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Teachers dress up as Spiderman to cheer up kids 

As children all over the world are confined to their homes due to lockdown, there are few people who try to bring some cheer to them.  Two martial arts teachers from England dressed up as Spiderman in order to cheer up the kids. The teachers named Jason Baird and Andrew Baldock were seen entertaining kids […]
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Harry Potter comes to your home 

JK Rowling wants to make it a little easier for kids, parents and teachers stuck at home due to COVID-19 to enjoy “Harry Potter,” with the author launching a website featuring a handful of school-friendly activities based on her popular book series. The new site, dubbed harrypotterathome.com, promises to “bring Hogwarts to you” via themed […]
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When a Virus Changed History

Gripped as we all are, in an extraordinary crisis – fearful and yet hopeful – I am reminded of an episode when a Virus changed the course of History. The year is 1521. The setting is the ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City). Hernán Cortés, a Spanish conquistador has set out to conquer […]
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Virtual galleries and museums at the click of the mouse 

Yes we are locked down. Yes we can’t go out for fun and visits. But no, it doesn’t mean you can’t see the world. In view of the closing down of all the museums and crowded places, there are many establishments which have made virtual visits possible. You can simply go to their websites and […]
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Finally, Mickey gets his own ride! 

Ever visited a Disney Park and wondered where is that Mickey ride? Yes, you guessed it right. Despite being Disney’s official mascot for more than 90 years, Mickey Mouse never had his own ride at any of the company’s theme parks.  But that’s going to change now.  Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway ride was unveiled […]
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Holi colours have deeper meaning 

A festival where we can throw colours and water on our friends and loved ones! Yes please…This is the best festival ever! Celebration of life Holi is a celebration of overcoming your fears or turning of negativity to positivity in life, whether it’s mending relationships, victory of good over evil, end of winter season over […]
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Facts: Know more about leap year

Some fun facts about leap year The month of February in 2020 has 29 days. While the reason behind the extra day, called a leap day, is purely astronomical, there are many interesting traditions, facts and beliefs associated with February 29. One solar year is 365 and a quarter days long (around 365.242 days). Every […]
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Anime lovers, this is for you! 

The ethereal world of Hayao Miyazaki is coming on Netflix. Yes, you read it right. Nothing can be better than this for the fans of anime movies and Japanese director Miyazaki. The beloved collection of 21 animated films is filled with life lessons relevant to our day and age, and are family favourites around the […]
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Toy Story 4 brings 10ths Oscar to Pixar 

The fans of Toy Story are in for a cheer. “Toy Story 4” has won the Academy Award for best animated feature film for Josh Cooley, Mark Nielsen and Jonas Rivera — a decade after “Toy Story 3” took the prize. It’s the 10th Pixar title to take an Oscar since the category was created […]
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Facts you didn’t know about Oscars 

As the nominees for Oscar awards are announced, let’s take a look at some interesting facts about this most sought-after Cinema trophy. The first Academy Awards, which took place at a private dinner for about 270 people, were presented in 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Los Angeles, California. Oscar Awards formal name is Academy […]