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This 12 YO is youngest to climb Mt Aconcagua 

A 12-year old Mumbai student, Kaamya Karthikeyan has set a record of becoming the youngest in the world to summit Mt. Aconcagua, the highest peak of the Andes Mountains in Argentina, South America.. Kaamya, who is a Class-VII student of Navy Children School, achieved the feat atop the 6962 metres tall mountain on February 1 […]
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Greta gets her own TV show 

London Greta Thunberg is no stranger to news. The Swedish teenager has been a vocal activist against climate change and is a household name now. She even spoke about global warming at the UN summit. But now she’s getting her own TV show.  BBC Studios has announced a documentary series about the teenage climate activist […]
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Listings: Have a fun week ahead

What: Jazz for Kids When: Sunday, 23rd February 2020 | 11AM Where: St. Andrews Auditorium, St. Dominic Road, Bandra West, Mumbai By: Tender Roots Academy Of Performing Arts For: 5+ age group Cost: Rs 250 Detailed Info: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/jazz-for-kids/ET00125063 What: Little Millennium Kids Walkathon, Mumbai When: Sunday, 16th February 2020 | 8AM Where: Balasaheb Thakkre Ground, […]
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Bullied for a year, girl develops anti-bullying app 

A 9-year-old girl from Meghalaya’s capital Shillong has created an ‘Anti-Bullying App’ which will help children report their bullies anonymously and alert their teachers, guardians, and friends. Meaidaibahun Majaw, a Class 4 student from Nonghymmai created the app after she herself faced repeated bullying by other students. “I have experienced bullying in school since kindergarten. […]
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“Aelita Andre is modern art!”

Aelita is a 13-year-old girl who is a prodigy in the art world already. Born in Melbourne, Australia in 2007, she has even shown her paintings at the prestigious Art Basel in Wynwood Miami Kids section and is applauded by various people from around the world. Aelita started painting when she was 9 months old. […]
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How cheesy is that! 

In love with cheese? Read this… The world’s first cheese-themed hotel has opened in London.  The Cheese Suite, in Camden, features cheese-themed furniture, wallpaper, cushions and throws and even offers cheesy-scented soap in the bathroom. Guests are able to take selfies in front of the suite’s giant cheese installations before turning in for the night […]
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Listings: Have a fun week ahead!

What: Valentine’s Day Workshop for Kids! When: Saturday, 15th February 2020 Where: Midcity Studios, Behind Mahindra Towers, Aurus Chambers, B – 520, Worli, Mumbai By: Beyond Books For: 3-7 age group | Call 9821031839 for more info Cost: Rs 1000 Detailed Info: What: Free Workshop for Kids age 5 to 16 When: Sunday, 16th February […]
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Meet Mikhail, the young artist! 

We have been learning about different forms and styles of paintings that have evolved over years in various regions of India. Let us deviate a little and see what ‘young ones’ around the world are up to. What I mean is, boys and girls who are not even in middle school yet, are making fabulous […]
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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 […]
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Mary Kom, Dutee Chand nominated for BBC Sportsperson Award 

The nominees for the inaugural BBC Indian Sportswoman award have been announced, and some famous names have made it to the list.  Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, Shuttler P.V. Sindhu and Boxer M.C. Mary Kom will compete for the award after being nominated for the honour. Sprinter Dutee Chand and para-badminton player Manasi Joshi are the other […]