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Top picks of October

Title: The Daughter from a Wishing Tree: Unusual Tales About Women in MythologyAuthor: Sudha MurtyPublisher: PuffinPrice: Rs250This book tells numerous untold tales of women in mythology; many names and identities that have been lost in the pages of Indian mythology. An interesting read which shows the power of the female divinity and also common women […]
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Listings: For a fun week ahead

What: Vienna Boys Choir: A Passage To IndiaWhen: Wednesday, 30th October 2019 | 7PM (Filling fast)Where: TATA Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point, MumbaiFor: 6+ age groupCost: Rs 1200 onwardsDetailed Info:https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/vienna-boys-choir-a-passage-to-india/ET00114178 What: Raell Padamsee’s – Diwali DramaWhen: Monday, 28th October 2019Where: Sonal Building, Magic Beans, Tardeo, MumbaiBy: Raell PadamseeFor: 3-5 and 6-8 age groupsCost: Rs 5000Detailed Info:https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/raell-padamsees-diwali-drama/ET00114556 […]
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One and only, Tagore

So far we have talked about ‘western art history’ and all the creativity that was evolved in the ‘western world’. Here in India we have had some immense creativity that have been passed down the generations that indirectly influenced us and our culture. Let us talk about a few Indian artists who have influenced us […]
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Why Pumpkins Gleam On Halloween

Ever noticed, when you think of Halloween you recall the spooky looking carved pumpkin? Whether seen in cartoons on television, magazines or as props in Halloween parties –  The round orange gourd has been a strong Halloween symbol – Have you ever wondered the reason behind its existence? As Halloween rolls out on October 31st, […]
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Gandhi 2.0: Let’s bring the #ChangeWithin

We are celebrating 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, and what could be a better way to celebrate it than learning his teachings and morals.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bollywood actors and filmmakers, including Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, to discuss initiatives to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. A cultural […]
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Eliud Kipchoge is in the news. Why?

Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge has successfully completed the first ever marathon under two hours in the Austrian capital of Vienna, two years since he fell 25 seconds short. The 34-year-old ran the 26.2 miles in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds at Vienna’s Prater-Hauptallee (main avenue) — an achievement considered one of the ultimate milestones […]
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Different colours of Diwali

We all know that Diwali is a five-day festival when Indians around the globe celebrate it with sweets, lights and love. Let’s read how different regions and religions interpret this beautiful festival… In northern India, Indians celebrate the story of King Rama’s return to Ayodhya after he defeated Ravana by lighting rows of clay lamps […]
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Food: Diwali delights on your plate

5 days of foodie’s delight!As the Festival Of Lights, Diwali, make its yearly appearance, celebrating these five joyful days with loved ones over good food and company are bound to be on the horizon.  While practicing more of good thoughts, good words and good deeds this New Year is a fantastic idea, Chef Reetu Uday […]
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Simone Biles is the highest award winning gymnast

American athlete Simone Biles Has become the most decorated gymnast in history, surpassing the previous all-time record of 23 world medals won by men’s star Vitaly Scherbo of Belarus in the 1990s. The 22-year-old broke Vitaly’s record by winning on the balance beam on October 13, 2019. The win was her 24th medal at the […]
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New continent found!

A new continent has been discovered hidden under Southern Europe. The geologists found it after analysing all the mountain ranges from Spain to Iran in detail for 10 years. The lost continent named, Greater Adria, emerged about 240 million years ago, after it broke off from Gondwana, a southern supercontinent made up of Africa, Antarctica, […]