Kidacity- Learn. Take Action
125 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -Welcome to Kidacity where kids learn and take action together. We all love travelling and exploring new places. In this podcast, I will take you to a new country/place in every episode. We will together discover the geography, history, culture and cuisine of that place. But, most importantly, I will also talk about a challenge that children in that country/city face. After all, we are global citizens and we should be aware of how children in other parts of the world are living.
I will also be speaking with some inspiring children and adults from time to time. All of the research, scripting and recording is done by me and I'm learning how to edit as well.
A little bit about me: I'm an 11 year old from Bengaluru, India and a student of Grade 5 in The International School Bengaluru. I love building structures with Jenga blocks, learning about planes, writing, my dog Yuki's nose and most of all, Japan. I research a lot about these topics and share what I learn with my family and friends.My parents encouraged me to write and I have published 2 books so far. The Talking Walking Tree and Konnichiwa Izumi: Adventures in 2040. Both of them are available on Amazon and at leading bookstores in India.
I will be grateful if you encourage me by listening to my podcast, reading my books and sharing your feedback with me.
You can write to me at [email protected] . or follow me on Instagram/Twitter @samarthchitta
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Episodes
Ep 107- The United States of America-Part 2 (G 20 Series)
March 10, 2024 16:30 - 13 minutes - 9.22 MBI've been taking a little longer to bring out new episodes due to my school schedule. But, I hope all of you enjoy them when they come along. In this episode, we will continue our journey to the USA and learn more about the history, cuisine and culture. Don't forget to tune in to know more about a country that gave us many new inventions and most of our pop icons. Instagram: @samarthchitta Twitter: @samarthchitta Email: [email protected]
Edit Ep 106- G20 Series: USA Part 1 (Geography, History, Culture, Cuisine and Change.Org Petition)
December 07, 2023 13:30 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBNamaste and welcome to episode 106. Today we delve into the mysteries of a country we have all heard of or been to - The United States of America. Discover some amazing facts about the history of USA and a list of some must visit places. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode - so remember to tune back in next week! Instagram: @samarthchitta Twitter: @samarthchitta Email: [email protected]
Ep 105- G20 Series: South Korea (Geography, History, Culture, Cuisine and Change.Org Petition)
November 05, 2023 15:30 - 17 minutes - 12 MBNamaste and welcome to Episode 105! I have been away for a while because of my assessments. I am now back with a bang, rather G20ang, that's right! - Welcome to the G20 series! To start of we have a country known for its food, temples, TV shows, music genres and automobile & electronics manufacturers- 대한민국 - South Korea! In this episode, we will learn all about Korea's cuisine, geography, culture and history as well as 1 petition we can sign to help make a change in South Korea ( link at ...
Ep 104- Terrific Thailand (History, Culture, Cuisine and Change Petition)
July 12, 2023 14:30 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBI took a short break due to my Summer vacation and losing access to my Gmail account. All my research and scripts were linked to that account and it took a while for me to retrieve them. This week, I take you to a country which has some of the most amazing beaches and food. I'm sure you must've tasted the wonderful red and green curries from this country. Join me as I take you through the history, geography, culture and cuisine of Thailand. I also had an opportunity to visit Sri Lanka in...
Ep 103- Inspiring Interview With Ms. Pika Nani (Author of Shrilok Homeless & Other Titles): Must Listen For Aspiring Writers
June 22, 2023 13:30 - 20 minutes - 14 MBIf you are an adventure book lover, I highly recommend that you read the series of Shrilok Homeless. I picked up this book recently and couldn't put it down until I finished it. I loved the characters, stories and the various twists and turns. As an aspiring author, I really wanted to understand how the author created this character and her process of writing. In this episode, we will be speaking with the author of this series Ms. Pika Nani (listen to the episode to find out the story behi...
Season 9, Ep 102- The Pearl of the Indian Ocean (History, Geography, Culture, Cuisine & Petition)
June 08, 2023 09:30 - 12 minutes - 8.52 MBCome with me to explore another island nation- Srilanka. It is a beautiful country located off the coast of India and is well known for its beaches, seafood, tea and spices. With an amazing history that goes back thousands of years, Srilanka is very diverse. But, Srilanka is also dealing with the problem of over-tourism. The ones most affected by it are the voiceless animals. If you are an animal lover, your heart will melt reading or listening to the petition by . You can do your bit in...
