkundi, Anitha Dixit, Amit Shenoy, Savitha Gayathri, Ambhranee Yakkundi, Surya Saraf, Tanmayi Rao Instrumentalists: Ajay Sundar Raj (tabla), Prasanna Rajan (flute), Ambhranee Yakkundi and Tanmayi Rao (harmonium) This song is part of Ramayan - the grand musical Naatak's 100th production Sep 4…
Music composer: Nachiketa Yakkundi Vocalists: Nachiketa Yakkundi, Anitha Dixit, Amit Shenoy, Savitha Gayathri, Ambhranee Yakkundi, Surya Saraf, Tanmayi Rao Instrumentalists: Ajay Sundar Raj (tabla), Prasanna Rajan (flute), Ambhranee Yakkundi and Tanmayi Rao (harmonium) This song is part of Ramayan - the grand musical Naatak's 100th production Sep 4…
Music composer: Nachiketa Yakkundi Vocalists: Nachiketa Yakkundi, Anitha Dixit, Amit Shenoy, Savitha Gayathri, Ambhranee Yakkundi, Surya Saraf, Tanmayi Rao Instrumentalists: Ajay Sundar Raj (tabla), Prasanna Rajan (flute), Ambhranee Yakkundi and Tanmayi Rao (harmonium) This song is part of Ramayan - the grand musical Naatak's 100th production Sep 4…
Music Composition: Anitha Dixit Lyrics: Vikram Ramanarayanan Tabla: Ajay Sundar Raj Harmonium: Surya Saraf Vocals: Anitha Dixit, Ritwik Verma, Prathamesh Kamat, Sujit Saraf, Ritesh Nayak, Savitha Gayathri, Surya Saraf, Vikram Ramanarayanan This song is a part of The 6th Pillar - Naatak's 99th Production, Written andDirected by Vikram Ramanarayanan …
Music composition and vocals: Anitha Dixit, Ritesh Nayak Guitar: Bidan Sinha Tabla: Ajay Sundar Raj Lyrics: by Ritwik Verma This song is part of Hayavadan - the grand musical Naatak's 98th production Jun 12-25 2022 Written by Girish Karnad Directed by Harish Agastya https://www.naatak.org/2022-hayavadan/ Support the show…
Music composition and vocals: Anitha Dixit, Ritesh Nayak Guitar: Bidan Sinha Tabla: Ajay Sundar Raj Lyrics: by Ritwik Verma This song is part of Hayavadan - the grand musical Naatak's 98th production Jun 12-25 2022 Written by Girish Karnad Directed by Harish Agastya https://www.naatak.org/2022-hayavadan/ Support the show…
Music composition and vocals: Anitha Dixit Guitar: Bidan Sinha Tabla: Ajay Sundar Raj Lyrics: by Ritwik Verma This song is part of Hayavadan - the grand musical Naatak's 98th production Jun 12-25 2022 Written by Girish Karnad Directed by Harish Agastya https://www.naatak.org/2022-hayavadan/ Support the show…
Music composition and vocals: Anitha Dixit Harmonium: Bidan Sinha Tabla: Ajay Sundar Raj Lyrics: by Ritwik Verma This song is part of Hayavadan - the grand musical Naatak's 98th production Jun 12-25 2022 Written by Girish Karnad Directed by Harish Agastya https://www.naatak.org/2022-hayavadan/ Support the show…
Music composition and vocals: Anitha Dixit Guitar: Bidan Sinha Tabla: Ajay Sundar Raj Lyrics: by Ritwik Verma This song is part of Hayavadan - the grand musical Naatak's 98th production Jun 12-25 2022 Written by Girish Karnad Directed by Harish Agastya https://www.naatak.org/2022-hayavadan/ Support the show…
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The Sound of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel - Lyrics & Meaning Explained
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Music, lyrics and explanation all in one place: https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/soundofsilence.html Let's learn some English with music as I explain the lyrics and meaning of the song "The Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel. Lyrics Difficulty: ✦✦✦By Kiah Dana
From the bylanes of Kamalia and the rugged landscapes of Quetta in India of the 1940s which later became Pakistan, they escaped to the partition ravaged cities of Amritsar, Agra, Delhi and finally settled in Ludhiana with little more than the shirts on their backs. From here, four of the six Munjal brothers built their business, part by part. This …
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Ghanshyam Das Birla (घनश्याम दास बिर्ला)
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Ghanshyam Das Birla was one of the most prominent Indian businessmen from the era when India was struggling to get freedom from the British Empire. He belonged to the Birla family and is the founding father of the multi-billion dollar Birla Empire. He came from a humble background of Pilani in India where his grandfather was into the business of mo…
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Neelkanth Rao Kalyani - Forging India ahead
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The podcast provides vivid account of the career and achievements of Dr.Kalyani, the battles he waged and the laurels he earned. It is a rare depiction of the qualities which go to make a person a successful entrepreneur. These qualities have not merely been enumerated here in the podcast but they are brought out dramatically through stories relate…
Music, lyrics, and free transcript all in one place: https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/bohemian.html Let's learn some English with music as I explain the lyrics and meaning of the song "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen. Lyrics Difficulty: ✦✦✦By Kiah Dana
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Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen ✦✦✦ (Part 1) Lyrics + Meaning Explained
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Music, lyrics, and explanation all in one place: https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/bohemian.html Let's learn some English with music as I explain the lyrics and meaning of the song "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen. Lyrics Difficulty: ✦✦✦By Kiah Dana
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Blowin' in the Wind - Bob Dylan ✦✦✧ (Meaning + Lyrics Explained)
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Music, lyrics, and free transcript all in one place: https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/blowin.html Let's learn some English with music as I explain the lyrics and meaning of the song "Blowin' in the Wind" by Bob Dylan. Lyrics Difficulty: ✦✦✧By Kiah Dana
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Walchand Hirachand Doshi - Art of running before learning to walk!
