Kahani: Hindi and English Stories

This short story tells how to keep our loved ones in our heart with joy when we loose them without letting sadness overtake our life. To connect with me, write to me at write@prachigangwal.com or leave a voice message for me through Anchor app using the link below. To learn Hindi through English, check out my podcast Bhasha , https://anchor.fm/bhasha You can access about 50+ Stories for free on Kahani Podcast. To get more new stories every month that are ad free, please subscribe to my podacast. https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/subscribe Thank you for listening and supporting! Aapki Host -Prachi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/message

Episode #61 This episode is not a story but sharing of my thoughts, feelings and a request to all my young and old listeners. An intent to use words as motivating, heart warming and pain reliving medium. To connect with me, write to me at write@prachigangwal.com or leave a voice message for me through Anchor app using the link below. To learn Hindi through English, check out my podcast Bhasha , https://anchor.fm/bhasha Thank you for listening and supporting! Stay well and strong for yourself an others around you. Aapki Host -Prachi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/support

Episode #60 This episode has 2 short stories called Guno ki Pehchan and Farishtey. The two stories have been adapted from Jivan Indian website. To connect with me, write to me at write@prachigangwal.com or leave a voice message for me through Anchor app using the link below. Receive a personalized watercolor postcard painted by me when you support kahani by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/prachig or by going to this page https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/support To learn Hindi through English, check out my podcast Bhasha , https://anchor.fm/bhasha Thank you for listening and supporting! Aapki Host -Prachi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/support

Episode #57 This episode brings to you your voice! Yes, its you - my audience who have conneced with me through emails and their voice and i share your words here. In this episode hear from Sakshi, Mishika, Dean, Sushil and Abhishek. To connect with me, write to me at write@prachigangwal.com or leave a voice message for me through Anchor app using the link below. Receive a personalized watercolor postcard painted by me when you support kahani by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/prachig or by going to this page https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/support To learn Hindi through English, check out my podcast Bhasha , https://anchor.fm/bhasha Visit Sakshi's youtube channel for children stories on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1Voub0UYag6TF_18Wbqbw/ Thank you for listening and supporting! Aapki Host -Prachi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/support

Episode #58 A short funny story of a miser seth and his 3 wishes. To connect with me, write to me at write@prachigangwal.com or leave a voice message for me through the link below. To learn Hindi through English, check out my podcast Bhasha , https://anchor.fm/bhasha Follow on instagram : @kahani.podcast and @bhasha.pocast on Instagram. Thank you. Aapki Host -Prachi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/support

Episode #57 A short story of pandavs wanting to get rid of all the accumulated sins and bad karmas after the war. They take Krishna bhagwans permission to go to all pilgrimages and dip themselves in holy water to become karma free. But is that true and really works? Find out what Krishna teached them in the story! Story credit: Baal Kahaniya by Muni Kanhaiyya lal To connect with me, write to me at write@prachigangwal.com or leave a voice message for me through the link below. To learn Hindi through English, check out my podcast Bhasha , https://anchor.fm/bhasha Follow KAHANI @kahani.podcast and BHASHA @bhasha.pocast on Instagram. Thank you. Aapki Host -Prachi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/support

Episode #56 A beautiful short story on how a daughter uses her intelligence when facing some hard choices and bad intentions of a zameendar. This story has been taken from Bkneelam.wordpress.com To connect with me, write to me at write@prachigangwal.com or leave a voice message for me through the link below. To learn Hindi through English, check out my podcast Bhasha , https://anchor.fm/bhasha Thank you. Aapki Host -Prachi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/support

Episode #55 This is a short story that will make you think about stagnancy in your life and think if you need to push yourself. To connect with me, write to me at write@prachigangwal.com or leave a voice message for me through the link below. To learn Hindi through English, check out my podcast Bhasha , https://anchor.fm/bhasha Thank you. Aapki Host -Prachi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/support

Episode #54 A lovely take on belief in god/super power vs no belief. The story was taken from Bhaktibharat.com website. To connect with me, write to me at write@prachigangwal.com or leave a voice message for me through the link below. To learn Hindi through English, check out my podcast Bhasha , https://anchor.fm/bhasha Thank you. Aapki Host -Prachi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/support

Hello Friends, As an artist, teacher, wellness advocate and a female who plays many roles in everyday life, I understand how life can become stressful at times. And we tend to forget the connection that we all have with our own inner being. This time I am bringing something for fellow moms and females who want to bring a change in their life. In this trailer episode, I am sharing about my FREE 3 Day Workshop on De-Stress With Art. Where I will bring to you watercolor art videos, mindfulness handouts and meditations for 3 days. Its a private exclusive workshop for all like minded females who want to bring more joy, peace and creativity in their lives! For details, here is the link: bit.ly/DESTRESSWORKSHOP Hope to see you there. -Aapki host Prachi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/support