Season 9, Ep 101- The Land of Vikings (History, Geography, Culture, Cuisine & Petition)
May 28, 2023 16:30 - 9 minutes - 6.85 MBWelcome to a brand new season. In today's episode, we will travel to the Land of Vikings, Iceland and discover some fun facts about the country. For eg:- Did you know that Icelanders listen to the most amount of heavy metal music in the world? To know more about heavy metal music, listen to Episode 97 Like any other country in the world, Iceland too has some problems that require everyone's support. If you are an animal lover, you will be shocked to learn about what is happening with Icela...
Ep 100- Grand Century Episode: A Look Back & Lessons for Podcasters
April 30, 2023 17:30 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBYes! We are on our 100th episode. From May 22, 2020 to Apr 30, 2023, we have learned, shared and grown together. And in this episode, I will take you on a journey through these 3 years. I'm also very proud of the fact that I kept the podcast going through these 3 years. There are a lot of lessons that I learned in the process. If you are a looking to start a podcast or be consistent with any passion or project of yours, you may find some of these lessons useful. As we move into a brand ne...
Ep 99- Kidacity's New Avatar- All About Trinidad and Tobago (Geography, History, Culture, Cuisine and Change)
April 15, 2023 17:30 - 10 minutes - 7.03 MBWelcome to the brand new identify of Kidacity where we will learn and take action together. The travel segment 1 country 10 amazing things has been one of my most popular segments. We are global citizens, afterall! Starting with the this episode, each week will learn about about one country or place in the world , the good, the bad and the ugly. As an 11 year old, I'm sure that my fellow Kidacity listeners are ready to learn all aspects of anything. This week, travel with me to Trinidad a...
Ep 98- All About Chat GPT & Training Your Pet To Follow Commands
April 14, 2023 11:30 - 7 minutes - 5.42 MBIn the final episode before we give our show a makeover, I have brought back our popular segments- My Dog Yuki and Prepare For The Future. Does your pet respond to his/her name? Or give a signal when he/she wants to go outside to do their business? Some simple tricks and lot of treats can help you teach your dog how to follow simple commands. If you have not heard of ChatGPT by now or want to know what exactly it is, then tune into our prepare for the future segment. Instagram: @samarthc...
Ep 97- What is Heavy Metal Music & Know More About Our Constitution (Book Review)
April 05, 2023 08:30 - 6 minutes - 4.78 MBAs promised, I'm bringing back 2 of my popular segments in this episode- Tried and Tested and BookWorm. If you. have heard of bands such as Mettalica, Slayer or Guns N Roses, then you probably know about the genre of music that is called Heavy Metal. I did some research about this for my school project and found some amazing facts which you will also love knowing more about. That is our Tried and Tested segment for you. Next, in the bookworm segment, I will review the book called We, The C...
Ep 96- 1 Country 10 Amazing Things (Greece)+ Indian Shloka About Knowledge
March 27, 2023 08:30 - 7 minutes - 5.35 MBAs we begin our countdown to the 100th episode, I will be bringing back some popular segments from my earlier episodes. This week, we travel to Greece in our 1 country 10 amazing things segment. Our Indian shloka segment Subhashita has also been a popular one. In today's episode, we will learn about the importance of humility in knowledge. Stay with me for the grand finale and the walk down the memory lane. Instagram: @samarthchitta Twitter: @samarthchitta Email: [email protected]
Ep 95- Camping Trip Away From Parents- My Experience
March 13, 2023 02:30 - 7 minutes - 5.36 MBHave you ever been on a camping trip alone? My school had organized a trip for us a few days back and I had a great time. I also learned a lot of valuable lessons which I will talk about in today's episode. Over the next 5 episodes, I will bring back some of my old segments. Stay with me and let's learn, share and have fun together. Instagram: @samarthchitta Twitter: @samarthchitta Email: [email protected]
Ep 94- Speaking at The Hyderabad Literary Festival-Wow!