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Walchand Hirachand Doshi was an Indian industrialist and the founder of the Walchand group. He established India's first modern shipyard, first aircraft factory and first car factory; he also established construction companies, sugarcane plantations, sugar factories, confectioneries, engineering companies and many other businesses. Walchandnagar In…
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Dhirubhai Ambani - The story of dreams and risks
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Dhirubhai Ambani's character is inspiring and invigorating as he reaches the Everest of success by starting his own business only on the strength of perseverance when there is no business tradition or business education required to back him up in business. Dhirubhai set up his business empire in Mumbai, which in the beginning did not provide him wi…
The saga of the Hinduja Group started in Sindh, the cradle of the Indus Valley Civilisation, where more than 5,000 years ago, the human race learnt its first lessons in organized business and banking. Parmanand Deepchand Hinduja, a young entrepreneur from the fabled town of Shikarpur in Sindh district (then in undivided India) realised early in lif…
They said Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata turned mud into gold or was it skillful management, clear thinking and honesty that did the trick? He had an uncanny knack for recognizing a good business opportunity and a selfless will to improve the lot of his countrymen. Thus a little known Zoroastrian family became the foremost business house in India's indu…
In 2005, Forbes ranked Mittal as the third-richest person in the world, making him the first Indian citizen to be ranked in the top ten in the publication’s annual list of the world’s richest people. In 2007, Mittal was considered to be the richest Asian person in Europe. He was ranked the sixth-richest person in the world by Forbes in 2011. He is …
In 2005, Forbes ranked Mittal as the third-richest person in the world, making him the first Indian citizen to be ranked in the top ten in the publication’s annual list of the world’s richest people. In 2007, Mittal was considered to be the richest Asian person in Europe. He was ranked the sixth-richest person in the world by Forbes in 2011. He is …
Shantanurao Kirloskar was born on 28 May 1903 in Solapur in a family of entrepreneurs who set the stage for the establishment of one of India’s biggest engineering conglomerates — Kirloskar Group. His father Laxmanrao Kirloskar was the founder of the Group. Shantanurao did his primary education from Kirloskarwadi, an industrial township that his fa…
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Every Breath You Take - The Police ✦✧✧ (Improve your English with Music)
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Music, lyrics, and free transcript all in one place: https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/everybreath.html Dear Spotify listeners: Did you know we have playlists available? ♡ the playlist in your language. https://open.spotify.com/user/slj0nvfycbbkqlds6avj5p6tg/playlists Now, let's learn some English with music as I explain the lyrics and meaning…
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वडिलांचे मुलीस पत्र, Marathi Poem by Sanjeevani Bokil; performed by Monica Dani
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This week on the #NaatakRadio #Podcast presenting वडिलांचे मुलीस पत्र, a Marathi poem by Sanjeevani Bokil, performed by Monica Dani. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/naatak)By Naatak Inc.
