Tag: indian folktales
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When The Alchemist met Amar Chitra Katha: Unveiling the Inspirations Behind ‘Daiva’
The seed of ‘Daiva’ may have been planted just a year ago, but the inspiration for this exploration of Tulunadu’s mighty deities stretches much further back. Interestingly, the wellsprings of creativity that fueled ‘Daiva’ may surprise you – they don’t directly involve the Daivas themselves. Let me take you on a journey through time as…
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Why do we say ‘Ji’
Why do most Hindi speakers use ‘Ji’? Growing up in North India, the way Ji added respect to everyone’s name always fascinated me. While living in Chennai a couple of years back, I have heard people using Ji as well. Ever wondered where it came from? Apparently, there’s an interesting North Indian folktale that is…
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The Dead Man’s Ring
The Dead Man’s Ring – An Indian Folktale Retold by K. Hari Kumar, bestselling author of India’s Most Haunted.
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