The Mischievous Monkey and the Mango Thief

 Once upon a time in a small village in India, there lived a mischievous monkey named Chintu. Chintu was always up to some prank or mischief, much to the annoyance of the villagers.

One hot summer day, as the villagers were busy working in their fields, Chintu spotted a ripe mango tree laden with juicy mangoes. Unable to resist the temptation, he scampered up the tree and started plucking mangoes one by one, gobbling them up greedily.

Meanwhile, in another part of the village, there lived a clever crow named Kalia. Kalia was known for his sharp wit and keen observation skills. He had been watching Chintu's antics from afar and decided to teach him a lesson.

So, Kalia flew over to the mango tree where Chintu was feasting and perched himself on a nearby branch. Clearing his throat, he called out to Chintu in a loud voice, "Hey, Chintu! What are you doing up there?"

Startled, Chintu looked around but couldn't see anyone. "Who's there?" he asked, feeling a bit nervous.

"It's me, Kalia, the wise crow," replied Kalia. "I couldn't help but notice you enjoying those delicious mangoes. But do you know whose tree this is?"

Chintu, still munching on a mango, shook his head. "No, I don't," he said between bites.

"Well, let me tell you," said Kalia, lowering his voice conspiratorially. "This mango tree belongs to the mighty king of the jungle, Sher Singh the lion. And he doesn't take kindly to thieves who steal from his orchard."Chintu's eyes widened in fear. "Oh no, I didn't know that! Please don't tell Sher Singh, Mr. Crow. I promise I'll never steal again."

Kalia chuckled to himself, pleased with the success of his trick. "Very well, Chintu. I'll let you off this time. But remember, honesty is the best policy."

With that, Kalia flew off, leaving Chintu feeling relieved but also a little embarrassed. From that day on, Chintu learned his lesson and never again dared to steal from the mango tree. And whenever he saw Kalia flying overhead, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of gratitude for the clever crow who had saved him from trouble.