February 26, 2023 05:30 - 8 minutes - 5.85 MBI have attended a few literary festivals with my parents but in January, soon after my birthday, I had the privilege of speaking at one. Yes! Listen in to know all about my experience. Share your feedback with me @samarthchitta (Instagram/Twitter) or [email protected] Notes: 1. Hyderabad Lit Fest 2. The Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad Instagram: @samarthchitta Twitter: @samarthchitta Email: [email protected]
Ep 93- Patriotism at Atari-Wagah border: Must visit for every Indian (Travelogue)
February 06, 2023 02:30 - 5 minutes - 3.72 MBHave you watched any military parade on television? The biggest parade of the year happens every year on Republic Day (which is also my birthday!). The army contingents march with so much coordination that it is wonderful to watch. But there is another ceremony that happens in the Northern part of India where India and Pakistan share a border. About 30 kms from Amritsar in Punjab is the Atari- Wagah border. Atari is the last village on the Indian side and Wagah is the last village on the Pa...
Ep 92- Meeting The Chief of Army Staff- Inspiring Interviews
January 22, 2023 14:30 - 8 minutes - 6.01 MBIn this episode, I will speak about a very important experience in my life so far. I was fortunate to meet with The Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC. I never imagined that I could be walking down the corridors of such high security government buildings. I'm sure that the experience will be worth listening to. Given below is some additional information about General Pande Sir: 1. General Manoj Pande profile 2. History of South Block, New Delhi Instagram: @samar...
Ep 91- Amazing Amristar (Travelogue)
January 02, 2023 16:30 - 7 minutes - 5.16 MBAs I start my countdown to the 100th episode, I'm very happy to bring to you a travelogue based on my recent visits to a few important cities in India. I'm sure all of you have heard of The Golden Temple in Amritsar. But do you know its real name? Or do you know the name of the cities on both sides of the India and Pakistan borders where a daily flag ceremony is conducted? Tune into Ep 91 to find out. To share your feedback, please write to me at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram/T...
Ep 90- Building Blocks For Architecture Enthusiasts, Why Dogs Love Joy Rides & Good News
November 28, 2022 12:30 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MBWe are 90 episodes strong! Thank you to all of you for the support and encouragement. We are 10 episodes away from hitting a century. This week's episode has 3 interesting segments: Firstly, have you tried building structures with Jenga blocks? It is one of my favourite activities. I am always looking for blocks of different shapes and sizes to make complex structures. This week, I will be reviewing the building blocks from The ToyRoom which my mom ordered for me recently. Second, we all...
Ep 89- Animal Protection, Shloka About Effort & Results ,Yummy & Easy Pizza Recipe
November 15, 2022 02:30 - 11 minutes - 7.72 MBThis is a diverse episode as we will talk about climate change and its impact on endangered species. Did you know that animals such as elephants are also getting impacted by our planet becoming warmer? Next, we have a shloka Finally, if you love pizza then you will love this easy recipe for a veggie pizza. I make this quite often and it is a good way to surprise your friends and family. Join in! Dear Citizens Of Kidacity Land! Welcome to Episode 89! We will be talking about climate change...
Ep 88- All About Rishi Sunak (UK's new Prime Minister)- Get Inspired
October 31, 2022 15:30 - 4 minutes - 3.3 MBHappy Halloween everyone! If you follow the news, I'm sure that you have head of Mr. Rishi Sunak- the new Prime Minister of UK. As I read through the newspapers and websites, I discovered some amazing facts about him including his connection to where I live, Bengaluru. If you like my podcast, please follow me on Instagram/Twitter @hellokidacity or write to me at [email protected] Notes: 1. About Rishi Sunak 2. BBC's Profile of Rishi Sunak Instagram: @samarthchitta Twitter: @samarth...
Ep 87- Magnificent Maths & Lighting The Light (Diwali Special)
October 26, 2022 16:30 - 9 minutes - 6.35 MBHave you heard of Math day? We celebrated this in our school last week. The teachers had organised a lot of fun games, quizzes and activities and we had so much fun taking part in them. Math is very important in our day to day lives and in any career we choose. In my first segment, I will share some interesting facts about Math including the origin of the word hundred and that it actually means 120 and not 100! New York City has declared a holiday for Diwali starting 2024. The Mayor Eric Ad...
