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  • The Banyan Deer

    April 6, 2011

    In a forest, on the outskirts of Benaras, there lived a beautiful golden deer. He was called King Banyan Deer and was the leader of a herd of five hundred deer. Not very far off, in the same forest was King Branch Deer who was also the leader amongst another five hundred deer. He was…

  • The Bad Lion and the Wise Deer

    April 6, 2011

    Once there lived a hungry, bad lion who ruled a far-away jungle. He scared the animals in the forest and ordered them to bring him food everyday. In return, he promised he would not kill any one of them and would keep all animals safe from his fangs. The smaller and helpless jungle animals had…

  • Real 911 calls

    April 6, 2011

    Dispatcher: 911 What is your emergency? Caller: I heard what sounded like gunshots coming from the brown house on the corner. Dispatcher: Do you have an address? Caller: No, I have on a blouse and slacks, why? Dispatcher: 911 What is your emergency? Caller: Someone broke into my house and took a bite out of…

  • Run – indian kids stories

    April 6, 2011

    I was teaching a very basic class in BASIC programming to a group of adults. Adults who have never been around computers before are very nervous and much harder to teach than children, however I am a patient person so I enjoy their successes. However, I must share the following: After putting a short program…

  • Whom Does the Mango Tree Belong to?

    April 6, 2011

    One day a farmer came to the Birbal’s court and asked for help- ‘Your Majesty! I have planted a mango tree outside the city, and have been caring it for 7 years. Now it has begun to bear flowers and fruits. Seeing this, my neighbor, Ram wants to take over the tree. Your Majesty! Please,…

  • Birbal Identified the Thief

    April 6, 2011

    During the rule of Emperor Akbar, one day a bag full of money got stolen from a rich merchant’s house in Delhi. The merchant was sure that the thief is none other than one from his servants, but how hard he tried he couldn’t pinpoint who the real thief was. So, he went to the…

  • How many crows are there in Delhi?

    April 6, 2011

    One day Emperor Akbar questioned his courtiers, “How many crows are there in Delhi?” No one could reply his question. Meanwhile Birbal also came to the palace. Emperor Akbar then quickly questioned him, “How many crows are there in Delhi?” As soon as he heard the question without thinking anything Birbal replied, “Your Majesty! Altogether…

  • Question for a Question

    April 6, 2011

    One day Akbar asked Birbal, “Birbal, can you tell me how many bangles are on your wife’s hand?”  Birbal said, “No, Your Majesty, I cannot.”  “You cannot? Although you see her hand every day, still you cannot tell how many bangles are on her hand? How is that?” said Akbar. Birbal said, “Let’s go to…

  • Health Benefits of Breakfast

    April 6, 2011

      Health benefits of Breakfast Source – Nestle Family “Breakfast is the most important meal of your day!” It’s not a myth or an old wives’ tale. In fact nutrition experts around the world recommend a healthy balanced breakfast, everyday! Why? Because it provides your body with the energy and nutrients you need to get…

  • Tips for Food Hygiene

    April 6, 2011

    Tips for Food Hygiene Source – Reader’s Digest Wash your hands before and after you handle food.  Clean utensils and working surfaces with hot soapy water before, after and also during food preparation. Never use the same cutting board or the same utensils for raw meat, chicken or fish, and vegetables. As a general rule,…