The Children's Post, 30th November, 2018

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Hello My Reading Bugs,

Last edition of the month! Beginning of the last month of the year! 2018 almost getting closer to end.

So, what are your plans for the new year? Any resolutions? Not yet? Think and decide, you have time!

In this edition, read about ISRO’s new launch, The G20 Summit and the Giant Siberian Rhino that was believed to have been gone extinct much earlier than it actually did!

We are introducing a new section called ‘My Hobby’, where we will share information about your favorite pastime.

There is yet another lovely book review by Samaira, a new German Lesson by Anjas and to set you rolling into fits of laughter is  Aakarsh’s Funny Bunnies!

Enjoy this issue and, as usual, let me know your thoughts!

Love, Harinder

The Children's Post, 29th November, 2018

Today, we have election report from Mizoram and Madhya Pradesh - the two states that went to poll today.

There is Word magic, Quote of the day, Sanskrit wisdom, and the 5th part of Time Management.. have fun doing that one!

Today, I wrote a really funny poem for the Junior Reading Corner. I hope you like it!

There is a poem by Sakshya Tripathi, our 8 year old prodigy poet. Ayush's Bob Mania is right there, and I think its totally hilarious!!

The edition is here. 

Hindi Kavita

अ से अनार 
आ से आम 
इ से इमली
ई से ईख 
अम्मा मुझ को मिल गयी सीख 

जिसने लिखी ये अक्षर माला 
पेट में उसके नहीं था दाना 
याद आ रहा था बस खाना!


अम्मा मुझको भूख लगी है 
ईख और इमली, दोनों भली हैं 
छोडो अम्मा अक्षरमाला 
पहले खिला दो अच्छा खाना

Sanskrit Wisdom

अनवसरे यदुक्तं सुभाषितं तच्च भवति हास्याय .

अनवसरे - बिना अवसर के (गलत समय पर)
यदुक्तं  - जो कही जाए 
सुभाषितं - अच्छी बात
भवति - बनती है/ होती है 
हास्याय - हास्यास्पद /  हंसने की बात 


गलत समय पर कही सही बात भी हास्यास्पद लगती है. 


At the wrong time, even the right thing becomes inappropriate / hilarious.

The Children's Post, 28th November,2018

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Hello dear readers,
NASA InSight Lander landed on Mars. Let's keep track of its findings. Who knows the planet may be inhabited in the near future. Only time will tell!
Subiana Roy is all set to go on her school trip.Read about it in her poem.
A Book review by Ameya, Numbers in Spanish this week by Nikita and a beautiful Phoenix bird in the Art Corner by Vaania.
Don't miss the Wednesday doodle by Mira.
Rack your brains to guess the riddles and the Vision test.
Happy Reading:)

- Deepti aunty

The Children's Post 27th November, 2018

Today, read about the cold wave in Leh, Kashmir and Jammu regions. The second story is about a change in how we use google on the mobile device.

The history of the ice cream cone is indeed interesting. We have been learning German with Anjas. Today, Pravar offers us another crash course with the key phrases and words. Ameya's Captain India is finally ready to take on the villians and save the world. I will be looking forward to the adventures.

The Userful Tip and Artist Corner delight as usual.

Enjoy the edition!

The Children's Post, 26th November, 2018

Over the last 4 days, The Children's Post has been featured in 3 publications - India Today, Gurgaon Moms, and The Better India.

There has been a flurry of activity and we have had readers from Himachal to Kerala, from Nagaland to Gujarat joining the bandwagon. Thank you, to all our new readers, and we hope that you will enjoy the edition as much as we love making it. Do share your thoughts. The Children's Post is a completely child oriented paper. It is made for YOU.

Please direct all contributions to tcpedit@gmail.com.

Today is a very important day. It was on this day, in 1949, that India signed up to become the world's largest democracy, and committed itself to the ideals of Justice, Equality, Liberty, and Fraternity for all its people. A moment to be proud of. Read the cover story to find out more about the Constituent Assembly and the Constitution.