Episode #53 This episode is my listeners comments and feedbacks that I found almost a year after they were written on different platforms. Sharing messages of Little Krishav and wonderful Monika, Samip, Chandan, Bhaavin, Currie Behar and more. To connect with me, write to me at write@prachigangwal.com or leave a voice message for me through the link below. Receive a personalized watercolor postcard painted by me when you support kahani by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/prachig or by going to this page https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/support To learn Hindi through English, check out my podcast Bhasha , https://anchor.fm/bhasha Thank you for listening and supporting! Aapki Host -Prachi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/support

Episode #52 This episode has 3 short stories/incidents of Gandhi ji's life. On Gandhi Jayanti, lets remember and instill in ourselves some core values of the great leader and Non Violence freedom fighter! To connect with me, write to me at write@prachigangwal.com or leave a voice message for me through the link below. Receive a personalized watercolor postcard painted by me when you support kahani by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/prachig To learn Hindi through English, check out my podcast Bhasha , https://anchor.fm/bhasha Thank you for listening and supporting! Aapki Host -Prachi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/support

Episode #51 A beautiful short story on friendship and its value. The story was taken from Zindagigulzar.com To connect with me, write to me at write@prachigangwal.com or leave a voice message for me through the link below. Receive a personalized watercolor postcard painted by me when you support kahani by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/prachig To learn Hindi through English, check out my podcast Bhasha , https://anchor.fm/bhasha Thank you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/support

Episode #50 A beautiful short story about a king who goes to a Bodhidharm in order to get a cure for his agitated mind. This story is a version of Osho's story in tantra sutra. Kabirdas doha "moko kaha dhoonde re bande...." adorns the story. To connect with me, write to me at write@prachigangwal.com or leave a voice message for me through the link below; Receive a personalized watercolor postcard painted by me when you support kahani by becoming a patron at https://www.patreon.com/prachig To learn Hindi through English, check out my podcast Bhasha. Thank you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/support

This is a hindi short story about a lesson that a wolf learns while he tries to harm bulls of a farmer. Story writer is Mr. Jaggannath Mahanti. You can write to me at my email at write@prachigangwal.com Find out more about supporting Kahani at https://www.prachigangwal.com Or leave a voice message for me! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/support

Hello Kahani podcast listeners! I am thrilled to announce the launch of podcast Bhasha: a unique podcast to learn to speak and understand hindi! For young and old, anyone who is curious for the language Hindi. Kahani will be back with a new story in the next episode. Stay tuned. Your comments and feedback are important to me. Keep writing at write@prachigangwal.com Donate and support podcast Kahani to stay advertisement free. More information: https://www.prachignagwal.com Aapki host, Prachi --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kahaniwithprachi/support

To all my amazing listeners out there, Kahani Podcast is on Instagram now @kahani.podcast ! Do you Like, Love or are Committed to Kahani? This episode is all about how Podcast Kahani is creating new vibes and introducing member only incentives! Support Kahani and you will get special members only privileges: Big shout out in Kahani storyAcknowledgment on instagramOpportunity to narrate part of story with meReceive a personal thank you postcard in the mailOpportunity to have a live chat with me Not just that, FIRST 10 PATRONS/SUPPORTERS will receive a phone call from me!  And adding more zest: Join before September 5th and all the supporters in any membership level will receive a handwritten personal postcard from me! You all have graced me with love and support through emails and that's a treasure to me. This is just another way to connect with you all. What membership would you like: Like, Love or Committed?  Find out more at: https://www.patreon.com/PrachiG Website: https://www,prachigangwal.com  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kahani.podcast/ Aapki Host,Prachi      

This is a short hindi story that will inspire you to understand the meaning of your struggles in life.   For your suggestion and concerns write to me at: write@prachigangwal.com Would you like to receive a personal note from me, tell story with me or have a live chat me? Support Kahani and connect with Prachi.  FaceBookInstagram Website Stay safe and healthy.  Aapki HostPrachi

This is the Fourth episode of Aapke Shabd series. Listen to what listeners are saying around the world regarding Podcast Kahani! This episode brings letters of Kamal, Prerna Singh, Jatinder Rohela, Kulwant Singh Bhatia, Shilpi Gupta, Monty Verma, Sudhir Suryavanshi, Vanessa Martin and Rohit Joshi!   Thank you to all of you who take time out and write to me and to those who listen to Kahani Podcast and enjoy it!    Stay Safe, wear masks, stay healthy!   I love to tell stories and would like to continue doing so. But it does take a good chunk of my time. Your donations will help me continue this effort! Thank you.  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y5HJU2STQH346&source=url   reach me at - write@prachigangwal.com Regards,Prachi

