Best Urmila Podcasts (2024)

A Telugu podcast by a GEN-Z that connects memories with experiences. Okallatho okallu matladukovatam e kastam ga unna ee generation lo anni kaburlu pogeskoni mee mundhuki ee podcast lo ochesa. Indulo adhi idhi ani particular gaa oka topic antu em ledhu edhi gurthuvasthe edhi matladali anipisthe adhi matladedham. Cheppataniki nenu ready vinataniki m…

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Steal This ✿ Melissa Cameron confesses to her role in a lawless jewellery gang 34:51

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Kevin Murray interviews one of the key instigators in Melbourne's street jewellery scene, Melissa Cameron. How did Part B evolve? What does the name mean? What were its other projects? What is its enduring influence? For more details and images, see https://garlandmag.com/loop/steal-this/.

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Pamela Hall on the Encyclopedia of Local Knowledge 49:36

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Pam Hall has extended her practice as an artist in Newfoundland to create an Encyclopedia of Local Knowledge. The three chapters written so far feature the living crafts of Northern Penninsula and Bonn Bay, Fargo and Change Islands and Miawpukek Middle River. We invited Pam to share the story of his epic project. Read more: https://garlandmag.com/l…

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Urmila Mohan on the Jugaad Project 27:02

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Urmila Mohan is an anthropologist who established the Jugaad Project, an open platform for publishing articles on material culture. Here are some of the topics covered in our conversation: The meaning of jugaad as everyday innovation The need for an open global platform to share articles in material culture How published articles benefit their subj…

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The Mashrabiya Project at the Museum of Art and Wood 33:18

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We speak with Jennifer-Navva Milliken, director of the Museum of Art and Wood about a fascinating project inspired by the iconic lattice wooden screen of the Islamic world.

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Lavina Baldota on Sutr Santati 19:04

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We speak with the curator of the magnificent exhibition Sutr Santati, in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Indian independence. This exhibition consists of 100 textile works representing an impressive range of techniques including Kutch embroidery, patola, brocades, sequin work, applique, block printing, silk tapestry and ikat.…

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Biopolymer fibre in basketry: An interview with Paula Camiña about Co-Obradoiro Galego 21:51

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Co-Obradoiro Galego is a collaborative project by three basketmakers and designer Paula Camiña, looking at biotechniques to help regenerate and revive Galician craft heritage. We speak with Paula about the origins of this project and how it stems from her own roots in the region. We learn about the impact of foresty monoculture and its impact on ba…

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Hand makes hand: Hanne Brøbech Sønnichsen on Danish craft education 29:08

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Hanne Brøbech Sønnichsen is the chairperson of Danish Crafts and Design. For the organisation's Formkraft publication, she recently wrote Greasy Fingers and Practical Research Help Craft Out of the Display Case which reflect on the student revolt against the lack of technical education in their craft program. "That the students see themselves more …

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SV35-Transition from Childhood to Adulthood in Krishna consciousness with Urmila Devi Dasi 1:08:09

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In this interview we discuss Krishna conscious education, specifically helping our children successfully transition from childhood to adulthood. Topics we cover: Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions on education especially for youth, traditional education, the importance of academics, mangalarati for kids residential schools marriage inspiring our child…

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1 square metre of linen: Life begins where the Internet ends 45:58

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We speak with Hillevi Skoglund about a Swedish project involving thousands of participants who each plant and process a plot of linen. See our website for more information.

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Patrick Webb ✿ A generous coat of craft thinking 41:47

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Our current issue, titled Know How: The Grammar of Making, features an article by Patrick Webb, titled Maker Mythologies Classical Origin Stories for the Crafts, which is a fascinating overview of the key role played by craft in the ancient understanding of the world as a divine creation. This is a taste of the rich offerings from his blog called R…

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Neke Moa ✿ How to make deities for everyday use 39:32

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We interview Neke Moa to learn about being a custodian of pounamu and how she uses it to connect with atua as guiding spirits. More info: https://garlandmag.com/loop/neke-moa-deities/

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Glenn Adamson on Material Intelligence and the scientific turn in crafts 35:48

