New Delhi, Jan. 11 -- F or most of us, stories spell comfort. Myths, legends, tales of adventure and valour told by grandparents at bedtime continue to offer succour well into our adulthood. Another layer is added to this when we experience folklore recounted by community elders or seasoned performers. Oral storytelling traditions are now being taken out of the domestic or community sphere to be celebrated at cultural festivals across the country. Take, for instance, The Spoken Fest, Kathakar or the 2024 edition of Gaatha Mumbai International Storytelling Festival. A mix of modern and traditional storytelling takes centre stage at Udaipur Tales as well, which has now returned with its seventh edition, taking place across venues in Rajasth...