New Delhi : When most teenagers her age are scrolling through reels, 17-year-old Shivangini Chaudhary is leafing through the past — one story at a time. A Class 12 student, she has written a book that dusts off Haryana’s forgotten village tales and brings them to life for a generation that barely remembers oral storytelling. ‘Sir Buzz and Other Stories – A Retelling of Haryanvi Folktales’ is not just about stories. It is a collection that revisits traditional village tales, blending humour, wit and wisdom for a new generation of readers.
Young writer celebrates Haryana’s storytelling legacy
“I grew up on these stories — my grandparents would tell them at bedtime,” she says, her voice quick with affection. “They were funny, wise, and full of small truths about life in the villages. Somew