Story: Venkat's Terrible Thursday
Venkat hates Thursday. After all, who can face sports day practice, a spelling test, a crying little sister and upma on the same day? What does Venkat learn at the end of a horrible day? Read on...
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The Purple Bean
Activity: Craft Ideas
Crafts and activities readers have been working on
Read moreQuiz: Questions About India
This week's quiz is sent to us by Nirupama. Let's meet her before we try her tricky questions! > Nirupama likes to write stories and interested in quizzes also on trivia and general knowledge. She is also a Yoga practioner and an ardent fan of 5
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Creative Corner
We have a sweet poem and some amazing art work this week. We will have more submissions - a quiz and some crafts - on Thursday so please stay tuned! First up, here is Sandra's poem. > Hi, I am Sandra, 8 yrs old. I love to draw,
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Story: Venkat and the Top Wars
Venkat and his friends are fascinated by MegaTops. Thus begin the Top Wars. However, when his friends move on to a more expensive toy, Venkat starts to wonder if he really needs fancy toys to have fun...
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Tigers and Goats (Puli - Meka)
A fun strategy game you can play this summer.
Read moreVenkat will be back tomorrow...
Hope everyone is safe and well. We're back this week with a new Venkat story and a game you can play. The story will be posted at 9:00am IST tomorrow as usual. Regular content will resume next weekend. A huge thank you from my family and me
Read moreSorry, no story this week...
Dear Readers, I'm sorry I wasn't able to write this week due to the interesting times we're living in. This site is meant to be a happy escape for children so I'd rather not say more. I promise that Venkat and I
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Creative Corner
Let's meet some more of our delightful readers today. We have some great art and a sweet poem.
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Essay: Indians and Animals
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters are among the earliest evidence of human settlement in the Indian subcontinent. These are paintings made by our earliest known ancestors. Bhimbetka caves are situated in Madhya Pradesh, not far from the Sanchi Stupa we read about last week. The paintings in Bhimbetka are close to 10,
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Story: Venkat and the Kittens
This story is dedicated to the real-life Neha Aunty and her Friends of Felines. I'm so proud to present your story to our readers this week. ❤️
Read morePuzzle: Animal Search
Each of these is a state animal or bird. Find out what your state's animal and bird are...
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Facts: Companion Animals
Animals are excellent companions to humans. Many studies show that animal companionship can be highly beneficial for individuals who are differently-abled or have special needs.
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Creative Corner
Let's meet four of our delightful readers today. We have drawings, a poem and a puzzle. Enjoy!
Read moreReader Puzzle: Indian Architecture Crossword
Tarun is seven years old and wants to learn how to turn a cartwheel. He has created a crossword puzzle just for us!
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