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Why Made in India Phones Matter More Than You Think

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 19:26:00 GMT

An opinion on why Made in India smartphones matter, covering the PLI scheme, iPhone production, exports, jobs, value addition.

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Kerala or Kashmir for Your Next Holiday?

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:55:10 GMT

An opinion comparing Kerala and Kashmir as holiday destinations, covering scenery, food, seasons, budget and safety, to help you choose your next trip.

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Diwali Traditions Across India: How Different Regions Celebrate the Festival

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:00:10 GMT

Explore the regional diversity of Diwali celebrations across India, from lamps and Lakshmi Puja to Kali Puja and community traditions.

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California’s Housing Crisis Explained Simply

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:00:10 GMT

A simple opinion piece on why housing in California is so expensive, covering zoning, Prop 13, slow approvals, NIMBY politics.

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Our World: from birds and rivers to planets and wonders

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:13:10 GMT

Our World: from birds and rivers to planets and wonders. [image: KidsZone Our World section with tiles for Birds, Fish, Sea Animals, Insects, Vegetables...

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Five questions a day: the Daily Challenge habit

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:13:05 GMT

Five questions a day: the Daily Challenge habit. [image: KidsZone Daily Challenge asking which sign fits between 18 and 1, with Today's questions 1 of 5 and...

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Story Maker: hero, place, problem, helper, and a story is born

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 07:12:14 GMT

Story Maker: hero, place, problem, helper, and a story is born. [image: KidsZone Story Maker with four empty story cards and hero choices Girl, Boy, Bunny...

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Paint Studio: eight brushes, a rainbow of colours, and no mess on the floor

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 06:12:08 GMT

Paint Studio: eight brushes, a rainbow of colours, and no mess on the floor. [image: KidsZone Paint Studio with a blank canvas, Brush, Stamp, Shape, Line...

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वर्णमाला on a phone: learning Hindi letters the playful way

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:12:03 GMT

वर्णमाला on a phone: learning Hindi letters the playful way. [image: KidsZone Varnamala game asking which Hindi letter is missing after ऐ ओ औ अं, with...

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Diwali Sweets and Sharing: The Tradition of Celebrating with Food

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 20:00:09 GMT

Explore why sweets and shared meals are central to Diwali celebrations, along with traditional treats and thoughtful hosting ideas.

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Is Civic Sense in India a Culture Problem or a System Problem?

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:01:04 GMT

An opinion on whether civic sense in India is a cultural or systemic problem, with examples from metros, Indore, Sikkim and Indians living abroad.

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Bhai Dooj: Why Brothers and Sisters Celebrate This Special Bond

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:00:09 GMT

Discover the meaning of Bhai Dooj, its traditional rituals, regional variations, and simple ways siblings can celebrate together.

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SpaceX Changed the Space Race and Who Can Catch Up

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:30:10 GMT

An opinion on how SpaceX changed the space race with reusable rockets, Starlink and Starship, and who can catch up: China, Blue Origin, Europe or India.

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Govardhan Puja: The Story, Rituals and Meaning of Annakut

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:00:04 GMT

Learn about Govardhan Puja, the traditional story associated with Krishna, Annakut offerings, and regional celebration customs.

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Deepfakes Are Getting Better and Our Laws Are Not Keeping Up

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:00:04 GMT

An opinion on the rise of deepfakes, their use in fraud, politics and harassment, India’s 2026 IT Rules on AI labelling and three-hour takedowns.

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Who Am I? A detective game for small people

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:14:08 GMT

Who Am I? A detective game for small people. [image: KidsZone Who Am I game with the clue Its name is one word and pictures of a tortoise, a pufferfish and...

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Spot the Difference: training the eyes to look slowly

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 08:14:02 GMT

Spot the Difference: training the eyes to look slowly. [image: KidsZone Spot the Difference with two scenes of a house, car, star, tree, umbrella and heart]...

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Mini Sudoku: from pictures to numbers to 6×6

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:13:10 GMT

Mini Sudoku: from pictures to numbers to 6×6. [image: KidsZone Mini Sudoku with a 4x4 grid of red circles, blue squares, yellow stars and green triangles]...

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Coding before keyboards: take Hoot to the nest

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 06:13:05 GMT

Coding before keyboards: take Hoot to the nest. [image: KidsZone Hoot's Path game with a grid, trees as obstacles, Hoot the owl and an egg in the nest]...

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Flamingo, truck, helicopter, taxi: which one doesn't belong?

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:12:14 GMT

Flamingo, truck, helicopter, taxi: which one doesn't belong?. [image: KidsZone Odd One Out game showing a flamingo, a dump truck, a helicopter and a taxi]...

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Diwali Cleaning Tradition: Why Families Prepare Their Homes Before the Festival

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:01:04 GMT

Explore why cleaning homes before Diwali is an important tradition and get a practical room-by-room festive preparation checklist.

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Northeast India Is the Most Underrated Travel Region in the Country

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:00:13 GMT

An opinion on why Northeast India is the country’s most underrated travel region, with places to visit in Meghalaya, Arunachal, Assam, Nagaland.

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Diwali Rangoli: 7 Traditional Designs and the Meaning Behind This Art

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:01:00 GMT

Discover the meaning of Diwali rangoli and seven traditional design ideas using flowers, geometric patterns, and festive motifs.

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Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, From Selling Newspapers in Rameswaram to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:30:12 GMT

An opinion-led biography of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, covering his childhood in Rameswaram, his work at ISRO and DRDO, the Pokhran tests, his presidency.

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Lakshmi Puja on Diwali: Understanding the Rituals and Their Significance

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:00:13 GMT

Understand the significance of Lakshmi Puja on Diwali and explore common household preparations and prayer traditions.

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