Nitin Kushalappa on Dakshin, the importance of oral folklore and why children need to be proud of their heritage

Dakshin, by Nitin Kushalappa is one of those comforting reads that instantly transports you to happier, more innocent childhood days. Talking to him on Tell Me A Story made it clear that Nitin is passionate about folktales and collecting and documenting oral folklore. But what was more interesting was chatting with him about why it was necessary to preserve these stories and to understand his process of collecting and choosing the right stories for this stellar collection. Tune in to this episode to listen and learn about the importance of folktales and oral stories and maybe, even be inspired by his drive and passion! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ratigirish.substack.com