Ep 86- The Process To Be a Prefect and All About The Bhagavad Gita (Special Interview with Mr. Chitta T. Suryanarayana Murthy, a Bhagavad Gita Scholar)
October 17, 2022 15:30 - 10 minutes - 7.48 MBDo you have student leaders in your school? In my school, they are called Prefects. This week I submitted my essay as a part of the process to be one of the Prefects of Primary Years (Grade 1-5). Such opportunities are a great way for students to develop their leadership skills. I will discuss the process and my experience in detail. If you are are going through a similar process or are looking forward to doing it in a few years, you may find this segment helpful. In my next segment, I wil...
Ep 85- Book Review (What Not To Do If You Turn Invisible) + All About Dasara (Spl Interview in Telugu With My Grandmother)
October 04, 2022 02:30 - 14 minutes - 9.97 MBHappy Dasara everyone! Join me as I talk to my grandmom in Telugu about the significance of the festival and why it is celebrated for 9 days. Did you know that there are different reasons why the same festival is celebrated differently in Eastern, Northern ad Southern states of India? I didn't until I learned it from my grand mother. Don't miss it! I had bought a bunch of books from The Neev Literature Festival and finished reading one of them- What not to do if you turn invisible by Ross W...
Ep 84- Neev Literature Festival & Asterix And Obelix: 2 Amazing Reviews For Readers
September 26, 2022 16:30 - 7 minutes - 5.06 MBReading takes you places- This was the theme of the annual Neev literature festival that was held offline after 2 years. The whole festival was meant for children and I loved attending book reading sessions, learning about new books and also buying a lot of them. The opportunity to meet with some of my favourite authors was also awesome. If you have heard about literature festivals but are not sure of what to expect, do check our my review. #nlf2022 Continuing the theme of reading, I watche...
11 Interesting Facts About Queen Elizabeth II + Book Review (Dash)
September 19, 2022 12:30 - 6 minutes - 4.74 MBThe longest serving monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Sep 8th, 2022. Did you know that she first used Instagram in 2019? There are more such interesting facts that I will discuss in this week's episode. If you love pets especially dogs, you will love this week's book Dash. Authored by Kirby Larson, the book is a story of a Japanese-American girl who is separated from her dog upon being sent to a camp. I loved this book and could not put it down until I finished...
Ep 82- Swimming In Living Rooms- Bengaluru Floods (Special Interview With Dr. Anjal Prakash, Research Director, Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB)
September 10, 2022 18:30 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBYou must have come across some news article or photo or video of the recent rainfall and flooding situation in Bengaluru. Water entered the living rooms and basements of some living communities and people had to be evacuated in boats and tractors. There are multiple reasons behind this situation. Starting with lakes being converted to layouts, encroachment of storm water drains and climate change. I'm thankful to Dr. Anjal Prakash, Research Director and Adjunct Associate Professor, Bharti ...
Ep 81- Why I Chose To Be A Teacher?- 3 Special Interviews Celebrating Teachers Day
September 05, 2022 17:30 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBWhat is the mother of all professions? It is the profession which is celebrated on Sep 5th in India- Teachers Day. If any of us is able to read, write or speak well, it is all thanks to our teachers who taught us the very first alphabets or spoken sentences. I admire all my teachers and wanted to do my bit to make them feel special. Thanks to Ms. Amba, Ms. Cathy and Wataru-San for their time. I was amazed to learn about the reasons why they chose to be teachers. Don't miss out the interview...
Ep 80- The Trouble With Mexico City's Airport (Aviation)
August 28, 2022 08:30 - 5 minutes - 3.56 MBDoes the city you live in have an airport? Is it in the middle of the city or on the outskirts? Does your city have more than 1 airport and where are they located? Mexico City's international airport has a peculiar trouble though. What is it and what is the city doing it overcome it? Listen to this episode to find out. You can write to me [email protected] and follow me on Instagram @Hellokidacity. Do leave me a review if you enjoyed my episode. Notes: 1. Reasons for congestion at Mexico...