Your favourite Word Magic and Ridley the Riddle Turtle are in place, and today, we have two quotes in the quote of the day. Both of these have had a deep influence on me, and I am glad to share them with you.

We have a recap of the entire Time Management Course. So far, we have tried to understand our use of time. Now, we start to understand how we can change that use of time. Today's activity is real fun - because it is all about you and what you FEEL like doing. If you have missed any of the earlier activities, now is a good time to catch up.

The Junior Reading Room is another favourite poem from my own childhood, and the Chuckle Time is a question I used to think of. Its been 30 years, and no answer yet.. maybe you could help?

Enjoy the edition! 

Children's Folk Song in Hindi

हरा समंदर 
गोपी चन्दर 
बोल मेरी मछली,
कितना पानी?
पानी में हीरे,
पानी में मोती….
बात हमारी खत्म न होती,
राज़ समय का खुलता जाए 
चिड़ियों का चम्बा उड़ता जाए…

The Children's Post, 25th November 2018

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Hello readers,

Today's edition is all about different forms of science around us. The lead story is a work of physics, whereas the second story of the day is geology, involving gravity.
The article of the day brings you the difference between astrology and astronomy from a different perspective. Enjoy the edition!

Love, Shivani aunty

The Children's Post 24th November, 2018

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Good Morning Readers,
Read on how the Leaning Tower of Pisa continues to get straight.

And another interesting piece is to see how Pinocchio's long nose from the fairy tales turned to a new lie detector research.

Our Saturday edition is, as usual, filled with puzzles and interesting facts, along with wonderful contributions from Praneeth, Ayush and Aditya.

Enjoy the weekend!!

Editor: Neha Jain

The Children's Paper, 23rd November, 2018

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Hello Dear Readers,
Happy Guru Nanak Jayanti to all of you!
So, the festivities continue. For  someone like me who has a sweet tooth this is the best time of the year! So many choices! From Gajar ka halwa to gulabjamuns, one gets confused and then one has to also think about health….hmmm…such difficult decisions!
In this special edition, read about Guru Nanak Dev Ji and how Gurpurab is celebrated.
There is an interesting piece on the smallest dinosaur footprints found and the Indians in the Andamans that we know nothing about.
There is a book review by Samaira, a new German lesson by Anjas and another funny comic strip by Aakarsh.
Hope you enjoy the edition! Do share your thoughts with me.
Have a lovely weekend!

Editor: Harinder Kaur

The Children's Post featured in India Today!

The Children's Post featured in India Today. Kudos to the entire team.

This woman created a children's newspaper to improve her son's GK and it already has over 3000 readers

The Children's Post featured on Gurgaon Moms!!

http://gurgaonmoms.com/how-a-gurgaon-mom-created-the-childrens-post-of-india/


This is a story about all of us.. and we are so happy to be in it!

The Children's Post, 22nd November, 2018

Perception Bias - Cartoon Strip

Today is the fourth edition of the Time Management Program. If you have not created your Time Log yet, or not marked your Time Wasters and Time Savers.. now is a great time to get started. You will start to see your life differently - I promise!


Democracy is a funny thing. Understand two important developments in today's edition - one in Jammu and Kashmir, and the other in Mizoram.


WhatsApp has finally decided to open an office in India and has designated an India head, who will open the first India office from next year onwards. Find out why this is important in today's edition.


Your favourite Word Magic, Wisdom from Sanskrit and Hindi, and a lovely quote - they are all these, as is a simple True or False quiz based on.. seas!


The Junior Reading Room has a Hindi poem on Indian weights and measures and the cartoon corner has Perception Bias by me!


The edition is here. Enjoy the edition.

The Children's Post, 21st November, 2018

The edition is here.

