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Wirelessly YoursS2 Episode 3: The power of a lens, voice, and a pen for changing discourseOn the latest Wirelessly Yours episode, Ziad Matar chats with Mahwash Rehman, professional photographer, podcaster, published author of “Women in Green and Beyond” – and much more. Championing culture, conversation, and empowerment, Mahwash explains how lens, pens, and people have the power to change discourse – one project at a time.
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Bachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 50 | Lab Pay Aati Hay Dua Ban Kay Tamana Meri | (A Child’s Prayer by Allama Iqbal)BKK #50: A child makes a beautiful dua (prayer) to God. What profound message does Iqbal give to us by writing this poem on behalf of the children? Find out in this episode.Mahwash asks the kids to take some time to reflect on Iqbal’s message.Kids learn South Asian poetic recitation style, and Urdu words and get quizzed on Prayer, Life, Lips, Wish, Candle, Light, Darkness, My Existence, Country, Beauty, Garden, Moth, Protect, Bad deeds, Pious, Right Path, among others.-Want to SUPPORT Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan? Contribute here: Patreon. Tha...
2021-01-1428 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 49 | Cheetah Aur Loomari | (The Leopard & The Fox)BKK #49: How does a fox choose to respond to a self-praising leopard when he tells her that she is very ordinary looking. Find out in this episode.Kids learn Urdu words and get quizzed on Fox, Chit-Chat, Danger, Animal, Self-Praise, Beauty, Skin, Fur, and Intellect among others. -Want to SUPPORT Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan? Contribute here: Patreon. Thank You!Join BKK Facebook Community: Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan More on Mahwash's work: website Instagram: @bachpan_ki_kahaniyan_bkk -Welcome to the First-Ever Educational Podcast on U...
2021-01-0712 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 48 | Chalaaki | (Over Smartness)BKK #48: What happens when the two helpers of an old woman get rid of her Rooster to break the old woman’s habit of getting up early in the morning, in the hopes to get more sleep and lessen their work. Would they be able to outsmart the old lady? Find out in this episode.Kids learn Urdu words and get quizzed at the end of the episode on Rooster, Old Woman, Plan, Rooster’s Crow, Prayers, Winter, Difficult, among others.-Want to SUPPORT Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan? Contribute here: Patreon. Thank You!...
2020-12-3115 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 47 | Chiryon Say Larki Nay Kya Seekha | (What Did A Girl Learn From The Sparrows)BKK #47: What does a girl observe from the sparrows’ behavior that makes her think of different kinds of people in this world. In this thought-provoking story, Mahwash draws an analogy between the birds and humans and makes the kids ponder what kind of a human being they choose to become.Kids learn Urdu words and get quizzed on Sparrows, Girl, Grandmother, Pearl Millet, Blessings, among others. -Want to SUPPORT Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan? Contribute here: Patreon. Thank You!Join BKK Facebook Community: Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan More on Mah...
2020-12-2415 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 46 | Khargosh Aur Neola | (The Rabbit & The Weasel)BKK #46: What happens when a weasel falsely claims the rabbit’s house? What is the consequence of his dishonesty? Find out in this episode.Mahwash makes the kids realize that dishonesty gets one into trouble one way or the other. Kids learn Urdu words and get quizzed at the end of the episode on Rabbit, Weasel, Burrow, Ground, Old, Hear, Clever, Dishonest, among others.-Want to SUPPORT Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan? Contribute here: Patreon. Thank You!Join BKK Facebook Community: Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan More on Mahwash's wor...
2020-12-1714 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 45 | Lakarhara Aur Sonay Ki Kulhaari | (The Woodcutter & The Golden Axe)BKK #45: Why does a mermaid offer a Golden axe to a woodcutter who accidentally drops his iron axe into the river? Will the woodcutter take the Golden Axe? What will the mermaid do based on his response? Find out in this episode.Mahwash asks the kids to reflect on the rewards of being honest.Kids learn Urdu words and get quizzed at the end of the episode on Woodcutter, Axe, Gold, Silver, Iron, River, Thirsty, Mermaid, and Honest, among others.-Want to SUPPORT Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan? Contribute here: Patreon. Thank...
