She said, "Ayush, you have watched enough TV. Now go and water the plants."
"Wait, Mom. Such a good show is on, I can't leave it and go," refused Ayush.
"Ayush, you have been watching cartoons for the last hour. If you don't water the plants, they will wither," explained Mom.
"Oh Mom, what could possibly go wrong in just a little while?" asked Ayush and continued watching TV.
After five minutes the electricity went out, and the TV automatically turned off.
Ayush was disappointed.
"Ugh, the electricity had to go when such a good scene was playing," grumbled Ayush with frustration.
"It's a good thing the electricity went out, otherwise you would have spent the whole day watching TV. Now go and water the plants," Mom said.
Ayush reluctantly picked up the watering can and headed outside.
The plants were all feeling the intense summer heat.
The little Rose plant started crying in distress due to the harsh sunlight.
"It's so hot, I'm hungry and thirsty too," she cried.
"Wait, I'll protect you from the sun," said the Peepal tree and moved its branch to provide shade to the rose and gave it a little relief from the scorching heat.
"You saved me from the sun, but I am still hungry and thirsty," she said again.
"Me too," said the nearby Marigold plant distressed.
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FINDERS, KEEPERS
Raji came out of her cool, thatched roof hut. The rough, sun-baked ground scorched her little feet. She looked up at the sun - it was still not very high in the sky. Judging by its position, Raji guessed it was around ten o'clock...
A Dog Named DOT
Dogs like Dot are found a dime a dozen on Chennai streets. Diya could never understand why that one particular dog who was just like any other brown and white dog, chose to pull at her heartstrings...
THE SCHOOL CONSTITUTION
10-year-old Mayank had just opened his tiffin box to eat when the aroma of his food spread through the class...
TARUN'S TALE
\"Stories should be like a breath of fresh air. They should give strength to our souls,\" Tarun's grandmother told him...
The Forest Lesson
Once upon a time, in a deep, green forest humming with life, there lived a fox named Foxy. Foxy was known for his sharp mind and charm, yet he often exaggerated his adventures. His best friends were Sandy sparrow, Rosy rabbit and Timmy turtle...
The Story of a Visionary
A few years after India's independence, the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, fondly known as 'Chacha Nehru,' visited a small village...
Poppy and Karan's Masterchef Mummy
\"What have you made this time, Mummy?\"...
The Mighty Mouse
Ricky mouse emerged from his hole and set off for some work. Katie cat spotted him and dashed to catch him.
Halloween Costume Party
Nandu was the first one to reach Soham's house for the Halloween party.
A FAIR EX CHANGE
Mani heard Thatha arguing with his friend as he entered the hall.