Ep 80- The Trouble With Mexico City's Airport (Aviation)
August 28, 2022 08:30 - 5 minutes - 3.56 MBDoes the city you live in have an airport? Is it in the middle of the city or on the outskirts? Does your city have more than 1 airport and where are they located? Mexico City's international airport has a peculiar trouble though. What is it and what is the city doing it overcome it? Listen to this episode to find out. You can write to me [email protected] and follow me on Instagram @Hellokidacity. Do leave me a review if you enjoyed my episode. Notes: 1. Reasons for congestion at Mexico...
Ep 79- What has India achieved in the 75 years of indepedence: Azadi ka amrit mahotsav
August 14, 2022 16:30 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThis year (2022) marks the 75th year since India became a free country. The government announced a variety of events to get everyone to feel patriotic about the country. India has achieved a lot in these 75 years and in this episode I list down just 10 of these achievements. Many of my family members and friends also share their thoughts on what they believe is the biggest development that India has seen so far. I learned a lot by listening to these sound bites and hope you will enjoy them...
Ep 78- The Sinking Capital :Jakarta (Geography)
August 07, 2022 09:30 - 8 minutes - 6.08 MBWelcome to Season 7! I'm back with a new season and new topics. Every week, I will pick 1 topic, research about it and present them in my episode. The topic could be Geography, Aviation, Architecture, books, movies or feelings- anything that you might be interested in. This week, we start off with some Geography and travel all the way to South East Asia to discover a sinking capital. What is the reason why Jakarta is sinking and what is the government doing about it. Listen to Episode 78 to...
Ep 77- Book Review: The Witches by Roald Dahl, Country Review: China
June 05, 2022 08:30 - 6 minutes - 4.44 MBIf you are a fan of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, then you will love this week's review of another fantastic book by Roald Dahl- The Witches. Do you know the country with the most number of metropolitan cities? Its China. Tune into the 1 Country, 10 Amazing Things segment to find out more about this country. If you like my podcast, let me know by dropping me an email at [email protected] or through my Instagram- @hellokidacity. My 2nd book- Konnichiwa Izumi: Adventures in 2040 is ...
Ep 76- Questions That Can Wait & A Book About Mr. Ratan Tata
May 15, 2022 06:30 - 9 minutes - 6.24 MBHow often have you wanted to ask a question even before someone had finished talking? It could your parents or teacher. I am guilty of doing this. But, over the last few weeks, I realised that if I wait for a few seconds or minutes, a few of my questions may be answered. In our 5 deep breaths segment, we will discuss questions that can wait. All of us know about Mr. Ratan Tata, the ex Chairman of the Tata Group that makes salt to steel and everything in between. In our bookworm segment, I w...
Ep 75- Diamond Jubilee Special Giveway + Sanskrit Shloka About Pleasant Communication
May 09, 2022 15:30 - 7 minutes - 5.33 MBIt is my 75th episode and I'm super proud to have reached this milestone with all of your support. When I started this podcast 2 years back, I did not imagine doing it every week. I have learned a lot of new things which I'm implementing in my school life and personal life. In this special episode, I will share my learnings, experiences and challenges in this journey. There is also a special giveaway- 1 free copy of my book Konnichiwa Izumi to anyone who participates in a small contest. W...
Ep 74- Home Of The Rhinos, Brazil and How To Make Your Dog More Social
April 30, 2022 18:30 - 9 minutes - 6.56 MBHave you seen the one horned Rhino? It was a unique animal that is found in only a few places in the world. One such place is the Kaziranga National Park in Assam. I visited the place and have some interesting titbits to share in our Tried and Tested segment. What does Salsa dance, Neymar and Pele remind you of? Brazil! In our 10 country, 10 amazing things segment, we go on a tour of this fascinating country. Finally, in our My Dog Yuki segment, we will talk about how to develop better so...
Ep 73- A Remote Village in Nagaland, Koala Kalamity Book and How To Be Structured
April 25, 2022 05:30 - 11 minutes - 7.67 MBI was in the Northeast of India for my spring break. It was an amazing experience filled with adventure, road trips, nature and visits to a lot of unexplored places in the country. In the Tried and Tested segment, I will share my experience of visiting a remote village in the state of Nagaland in India. It is India's first green village and has its history and culture preserved even to this date. Next, in the Bookworm segment, I will be reviewing the book The Koala Kalamity by Jonathan Mer...