Hello dear readers,
Happy Id-e-milad!
Read about this joyous festival and learn more about it.
A new Guinness book record created at the Swiss Alps.
Beautiful poems by Kimaya Arora and Vaania Chhabra.
A Doodle world map by super talented Mira Malhotra.
Today, we start a new column about learning numbers in different languages, beginning with French, by Nikita Eccleston.
Happy Reading:)

Editor - Deepti Chhabra

The Children's Post 20th November, 2018

Some days ago, we saw how the human brain is being understood better by trying to do exactly what it does. Today, learn about how we are trying to understand the Black hole pat in the centre of our galaxy, by using a computer to behave exactly as the Black hole does.


We also read a couple of days ago about the new measure for the kilogram - the electromagnetic force required to counter the force of a one kilogram item. Today, India announced that we will move to the new standard by May 2019. Read all about it.


Africa is the world's largest continent, but it does not get as much mind space. Today is the Africa Industrialisation Day. Read our full page story. There are as many as FIVE riddles in today's edition, and a poem by Anoushka that truly inspires thought and introspection. We hope you enjoy it.


Ameya has created the Art Corner drawing AND created today's Captain India - his regular cartoon strip. Captain India is just coming into his own, and I can't wait to find out more. This is the only action cartoon strip in our paper, so I am following it rather keenly.


But if I had to mention my favourite part of today's paper, it would be the Useful Tip on Page 4.


The edition is here. Enjoy the edition!

Sanskrit Sayings

अग्निदाहादपि विशिष्टं वाक्पारुष्यं


अग्नि के दाह (जलन) से भी अधिक बलवान है कड़वे शब्दों की पीड़ा .


The pain caused by rude words is more intense than the pain caused by burning through fire.


PS: It may be of interest to note that burning is today scientifically recognised as one of the most painful experiences for a human.

Tola - Hindi poem for children

आज ख़रीदेंगे हम सोना 
लेना है पूरा एक तोला 
एक तोले में १० माशे 
एक माशे में रत्ती आठ. 


८० तोले का एक सेर 
सोना लेंगे एक तोला
एक सेर हम लेंगे बेर!


Did you know that the weights and measurements system  of Ratti, Masha, Tola, Ser and so on, was used non stop from the Vedic period to the British period, and is still used actively in parts of rural India? The weights and measures system that has been with us for over 2,500 years!


You probably know the metric method of grams - kilograms etc. But the Indian system was much more complex - having been designed to cater to many types of materials, while fitting into a universal standard.

The Children's Post, 19th November, 2018

Do you want to study for one less year? That change is perhaps on its way, with UK showing the way.

If you are in Delhi or thereabouts, do NOT miss the national theater festival for children  - with troupes from all over the country. Read about it in today's edition.

Our darling Mehar has sent in a lovely Word Search puzzle, and your favourite Word Magic is here too.

In the Crafts of India monthly series, we bring you Mekhla Chador of Assam today.

Today, we bring you the third part of the Time Management Program, with an activity that is the most fun yet. We are sure you will love doing it. And if you have done it with your kids, please share it with us.
The editorial is a review of the play "She Stood up" by a theater academy in Chandigarh. Awesome, awesome play.

The tongue twister today has a play on the letter "Z" - one of the rarest to be found in tongue twisters. And the Junior Reading poem discusses the personalities of the colours red and green. Go figure!

Gurpreet's cartoon had me laughing out loud!

The edition is here. Enjoy!

Rang - Children's poem in Hindi

आज देखेंगे हम रंग 
और रंगों के अजब से ढंग!
लाल रंग है बड़ा सजीला 
पर मुझको लगता है हठीला 
हरा रंग खिलखिला कर हँसता 
उसका मोह है सबको छलता 
नीला, पीला, नारंगी भूरा 
अकेला लगता हर रंग अधूरा 
डिब्बे में जब सज जाते हैं 
कितना मुझको रिझाते हैं 

The Children's Post - 18th November, 2018 - Special Edition on Coral Reefs

What are some of the things that we take for granted? The Kilogram, for instance. But have you ever wondered, who decides that this exact weight is one kilogram? There is a global body of weights and standards that does just that - and yesterday, it changed the way the kilogram is defined - from physical mass, to the amount of electromagnetic current required to create the exact same force as a body with mass of 1 kilogram. Interesting, isn't it? Read all about it in today's paper.