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Song 4: Megh Umadkar, from Naatak's Grand Musical in a Park: BUDDHA
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Presenting songs from Naatak’s GRAND MUSICAL, BUDDHA! Naatak’s annual musical is set in the sixth century BCE and written entirely in rhyme. The Shakya prince Siddharth leaves his father’s palace, attains enlightenment under a peepal tree to become Buddha, roams the kingdoms of Magadh and Kaushal to persuade the world, and alters the course of huma…
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Song 3: Jamudweep from Naatak's Grand Musical in a Park; BUDDHA
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Presenting songs from Naatak’s GRAND MUSICAL, BUDDHA! Naatak’s annual musical is set in the sixth century BCE and written entirely in rhyme. The Shakya prince Siddharth leaves his father’s palace, attains enlightenment under a peepal tree to become Buddha, roams the kingdoms of Magadh and Kaushal to persuade the world, and alters the course of huma…
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Song 1: Antim Pravrajya from Naatak's Grand Musical in a Park: BUDDHA
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Presenting songs from Naatak’s GRAND MUSICAL, BUDDHA! Naatak’s annual musical is set in the sixth century BCE and written entirely in rhyme. The Shakya prince Siddharth leaves his father’s palace, attains enlightenment under a peepal tree to become Buddha, roams the kingdoms of Magadh and Kaushal to persuade the world, and alters the course of huma…
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Song 2: Baisakh Ki Purnima; from Naatak's Grand Musical in a Park: BUDDHA
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Presenting songs from Naatak’s GRAND MUSICAL, BUDDHA! Naatak’s annual musical is set in the sixth century BCE and written entirely in rhyme. The Shakya prince Siddharth leaves his father’s palace, attains enlightenment under a peepal tree to become Buddha, roams the kingdoms of Magadh and Kaushal to persuade the world, and alters the course of huma…
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Gulzar's Sunset Boulevard; performed by Sareeka Malhotra
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18th August 2021 is India's most famous lyricist, poet, writer, screenwriter, and director's Gulzar's 87th birthday. To celebrate Gulzar saab's legacy, Naatak Radio presents SUNSET BOULEVARD, from his story collection Raavi Paar. About the story: An unexpected visitor to her mansion gives hope to a lonely movie actress past her prime. Performed by:…
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Alice Gerstenberg's He Said and She Said; Directed by Poulomi Sarkar
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This week, we present one of the most acclaimed American playwright Alice Gerstenberg's famous one-act play: He Said and She Said, adapted for an Indian setting. Isha invites two friends, Mrs. Puri and Dhani, to dine with her and her husband Lakshya. However, upon arriving, Mrs. Puri has a piece of gossip for Isha about Dhani that threatens to ruin…
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Aao Akhbaar Padein (आओ अख़बार पढ़ें) by Saadat Hasan Manto; performed by AZ Xedi, Pooja Sabharwal, and Anush Moorthy
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This week on the #NaatakRadio #Podcast presenting the last play of the Saadat Hasan Manto series of Aao radio plays, Aao Akhbaar Padhein. Kishore and Lajwanti debate about the current affairs in the newspaper and Narayan has to join in to prevent an all out war from breaking out. Performed by: Kishore: AZ Xedi Lajwanti: Pooja Sabharwal Narayan: Anu…
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The Somersault, by Gopinath Mohanty, performed by Kartic Bhargav
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Sahitya Akademi Award winner Gopinath Mohanty is one of Odisha's most prominent writers. This week, we present one of his most famous short stories, The Somersault, in English. Jaga Palei becomes the pride of Odisha by defeating Ramlawan Pande of Bihar in the All-India Wrestling Competition, however success hasn't come easy for him. Will he continu…
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बेनाम रिश्ता by Mridula Sinha; performed by Vaishali Koli
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This week on Naatak Radio, presenting Mridula Sinha's heart touching short story: BENAAM RISHTA. Chitra takes up Shaligram's invitation for his daughter's wedding knowing fully well that this time her special bond with him from years ago will have to be made public. Performed by: Vaishali Koli Maithili Wedding Song: शुभे शुभ के लगनवा || Maithili Vi…
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दिल्ली की सैर by Rashid Jahan, performed by Namita Chaubal
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This week on Naatak Radio, presenting Rashid Jahan's Dilli Ki Sair. A forerunner among a cohort of young, female, Urdu short story writers in the 1930s and 40s, Rashid Jahan - doctor and a political activist, is credited with freeing the tongues and pens of several generations of writers that followed, including the great Ismat Chugtai who consider…
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चित्र का शीर्षक by Yashpal performed by Anup Kumar Singh
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This week on Naatak Radio, presenting "Chitra ka Shirshak" or "The painting's title" by Yashpal. Jayraj, a famous landscape painter, wants to paint human beings and is full of hope when his friend's wife visits him. But things don't quite turn out the way he expected. The author beautifully weaves the two stories together with the final reveal of w…
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લોહીની સગાઇ by Ishwar Petlikar, performed by Nikunj Shah
