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Nithya AS invites us on a virtual tour to her rubber plantation in Trivandrum, Kerala. Through this detailed photo feature, she walks us through how the rubber is tapped and collected from the trees before being sent for processing. If you’ve never been to a rubber plantation before, here’s your chance…
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8th Grader Aarush Mohan is a huge fan of Elon Musk. Despite all the bouquets and brickbats showered on Musk, Aarush admires him for his personality, sense of humour, entrepreneurial skills, ability to thrive across several industries and having the courage to take huge risks – all this apart from being the richest man on Earth. Clearly, Musk has done something right to be admired by many, including 13-year-old Aarush. Read on to know why Aarush looks up to Musk…
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Join Sonal Srivastava as she takes us on a visual culinary journey of preparing mutton handi in a purely desi style. Complete with dried cow dung cakes, burning them in a chula, placing an earthen pot or handi on the flame, and cooking mutton. Can anything be more earthy, rustic and delicious than this?
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Why is it we judge people based on their skin colour? Is it fair for us to arrive at conclusions just because someone is fairer or darker than the other? Sheema Shireen gently uncovers India’s deeply ingrained colourist mindset plaguing our country for generations. She is hopeful that future generations will be kinder and more accepting of people from all colours and races living in harmony in a more equitable society for all.
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Do you think organic farming is a way to a more sustainable future? 10th Grader, Nithya AS, who is into organic farming herself, analyses farming in India and explores its various nuances on a more extensive spectrum. As she has reaped the benefits of organic farming, she feels that this could be a healthier option for people and the planet as well.
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As the prestigious Union Christian College, Aluva in Kerala, recently completed 100 years, Sheema Shireen beams with pride as she shares the rich history of her college. She also recounts some of the fondest memories and favourite spots she was lucky to have enjoyed as a college student. For those of you who are caught up with life’s busy routine, this memoir is sure to take you down nostalgic moments of college life.
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Did you know that Kalaripayattu, or ‘Kalari’, is considered the mother of all martial arts? 10th Grader Nithya AS, shares her experience learning Kalaripayattu from her Kalari Gurukkal, Dr S Mahesh. She sheds light on how this ancient martial art form has survived centuries to teach people the art of self-defence and balancing the mind, body and soul.
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Ananya Sampath decodes the traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony and shares how this unique ritual has a deeper meaning about life. This tea ceremony is a symbol of minimalism, peace, tranquillity and respect for self, others and nature.
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Little did Sonal Srivastava realise that an ordinary day would turn out to be so lucky. An outing with the family proved to be a blessing – quite literally! After years of pining to visit the much famed Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, Sonal got a chance to experience divinity for the first time, and here’s what she has to say…
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Kavita Srivastava takes us on a spellbound journey to her home state Uttar Pradesh. It is more to what meets the eye for someone who may have visited the state a few times. Hailing from Bhadohi, the ‘City of Carpets’, Kavita sheds new light and a perspective on Uttar Pradesh, a land known for its epics, festivals, culture, food, creativity, love and power.
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