Ep 72- Ganesha That Grows, Nobel Prize Winner's Book and A Shloka About Parents and Children
April 04, 2022 17:30 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MBWe had a wonderful celebration of Ugadi, the Hindu new year yesterday. I made our traditional dish called the Ugadi pachadi which consists of 6 flavours signifying the various flavours of life. There are 3 interesting segments in today's episode: 1. Tried and Tested: where I will tell you more about the Vinayaka/Ganesh temple located in Kanipakam of Andhra Pradesh. 2. Bookworm: I will review the book Klara and the Sun by Sir Kazuo Ishiguro. It is the story of an AF (Artifical Friend) who t...
Ep 71- The Bahamas and How To Re-Develop Social Skills
March 26, 2022 17:30 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MBA lot of my friends talk about how they are finding it challenging to be amongst other people again. Talking with people or participating in class is a little difficult for some of them. In our 5 deep breaths segment, we will discuss a few tips to start working on these social skills and also some responsibilities that kids that don't have social anxiety should take up. I'm always ready for a beach vacation. There are very few countries in the world that have pink sand beaches and The Baham...
Ep 70- Percy Jackson, Lego Architecture and Kabir Ka Doha
March 14, 2022 16:30 - 10 minutes - 7.04 MBWelcome to a milestone episode! This week, I have 3 interesting segments: 1. Bookworm: If you are a fan of fantasy, culture and adventure, then listen to my review of the Percy Jackson series to discover a new book recommendation. 2. Tried and Tested: I am a huge fan of Lego like many of you. The architecture series is one of their most complex and fun projects. I worked on 3 of them as I got the sets as a gift for my birthday. Listen to my review to find out what Lego can do better. 3....
Ep 69- Illustrations bring stories to life: Interview with Ms. Tania John (Illustrator of my new book)
March 05, 2022 15:30 - 8 minutes - 5.67 MBI hope you all had a chance to check out my new book. As a child, I love reading books that have beautiful illustrations. The Diary of a Wimpy Kid is one of my favorite books for that reason. For my book Konnichiwa Izumi: Adventures in 2040, I worked with Ms. Tania John for the illustrations. She was extremely patient and brought my main characters Izumi and Akira to life. In this episode, I will speak with her to understand the process of illustrating a book and how a manuscript gets conv...
Ep 69- Illustrations bring stories to fife: Interview with Ms. Tania John (Illustrator of my new book)
March 05, 2022 15:30 - 8 minutes - 5.67 MBI hope you all had a chance to check out my new book. As a child, I love reading books that have beautiful illustrations. The Diary of a Wimpy Kid is one of my favorite books for that reason. For my book Konnichiwa Izumi: Adventures in 2040, I worked with Ms. Tania John for the illustrations. She was extremely patient and brought my main characters Izumi and Akira to life. In this episode, I will speak with her to understand the process of illustrating a book and how a manuscript gets conv...
Ep 68- My 2nd Book Is Out Now! (Special Interview with Ms. Kalpana Misra, Editor, Writer and Teacher)
February 13, 2022 06:30 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBYes, you read it right! My 2nd book Konnichiwa Izumi: Adventures in 2040 is out now. I'm super excited to see my stories and characters in print. It is available on Amazon and Flipkart and will also be available in all leading bookstores across the country soon. The process of writing has many steps. From the time one thinks of the theme, characters, and plot to the actual writing, editing, illustrating, finding a publisher and getting the final design of the book ready. Many people have as...
Ep 67- Spiderman, Pandemic Birthdays and How To Be A Writer
January 31, 2022 03:30 - 9 minutes - 6.92 MBI entered my double digits on Jan 26th and due to the ongoing pandemic, I had a small celebration at home. Although a little late, we have 3 exciting segments in this week's episode: 1. Tried and Tested- We all love superheroes and Spiderman is one of my favorites. I will be reviewing the new Spiderman movie (No Way Home). 2. Prepare For The Future- Celebrating birthdays during the pandemic can be challenging. But with enough physical and mental preparation, we can have fun while being saf...