2020-12-1015 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 44 | Parinday Ki Faryaad (Allama Iqbal’s Poem For Kids) | A Bird’s PleaBKK #44: Through this profound self-reflection of a bird in captivity and his longing for freedom, Iqbal makes us realize the importance of freedom. Mahwash asks the kids to take some time to reflect on Iqbal’s message of valuing independence and freedom and that one should never trade it for anything.Kids learn South Asian poetic recitation style, and Urdu words and get quizzed on Birds, To Plea, To Remember, Garden, Chirping, Freedom, Bird’s Nest, Friends, Spring, Flowers & Buds, among others.-Want to SUPPORT Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan? Contribute here: Patreo...
2020-12-0318 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 43 | Aik Gaayay Aur Bakri (Allama Iqbal’s Poem For Kids) | A Cow & A GoatBKK #43: Through a thoughtful conversation between a cow and a goat, this poem of Iqbal emphasizes on having a positive perspective in life. Kids learn that it is their choice to either focus on the positives and be happy, or keep complaining about the challenges in life.Mahwash asks the kids to take some time to count their blessings and be grateful to God and does the same.Kids learn South Asian poetic recitation style, and Urdu words and get quizzed on Pastures, Stream, Cold Breeze, Life, Captivity, Freedom, and Complaint among others.
2020-11-2621 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 42 | Hamdardi (Allama Iqbal’s Poem For Kids) | EmpathyBKK #42: This poem is about the story of a Firefly and a Nightingale, and how the Firefly empathizes with a sad Nightingale and helps her in time of need. Mahwash makes the kids realize that each one of us has been gifted by God a unique strength that we can use to help others. She also tells them that being compassionate towards others is a choice and urges them to think of their unique gifts with which they can make a difference in an individual’s life and their communities.Kids learn South Asian poetic rec...
2020-11-1923 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 41 | Aik Makra Aur Makkhi (Allama Iqbal’s Poem For Kids) | A Spider & A FlyBKK #41: What strategies does a hungry spider use to lure a fly into its trap. Does the fly fall for it? What lesson does Allama Iqbal want to impart to the kids through this poem of his? Find out in this episode. Kids learn South Asian poetic recitation style, and Urdu words for Spider, Fly, Strangers, Loved Ones, Home, Respect & Honor, Ladder, and Trap among others. -Want to SUPPORT Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan? Contribute here: Patreon. Thank You!Join BKK Facebook Community: Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan More on Mahwash's work: web...
2020-11-1227 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 40 | Billi Aur Parinday (The Cat & The Birds)BKK #40: What tricks does an old cat play to eat the sick birds? Will the birds fall prey to the cat’s tricks? Find out in this episode.Kids learn Urdu words for neighborhood, door, to knock, birds, cat, hat, glasses, ears, hide, intelligence among others. -Want to SUPPORT Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan? Contribute here: Patreon. Thank You!Join BKK Facebook Community: Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan More on Mahwash's work: website Instagram: @bachpan_ki_kahaniyan_bkk -Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories...
2020-11-0516 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 39 | Bhairdya, Bakri, Aur Bakri Ka Baccha (The Wolf, The Goat, & The Kid)BKK #39: A goat teaches her Kid a secret password for her to open the door when she gets back. What does the Kid do when the Wolf knocks at the door pretending to be her mother and tells her the secret password.Mahwash reminds the kids to be vigilant and to believe in their gut when making a decision. Kids learn Urdu words for Wolf, Goat, Kid, Favorite, To Knock, To Open, Door, Sing, Song, Intelligent among other words.-Want to SUPPORT Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan? Contribute here: Patreon. Thank You!
2020-10-2922 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 38 | Dou Bartan - Matti Aur Loha (The Two Pots - Clay and Iron Pots)BKK #38: A clay pot reluctantly decides to be friends with an iron pot when it asks the clay pot to become its friend. What mistake does the clay pot make and what lesson is in store for us?Mahwash discusses the properties of both clay and iron with the kids and based on that asks them questions to think which of the pots would be stronger?Kids learn Urdu words for Pots, Clay, Iron, Strong, Soft, Fragile and Break among others.-Want to SUPPORT Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan? Contribute here: Patreon. T...
