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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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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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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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Unicorn puppy says hello! 

Pups are adorable. We all like to play with them, and they are so good to cuddle. But there’s one pup who’s getting some extra attention, and the reason is his extra tail.  Yes, Narwhal has an extra tail, and it’s right in the middle of his head! The caregivers are calling him unicorn pup, […]
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Dolittle did a little too much!

Robert Downey, Jr. talks to the animals and hits a career-low in cinematic chaos that will leave children sad and confused, and adults scratching their heads. And really,  what’s with the accent? I am pretty sure kids are not going to comprehend most of it. “Dolittle” is mildly entertaining, silly and more than a little […]
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Make way for robot priest 

The world is going tech-friendly, then why should religion stay behind?  A 400-year-old temple in Japan is trying to rekindle interest in Buddhism with a robotic priest. The temple authorities believe the robot will change the face of the religion.  The android Kannon, based on the Buddhist deity of mercy, preaches sermons at Kodaiji temple […]
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All about Tanjore Painting 

Tanjore is a style of painting from the town of Thanjavur in Southern part of India. During the 1600s, the resources found and extracted from within the earth was in abundance. The kings, merchants, and elite class quickly realized the potential of gold, the malleable precious metal that can be used in various ways from […]
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Listings: Have a fun-filled week ahead

What: Children’s Film Festival | In collaboration with Canada When: Sunday, 19th January 2020 | 4PM-5PM Where: Dr Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, Veermata Jijabai Bhonsle Udyan, (Rani Baug) 91/A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Byculla E, Mumbai By: Dr Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum For: 5+ age group Detailed Info: https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200018783761122 What: Story Quilt […]
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This girl from Bihar village is a rugby star 

Like rugby? You will like this story more. A 19-year-old girl from a village in Bihar has been named as the ‘International Young Player of The Year’ by reputed rugby website Scrumqueens. Sweety Kumari plays rugby and she’s so good at it that her peers lose confidence every time she runs with a ball. Kumari […]
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All about Warli Painting

A few weeks ago we talked about ancient art when people of different regions and continents used to draw symbols on rocks and cave walls to communicate a message. Similarly the region of Maharashtra in India had this style of painting called Warli.  Warli painting is literally drawing with chalk, loose white clay or rice […]