A short hindi story where Birbal uses a strategy to break a strong friendship between the prince and a money lenders son. Thank you to all my listeners and subscribers!I look forward to your comments, feedback and stories! email: write@prahigangwal.com website: http://www.prachigangwal.com aapki host,Prachi

Most of the times even though we keep doing the right things in life, we do not always clearly see how its bringing any change in us.  This hindi story is about a wise guru teaching a man the value of doing the right things and understanding what it does overtime.  This story has been adapted from hindisoch.com website. Thank you for listening. Aapki host~Prachi    

A wise and learned brahmin is intrigued by his inner unease to connect with the supreme power. And on his quest he regards even mouse and cat as the object of his adoration. This is an interesting story sharing the complex inner journey of Spiritual world in a very simple way.  It is a Hindi adaptation of the story "Who is the Highest" by Sri Chinmay from Gopal's Eternal Brother and Other Stories for Children.  I am just a narrator and even though I try my best to recite the right pronunciations or meanings and translations, mistakes might happen. I apologise for those.  Thank you for subscribing, listening and reaching out to me. Take care and stay safe.Aapki host ~Prachi 

This story is a Jatak Katha of a boy and his life filled with hardships and his simplicity through it till his fate changes . Story was written by Dr. Sunita and is published in Bachho Ki Jatak Kathaye by Diamond Books.  Thank you to all my audience and subscribers. Keep showering your love and sharing your views and comments with me. You can reach me at my email: write@prachigangwal.com The copyrights are with the author and the publisher, narrator claims no rights to it.  Your Podcast Host Prachi  

A short hindi story where Arjun is conversing with Krishna bhagwan about why Karn is regarded the most generous giver in the world. And how in his teaching way, Krishna bhagwan gives him the answer.  This short story is taken from the website BhaktiBharat.com Thank you to all my listeners and subscribers!Your words are important to me. I look forward to your comments, feedback and stories!  Keep listening Kahani podcast and keep writing! email: write@prahigangwal.com Face Book: @KahaniWithPrachi website: http://www.prachigangwal.com Regards,Prachi

This is the 2nd episode of the series Arz Kiya Hai on podcast Kahani. In these episodes I will be sharing anecdotes, poems, music related thoughts or instrument recordings that I feel are close to my heart. I would like to share your anecdotes, stories, poems or other sharings if you - my listeners , share them boldly with me!  So listen up and then write to me! email: write@prahigangwal.com Face Book: @KahaniWithPrachi music by: TRG Banks, Swan Ride http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TRG_Banks/Pantomime_Town/Swan_ride Thank you for all your words of encouragement and support! Prachi

Welcome to the new decade and the year of 2020! This is my first story of this new year and the 38th on the Podcast.  This short hindi story is about Birbal's cleverness and how he makes Akbar badshah realise about his rigid belief regarding people being truthful or lying. Thank you to all my listeners and subscribers! You make Kahani Podcast a success. I look forward to your comments, feedback and stories, so keep writing to me! email: write@prahigangwal.com Face Book: @KahaniWithPrachi website: http://www.prachigangwal.com Regards,Prachi

A short hindi story that shows contrast of a women who tries to save money by negotiating with a poor sabzi waala and on the other hand to show off her status she doesnt hesitate to spend money in a high end restaurant on food that might even go waste.  This short story is written by Neha Jain and was taken from the website - http://www.yourstoryclub.com Thank you to all my listeners and subscribers! You make Podcast Kahani a success. Your reviews and emails are very important for me. I look forward to your comments, feedback and stories always!  Keep listening and keep writing! email: write@prahigangwal.com Face Book: @KahaniWithPrachi website: http://www.prachigangwal.com Regards,Prachi   #Promotion, sabzi waala, mol bhav, negotiation,pizza, status, bargain

A short hindi story of a little girl who wants to study and become someone but still does whatever work given with full heart in it.  This short story is writen by Prerna Singh and was taken from the website - http://www.yourstoryclub.com Thank you to all my listeners and subscribers! You make Podcast Kahani a success. Your reviews and emails are very important for me. I look forward to your comments, feedback and stories always!   email: write@prahigangwal.com Face Book: @KahaniWithPrachi website: http://www.prachigangwal.com Regards,Prachi