2020-10-2217 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 37 | Dhooka Bar Bar Nahi Chalta (One Cannot be Deceived Over and Over)BKK #37: A group of mice living in peace in a house was attacked by the newly pet cat with her tricks. Would the mice continue to be outsmarted by the cat? Find out in this episode.Kids learn Urdu words for Mouse, Mice, Pet, Cat, Kitchen, White, Flour, To Deceive among other words.-Want to SUPPORT Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan? Contribute here: Patreon. Thank You!Join BKK Facebook Community: Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan More on Mahwash's work: website Instagram: @bachpan_ki_kahaniyan_bkk -
2020-10-1518 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 36 | Gharoor Ka Sar Neecha Hota Hay (Pride Has a Fall!)BKK #36: What happens when a strong Oak tree becomes arrogant and looks down upon the reeds. What lesson is in store for us? Kids learn about Oak trees, their heights, age, and how they are considered as symbols of strength, wisdom, and resilience. Kids learn Urdu words for Oak Tree, Reeds, River, Storm, Sturdy, Arrogance, Strong, Weak, Respect, and Shade among others.-Want to SUPPORT Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan? Contribute here: Patreon. Thank You!Join BKK Facebook Community: Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan More on Mahwash's work: website Ins...
2020-10-0818 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 35 | Chewnti Aur Kabootar (The Ant & The Dove)BKK #35: A dove helps an ant in time of need and saves her life. How does the ant repay her kindness? Find out in this Episode.In this story, the kids learn how an act of kindness never goes to waste.Kids learn Urdu words for Dove, Pigeon, Ant, Thirst, Stream, Hunter, Dry Leaf, and Thank You among others.-Want to SUPPORT Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan? Contribute here: Patreon. Thank You!Join BKK Facebook Community: Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan More on Mahwash's work: website Instagram: @bachpan_k...
2020-10-0118 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 34 | Bhairdya Aur Kutta (Nothing is Worth More Than Freedom!)BKK #34: An old and weak wolf comes across a strong dog and inquires about his good health. The dog suggests the old wolf to come along where he will also be fed well. What does the old wolf learn that he decides to rather starve but not accompany the dog. Find out in this episode.In this thought provoking story, Mahwash makes the kids realize how important freedom is in one’s life and how it should never be compromised.Kids learn Urdu words for Old, Weak, Young, Strong, Master, Neck, and Freedom among others.
2020-09-2420 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 33 | Loomari Aur Bakra (Look Before You Leap!)BKK #33: A fox falls down into a well and lures a goat to come inside so she could use him to climb out of the well. The goat falls for the sly fox’s tricks and learns an important lesson. What does she learn? Find out in this episode.Kids learn Urdu words for Well, Water, Sweet, Cold, Thirst, Difficult, in Search of among others.-Want to SUPPORT Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan? Contribute here: Patreon. Thank You! Join BKK Facebook Community: Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan More on Mahwash's wo...
2020-09-1717 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 32 | Aik Pahaar Aur Gulehri (Allama Iqbal’s Poem For Kids | The Mountain & The Squirrel)BKK #32: How does a squirrel respond to an arrogant mountain who looks down upon her and tries to make her feel small and insignificant. What wisdom does she share with the mountain and what lesson is in store for us?In this episode, Mahwash introduces the kids to Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the Poet of the East, and goes over Iqbal’s famous poem ‘Aik Pahaar Aur Gulehri’ for kids. Iqbal has written numerous poems for the kids with very strong messages, and Mahwash tries to explain this poem in simple language to the kids.Iqbal is one...
2020-09-1016 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 31 | Samajhdar Chirya (The Wise Sparrow)BKK #31: How does a sparrow know it was time to leave the wheat field. What does she hear that makes the wise sparrow so sure that the crop was going to be cut the next day and it was time to flee. What lesson does her kids learn from her?In this thought provoking story, kids learn that when one is determined to rely on self, one gets his work done and that human beings have the capability and the power to do things once they decide on it.Kids learn Urdu words for Farm...
2020-09-0319 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 30 | Bewaqoof Gadha (The Silly Donkey)BKK #30: A silly donkey tries to imitate a dog to get attention and love from his master. What happens next. Find out in this episode.In this story, kids also learn about Toy Poodles.Kids learn Urdu words for Donkey, Dog, Master, Love, Jump, Jealous, Home, Enter and Loss among other words. -Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with...
2020-08-2715 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 29 | Uloo Ka Nuqsaan (The Owl’s Loss)BKK #29: When a hawk asks his friend (an owl) something, the owl goes too far in bragging which results in a tragic end for him. What happens due to the owl’s bragging, and what lesson did he learn?Kids learn Urdu words for Owl, Hawk, Crow, Beautiful, Identity, Tree, Branch and Nest among other words. -Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose...
