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‘Ninja Nani is about back-flipping grandmas and clueless parents’Subscriber Only
September 24, 2018 16:00 IST
"We do often tend to forget that our seniors were once pesky children, unruly teenagers, and conflicted young adults too."
Short story for kids: Kalpana’s Cycle by Sowmya RajendranSubscriber Only
October 12, 2018 13:40 IST
Kalpana closed her eyes and tried to find the pedals. The wind rushed in her ears. The cycle wobbled on the road and then...DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM! Kalpana fell. AGAIN.
Salman Khan is teaching his nephew how to paint. Here’s why art is great for kids!Subscriber Only
September 22, 2018 09:00 IST
Colouring stimulates a child’s creativity like little else. You will soon see them experiment with shades, patterns and more.
8 children’s books on the theme of peaceSubscriber Only
October 5, 2018 18:29 IST
International Day of Peace: With bright colours and fun illustrations woven into a child-friendly format, The Peace Book is apt for young readers to help them understand the meaning of peace, and the importance of friendship, caring and acceptance.
How to explain Muharram, Islamic New Year and Ashoura Day to kidsSubscriber Only
September 10, 2019 10:01 IST
Muharram 2019: According to the Islamic tradition, on the ninth and tenth days of Muharram, Muslims should observe fast. Also they must not forget the poor during these days nor should they oppress any individual who may be below them.
Make History Fun Again: 5 intriguing fashion trends from ancient IndiaSubscriber Only
October 31, 2018 13:17 IST
All women had elaborate daily routines to get ready. Every day, they would spend ages etching out elaborate colourful rangolis…not on the floor, but on their own cheeks, foreheads and even chests!
Children’s book Miss Laya’s Fantastic Motorbike started as a phone storySubscriber Only
September 17, 2018 17:57 IST
In small towns in India, we still see many women commuting on cycles and mopeds. Chandra, the character in Miss Laya's Fantastic Motorbike Does Not Like Fruits is based on a single mother who is a farmer, and rides a moped.
‘School discipline shouldn’t be a federal issue’Subscriber Only
September 17, 2018 13:47 IST
The message from Washington seems to be getting through: Some 20 percent of respondents said they felt pressure to keep in school students that staff would have preferred to remove.
Happy birthday PM Modi: Quotes from the PM for kidsSubscriber Only
September 17, 2018 11:56 IST
"Dear Parents, family is the strongest support system for any child...You are your child's best mentor."
10 facts on M Visvesvaraya for kids on Engineer’s DaySubscriber Only
January 18, 2019 13:08 IST
Besides being a world-renowned civil engineer, M Visvesvaraya was the 19th Diwan of Mysore, who served between 1912 and 1918.
Transgender author Vivek Shraya: Allow kids to be gender creativeSubscriber Only
September 17, 2018 09:37 IST
"I think children’s books are definitely an entry point into having a conversation with children about gender and difference more broadly."
Hindi Diwas: 5 ways to help your child learn the languageSubscriber Only
September 13, 2019 11:27 IST
Hindi Diwas 2018: To help your child develop an interest in Hindi literature, introduce him or her to children’s books in Hindi.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: 10 books on the elephant god for kidsSubscriber Only
September 13, 2018 11:41 IST
Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: This book is a fun retelling of some of the popular legends of Ganesh. The stories are accompanied by beautiful illustrations, and are sure to appeal to every child.
Ganesh Chaturthi: Make this DIY Ganesh craft with your childSubscriber Only
October 16, 2018 12:37 IST
Ganesh Chaturthi: Decorate the wall-hanging using self-adhesive pearl strings. Make eyes for Ganesha with black pearl and do not forget the delicious laddoo!
Make History Fun Again: Quaint Math puzzles from ancient IndiaSubscriber Only
October 31, 2018 13:18 IST
Here are some real problems from the Lilavati. Work them out, and imagine young schoolchildren sitting and solving the same questions 1,000 years ago!
Ganesh Chaturthi story for kids: The Moon’s PunishmentSubscriber Only
October 12, 2018 13:41 IST
Ganesh Chaturthi 2018: Poor Ganesha couldn’t maintain his balance. He fell down. And SPLAT! He scrambled all over. As he was trying to gather himself, the elephant god heard loud laughs. He looked up and saw the moon shaking with laughter.
Swami Vivekananda Jayanti: Five quotes from his Chicago speech on religionSubscriber Only
January 12, 2019 11:58 IST
Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2019: Here are some quotes from the speech that parents can share with their children.
International Literacy Day: Short story for kids—A Cloud of TrashSubscriber Only
October 12, 2018 13:42 IST
International Literacy Day: A cloud of trash is hanging over Cheekoo’s head, making her the unhappiest girl in the world.
International Literacy Day: Give kids happiness homework, says Andy CopeSubscriber Only
September 8, 2018 12:33 IST
"If your child is enjoying school, please tell their teacher. A simple, ‘Thanks for doing such a terrific job,’ will make their day."
LGBTQI: Books that teach your child about gender fluiditySubscriber Only
September 6, 2018 12:30 IST
What happens when the child fails to identify with his or her own gender or begins exploring its fluidity? Here are some of the books that address these issues, which can help parents and children understand gender better.
Make History Fun Again: 5 eccentric hobbies of the MughalsSubscriber Only
October 31, 2018 13:26 IST
Emperor Akbar played it lifesize in Fatehpur Sikri, where real people enacted the pieces. Sometimes, international matches were held and bets placed on them.
Happy Teachers’ Day: 6 books on teachers for kidsSubscriber Only
September 5, 2018 15:14 IST
Happy Teachers' Day: On the occasion of Teachers' Day 2018, here are some books that parents can introduce their kids to
Happy Teachers’ Day: Rabindranath Tagore on teaching without textbooksSubscriber Only
September 5, 2018 10:29 IST
Happy Teachers' Day: Thus the boys of our school were fortunate enough to be able to receive their lessons from a living teacher and not from textbooks. Have not our books, like most of our necessaries, come between us and our world?
Happy Teachers’ Day: Where is the internet and other ‘Thunks’ to keep kids guessing!Subscriber Only
September 5, 2018 13:32 IST
Happy Teachers' Day: Is there more future or past? Can you touch the wind?
5 books that teach kids the value of dissentSubscriber Only
September 4, 2018 13:26 IST
Dissent comes with the ability to think independently and question every wrongdoing and here are some books which can teach that to your kids.
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