We also have a full 2 page special edition story on coral reefs.. mind-blowing images and awesome content.

The World's architectural wonders today features the giant egg shaped opera house in Beijing!!

The Word Magic, Quote of the Day and Junior Reading Corner, are all there. Vivaan Narang returns with his "The Viv Life" , and we couldn't stop the laughter.

Today's magic trick eliminates the need to remember squares - because you can work them as you go!

The edition is here. 

The Children's Post, 17th November, 2018

Did you know that 44 years ago, humankind sent a radio message to a galaxy far, far away? Google celebrated the anniversary of the event with a special Google Doodle. Find out more about this interesting message today.

 

Praneeth Udathu's Countries of the World Feature(Today is Bolivia) and Aditya Nema's cartoon are lovely contributions for today. Your favourite Word Magic, Quote of the Day, Giggle time, are all there.

Sharks are the surprise package of nature. This time, we have discovered omnivorous sharks!

Junior Reading Corner has a lovely poem by Barbara Paxson.

Enjoy the edition!

The Children's Post 16th November, 2018

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Today, find out about concepts like Payload (in space) and Low earth orbit as Harinder aunty explains why the GSAT 29 launch is so important for India's space program.


In the second story also, we read abut an exoplanet called Barnad's star.


UNICEF has nominated a youth ambassador from India for the first time, and its Hima Das.


Ishaan Kaila shares a book review and a poem, and Akarsh Agarwal's Funny Bunnies continue to delight. Anjas Kaur's Learn German is also amazing, and so user friendly.


This Day that year feature and Samaira Dewan's poetry. Another edition that delights and enlightens. Enjoy!

The Children's Post 15th November, 2018

In this issue, find out about computers that try to work like the human brain. The Time Management program continues with another fun activity. Ayush's Bob Mania is funny, and we have a letter from our young reader - Inika Rao. There is a Sansrit proverb, a riddle, a tongue twister, and your familiar Word Magic.
Enjoy the edition!

Wisdom from Sanskrit

मनस्कृतं कृतं लोके न शरीरकृतं कृतं


इस संसार में, मन लगा कर किया हुआ काम ही असल में काम है. केवल तन लगा कर किया हुआ काम, काम नहीं है.


In this world, the only real work we do, is the one in which our heart is invested. Work done only by the body is not work at all.

Happy Children's Day! The Special Edition!

Message from Deepti aunty:
Hello dear readers,
Happy Children’s Day! Its your special day so make the best of it.
You know what’s special about this edition.. Almost all contributions are by our young readers. A big thank you to all of you.
Happy Reading:)

Today, we have stories by Ameya, Ishaan, and Mishti. Poems by Vaania, Aadrita, Aryaman, Urvi, and Nikita.

The special cartoon is by Mira Malhotra.

Deepti aunty, in the cover story, explains why Children's Day is celebrated and everything that was done for children in early India.

We loved bringing this special 5 pager to you. Enjoy the edition!

The Children's Post 13th November, 2018

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Why do the tech giants have to fight fake news if it hurts us? Why should we, the people, not pledge to stay away from unverified sources, fake news, and rumours? Why don't we decide to vote only based on the manifesto of the candidate?


When you become voters, my dear readers, I hope that a candidate does not need to spend money to get your vote. I hope that we are all conscious of the great responsibility that comes with great power. I hope that we learn to read the manifestoes, we learn to ask intelligent questions related to governance, and we learn to also educate other people.


Did you know about the Museum of the Moon? Neither did we. How surreal!
Today is also the INternational Day of Kindness. Be randomly kind today.


