Bhopal, Feb. 28 -- Stories are a part of life. While reading stories, we find ourselves immersed in the characters in such a way that the stories end up becoming our own, be it mythology or folktales. Thus the way these stories are told have a huge impact on the listeners. Renowned poet and author Rajesh Joshi believe that children should be exposed to a wide variety of literature so that they get the opportunity to enter and experience the world of stories.

He talked extensively about the various elements that stories have, impact of these stories on young children as well as the traditions of stories and storytelling in India. His words enhanced the experience of the two-days seminar organised by Eklavya Foundation on February 26 and 27....