2020-08-2015 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 28 | Maindak Aur Kunwan (The Frogs & The Well)BKK #28: After experiencing extremely hot weather, the frogs were in search of water when they found a well. It was only after they jumped in, that they learned never to act impulsively. What is the lesson in store for us?Kids learn about frogs and their natural habitat. Kids also learn Urdu words for Frogs, Well, Summer Season, Extreme, Hot, Weather, Pond, Dry. -Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fas...
2020-08-1313 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 27 | Bhairdya Aur Saaras (The Wolf & The Crane)BKK #27: When a bone gets stuck in the wolf’s throat, he goes to the crane for help. Was the wolf grateful? And what lesson does Crane learn from this experience?Kids learn Urdu words for Wolf, Crane, Bone, Throat, Long, Beak, Grateful & Gift among other words. Along with the vocabulary words kids also learn about Cranes. -Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, childr...
2020-08-0613 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 26 | Har Shakhs Ko Kush Nahi Kya Ja Sakta (It is Not Possible to Please Everyone)BKK #26: When an old man and his son go on a journey to the city with their donkey, they encounter many passers on the way each who judges their actions and has an opinion on what they should do. What lesson do they learn at the end of the day?-Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, language and e...
2020-07-3011 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 25 | Apni Barai Na Karo (Do Not Toot Your Own Horn)BKK #25: What does a mouse who was tooting his own horn learn after demeaning a snail for carrying a heavy structure on its back? Find out in this episode.Mahwash also discusses with children the composition of snail’s shell.Kids learn Urdu words for Snail, Mouse, Shell, Slowly, House, Cat, Fast. -Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with...
2020-07-2312 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 24 | Sher Aaya Sher Aaya (The Boy Who Always Told Lies)BKK #24: After the shepherd’s son tricks the people who are always willing to help him, he finally goes too far with his lies about the lion. What happens to him and what lesson do we learn through his story? In this sad and thought-provoking story, Mahwash teaches the kids the importance of being honest, telling the truth and keeping people’s trust. Kids learn about Urdu words for Nomads, Lion, Shepherd and Trust among others. -Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our...
2020-07-1615 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 23 | Hirni Ki Kahani (The One-Eyed Gazelle)BKK #23: A one-eyed gazelle gets into a troubling situation when she lets down her guard from where she thought she safest. Find out what important lesson she learns in this episode. Kids learn Urdu words for Gazelle, Hunter, Stream, Danger, Bow & Arrow among other words.-Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, language and experiences. Through the...
2020-07-0914 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 22 | Murgha Aur Loomari (The Rooster & The Fox)BKK #22: A sly fox tells lies to hunt the rooster down, only to find that the rooster was smarter than her. The fox later realizes that a lie has no legs.-Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, language and experiences. Through the retelling of these stories she brings to life our childhood experiences, building curiosity and imagination in o...
2020-07-0215 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 21 | Tairdha Darakht (The Crooked Tree)BKK #21: An unhappy crooked tree always compares itself with the tall, long, and beautiful trees that surround it. But it later appreciates its uniqueness. What event happened to help the crooked tree embrace its uniqueness. And what lesson is in it for us? In this thought-provoking story, Mahwash makes the kids ponder on how important it is to embrace one’s uniqueness.Kids learn Urdu words for Crooked, Straight, Dense, Tall, Ugly, Tree, Branch, Trunk. -Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our c...
2020-06-2515 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 20 | Chewnti Aur Jheengar (The Ant & The Cricket)BKK #20: An ant works all summer to prepare for its hibernation during autumn and winter. But when it advises a cricket to do the same - the cricket ignores her advice. What happens to the ant and the cricket once the winter season arrives?In this thought-provoking episode, Mahwash makes the kids reflect that one must always prepare oneself for what is coming ahead. Kids also learn about Crickets, Cold Blooded and Warm Blooded Animals, and learn Urdu words for Ants, Cricket, Insects, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Food, and many more. -We...
2020-06-1818 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 19 | Bhairdya Aur Gaddarriya (The Wolf & The Shepherd)BKK #19: A sly wolf comes up with a plan to deceive a shepherd so that he could eat the sheep/lamb. But the wolf’s plan backfires and the shepherd teaches him a lesson. Find out what the wolf’s plan was, how it backfired, and what the shepherd taught the wolf! During this episode kids also learn some of the responsibilities of a shepherd. Kids learn Urdu words for Wolf, Shepherd, Sheep, Lamb, Wool among others.-Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories...