Dazzle yourself with a divinely magical story of justice done for his devotee by lord Krishna.This short story is an adapted version of Baake bihari chamatkar story from the website hindi-web.com Thank you to all my listeners and subscribers! You make this Podcast Kahani a success. Your reviews and emails are very important for me. I look forward to your comments and stories as well.   email: write@prahigangwal.com Face Book: @KahaniWithPrachi website: http://www.prachigangwal.com Regards,Prachi

This short story is about simplicity and honesty. In this funny yet heart touching story a lazy person's' simplicity and clean heart brings him in presence of the divine! Thank you to all my audience and subscribers. Keep showering your love and sharing your views and comments with me. You can reach me at my email: write@prachigangwal.com This story is a narration of a story published on the website Bhakti Bharat and I claim no rights to it.  Your Podcast Host ~Prachi    

This is the third episode of Aapke Shabd series. Listen to what listeners are saying around the world regarding Podcast Kahani! Little Shiveer's voice will fill your heart with warmth and short story from Polly in Canada will encourage you to never give up.  Thank you to all of you- my listeners!  reach me at - write@prachigangwal.com Regards,Prachi

This short story is an adapted version of a Panchtantra story on Greed and friendship.  Thank you to all my listeners and subscribers! You make this Podcast Kahani a success.  Your reviews are important for me. I look forward to your comments and stories as well. Email them to me at - write@prachigangwal.com. Regards, Prachi    

This is the first episode of my new series on podcast Kahani. In these episodes I will be sharing anecdotes, poems, music related thoughts or instrument recordings that I feel are close to my heart. I would like to share your anecdotes, stories, poems or other sharings if you - my listeners , share them boldly with me!  So listen up and then write to me! email: write@prahigangwal.com Face Book: @KahaniWithPrachi music by: TRG Banks, Swan Ride http://freemusicarchive.org/music/TRG_Banks/Pantomime_Town/Swan_ride Thank you for all your words of encouragement and support! Prachi

This is a short hindi story about a beggar whose life changes in an unexpected way. Its a story to learn about receiving and giving as a balance act, law of nature. Its a simple story that teaches very easily the limitation of our own thought that constrains us from becoming what we can otherwise. A must hear and share with others! Thank you to all my listeners for subscribing and writing to me and sharing your thoughts. Please feel free to email me any story that has happened with you or a fiction story that you or someone you know has written and would like to hear on Kahani Podcast. Keep Listening! ~Prachi  

This short story is about twin boys and an incident that they lie about.  Their parents come up with a trick to make them reveal the truth. To all the subscribers and listeners out there - I appreciate you all! Keep listening and keep writing to me to let me know your thoughts, comments and feelings.  You can even share your own stories with me and perhaps i will narrate it and publish it on my podcast for you! You can reach me at - write@prachigangwal.com

This is episode 2 where I am sharing words of my listeners. Your comments and emails that you have written to me in appreciation or with concerns. Thank you very much to all the listeners and subscribers. Your words are super important to me! Please keep writing at my email: write@prachigangwal.com  or leave a comment through my website:http://www.prachigangwal.com/ForKids.html And dont forget to send a story that you or someone you know has written and would like to share it with the world! Music by Menachem Engel : https://soundcloud.com/kabbalisticvillage Regards, Prachi

Taitees Gadhe is a hindi story, written by Sudhir Saxena.  This short story is about a boys perspective on learning about donkeys ever since he was a baby. Its funny and portrays how in language when we use certain words what impact they can cause on kids. If you have enjoyed these stories then please share this podcast Kahani, collection of 30+ hindi and english stories with your friends and family. For original stories to be published on my podcast, write to me at write@prachigangwal.com Your likes, reviews, comments, suggestions are all very valuable for Kahani to grow and become better! Thank you for listening and for subscribing to the podcast Kahani. 

Golu aur Gulab Written by Zakir Ali 'Rajneesh' This is a beautiful descriptive story of a little boy and his big joy of life that he gets out of not his favorite toys but a tiny new rose flower on his verandah/Porch.  If you have enjoyed these stories then please share this podcast Kahani, collection of 30+ hindi and english stories with your loved ones.  For original stories to be published on my podcast, write to me at write@prachigangwal.com Your likes, reviews, comments, suggestions are all very valuable for Kahani to grow and become better! Thank you for listening and for subscribing to the podcast Kahani. 