The edition has a small quiz and a delightful junior reading corner, a maze, Ameya's Captain India, and Pradeepthi aunty's useful tips. Artist Corner features a painting by Janelle Pinto, who is all of 5 years old! Its very impressive!


Enjoy the edition!

The Children's Post - 12th November, 2018

In today's edition, we start the Time Management Program for our readers. Once they have completed this program, they will not say "Where did all that time go?" ever again.


Dear Parents, this is a program in which we need your support. The idea of the program is not for us to manage their time better, but for them to find their own time priorities better and take control of their own time.
We may not agree with their prioritisation - so please remember that we are learning the SKILL of prioritisation. We are NOT creating the perfect priority list. Please resist the temptation to suggest or improve their grid today. It is theirs to make and theirs to own.

Here is what you can do though - spend time reading the first part of the program with them, and help them internalise the affirmations. They need that. If you think it makes sense, spend a few days just repeating the affirmation given at the end of Page 2. When you think the child has truly internalised the affirmation, then take them to the next step. The introductory steps are the most important steps - because he who has a why will find a how, but he who does not have a why will avoid doing it anyhow.


 The rest of the post is very interesting too - the main story brings a recap of the situation in Sri Lanka, and a recent update on the same. There is the familiar Word Magic, quote of the day, a riddle, a maze and a mini quiz to boot! The kids are off to a happy Monday start!


Gurpreet's Dreams and Doodles brings a chuckle. Enjoy the edition!

The edition is here.

The Children's Post 11th November, 2018

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Today, we have good news! The ozone layer is apparently repairing, and we can all be grateful. Find out about the most unusual jobs all over the world. Some of them appear nice, but may not be as good on closer observation. Tell us what you think though.


The architectural wonders of the world continue with Meenakshi temple and the maths trick today teaches you how to multiply any number by 5 in no time at all!


Enjoy the edition, and tell us what you think.

Learning Time Management...

This Monday onwards, we are going to share our secret sauce with our readers - a Time Management course for our readers.. within the newspaper!


So, go on and share the time management challenges that you or your children face, and we will try and address them in the features.
...

All episodes are full of fun activities that will help every child (and some adults) manage their time (and life) much better.

The Children's Post 10th November, 2018

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You must be fond of gold. Well, you're not alone. As our cover story shares, governments have been on a gold buying spree since June this year. In the second story, get tech savvy with the new stickers feature of Whatsapp. 

The feature on intresting events happening in November continues today. There are 2 riddles, one word magic and a lovely Junior Reading Corner. 

The book review is of a book full of magic. 

Cartoon Corner by Aditya Nema is a delight as usual, and you will definitely LOL. 

The Children's Post, 9th November, 2018

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Hello Dear Readers,
Hope you all had a lovely Diwali!
Wishing you all a Very Happy Bhai Dooj! May the eternal brother-sister love keep growing.
Today, I want to thank some of you who really read the editions thoroughly and help us improve by sharing feedback. Thank you Ishaan and Aakarsh!
In this edition, enjoy the feature on Bhai Dooj where I have covered a brief history behind the festival and how is it celebrated in different parts of the country....
There is again a double treat by Samaira, a book review and a lovely poem. There is also a new German Lesson by Anjas Kaur. If you are still feeling tired after Diwali, you must read the ‘Funny Bunnies’ by Aakarsh, I am sure it will get you into fits of laughter!
Hope you enjoy the edition! Do share your thoughts with me.

Funny Bunnies Cartoon Strip



The Children's Post 8th November, 2018

What a special Diwali this has been! Join us as we visit Diwali celebrations from India and the world in a full page photo essay. There are 3 quotes of the day - one each in English, Hindi, and Sanskrit. There is also a very interesting story based on the Neeti Shastra. I wrote it for my son, and hope that you like it too.

Inika and Gurpreet: Thank you so much for your lovely, lovely letters. They are published today. The reading corner is a funny poem by Ruskin Bond and the cartoon corner is... well, a surprise!

The edition is here.