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Glenn Adamson speaks about the new publication project, Material Intelligence. He reflects on how this project evolved from his return to the Chipstone Foundation in Milwaukee. Adamson describes the need in craft writing to keep in mind the publication as an object, in this case, a PDF which will become a book. In terms of readership, he aims to en…

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Jesse Adams Stein - Do we still need to make things? 31:42

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We speak with Jesse Adams Stein, the author of Industrial Craft in Australia: Oral Histories of Creativity & Survival (Palgrave Macmillan 2021) For more information, see our post: https://garlandmag.com/loop/jesse-adams-stein/

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Masters of Craft - five years later 40:30

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We interview Richard Ocejo, author of Masters of Craft: New Jobs in the Old Economy (2017). This intriguing book described a trend among white middle-class men in taking on manual trades. These included bartender, barber, butcher and distiller. We explore how this differentiates from the hipster figure as an ironic consumer and the complications of…

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Who is God ? what is His nature ? 12:05

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on this topic, I will explain who is God and what is His nature? Our God is in Heaven Pslams 115:3. Our God is greater than all God.The nature of God ~- God is Omnipotent - God is Omnipresent - God is Omniscient God as Trinity: Trinity at Jesus's Baptism. Matt: 3:16-17 , Mark 1: 9-11 and Luke 3:21-22- Father in Heaven - Jesus in River - Holy Spirit…

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The spirit of Mingei in MUJI and manga 38:47

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Yuko Kikuchi, Professor of Craft History at Kanazawa College of Art, shares her professional journey beginning with the Beat Generation in California. Moving to England, she was introduced to the Arts and Crafts Movement, through which she re-discovered the Mingei folk craft movement of her home country, Japan. She reflects on the Western critic of…

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Hamza El Fasiki ✿ Lockdown reveals the enduring crafts of Morocco 43:12

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Hamza El Fasiki is a geometer, brass smith, bookbinder, Andalusian Oud musician, and founder of a Morocco arts studio. He offers an important perspective as a young person who has embraced the world of Moroccan traditional crafts. This gives him particular insight into the differences between modern and traditional worlds. Read more here.…

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He made you and brought you back. 23:41

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Story of a little boy There’s a story about a little boy who made a sailboat. He took it to the river to test. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urmi-baraily/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urmi-baraily/support

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SV34-Bring People to Krishna consciousness in the West – Bhadrasena Prabhu 1:22:55

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In this interview with Bhadrasena Prabhu we discuss The Loft approach to sharing Krishna consciousness in the West. We also discuss how the Vedic Contemporary Ashrama fits into that strategy. Some of the topics we cover.. Challenges typically faced by men today as they become devotees How to help devotees deal with different issues as […] The post …

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Kaamya Sharma ✿ A salutary lesson for us craft snobs 34:10

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Kaamya Sharma is an academic who has recently turned knowledge worker for the crafts. We speak to her at home in Madurai, after leaving a secure position at the Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, and embracing an independent practice building technologies for artisans. Kaamya is a talented writer and deep thinker who is able to see both sides of the…

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Malika Verma on the Śilpa series 34:08

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We talk to Malika Verma about the origins of Border&Fall and the values that underpin the Śilpa series profiling Indian artisans. See Kanta Kadse ✿ Khajur ki pattiyo

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Anna Battista, the woman behind Irenebrination 40:13

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In our series of interviews with key figures of the craft world, we talk to Anna Battista, an Italian writer whose Irenebrination has published nearly 3,000 stories of the world through an intelligent fashion lens. We learn what sustains such as committed independent voice. Anna Battista is a writer, freelance journalist and independent scholar. He…

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Jay Thakkar ✿ The fourth wave in craft education 37:45

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Our first podcast of 2021 features one of the most innovative forces in Indian craft, reflecting Ahmedabad’s status as a unique cultural centre. We speak to Jay Thakkar on the eve of the legendary kite festival in Ahmedabad, and we begin by learning what the city is like during this spectacular event and how COVID has affected the themes of kite de…

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SV33-Parenting Teens in Krishna Consciousness with Madhurika devi dasi 1:10:01

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Growing up as a teen today is a challenge. It is also a great challenge for parents of teens. In today’s interview with Madhurika devi dasi we discuss key ideas for equipping and inspiring teens to become happy Krishna conscious adults. Check out this episode where we cover: should we force our teens to practise […] The post SV33-Parenting Teens in…

