South Asia Stories

Rich spiritual traditions, diverse cultures, and ancient wisdom

Stories in this category (7)

The Secret Messenger

By Priya Sharma

A twelve-year-old coding enthusiast receives a mysterious encrypted message leading her to help save a historic library and preserve endangered cultural stories.

20253 min read

The Monsoon Makers

By Rahul Krishnan

An eleven-year-old Indian girl combines traditional monsoon festivals with modern cloud seeding science, discovering that ancient wisdom and modern knowledge can work together.

20255 min read

Festival of Lights

By Priya Sharma

A young girl preparing for Diwali learns the deeper spiritual meaning behind the festival's traditions.

20252 min read

Monsoon Music

By Priya Sharma

Children celebrate the arrival of monsoon rains that bring life and relief after scorching summer heat.

20192 min read

The Rickshaw Wallah's Tales

By Ahmed Hassan

A Pakistani rickshaw driver shares wisdom and stories with passengers, revealing the dignity in all work and the richness of simple lives.

20183 min read

Conversations at the Chai Shop

By Priya Sharma

A neighborhood chai shop serves as a gathering place where diverse people connect over tea and conversation.

20252 min read

The Cricket Match

By Ahmed Hassan

A cricket match in a Pakistani neighborhood brings together people of all ages and backgrounds.

20252 min read