THE HORSE RIDING Jimmy was a very fat boy. He always used to be sad because of his obesity. So, he decided to consult a doctor. He said to the doctor, How can I reduce my weight? Everybody teases me at the school. The doctor advised him to exercise daily. After few days, he again went to the doctor and complained that despite of exercising, he couldn't reduce his weight rather, putting on weight. The doctor asked him what exercise he was doing. Jimmy replied, I go for horse riding everyday. The result is that I gained weight while the horse lost weight. The doctor laughed and showed him ho ... read more

Tenali Rama and the Brinjal Curry Sri Krishna Devaraya was the emperor of Vizayanagra. He had eight advisors. Tenali Rama was one among them. He was very clever and spontaneous. Sri Krishna Devaraya had some special kind of brinjal plants in his garden. The brinjal was very rare kind and curry made out of it was very tasty which was loved by the emperor. As it was a rare kind, thegarden was very guarded and no one was allowed to view the plants without the emperor’s permission. Once the emperor had arranged dinner for his advisors and the brinjal curry was served. Tenali Rama had enjoye ... read more

THE TALKING PARROT Once, a lady wanted to but a talking parrot for herself. So she went to a pet shop owner and told him about her requirement. The shop owner said, Yes madam, I have a talking parrot. Then he showed her a parrot. The owner further said, If you pull the string on the left leg, he'll say; Hi, how are you? And if you pull the string on the right leg, he'll say; I'm fine, thank you. At this the lady asked, What if I pull both the strings? Then I would fall from this perch, you stupid lady! answered the parrot.

IN THE ZOO One day Danny went with his father to a zoo. He was very excited to see different types of birds and animals. After a while, they came in front of the cage of a lion. Danny's father told him how ferocious and strong lions are. Danny was listening very attentively. Finally, he spoke up, Dad, if somehow the lion comes out of the cage and eats you up, then how will I get back home? At least tell me the route to reach home. Danny's father laughed at the innocent question of the son.

STICK TO WORDS One day, two friends Nancy and Jenny were sitting in a restaurant. Nancy asked Jenny about her age. First, Jenny tried to hide her age but when Nancy compelled her, she said, I am just sixteen years old. At this Nancy said, Last year you said that your age was sixteen and now again you are saying you are sixteen years old. What's this? Jenny laughed and said, I always stick to my words. Both the friends started laughing at this witty comment.