The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax- Audio recorded by Juhi Chaudhry

We are glad to share the recording of The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax by Arthur Conan Doyle . This was recorded by Juhi Chaudhry, our summer volunteer of 2020. The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax is a part of the Sherlock Holmes stories! Click on the link below to listen to it! 

Lady Frances Carfax

Enjoy! 

Check out Esha's online audio library- http://www.clabil.org/audio.php  for more recordings! 

A Case of Identity- Audio recorded by Saanjali Agarwal

We are glad to share the recording of A Case of Identity by Arthur Conan Doyle. This was recorded by Saanjali Agarwal, our summer volunteer of 2020. A Case of Identity is a part of the Sherlock Holmes stories! Click on the link below to listen to it! 

A Case of Identity

Enjoy! 

Check out Esha's online audio library- http://www.clabil.org/audio.php  for more recordings! 

The Blanched Soldier- Audio recorded by Vidush Gupta

We are glad to share the recording of The Blanched Soldier by Arthur Conan Doyle. This was recorded by Vidush Gupta , our summer volunteer in 2020. The Blanched Soldier is a part of the Sherlock Holmes stories! Click on the link below to listen to it! 

The Blanched Soldier audio recording link 

Enjoy! 

Check out Esha's online audio library- http://www.clabil.org/audio.php  for more recordings! 

The Abbey Grange- Audio recorded by Tia Sood

We are glad to share the recording of The Abbey Grange  by Arthur Conan Doyle. This was recorded by Tia Sood, our summer volunteer of 2020. The Abbey Grange is a part of the Sherlock Holmes stories! Click on the link below to listen to it! 

The Abbey Grange

Enjoy! 

Check out Esha's online audio library- http://www.clabil.org/audio.php  for more recordings! 

The Three Garridebs- Audio recorded by Aryavir Arora

We are glad to share the recording of The Three Garridebs by Arthur Conan Doyle. This was recorded by Aryavir Arora, our summer volunteer of 2020.  The Three Garridebs is a part of the Sherlock Holmes stories! Click on the link below to listen to it! 

The Three Garridebs

Enjoy! 

Check out Esha's online audio library- http://www.clabil.org/audio.php  for more recordings! 

The Adventure of Three Students - Audio recorded by Adya Rajpal

We are glad to share the recording of  The Adventure of Three Students by Arthur Conan Doyle. This was recorded by Adya Rajpal, our summer volunteer of 2020.  The Three Students is a part of the Sherlock Holmes stories! Click on the link below to listen to it! 

 The Three Students 

Enjoy! 

Check out Esha's online audio library- http://www.clabil.org/audio.php  for more recordings! 

The Boscombe Valley Tragedy Mystery - Audio recorded by Adya Rajpal

 We are glad to share the recording of The Boscombe Valley Tragedy Mystery by Arthur Conan Doyle. This was recorded by Adya Rajpal, our summer volunteer of 2020. The Boscombe Valley Tragedy Mystery is a part of the Sherlock Holmes stories! Click on the link below to listen to it! 

The Boscombe Valley Tragedy Mystery

Enjoy! 

Check out Esha's online audio library- http://www.clabil.org/audio.php  for more recordings! 

The Mazarin Stone- Audio recorded by Manaal Tariq

We are glad to share the recording of The Mazarin Stone by Arthur Conan Doyle. This was recorded by Manaal Tariq, our summer volunteer of 2020. The Mazarin Stone is a part of the Sherlock Holmes stories! Click on the link below to listen to it! 

The Mazarin Stone

Enjoy! 

Check out Esha's online audio library- http://www.clabil.org/audio.php  for more recordings! 

The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet- Audio recording by Khushi Popli

We are glad to share the recording of The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet by Arthur Conan Doyle. This was recorded by Khushi Popli, our summer volunteer of 2020. The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet is a part of the Sherlock Holmes stories! Click on the link below to listen to it! 

The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet

Enjoy! 

Check out Esha's online audio library- http://www.clabil.org/audio.php  for more recordings! 

The Shoscombe Old Place - Audio recording by Atiria Sandhu

 We are glad to share the recording of The Shoscombe Old Place by Arthur Conan Doyle. This was recorded by Atiria Sandhu, our summer volunteer of 2020. The Shoscombe Old Place is a part of the Sherlock Holmes stories! Click on the link below to listen to it! 

The Shoscombe Old Place 

Enjoy! 

