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DEBATE OF THE DAY: Is predicting the future a skill we can learn?

IN THE NEWS: Is predicting the future a skill we can learn? Another disaster has shaken some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Some think we can use science to predict and prevent them. On Friday 3 February, a Dutch researcher, Frank Hoogerbeets, tweeted out a map of southern Turkey. In the caption he wrote: […]
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Could human’s teleport?

What if you could instantly transport yourself from one place to another? Instead of circling the same old neighborhood, you could walk the streets of Shanghai, China. Instead of eating the same old takeout for dinner, you could dine in Paris, France. You could even visit the moon or the rings of Saturn. Science fiction […]
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The Status Game

A new book says we live in a culture obsessed with status and competition, from school to work and sport. So is it time to opt out and view life another way? You are at a fork in the road. If you turn left, you start the story of your life. You love and learn. […]
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India’s Top Fruit Picking Destinations For the Perfect Family Vacation

India’s Top 10 Fruit Picking Destinations For the Perfect Family Vacation From the fresh kinnows of Punjab to the delectable strawberries of Meghalaya, the juicy lychees of Bihar, and the sweet mangoes of Ratnagiri, here are 10 of our favourite fruit picking destinations in India: 1. Chikoos and mangoes in Maharashtra The coastal towns of […]
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Say yes to this fun-filled family adventure!

Having kids changes life… well, it’s no revelation. Our lives go topsy turvy and being a parent is not easy. What with trying to control everything that’s happening to your precious ones. And they definitely do not like it!  Yes Day truly shows the balance of power and lack of it between the two generations.  […]
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Mr Potato Head is only Potato Head now

The world is changing and so should the toys. How kids play reflect on their psychology, our growing up years make a great impact on our adult lives. No doubt, teachers, parents and academicians all over are trying so hard to make the childhood right for youngsters.  For more than 70 years, Mr Potato Head […]
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An adventure with a heart!

Ahoy, all fans of India Jones and Percy Jackson! Here’s some treat for you to binge during your weekends.  For all the adventure loving kids, the year may as well start with Finding ’Ohana. This Jude Weng’s directorial debut has the right amount of emotion, drama, action, thrill and adventure. The movie essentially celebrates Hawaiian […]
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Lunar New Year: Why China celebrates New Year now?

You all must have read about celebrations going on in our neighbouring country. China is celebrating its New Year. The 15-day festival attracts a lot of attention because Chinese people, wherever they may be, try to get back home and gather with family to celebrate the New Year. But why is it different and interesting? […]
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Valentine’s Day: Different traditions around the world

We all celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14 as the day of love. Of course, it’s celebrated in honour of Saint Valentine but do you know a few strange and different traditions related to this day around the world. Let’s find out… Argentinians don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day in February, but “the week of sweetness” in […]
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Movie review: Charming

We have grown up reading about girls in trouble, damsels in distress, only to be saved by that one man who would come and kiss them with true love… but times have changed. And we don’t want to be that hapless damsel anymore. Girls today know their worth and also understand that love at first […]