2020-06-1115 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 18 | Lakkarhara Aur Sanmp (The Woodcutter & The Snake)BKK #18: On a cold winter morning, a woodcutter comes across a snake while he was on his way to get wood for his fireplace. The woodcutter sympathizes with the snake and brings him home to warm him up and feed him. But how does the snake repay his kindness, and what lesson does the woodcutter learn from this experience? Kids also learn about Carnivores and learn Urdu words for Snake, Woodcutter, Winter Season, Shiver, Attack among other words.-Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories fr...
2020-06-0414 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 17 | Dou Dost Aur Grizzly Bear (Two Friends & A Grizzly Bear)BKK #17: Two friends who love travelling the world together decide to go to a jungle in North America. One of the friends, who was a bit scared, gets comforted by the other that they would stick together and stand by each other - no matter what. But then leaves him alone when a Grizzly Bear faces them. What important lesson did the friend who was left behind learn through this experience?In this thought-provoking story, Mahwash also asks kids to reflect on the qualities ofbeing a good friend. Kids learn some of the fa...
2020-05-2817 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 16 | Khayali Pulao (Building Castles in the Air)BKK #16: A girl holding a bucket of milk on her head is on her way to the market to sell it. On her way she builds her castle in the air; what is she thinking and what lessons does she learn? Find out in this 16th episode of BKK! Kids get to learn Urdu words for a lot of animals in this episode, i.e. Hen, Rooster, Chicks, Goats, Cow and Buffalo :) Get ready to listen to animal sounds!-Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu st...
2020-05-2117 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanAppeal to the BKK Community for SupportBKK Patron: This is an appeal to the BKK community for their financial support (however small the amount) to make this initiative a sustainable one. Become a BKK Patron!You can support through Patreon -Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan is a First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, language and experiences. Through the retelling of these stories she brings to life our childhood exp...
2020-05-1601 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 15 | Loomari Aur Kawa (The Fox & The Crow)BKK #15: After seeing a piece of cheese in the crow’s mouth, a fox immediately wants it. So what strategy does the sly fox use to get that piece of cheese? Find out in this episode of BKK! -Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, language and experiences. Through the retelling of these stories she brings to life our chil...
2020-05-1516 min
Urdu SeekhiyeE18_What time is it?In this episode we partner with Mahwash Rehman from Bachpan ki Kahaniyan, a podcast retelling children's stories in Urdu. It's a great resource for those who already have some exposure to Urdu, but want to improve their vocabulary (like Shireen).Want to learn more about the women's cricket team in Pakistan? Check out Mahwash's book: Women in Green. If you want to hear Mahwash in her element check out her reciting poetry in Urdu. ~*~In this episode Mahwash and Shireen talk about the time. The vocabulary in this episode includes time (waqt), quarter past (savā), morning (subh), to get up...
2020-05-0920 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 14 | Billi Ki Gardan Main Ghanti Kaun Dalay Ga (Who Will Bell The Cat?)BKK #14: A young mouse proposes to put a bell around the cat’s neck when a group of mice tired from the terrors of a cat decides to get rid of her. Will his plan be successful? Find out in this episode. Kids also learn in this episode the importance of evaluating a plan in terms of its execution.-Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a mode...
2020-05-0816 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 13 | Kawa Aur Uqaab (The Crow and The Hawk)BKK #13: A crow impressed by the ways of a hawk decides to observe the hawk really closely so he could also act like a hawk. Will the crow be able to fly like a hawk? What lessons can we draw from this story? Find out in this episode. Kids also learn some of the differences between crows and hawks in this episode. -Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life...
2020-05-0117 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 12 | Gandam Ka Aik Dana (A Wheat Grain vs a Diamond)BKK #12: A hungry rooster finds a piece of diamond while it was in search of food. What good is that piece of diamond for the hungry rooster and what lesson is in store for us? Find out in this episode. -Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, language and experiences. Through the retelling of these stories she br...