The Children's Post Diwali Special Edition - 2018

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Today is the Diwali Special Edition! Deepti aunty has worked really hard to bring this to you.


Read about:
A. How different groups of people celebrate Diwali and why.
B. How to make a beautiful tea light holder all on your own.
C. The history of fireworks.
D. Vaania's ideal Diwali in an image.
E. A lovely poem on Diwali in the Junior Reading Corner.

Today, we have a new cartoon - The Answerer. The Answerer picks up questions from the internet or from people around, and answers it in their own unique way. Enjoy the first Answerer today.


Tell us what you think.

The Children's Post 6th November, 2018

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Today, read about a smog tower, and whether AI will overtake human intelligence by 2062.


A contribution on Glass Painting and a special feature on Naraka Chaturdashi. A quiz on Diwali, a maze and some lovely Rangoli ideas. Sports News, Art Corner, and great idea on living well. Ameya's Captain India is here as usual.

The Children'sPost 5th November, 2018

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Today, we have Gurpreet's Dreams and Doodles, and a lovely experience sharing by Ameya. A quiz on Kashmiri history, and a special feature on rangolis that can be made at home. Find out how technology can help you pay bills using your fridge magnet, and how we can now spot whales from a spaceship.


The Hindi and Sanskrit pieces are there, as is the Word Magic. Enjoy the edition, and do share your thoughts.

Flower Rangoli

The Children's Post 4th November, 2018

Today, learn about space and the amazing Kepler telescope. In the Special Feature, we understand what the term carbon footprint means and what we can do to reduce ours.


We have a letter to the editor by Shivani Batta and the cartoon is by Maehar Narang.


Word Magic, Maths Trick of the week, the Quote and World's architectural marvels - they are all there in Shivani aunty's Sunday edition.


Enjoy the edition!

The Children's Post 3rd November, 2018

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Today, we read about Signature Bridge - another architectural marvel of India. The Word Magic is right there, as is the Junior Puzzle Corner, and a very interesting quiz on Diwali. Harshit Jain has submitted a lovely poem for Diwali, and Aditya Nema's Cool Comix is really cool. 

For the first time ever, we bring you a calendar of the most exciting festivals happening in India in November. Whether you live at these places or are planning a trip, this guide will help!

Praneeth's countries of the World carries interesting information about Bhutan - the happiest country in the world. 

Enjoy the edition! 

Praneeth Udathu's Countries of the World feature

 

Children's Poem in English

My Toy Box

Needs to be kept locked!

There are goblins

And demons

And telephones that talk!

My Toy Box

Is a magic pot

There are soldiers and planes

It’s everything I’ve got!

- Nidhi Arora

The Children's Post, 2nd November, 2018

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Hello lovely readers,
Do you also feel a chill in the mornings? I don’t feel like coming out of my bed already! Time to dig out the pullovers, jackets and the cozy quilts!
I feel this is the most exciting time of the year with the festival glitters all around. So, are we all set for the coming week? Do share your stories of the festival with us.
In this edition read about the black hole that is spinning very fast and very close to us. We have a “Tell me why” feature on the ve...hicle number plates question asked by Tavish last week. We also have a lovely book review by Samaira, the German lesson by Anjas, and a Beautiful DIY idea by Myra Arora.
Are you also looking for answers to some of your questions? Send us your questions and we will try and answer them in the ‘Tell me why’ section.
Hope you enjoy the edition! Do share your thoughts with me.
Have a lovely weekend 

The Children's Post 01 November, 2018

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"Ease of Doing Business"  is a term we have heard a lot in the recent past. What does it really mean, and who is working hardest to attract business to their country? Find out as we cover the Ease of doing business report in the cover feature today.


The feature on Eco-friendly Diwali - read the concluding part in this edition. There is a Sanskrit saying and a Hindi muhavara.


The Word Magic today is the most intriguing section in the paper. Give it a shot.


Read about all the important days in November this year, and a children's poem in Hindi on Diwali.


Enjoy the edition!