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If you ever go to the Dudhwa National Park, you would be astounded by the forest of tall trees, open grasslands, marshes, gurgling rivers, elephants, rhinos and the very elusive tiger. Mr. M too travels to this place not in search of wildlife but to a bank branch deep inside the National Park area called Chandan Chowki. What he hears there is not a tale of a tiger but that of a dacoit with ethics. Please share this episode with a wildlife lover you know! If you loved this episode, check out other interesting episodes as well @ waysidestations.com!

This is an extraordinary tale of perseverance of an ordinary cricket lover who simply refused to accept that he could not hear the commentary of the last over of the 1st ever tied cricket test match between Australia and West Indies in 1960. If you truly desire something, the universe conspires to give it to you is something you might have heard but you will start to believe it once you hear this episode. If you enjoyed this episode, do share it with a passionate cricket lover you know! If you loved this episode, check out other interesting episodes as well @ waysidestations.com!

When Janmaashtami comes around, many of us have fond memories of the festive atmosphere at home, in our communities, as we welcome Krishna into our homes and our hearts. Mr M goes to attend a concert at a Krishna temple in Mumbai on Janmaashtami. What he gets as Krishna Prasaadam and how, seems truly unbelievable! You'll have to listen in to find out. Do check out all episodes @ waysidestations.com! If you enjoyed this episode, do share with everyone who loves the festivities of Janmaashtami! If you loved this episode, check out other interesting episodes as well @ waysidestations.com!

Mr M gets an opportunity to work with the Carnatic Music Maestro, Smt. Aruna Sriram. He narrates the recording experience and how going beyond the norm may yield a pleasant surprise. Please listen in to find out. Do check out all episodes @ waysidestations.com! If you enjoyed this episode, do share it with a connoisseur of Carnatic Music! If you loved this episode, check out other interesting episodes as well @ waysidestations.com!

Mr M chances upon a visit to Amba (Ambala) lake while staying in Ramtek, Maharashtra. They are mysteriously welcomed by a local inhabitant who then wants to show them something special. What's special about Amba lake? Where do they go next? You'll have to listen to find out. Do check out all episodes @ waysidestations.com! If you enjoyed this episode, do share it with a close family member who loves exploring water, be it a pond, a lake, a spring, a river or the sea. If you loved this episode, check out other interesting episodes as well @ waysidestations.com!

In this episode, Mr M reminisces how he became aware of a renowned Saarangi musician, Ustaad Bundu Khan. Knowing more about the person helped in developing a deeper understanding and appreciation of his music as well. ‍ What was the life of Ustaad Bundu Khan like? You'll have to listen to find out. Do check out all episodes @ waysidestations.com! If you enjoyed this episode, do share it with a lover of old Hindustaani music. If you loved this episode, check out other interesting episodes as well @ waysidestations.com!

In Ludhiana, Punjab Mr M meets a veteran business owner over a cup of tea. In the conversation, he gets to understand a perspective on success and failure and the importance of decision making. What life lesson does Mr M learn from the business owner? You'll have to listen to find out. Do check out all episodes @ waysidestations.com! If you enjoyed this episode, do share it with someone who has an open mind to learn. If you loved this episode, check out other interesting episodes as well @ waysidestations.com!

Mr M goes to Ramtek, Maharashtra where he meets his namesake who is a most resourceful person. As he spends more time with his namesake, more layers of his personality are revealed. Finally, his namesake leaves him with an important Sutra for life. What makes this person so resourceful? What does Mr M leave with? You'll have to listen in to find out. Do check out all episodes @ waysidestations.com! If you enjoyed this episode, do share it with someone who learnt an important life lesson from a travel experience. If you loved this episode, check out other interesting episodes as well @ waysidestations.com!

Mr M gives us a peek into the book named The Pilgrim of the Swara  with anecdotes into the life of K L Saigal, a renowned Indian singer and actor. What does Swara mean? How may we interpret it? You'll have to listen in to find out. Do check out all episodes @ waysidestations.com! If you enjoyed this episode, do share it with someone who still has a fond remembrance of K L Saigal. If you loved this episode, check out other interesting episodes as well @ waysidestations.com!

Mr M and his friend land up at Dajipur, Maharashtra wanting to check out the forest there. Thanks to the forest officer who assigns a guard to guide them, they are taken on a trek to experience the sights and sounds of the forest. What unfolds on the trek? What happens afterwards? You'll have to listen to find out. ‍Do check out all episodes @ waysidestations.com! If you enjoyed this episode, do share it with someone who has done many a trek. If you loved this episode, check out other interesting episodes as well @ waysidestations.com!

Mr M is in Kolhapur on work for an extended period. He never visits the Mahalakshmi Temple even though he sees it every day. One fun evening, he catches a glimpse of the Deity from outside and then heads in with his friends. What happens next? You will have to listen in to find out. ‍Do check out all episodes @ waysidestations.com! If you enjoyed this episode, do share it with someone who has visited the Kolhapur Mahalakshmi temple. If you loved this episode, check out other interesting episodes as well @ waysidestations.com!

One day Mr M comes across a new person humming a tune at his teacher's house. The acquaintance deepens when the stranger offers a glass of Lassi. Who is this person? Why was the Lassi special? You will have to listen in to find out. ‍Do check out all episodes @ waysidestations.com! If you enjoyed this episode, do share it with someone who may have had such a chance acquaintance. If you loved this episode, check out other interesting episodes as well @ waysidestations.com!