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Explained: What’s Union Budget? 

Every year, you must be listening to your parents talking about something called budget. Even TV and newspapers are filled with programmes and articles discussing yearly budget. But what is budget and why is it so important? Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman would present Union Budget on February 1, and the country awaits what is in […]
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HOME SHEEP HOME!

In SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON, Shaun (voiced by Justin Fletcher) and his animal friends get a huge surprise when a long-eared alien (Amalia Vitale) arrives on their farm. Although the creature is more trouble than it seems, they quickly form a friendship, and it is up to Shaun to save them all from meddling […]
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All about Kalamkari Painting

Kalamkari is an ancient style of hand painting on textile or a wood block. This is a very intricate style of painting that requires a lot of attention to detail and patience. ‘Kalam’ means pen and ‘Kari’ means work. Various dark colored ink and drawing motifs like paisleys, linear shapes, flowers, animals, humans or even […]
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Listings: Have a fun-filled week!

What: Kids ‘A’ Fair When: Saturday, 25th – Sunday 26th January 2020 | Where: Dublin Square, Phoenix Market City,  Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Kurla West , Mumbai By: Phoenix Market City For: All Kids Cost: Rs 200 Detailed Info: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/kids-a-fair/ET00124068 What: Transfer Kid When: Sunday, 26th January 2020 | Where: Dance Theatre Godrej, Nariman Point, […]
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Barbie doll gets a makeover 

Barbie is everyone’s favourite doll. Her svelte figure, high-heel shoes, fancy dresses, matching accessories and glowing hair… the image is of a stunner. But so unreal. Isn’t it!  Not anymore. Now imagine a Barbie with high boots, grey hair, lab coat and hard hat. Yes, that’s real women. And thanks to one such superwoman who […]
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This underwater park is a must-visit 

Green trees, benches, pathways, flower beds… sounds like any neighbourhood park. But it isn’t. This park around Green Lake near Tragoess village in Austria turns into an underwater park every summer. Yes, you could dive into the park! The lake is surrounded by the snowed peaks of Hochschwab Mountains and forests that create a place […]
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India beat Australia to clinch the series 

It was worth the wait but the Men in Blue didn’t disappoint us. After a humiliating defeat in Mumbai at the hands of Australia, the Indian team avenged the loss in Bengaluru by defeating Aussies and winning the series as well. The Indian team won the match by seven wickets. Australia batted first to set […]
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Greta scolds world leaders, again 

A year after she asked the world leaders to wake up to the dangers of climate change, Greta Thunberg told them that they were not doing enough for the nature. The Swedish activist was at the World Economic Forum to talk about climate change. She said the increase in global temperature could not be kept […]
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This shark can walk. Are you scared yet? 

Researchers have discovered a new species of walking sharks that live in northern Australia and in the shallower parts of New Guinea. A type of shark that has the ability to walk on land may sound scary, but researchers note that walking shark species are quite small and usually eat small fish and invertebrates. The […]
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Constitution for kid, simple and straight! 

Every 26th January, people gather on New Delhi’s Rajpath amidst a colourful jamboree of fluttering flags, marching soldiers and dancing children. What is celebrated on this day is at the heart of our democracy-the magnificent Constitution of India. The document didn’t only lay down the law but united India with a vision that took two […]