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SV32-Why it is easier to learn a whole chapter than it is to learn one verse 41:47

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Learning many slokas at once is easier than learning one at a time… Don’t believe me… Check out this episode where we cover: the most effective time-tested technique for learning slokas why small children should learn many slokas… and why it doesn’t matter if they don’t understand them how to use “muscle memory” and “musical […] The post SV32-Why i…

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SV31-Becoming Your Devotee – Krishna Conscious Activities for Kids with Gourangi Gandharvika 52:42

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Gourangi Gandharvika is a second generation devotee from Mayapur who has created the most amazing activity book for children. In this episode we cover: what inspired her to create the book what it was like growing up in Mayapur how a team of young devotees helped her create the book the challenges she faced publishing […] The post SV31-Becoming You…

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Strengthen Our Sadhana Challenge 4:48

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As we come towards the end of Kartik, it is time to think about how we can continue the momentum in our spiritual life even after this auspicious month. With this in mind I have arranged a live Strengthen our Sadhana Challenge for the last 5 days of Kartik. It is completely free. There will […] The post Strengthen Our Sadhana Challenge appeared fir…

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Laila Al Hamad ✿ The craft of smell 32:46

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Kuwaiti designer Laila Al Hamad speaks about the meaning of smell in Arab cultures and how it connects people together. One of the enduring themes of our journey is the meaning of ephemeral objects. We tend to see value in objects of lasting worth - as artefacts that survive millennia to rest in our museum shelves, or works that can be collected fo…

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SV-30-Entrepreneurship in Krishna consciousness with Ajita Prabhu (Avelo Roy) 54:54

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In this episode we interview Ajita Prabhu (Avelo Roy) a very successful devotee entrepreneur. He shares his story and the place for entrepreneurship in the Hare Krishna movement. Correction: Ajita Prabhu is initiated by Romapada Swami For ideas for how you can generate more income in a way that supports Krishna consciousness go to https://successfu…

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Time Sensitive-Profitable Preaching Five Day Challenge 11:06

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The Profitable Preaching 5 Day Challenge —Share Mahaprabhu’s Mission and Prosper Thursday 16th- Monday 20th July (EST) I will be running a 5 Day Challenge starting this week… It is about how devotees can use principles of business to generate income in a way that is compatible with Krishna consciousness and to preach effectively. Over […] The post …

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Art for life: The hanging garlands of Pompeii according to Dylan Rogers 27:45

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We talk to Dylan Rogers about his discovery of the true significance of the garlands that feature in Pompeii murals. Pompeii offers a snapshot of Roman life in 79AD. It reveals the prevalence of murals, not just as decoration, but as instructions for living. As part of his investigation of "lived religion" in Roman times, archeologist Dylan Rogers …

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29-Successful Relationships with Jaya Sila dasa and Vimala devi dasi 57:52

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In this episode, we’ll be interviewing Jaya Sila Prabhu and Vimala Mataji about Relationship Rescue Remedy. This powerful 5 Drop Formula gives tools for managing conflict and ensures successful relationships. I’ve personally worked with Jaya Sila and Vimala on this program from the very beginning and can vouch for its effectiveness. Jaya Sila and V…

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Maikel Kuijpers on material thinking and the Future is Handmade 38:42

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Maikel Kuijpers an Assistant Professor of the Archaeology of Early Europe at Leiden University as well as a research coordinator for the Centre of Global Heritage and Development, a collaboration between Technical University Delft, Erasmus University Rotterdam, and Leiden University. Kuijpers is a key thinker in what has been called the "material t…

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Ashoke Chatterjee - We must revive the villages 41:47

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Ashoke Chatterjee is an Indian craft leader. He was executive director of National Institute of Design (NID) from 1975-85, Senior Faculty Advisor for Design Management and Communication from 1985 to 1995, and Distinguished Fellow at NID from 1995 until retirement in 2001. In 1975, NID was invited to be involved with the Rural University, a new conc…

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Chandan Bose ✿ The rich social world of patam art in Telangana 41:07

