Did you know that being bored is good for you? It sounds hard to believe, but it’s actually true. Being bored stimulates new ideas, fosters creativity, makes you more independent, and even helps to build concentration. Here are three ways you can beat boredom while enjoying your own company.
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The Indian constitution recognises 22 official languages. Most of the Indian states we have today were created in 1956, based on the languages most people in a region spoke. In reality, there are hundreds of other languages spoken around the country. As per the census, most Indians speak at least
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For centuries, people in India made colours from natural sources such as fruits, flowers, and minerals. They also used simple chemical processes to prepare and fix these colours on fabric. Saffron is valued for both its flavour and its bright yellow colour. When mixed with milk, it slowly releases its
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Or, a glimpse into inner worlds of children
Read more“There lots of mysteries to be found. We just need to observe the world around us,” Story Taatha said. What kind of mysteries?” Laya asked, sitting up straight.
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Popat Lal head a loud crash. He hurried back to see what had happened. His cart was in a mess. The plastic sheet was torn, and his pile of beautiful golden corn was lying on the ground. Poor Popat Lal! The corn had cost him a lot of money. He looked around, but the culprit was nowhere to be found.
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Once upon a time, there lived a mighty Asura named Mahishasura who wanted to rule all the worlds. He performed tapas for many years. “What do you seek?” Brahma asked. Mahishasura replied, “I should not be killed by any man, neither Deva, nor human, nor any other kind.”
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Nine-year-old Venkat was taking a nap. Naughty little Pragya took a couple of sketch pens and drew a colourful moustache on Venkat’s face. When Venkat went down to play, his friends saw the moustache and laughed. “Hello, Venkat Uncle. I’m glad you could make it at last”, Vidya said with a giggle.
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Or, how should children’s books be illustrated?
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Or, how Carnatic music contains stories in every song
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Or, how I became "Story Aunty"!
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Or, the story of the sweetest certificate I earned.
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How the simple blog with all the stories I wrote for my son grew into The Purple Bean.
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Eight-year-old Venkat got out of bed very, very slowly. Thursdays were a long sequence of his least favourite things. At the end of the day, his father said, “Well, Venkat, I’m so glad you told me. Now that we know what the problem is, we can try to fix it. Do you have any ideas?”
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Mangoes aren't just yummy. They're great for your health too!
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