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  Anant Pai (September 1929- February 2011) was the founder of the hugely popular comic storybook brand, Amar Chitra Katha .  Launched in 1967 with nearly 600 titles and more than 100 million copies sold, Amar Chitra Katha is a household name in India. Based on mythological stories, the comics gained huge popularity rapidly all over the country, and Pai came to be lovingly addressed with the famous nickname, ‘Uncle Pai,’ by children. Some of his books, made with his extraordinary team, for children include: ·     Krishna ·     Tipu Sultan ·     Tales of Giants and Demons

  Swati Sarawagi is an educator and children’s author. She is the Founder and Director of Swarnim International School , Kolkata.  An M.A. degree in Psychology from Andhra University and Masters in Education from James Cook, Australia and an alumnus of the Harvard Graduate School of Education , Sarawagi is the recipient of Under 50 Nation Wide Awards, 2022 , Business leader-CBSE Education by Business Mint.  A gold medallist from La Martiniere, Kolkata, Sarawagi continually contributes to the upliftment of the marginalised.  Her books for children have an underlying social message. Her books for children include: ·     The City of Joy ·     The Pink City ·     The City of Destiny

Venita Coelho is an award-winning author, artist and screenwriter who writes for children as well as adults. A winner of the Sahitya Akademi Bal Puraskar , Coelho has also bagged the Hindu Goodreads Award (twice!) for Best Fiction for Children, The Neev Award and the Peekabook Award. Her collection of feminist ghost stories, The Washer of the Dead , was longlisted for the Frank O’ Connor Award. Besides 12 published books, Coelho has had a long career in film and television as a writer, director and producer. Yash Raj Films has recently signed a three-book deal with her for unpublished manuscripts to be turned web-series.   Some of her books for children include: ·    Dead as a Dodo ·    All of Me ·    Tiger by the Tail  

The mother-calf bond in Asian elephants is an extraordinary relationship built on care, protection, and learning. From birth, a calf depends entirely on its mother for nourishment and safety, staying close to her at all times. The mother uses her trunk and body to guide and comfort her baby, teaching it crucial survival skills like foraging and social interaction. This relationship extends beyond just the mother—other females in the herd, known as allomothers, also play a role in raising the calf. For up to three years, the calf suckles, but even after weaning, it remains deeply connected to its mother, learning migration routes and herd dynamics. This nurturing relationship ensures the calf's survival and shapes the future of the herd.

    The first (partial) solar eclipse of 2025 will occur on March 29 at 2:21 pm (IST), peak at 4:17 pm, and end at 6:14 pm. The eclipse will be, unfortunately, not visible from India, though it will be visible from the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, parts of North America, Europe, and Africa. If you don’t know what a solar eclipse is, it is a phenomenon which occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth. The Moon’s darker shadow (umbra) covers a small patch of the Earth; this patch experiences a total solar eclipse. The less-deep part of the shadow (penumbra) falls on a much larger region than the umbra. This area experiences a partial solar eclipse.  Post writer: Dhruba Neel Dutta

Short reels and videos have captivated audiences across all age groups. With their quick, engaging format, these videos have become integral to digital consumption. However, a recent study by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, published in PLOS One , sheds light on the potential academic consequences of short video usage among elementary school students in China. The study analyzed data from 1,052 students across urban and suburban elementary schools. Researchers collected information through detailed questionnaires and academic records, assessing students' short video habits. Parents also provided insights into their own media consumption and perspectives on their children's screen time. Key Findings The study found a clear negative relationship between short video usage and academic performance. The more time students spent on short video platforms, the lower their academic outcomes across various subjects. This pattern appears to be linked to attention levels—...