2020-04-2416 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 11 | Sonay Ka Anda (The Gold Egg)BKK #11: A greedy man losses his special duck, who would lay a gold egg every day, when he tried to get all the gold eggs at once. What lesson did the greedy man learn? Find out in this episode. In this episode Mahwash also shares her personal story with the kids of how she learnt a mantra in Bali from a local tribe to respect nature and nature in turn respecting us. Find out the relevance to this story. -Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from...
2020-04-1717 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 10 | Pyasa Kawa (The Thirsty Crow)BKK #10: A thirsty crow finds a pitcher of water but when he tries drinking water from it, his beak couldn’t reach as the water level was very low. What will the thirsty crow do? Find out in this episode. Mahwash also recommends kids to do a science experiment. She recommends to take a glass or a pitcher and add some water to it, then take some pebbles and add them to the glass or the pitcher to find out what happens!Kids learn Urdu words for crow, beak, pitcher, water, beak, idea and wise amo...
2020-04-1014 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 9 | Na Khud Khayay Na Khanay Day (Live & Let Live)BKK #9: A hungry cow goes to a barn to eat fodder when she finds a dog barking at her who would not let her eat food. What did the wise cow gauge from his behavior? Find out in this episode. -Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, language and experiences. Through the retelling of these stories she brings to li...
2020-04-0313 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 8 | Angoor Khattay Hain (Grapes are Sour)BKK #8: A fox decides that grapes are sour when she cannot pick them from a grape vine hanging from a tree and disappointedly walks away. Why did she say that when she didn’t even try the grapes? What lesson is there for us in this story? Find out in this episode. -Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, lang...
2020-03-2613 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 7 | Budhay Ka Khazana (The Old Man's Treasure)BKK #7: A farmer tells his sons to find treasure in their field in the hopes that in time his sons will find the true meaning of treasure. -Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, language and experiences. Through the retelling of these stories she brings to life our childhood experiences, building curiosity and imagination in our children, giving new li...
2020-03-2014 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 6 | Chota Naam Bara Kaam (Don’t Judge Anyone by His Size)BKK #6: The King of the Jungle, lion is yet to find if a small creature like a mouse can help someone as powerful as him. What important lesson does the lion learn? Find out in this episode :)-Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, language and experiences. Through the retelling of these stories she brings to life our childhood e...
2020-03-1318 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 5 | Kuchwa Aur Khargoosh (The Hare & The Tortoise)BKK #5: Slow & steady Tortoise wins the race after his friend Hare makes fun of him and was confident he will win the race.-Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, language and experiences. Through the retelling of these stories she brings to life our childhood experiences, building curiosity and imagination in our children, giving new life to the famous c...
2020-03-0516 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 4 | Chalaki Ka Anjaam (The Consequence of being Over-Smart)BKK #4: A mischievous donkey learns its lesson for being over smart with its owner.-Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, language and experiences. Through the retelling of these stories she brings to life our childhood experiences, building curiosity and imagination in our children, giving new life to the famous characters of yore. Mahwash aims to revive the art a...
2020-02-2815 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 3 | Samjhotay Ki Barkat (Finding a Win-Win Solution)BKK #3: One of the two goats comes up with a win-win solution to a complex problem when both of their lives are at stake. Find out what happens next!-Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, language and experiences. Through the retelling of these stories she brings to life our childhood experiences, building curiosity and imagination in our children, g...
2020-02-2112 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 2 | Maghroor Ghora (Arrogant Horse)BKK #2: An arrogant horse learns its lesson when it refused to share the load with a donkey as it thought it was a superior being. Do you think being arrogant is a good thing? Find out in this episode :)-Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children!Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, language and experiences. Through the retelling of these stories she brings to life...
2020-02-1010 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 0 | Introduction to Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan (For Parents)WELCOME TO THE FIRST-EVER PODCAST ON URDU STORIES FOR CHILDREN! Episode 0 introduces podcaster Mahwash Rehman. It addresses the parents and explains Rehman’s motivation behind starting this podcast and the podcast’s mission. It explains the podcast structure and how the children will benefit. So why should parents subscribe to Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan and have their children listen to it? Find out in this episode.-Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their...
2020-02-0907 minBachpan Ki KahaniyanEpisode 1 | Ittefaq Main Barkat (Unity is Strength)BKK #1: A father teaches his five sons an important lesson to stick together in life and explains to them how there is strength in unity. How does the father teach this important lesson to his sons? Find out in this episode :) -Welcome to the First-Ever Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, language and experiences. Through the retelling of these stories she brings to...
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