Ep 66- South Africa, Dogs & Responsibility and Subhashita
January 23, 2022 09:30 - 10 minutes - 7.38 MBHope you are all staying safe. We have 3 interesting segments in this week's episode: 1. 1 country 1 amazing things- We will travel to the country with 3 capitals- South Africa! My grandfather once told me that if you can travel to any 2 countries in the world, you should travel to South Africa twice. I discovered the significance of this country in Gandhiji's life as well. 2. My Dog Yuki- As a child, what are some of the easy and simple things we can do to manage our dog? 3. Subhashit...
Ep 65- Sankranti, Tongue Twisters and Tintin
January 17, 2022 08:30 - 9 minutes - 6.54 MBWelcome to another milestone episode! We have 3 exciting segments this week: 1. Tried and tested- She sells sea shells on the sea shore. Sounds familiar? The world of tongue twisters is fascinating and we discover a few interesting ones. My friends Sachin and Kriyesh join me in attempting a few tongue twisters. 2. BookWorm- I was introduced to Tintin by my mom who is a huge fan of the series. I now know why? Join me as a I review Book no 11, The Secret of the Unicorn. 3. 5 Deep Breaths-...
Ep 64- 10 Amazing Things About Belgium, Kabir's Doha & Does Your Dog Need a Shower?
January 09, 2022 09:30 - 8 minutes - 6.2 MBThis episode has 3 segments: 1. 1 country 10 amazing things- We travel to the land of chocolate, waffles, fries and diamonds- Belgium. Can you think of a popular cartoon character who is from this country? 2. Subhashita- Time management is an important skill for everyone and in this week's Subashita, we discover a Hindi doha (or a sonnet) written by Sant KabirDas. 3. My dog Yuki- Do dogs need a shower? If yes, how often? I will share my experience with keeping Yuki clean and try to answer...
Ep 63- A Netflix Show Tried & Tested, Getting Back Safely to School and New Year Resolutions
January 02, 2022 09:30 - 12 minutes - 8.92 MBHappy 2022 everyone! Hope you had a good holiday season with your friends and family. We have 3 exciting segments this week: 1. Tried and Tested- I completed watching the show A Series of Unfortunate Events on Netflix. This is based on a series of books by the same name authored by Lemony Snicket (pen name of Daniel Handler). Listen to my review of the series. 2. Prepare for the Future: As we all head back to school in the New Year, what are some of the additional precautions we must tak...
Ep 62- Land of Pizza, Where is a Learned Person Valued and Can a Dog Catch A Cold?
December 26, 2021 11:30 - 10 minutes - 7.36 MBMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! We have 3 interesting segments in this episode: 1. 1 county 10 amazing things- How much do you know about the land of pizza and pasta? The birthplace of Margarita Pizza is the Brandi Pizzeria in Napoli. I was lucky to visit this place in 2018. Check out the video 2. Subhashita- We all know that knowledge cannot be stolen, taxed or diminished by sharing. But where all is a learned person valued? I will present a beautiful Sanskrit shloka that t...
Ep 61- Resort With Stunning Views, The Ickabog and How To Be More Patient
December 19, 2021 14:30 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBWe have 3 segments in this episode: 1. Tried and Tested: I recently went to The Mountain Shadows resort in Wayanad, Kerala to celebrate my mom's birthday (https://www.mountainshadows.in/). Located in the Banasura Hills, the eco-friendly resort has stunning views. I also did a special interview with Mr. Manoj, the General Manager of the property who told me more some unique practices being followed at the resort. 2. The BookWorm: Ms. JK Rowling is a well known author of the Harry Potter se...
Ep 60- Rethink Jenga, Learn From Indian Sayings and What Does Your Dog's Posture Mean?
December 11, 2021 03:30 - 13 minutes - 9.44 MBWe have 3 exciting segments in this week's episode: 1. Tried and Tested: Jenga is a popular game that is played often at home or during travel. People of all ages love to play it. But, can you think of another use that Jenga blocks can be put to? Something that requires tons of creativity and imagination? 2. Subhashita: Every Indian language has a wisdom and knowledge in the form of sayings. This week we discover a Sanskrit shloka about knowledge. Its simple and so meaningful. 3. My Dog Y...