This story is about a story writer and a girl. Its a funny one where the girl complains about the stories and is caught following one of the stories.  You can now share this collection of 30+ hindi and english stories with your loved ones. For original stories to be published on my podcast, write to me at write@prachigangwal.com Keep writing to me as your likes, reviews, comments, suggestions, complains are all very valuable for Kahani to grow better! Thank you for listening and for subscribing to the podcast Kahani.     

This is my sharing with you - my listeners, of your comments and emails that you have written to me in appreciation or with concerns. In this episode I have shared words of Parvathy, Pramod G, Varukh, Reena, Pankaj, Srilekha, Vimal and Julian.  Thank you very much to all the listeners and subscribers. Your words are super important to me! Please keep writing at my email: write@prachigangwal.com  or leave a comment through my website:http://www.prachigangwal.com/ForKids.html And dont forget to send a story that you or someone you know has written and would like to share it with the world! Regards, Prachi  

This story is about a boy who never stays clean or listens to anyone. And then how a clever and positive idea of his teachers changed him for good.  You can now share this collection of 30+ hindi and english stories with all your loved ones, young or elder.  For your requests or for sharing stories to be published on my podcast, write to me at write@prachigangwal.com your reviews,comments, suggestions and likes are all very valuable for me! Thank you for listening and for subscribing to the podcast Kahani.     

This short hindi story is about a little girl who wants to eat the sweet dish- rasgulla while her mom is busy with preparations for the guests coming to their house shortly, and what happens with that.   Thank you for subscribing and liking my Podcast - Kahani. If you wish to share your comments or stories with me, please write to me in an email at: write@prachigangwal.com

This is a short hindi story about a lion who is in trouble and wants his life saved but he is not considerate to the person who saved his life. How is the person saved and by who, find out in the story. Thank you for listening and subscribing to Podcast Kahani. Please email to me to convey your comments so I know what you and the little ones want to hear. Your suggestions are most welcome. email address: write@prachigangwal.com  

Its a short story about a 10 yr old who has a surprise planned for his own birthday and how he inspires his dad to do the same at his upcoming wedding anniversary.  The story has a message that joy is also in giving back and not always in receiving.  Please keep writing to me, share your stories and keep listening to Kahani podcast by Prachi Gangwal!  my email: write@prachigangwal.com Thank you.

Its a short story about a second grade class and a project given to them to fill a match box with as many tiny things.  You can encourage your child and their friends to do this over a playdate or as a stand alone project. Please keep writing to me, share your stories and listening to Kahani podcast by Prachi Gangwal!  my email: write@prachigangwal.com  

Its a story of a rag doll and its smile. There is a brother and a sister in the story and their conversation about the doll that will surely warm your heart.   If you liked listening to this story, please check out my other english and hindi stories. You can subscribe, like and leave reviews. Your comments, reviews and emails always inspire me and help me improve.  And if you or your kid has written original piece and would like to have it published on my podcast, do share them with me! My website is www.prachigangwal.com My email:write@prachigangwal.com  

This story is about Birbal's unique way of approaching to king Akbar's injustice to a winner of a challenge that Akbar announced but denied the prize afterwards to the winner.  Please subscribe to my podcast - Kahani:Hindi and English stories.Your comments, reviews and emails are always welcomed. If you or your kid has written an original story and would like to hear it published on my podcast then do share it with me! My website is www.prachigangwal.com My email:write@prachigangwal.com

This is a compilation of kids jokes in hindi.

This is another clever story of Birbal where he helps solve a case for  a man who would have otherwise lost all his money to his selfish and liar friend. If you liked listening to this story, please check out my other english and hindi stories. Your comments, reviews and emails always inspire me and help me improve.  If there is a particular story that you or your child would enjoy listening to, please write to me and I will try to narrate it. And if you or your kid has written original piece and would like to have it published on my podcast, do share them with me! My website is www.prachigangwal.com My email:write@prachigangwal.com

This is a hindi story of two incidences of Mother Teresa's life. It throws light on her simple life and her unconditional love for the uncared community of people.  If you liked listening to this story, please check out my other english and hindi stories. Your comments, reviews and emails always inspire me and help me improve.  If there is a particular story that you or your child would enjoy listening to, please write to me and I will try to narrate it. And if you or your kid has written original piece and would like to hear it published on my podcast do share them with me! My website is www.prachigangwal.com My email:write@prachigangwal.com Thank you.

This is a hindi translation of the Grimms fairy tale " The Golden Bird". In this story the castles gardners' three sons set out to find the golden bird for the king and what's in fate for them along with how they use the opportunities given to them. Thank you for listening to the stories recited by Prachi Gangwal. Please subscribe, share and like the podcasts and the channel. Email with your comments, suggestions or your own stories at write@prachigangwal.com