Check out Esha's online audio library- http://www.clabil.org/audio.php  for more recordings! 

The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor- Audio recording by Asmaniya Luthra

We are glad to share the recording of The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor by Arthur Conan Doyle. This was recorded by Asmaniya Luthra, our summer volunteer of 2020. The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor is a part of the Sherlock Holmes stories! Click on the link below to listen to it! 

The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor

Enjoy! 

Check out Esha's online audio library- http://www.clabil.org/audio.php  for more recordings! 

The Retired Colourman - Audio recorded by Arhaan Sawhney

We are glad to share the recording of  The Retired Colourman by Arthur Conan Doyle. This was recorded by Arhaan Sawhney, our summer volunteer of 2020. The Retired Colourman is a part of the Sherlock Holmes stories! Click on the link below to listen to it! 

The Retired Colourman link 

Enjoy! 

Check out Esha's online audio library- http://www.clabil.org/audio.php  for more recordings! 

The Emperor’s Ring - Audio recorded by Ananya Bhatia

We are glad to share the recording of The Emperor's Ring by Satyajit ray. This was recorded by Ananya Bhatia, our summer volunteer of 2020. Listen to the recording by clicking on the link below! 

The Emperor's Ring 

Enjoy! 

Check out Esha's online audio library- http://www.clabil.org/audio.php  for more recordings! 

The Adventure of the Speckled Band - Audio recorded by Akshat Gupta

We are glad to share the recording of The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle. This was recorded by Akshat gupta, our summer volunteer of 2020. The Adventure of the Speckled Band is a part of the Sherlock Holmes stories! Click on the link below to listen to it! 

The Adventure of the Speckled Band recording 

Enjoy! 

Check out Esha's online audio library- http://www.clabil.org/audio.php  for more recordings! 

His Last Bow- Audio recorded by Abeni Randeep Sethi

We are glad to share the recording of His Last Bow by Arthur Conan Doyle. This was recorded by Abeni Randeep Sethi, our summer volunteer of 2020. His Last Bow is part of the Sherlock Holmes stories. This is another case Sherlock Holmes gets involved in! Listen to the recording by clicking on the link below! 

His Last Bow recording 

Enjoy! 

Check out Esha's online audio library- http://www.clabil.org/audio.php  for more recordings! 

The Man with the Twisted Lip- Audio recorded by Aaliya Shrivastava

 We are glad to share the recording of The Man with the Twisted Lip by Arthur Conan Doyle. This was recorded by Aaliya Shrivastava, our summer volunteer of 2020. The Man with the Twisted Lip is part of the Sherlock Holmes stories. This is another case Sherlock Holmes gets involved in! Listen to the recording by clicking on the link below! 

The Man with the Twisted Lip

Enjoy! 

Check out Esha's online audio library- http://www.clabil.org/audio.php  for more recordings! 

Ekankii Rupak - A Jaishankar Prasad story recorded by Aaditya Bhashyam

We are glad to share the recording of Ekankii Rupak by Jaishankar Prasad by Aaditya Bhashyam, our summer volunteer of 2020 in audio.  Jaishankar Prasad is a well renowned writer, who wrote a large number of books in Hindi. 

Feel free to download and listen! 

Ekanki Rupak Link 

Enjoy! 

Check out Esha's online audio library for more recordings! 

A Killer in Kailash - Audio recorded by Vidur Khosla

 We are glad to share the Vidur Khosla, our summer volunteer of 2020 has recorded the entire novel - A Killer in Kailash - A Feluda mystery by Satyajit Ray, in audio. 

While the book itself is superb, the climax truly reads like the climax of an action movie. The author has completely used their ability to do story telling on celluloid to bring the film alive for us through their words. If you read only one Feluda, let it be this one. 

The rendition is very good. 

Feel free to download and listen. 

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapters 7 and 8 

Chapter 9 

Chapter 10

Enjoy! 

All of Esha's online audio library is at www.clabil.org/audio.php. 

Audio file of The Dancing Men - Sherlock Holmes story

 Today, we would like to share with you an excellent recording from the audio library. The Dancing Men is one of Sherlock Holmes' best stories. 

It has been recorded by Tavisha Sethi as part of her summer project. 

