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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.

Happy Independence Day 2018, Happy Independence Day, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

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.

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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!

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.

There are a lot of myths and legends about solar eclipse.

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.

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Friendship quotes from Winnie the PoohSubscriber Only

August 7, 2018 11:08 IST

(Winnie the Pooh) "A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside."

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Friendship Day 2018 Crafts: Make a recycled pencil holderSubscriber Only

October 16, 2018 12:29 IST

They can be a great birthday return gift option, something handmade, created by your child! You can have it as a make-and-take activity in your party as well.

Meet the dragonfly, nature’s flying machine!Subscriber Only

August 2, 2018 16:14 IST

Large dragonflies, like hawkers, have a maximum speed of 10-15 metres per second (22–34 mph) with an average cruising speed of about 4.5 metres per second (10 mph). Dragonflies can fly at 100 body-lengths per second, and three lengths per second backwards.

10 books to read aloud to your four-year-old, picked by a momSubscriber Only

August 2, 2018 09:51 IST

After reading The Library Lion, Tisya told me, “I wish I had a tail, Mumma, then I could swish and wipe my chalkboard without having to search for the duster.”

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12 Harry Potter facts you probably didn’t know, for PotterheadsSubscriber Only

April 5, 2019 14:07 IST

When Rowling wrote the first book in the series, she was broke, divorced and a single mother. She was also mourning the death of her mother, who died after years of suffering from multiple sclerosis.

5 cute and fuzzy owl books for kidsSubscriber Only

July 30, 2018 17:39 IST

Does your child hate being cuddled? They’re sure to relate to the baby owl in this delightful book. The Baby Owl he isn’t cute, even when all the animals in the woods want to hug the cute and fluffy little thing.

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‘Mom, Dad, what does rape mean?’Subscriber Only

October 12, 2018 14:57 IST

We live in cruel world, a world where rape culture is prevalent. Victims are blamed for sexual abuse and male sexual violence is normalised. Violence against anyone can never be normal and children need to know that.

Short Story: The Tic-Tic-Tic Trouble by Pavithra SankaranSubscriber Only

October 12, 2018 13:51 IST

‘I know who stole the watch. I know the thief!’ she whispered fiercely. She told him everything she had figured out.

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Moths are great mimics and some even feed on tears, says the Moth Lady!Subscriber Only

July 30, 2018 10:10 IST

Though they lack noses, moths are expert sniffers. A male moth can smell a female more than 10 km away.

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Lunar Eclipse: Safety tips and how to watch it with the kidsSubscriber Only

January 21, 2019 10:03 IST

Chandra Grahan or Lunar Eclipse: A lunar eclipse is caused by the alignment of Sun, Earth and the Moon in the same order and the alignment has to be very precise. An eclipse is a painfully slow process, check its progress once every 5-10 minutes to see a visible difference.

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It’s National Moth Week! Here are some amazing moth facts for kidsSubscriber Only

July 26, 2018 10:02 IST

The caterpillar stage in several moth species is seen during the spring season, when new leaves are soft and succulent to feed on.

DIY: Make a terrarium with your childSubscriber Only

October 16, 2018 12:32 IST

Trying to raise a child with green fingers? Here’s an easy way to make a fuss-free terrarium.

Short Story: Sunday Rat by Chatura RaoSubscriber Only

October 12, 2018 13:53 IST

Mooshaka is bored stiff, listening non-stop to prayers of devotees and needs a break. What does the deity Orange do for his favourite Holy Rat? Read this charming story to find out.