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Ishwar Petlikar’s short story in Gujarati, “Lohini Sagai” (‘Ties of Blood’) is a moving account of the relationship between Mangu, a young girl with mental retardation and speech impairment and her mother, Amratkaki, and the latter’s extraordinary love for her daughter. Mangu is dependent on her mother for all her daily activities. Amratkaki prays …
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Munshi Premchand's Namak Ka Daroga (नमक का दारोग़ा); performed by Rajiv Nema
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A classic Premchand short story about the virtues of honesty. Performed by: Rajiv Nema Background Music: Yellowmuzic Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/n…
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Dorothy Parker's HERE WE ARE, a hilarious radio play
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"Here We Are" is a short story by American writer Dorothy Parker, first published in Cosmopolitan Magazine on March 31, 1931. The story, written almost entirely as dialogue, describes a tense scene between a newly married couple traveling by train to New York City for the first night of their honeymoon. Performed by: Kamala Subramaniam & Varun Dua …
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Aao Bahas Karein (आओ बहस करें) a hilarious radio play by Saadat Hasan Manto
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Presenting in our series of Manto's radio plays, Aao Bahas Karein. In "Aao Bahas Karein", Lajwanti challenges Kishore and Narayan for a debate. Will they hold the fort, retort or abort? Sunny Moza returns as Kishore, Shravanti Yadav debuts as Lajwanti, and Anush Moorthy returns as Narayan. Directed by Vikas Dhurka Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcas…
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Death with Dignity - Sufjan Stevens ✦✦✦ (Meaning & Lyrics Explained)
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Love learning English with music? Join our Music Lovers Club today and get exclusive access to unreleased song explanations, printable PDF transcripts for new episodes, a personal song explanation of your choice or even online English lessons. Learn more at: https://www.patreon.com/explainedinenglish Music, lyrics, and free transcript in one place:…
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Parde Mein Rehne Do Parda Na Uthao; a hilarious radio play
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This week on Naatak Radio, presenting George Bernard Shaw's classic "How He Lied to Her Husband" in Hindi. A married woman and her lover get into a pickle with her husband and then get out of it. Performed by: Snehal Pachigar, Ekta Brahmakshatri, Sanju Pancholi Adapted by: Paresh Vyas and Vikas Dhurka Support the show…
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Munshi Premchand's Idgaah (ईदगाह); performed by Rajeesh Tripathi
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On the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr, we present one of the most famous stories on this glorious festival: Munshi Premchand's Idgaah. Idgaah tells the story of a four-year-old orphan named Hamid who lives with his grandmother Amina. On the joyous occasion of Eid, Hamid is full of spirits and is excited to go to market to buy toys like his friends. But an…
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911 - Lady Gaga (Meaning Explained with Ariel Goodbody) ✦✦✦
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Music, meaning, and text transcript at: https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/911.html Special links for today's episode: Easy Stories in English - A podcast by Ariel Goodbody https://easystoriesinenglish.com "The Monsters Inside Us" - Kiah voiced a character in this story! https://easystoriesinenglish.com/monsters Now, let's learn some English wi…
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खिड़की based on H. H. Munro's "The Open Window", a radio play in Hindi by Mugdha Kulkarni
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When talking about the all-time classic short stories, H. H. Munro's "The Open Window" finds itself in almost everyone's list. A classic story of a missing husband, a nervous visitor, the husband's niece who has her secrets, and a living room window that has remained open ever since the husband's disappearance, Open Window excels in its brevity and…
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The Open Window by H.H. Munro, performed by Vikas Dhurka
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When talking about the all-time classic short stories, H. H. Munro's "The Open Window" finds itself in almost everyone's list. A classic story of a missing husband, a nervous visitor, the husband's niece who has her secrets, and a living room window that has remained open ever since the husband's disappearance, Open Window excels in its brevity and…
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Padma Bhushan Amritlal Nagar's DHARMSANKAT (धर्मसंकट), performed by Rajiv Nema
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This week on Naatak Radio, Amritlal Nagar's famous short story Dharmsankat. Rai Bahadur Giriraj Krishna, a man of great wealth and prestige, passes away and wants his wife to be the heir of his assets. But he has some very specific conditions. Performed by: Rajiv Nema About the Author: Amritlal Nagar (17 August 1916 – 23 February 1990) was one of t…
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Aao Chori Karein by Saadat Hasan Manto; performed by Vikas Dhurka, Pooja Sabharwal, Anush Moorthy, and Anjali Kirloskar
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Continuing our series of hilarious radio play written by Saadat Hasan Manto, Kishore persuades Lajwanti to steal what he thinks is his friend Narayan's parcel. Performed by: Kishore: Vikas Dhurka Lajwanti: Pooja Sabharwal Narayan: Anush Moorthy Mrs. Narayan and Durga: Anjali Kirloskar Support the show…