Here it is: 

The Dancing Men Part 1

The Dancing Men Part 2

What Covid means to visual disability: Guest Post by Himasutha

'My finger was cut while working in January 2020, my father expired in February, and I used my money to finish all the final rights. In March, the lockdown was imposed, making my situation worse'. These sentences were stated by a blind man, who was working in a factory, currently unemployed and finding it difficult during this Covid-19 situation to meet the basic needs of his family. After interviewing four individuals who are blind, and all of them stated that they wished they received help from the government during this horrifying situation. 

'In this difficult situation, with no one in my family working, I wish my wife, who isn't blind, is employed'. The sentence was stated by an individual who desperately wants to come out of this tragic situation. The same individual reported that when he went to a nearby place in Kashiram colony, Noida for his family to stay in, people said they'll let the police trash him and his family if they did not leave. The individuals stated that they received the regular supply of the goods ration shops from the government. They also said that they would like to get back to work and earn some money for their family to be in the right place.

During this situation, blind people can be unintentionally ignored. Their problems can be hidden in society. Being blind, unfortunately, deprives the individuals of applying to few jobs, and standing on their own feet may need a little support. 

To help them stand on their own feet during the COVID 19 situation, the government could implement few policies that benefit the blind individuals and help them receive money. Creating jobs during this situation can be hard; therefore, the government could allocate money that can be distributed to differently-abled individuals. For the blind and disabled individuals, online skill development classes can be conducted that will enhance their skills and help them grab jobs once the situation gets better. Speaking to them, they indicated that having a career in their hand could make them independent, and there is nothing better than this. They could be encouraged to look at different professions, such as coaching, chefs, artists, teachers, journalists, etc. The list is endless, provided with an opportunity they would love to grab it and stand independent.

During this hard time, we must note that not everyone is sitting in their house and having a quality time with their family. Few individuals are suffering from this dark phase and are waiting to live a happy life. We could all help in their upliftment and make sure everyone gets through this pandemic safe and comfortable.

Let's Listen: Riddles Today

Today, its riddle time! Nirnita Nyahatkar recorded these riddles last year. See how many of these you can crack! Language: Hindi.

http://bit.ly/2RnF5ax

One Story a Day

This summer, let's listen to one good story a day.

Today's story is a Hindi story by Premchand: Bade Bhai Sahab.

Listen to it here:

http://goo.gl/XnNdjP

Esha Summer Project 2020 is here!

So what if we are at home? The Esha Summer Project, which allows volunteers to contribute from home, is back!

Our choices are fewer, but they are all super exciting!

Check out the Summer Project presentation here. 

And then, once you have made up your mind, (and only when you have made up your mind)

REGISTER HERE. 

Registrations close 20th May.
Update: We have reopened registrations based on your 
inputs. Registrations are now open till June 5. 

This is really important: DO NOT REGISTER IF YOU ARE NOT SURE.

A lot of our time and effort is invested in each volunteer. But more importantly, it just makes us sad when people register for fun and then simply don't show up or backtrack. 

CLABIL Android app taken down for now

Last year, after our research on the knowledge acquisition patterns of the knowledge have-nots, we arrived at some key insights:
A. After a 12 hours work day, no weekly off, they don't want gyaan. They want entertainment to wind down.
B. The social networks are very strong. So if they want any information, they are more likely to go to the social network than the internet. The converse is also true - knowledge transmitted through the social network finds more acceptance and credibility than knowledge generally available on a knowledge platform.

Accordingly, at this time, we have taken CLABIL off the App store. The web interface - www.braillecards.org/audio.php is live and being updated constantly. But the app has been taken down for now. The cost of hosting the app database alone was higher than the cost of the entire project, and the app had found very little adoption. We knew from the research that it was, indeed, a DESIGN issue, and we need to go back to the drawing board.

We are currently working to redesign the app and combine it with some pilot behaviour change models, and the results thereof.

The next stage in this journey is this:
1. We will do the report writing of the work done so far.
2. Secondary research and Detailed interviews with people who have successfully led knowledge initiatives to identify the key parameters that go into a successful knowledge program.

We are, of course, looking for volunteers for both. The ideal people will be Grade 10,11,12 students who want to understand social change from a macro, strategic perspective and want to understand how social change is a result of deep strategy executed with everyday rigour, not a feel-good activity that people just turn up to do.

We are at eshabraille@gmail.com

Thank you!  

Esha completes 15 years today

Today, as quietly as every year, Esha completes 15 years of its existence. 

Sending special thanks to the Universe, for making Esha a drop in the ocean. 

And to everyone who has supported Esha - Every day, in every way. 

Thank you!