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Learn about India through these children’s booksSubscriber Only

August 16, 2018 09:49 IST

Independence Day 2018: Here are some great books, fiction and non-fiction, to teach children about India.

Independence Day 2018: When Mahatma Gandhi lied for his brotherSubscriber Only

October 12, 2018 13:59 IST

Happy Independence Day 2018: The English teacher, keen to prove that he was a good teacher, wanted all his students to know every spelling so that he could impress his superiors. When he saw that Mohan was unsure, he prodded him to peep at his neighbour’s slate and see the spelling.

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Independence Day 2018: Nine museums for the patrioticSubscriber Only

August 15, 2018 11:30 IST

Happy Independence Day 2018: On the occasion of India’s 72nd Independence Day, take a look at museums from across the country dedicated to teaching the history of India through the lives and eyes of the people who created it.

11 very Indian things that kids today are not aware of!Subscriber Only

August 15, 2018 09:30 IST

From games to food, most children today are missing out on a lot of quintessential things that once comprised childhood bliss in India.

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Independence Day 2018: Enjoy these tricolour recipes with familySubscriber Only

August 15, 2018 09:35 IST

Happy Independence Day 2018: Dish up these tricolour recipes in saffron, white and green and give Independence Day a new flavour!

Five iconic Indian scientists who made us proudSubscriber Only

February 28, 2019 14:12 IST

Learn about these prominent Indian scientists, who made India what it is today.

Independence Day 2018 Craft: DIY tricolour dreamcatcherSubscriber Only

October 16, 2018 12:28 IST

Happy Independence Day 2018: Here is a step-wise tutorial of a tricolour dreamcatcher! You can make one or many to decorate your home and school.

Independence Day 2018: Famous quotes from freedom fightersSubscriber Only

August 15, 2018 09:39 IST

Independence Day 2018: On August 15, we remember our iconic freedom fighters, who were instrumental in reinstating Swaraj or self-rule in the country after being ruled by the British for nearly 200 years.

The Gran View: How my special needs child finally spoke and walkedSubscriber Only

October 8, 2018 15:46 IST

Tamana finished her class XII at DPS and today is a regular teacher at DPS Nursery school in Vasant Vihar, New Delhi. She skips, hops and jumps with the babies and is loved by one and all.

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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s famous speech ‘Give me blood, I promise you freedom’Subscriber Only

January 23, 2019 10:53 IST

India’s most loved and iconic freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose or Netaji was known for his rousing, motivational speeches. His speech, ‘Give me blood and I promise you freedom’, delivered in Burma to the members of his Indian National Army in 1944, is among the most popular. Share the speech with your child on the occasion of Netaji's 122nd birth anniversary.

Remembering Sridevi: What she said on being a momSubscriber Only

August 13, 2019 10:11 IST

Sridevi is not just remembered for her contribution to movies but also for being a doting mother to her children Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor.

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Can overfeeding crying babies make them obese as adults?Subscriber Only

August 29, 2018 18:03 IST

Recent studies have revealed that when a mother feeds a crying child just to soothe, even if the child is not hungry, it can lead to obesity.

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Not afraid to be ambitious: Supermom Tara Sharma SalujaSubscriber Only

October 4, 2018 13:21 IST

"I was never a big star. The roles dried up further once I became pregnant. This made me think of a work format that would let me be around my children as well as work."

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World Elephant Day: Five elephant facts for kidsSubscriber Only

January 18, 2019 13:14 IST

World Elephant Day: Elephants are led by a grand matriarch or the oldest and usually, the largest female in the herd, which can go from a group of eight to nearly a hundred relatives.

Did you know about Indian dinosaurs? Meet the RajasaurusSubscriber Only

August 12, 2018 11:19 IST

I get wide-eyed, astonished looks from most people when I tell them that India has some of the world’s largest fossil excavation sites and hatcheries!

5 food movies for the family, recommended by a chef!Subscriber Only

August 12, 2018 09:26 IST

Movies and cuisine are truly two aspects that reflect how society thinks.

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Quick and easy dessert recipes for birthday partiesSubscriber Only

August 11, 2018 19:43 IST

Do the kids love Nutella, Oreos and ice-cream? They're sure to enjoy these three great dessert recipes.

Solar Eclipse/Surya Grahan 2019: Facts, how to watch and safety tipsSubscriber Only

December 26, 2019 08:29 IST

Solar Eclipse/Surya Grahan 2019: The Earth revolves around the Sun and the Moon revolves around the Earth. They are aligned perfectly only a fraction of times, otherwise you would have seen an eclipse once every month.

10 books for independent readers, from Grades 1 to 5Subscriber Only

August 10, 2018 17:34 IST

There's a world of books waiting for your child, including old favourites like Roald Dahl and Enid Blyton.

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Surya Grahan or Solar Eclipse 2018: Myths and superstitionsSubscriber Only

August 11, 2018 07:38 IST

Surya Grahan or Solar Eclipse 2018: In ancient times, Greeks believed that a solar eclipse was a sign of angry gods and that it heralded disaster and destruction.

Kinder Garden: You are what you eat, go local!Subscriber Only

August 10, 2018 11:30 IST

“Tastes are mostly learned; in a single generation we can change the relationship with the food we eat.”

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Parenthesis: Are you sleep-deprived, exhausted? It may be parental burnout!Subscriber Only

August 10, 2018 09:31 IST

Carve out time to pursue your interests and hobbies. Invest in your marriage and spend time as a couple.

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10 ways to increase creativity in preschoolersSubscriber Only

August 9, 2018 17:44 IST

Keeping screen time minimal can go a long way in giving the child time and opportunity to hone his or her creative instincts.

Make the dentist your child’s best friend to catch problems earlySubscriber Only

August 9, 2018 14:46 IST

Visits to the dentist should occur every six months. The dentist will address childhood habits that can be harmful, such as thumb sucking, which can eventually cause “jutting out” teeth.