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Our latest podcast interview with leading craft scholars includes Chandan Bose, whose study of naqqash artisans in Telangana reveals the rich social world of this narrative art form. There is a new generation of craft scholars who seek to work in partnership with artisans. Chandan Bose recently published book on patam art in Telangana is very much …

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Love across the Indian Ocean 57:40

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Object-tellers from our current issue came together to reflect on their stories and consider some of the issues that they evoke, particularly about the Indian craft of love. The speakers were: Shirley Bhatnagar and Ishan Khosla Eina Ahluwalia Aarti Kawlra Manasee Jog Mitraja Bais Varuni Kanagasundaram This fascinating discussion brought together vo…

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A romance between a "white" and "black" Jew in southern India: Interview with Bony Thomas 28:47

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We go to Kochi, the ancient port city in the southern tip of India, to visit its most renowned historian, Bony Thomas, who features in our current issue Uphaar with an article about the history of the Jewish populations in the city and its touching presence today with the young Muslim man, Taha Ibrahim, who continues the tradition of Jewish embroid…

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Impact 1 another 0:59

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Hi, my name is Urmila. I live in Columbus Ohio (USA) I am originally from Bhutan which is a part of Asia. I was born in Bhutan 🇧🇹, raised in Nepal 🇳🇵 and I grow up in the USA. I am not perfect in any of the languages because of moving from one place to another. I have always had a hard to learn new things ex: languages, culture, and traditions, etc…

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To meet makers in distant lands: A global discussion 51:12

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Craft travel packages are booming. As well as companies offering specialist tours of craft centres, many practitioners are sharing their local knowledge and contacts with specialist travel packages. Such tours can have many benefits. For the participants, they help deepen their appreciation of the crafts through the immersive experience of place. A…

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Genevieve Weber on "radical empathy" as an archivist 28:39

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Genevieve Weber follows up her article Gratitude in the Archives with an account of how she became an archivist and the role that "radical empathy" plays in her custodianship of historical Canadian documents. We learn about the history of Residency Schools and the resulting Truth and Reconciliation Commission.…

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A conversation with Indian craft scholar Aarti Kawlra 39:49

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We talk with Aarti Kawlra, author of We Who Wove the Lotus Thread, about her intellectual journey in the crafts and the development of a pan-Asian sensibility. Kawlra reflects on the nature of caste in India as a social construction. She also talks about the "kimono body" and how textiles in Asia are objects in themselves rather than body accessori…

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Rosie Cook's journey to an Indonesian village in search of the melodious bundengan 40:39

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Rosie Cook reflects on the story behind her article Lessons learned from a duck herder’s gamelan. She recounts her journey to become a conservator and how this was radically changed by her encounter will villagers in Wonosobo, Indonesia. Her story also reveals a surprising capacity of Instagram.

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Working in China as an artist 1:28:39

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22 June 2019, National Gallery of Victoria This panel was an opportunity to learn from those who are engaged with China as artists or curators. What are the challenges in connecting with audiences in mainland China? What opportunities make the effort worthwhile? How can we maintain contact with the Chinese scene from Australia? Speakers include: Yi…

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A Conversation between Dragons 1:18:18

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Conversation between dragons Saturday 22 June 2019 This panel explores the creative substance of a dialogue with China. As a nation that seeks to revive its traditional culture, how does this parallel the trajectory of nations around the Pacific Rim? We learn from the dragons not only in China but also in Mexico, Australia and India. Do they still …

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Interview with Brian Parkes about the epic Art Design Architecture series of touring exhibitions 37:05

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We chat with Brian Parkes, CEO of Adelaide's Jam Factory Craft & Design Centre, about an ambitious series of touring exhibitions that have helped define Australian craft and design in the 21st century.

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Labanchoos Mithai 5:09

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This is a beautiful short story narrated by your very own maithili storyteller, Urmila Mishra, about Dadaji and how he is Diabetes free by eating magical sweet candies sold by Khonma, a candy seller.

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Taamaktuiyan Babi 13:19

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Taamaktuian (a mode of transport) babi(grand mother) is a funny and fictional narrative of an old lady who escapes death with her witty and whimsical ways. Hope you like this one! Please do like and subscribe us, so we keep bringing funny stories for you! We would love to hear from you. Please leave your comments below.…

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