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Welcome to Satori by Samarth, where ancient folk tales and mythology come alive. In this episode, Samarth delves into the enchanting world of Inca mythology, narrating the captivating story of Hualachi and the magic sandals. Journey through the mystical Andes as you discover the legend behind these magical sandals and the adventures of Hualachi, a figure steeped in myth and wonder. Perfect for lovers of folklore and mythology seeking to explore stories beyond the familiar. Join us for a spellbinding tale that connects past and present through the power of storytelling.Instagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

Ever wondered what it's like to go from being a professor to an entrepreneur? Join Samarth Chitta as he sits down with Dr. Rick Shangraw.In this episode, Dr. Shangraw shares his inspiring journey, the challenges he faced, and the incredible opportunities that came his way. Discover the exciting world of academia and entrepreneurship, and learn about the unique experiences of a global traveler. Whether you're a student, a young professional, or simply curious about different career paths, this episode is for you.Subscribe to our channel for more insightful interviews and inspiring stories.#GrowingUpToBe #kidacity #podcastforkids podcasts #entrepreneurship  #bengaluru #kids #Podcast #Entrepreneur #Professor #Travel #Culture #InspirationInstagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

Namaste and Welcome to Episode 108! In this episode, I talk all about my recent school trip to Singapore in which we learnt about how, one of Asia's most morden cities breaks barriers in innovation, solves it's many problems and how both the government and citizens collaborate together to create a better, more sustainable Singapore.But, I also talk about how the melting pot of Asia blends its cultures and embraces the diversities of each and everyone person.Until next week, Good Bye and Jai Hind from Kidacity!Instagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

Welcome to a brand new segment of Kidacity - Growing up to be. In this series I will be interviewing 21 different people each representing their own profession. From an architect to a lawyer, doctor to a teacher, I hope to be able to help you decide on what career you want to pursue when you grow up!In todays episode , I interviewed Ms. Judith David, Principal Architect at Studio Makeshift |Chief Design Officer at The Konrad Store who talked all about the process of becoming an architect, what she does in a day and why she got into architecture in the first place. I learnt so much about her profession through speaking with Ms. Judith and now, I want to be an architect even more! I hope you enjoyed listening! Until next week, goodbye and Jai Hindh from Kidacity!Instagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

I'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: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

Namaste 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: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

Namaste 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 the bottom) You must also be wondering what the G20 is. To find answers to these questions - tune in now!지금 좋아하는 팟캐스트 플랫폼에서 들어보세요!Notes:1. Link to the change.org petition -https://www.change.org/p/busan-south-korea-shut-down-the-illegal-dog-meat-farms-slaughterhouses-and-markets?signed=trueInstagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

I 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 my vacation and experience many aspects of what I covered in Ep 102 including the petition about elephants being exploited for tourism. To sign this week's petition, click here:1. Petition to stop sale of coconut products picked by abused monkeysInstagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

If 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 behind the name!) who graciously agreed to be on my show.  Our conversation was amazing and I learned a lot of tips about being an effective writer as well. Don't miss out this Inspiring Interview!Instagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

Come 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 controlling the ill treatment of animals for tourism. Just opt not to take a ride in commercial set up. Notes:1. About Srilanka2. Buddhism in Srilanka3. Change.org petition to stop exploitation of animals for tourism in SrilankaInstagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

Welcome 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 97Like 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 Icelandic Fin Whales. But, you can show your support to this cause by signing a petition.References:1. Encyclopaedia Britannica 2. Change.org3. WikipediaInstagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

Yes! 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 new season and brand new format, I'm thankful to all of you for the support and feedback. Notes:1. Journey of an 11-year old podcaster- Samarth Chitta featured on The Habit Coach2. How to take criticism- Samarth Chitta featured on The Habit CoachInstagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

Welcome 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 and Tobago and find out why it is so similar to India. Also, did you know the unvaccinated children have unequal education in this country? Listen in to find out and show support.Write to me helllo@kidacity.club with a small note on why this change initiative means anything to you. You may be featured on my next podcast.Happy learning and happy action!Notes:1. Trinidad and Tobago2. Unequal education for unvaccinated childrenInstagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

In 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: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

As 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 Children Of India by Leila Seth. Since my birthday happens to be on the day the Constitution was officially adopted by India, this is a topic that has always been of interest to me.We are 3 episodes short of our century! Stay tuned as we unravel some big changes to the podcast.  Notes:1. Heavy Metal Music2. We, The Children Of IndiaInstagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

As 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: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

Have 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: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

I 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 samarth.chitta@gmail.comNotes:1. Hyderabad Lit Fest2. The Aga Khan Academy, HyderabadInstagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

Have 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 Pakistani side. Every evening, both sides conduct a flag lowering ceremony. Thousands of people gather on each side to see this.I was lucky to be a part of this event during my recent trip to North India. Everyone was chanting Vande Mataram and it was once in a lifetime experience. If you get a chance to do this in person- you should not miss it.Notes:1. Atari-Wagah BorderInstagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

In 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 profile2. History of South Block, New DelhiInstagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

As 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 hello@kidacity.club or DM me on Instagram/Twitter @samarthchittaNotes:1. Sri Harmandir Sahib2. Atari Wagah BorderInstagram: @hellokidacityTwitter: @hellokidacityEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

We 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 love joy rides and it turns out that our pet dogs like it too. Ever wondered why? And finally, I'm bringing back one of my original segments. Tune in to find out.My new Instagram and Twitter ID is @samarthchitta. You can also share your feedback on hello@kidacity.clubNotes:1. The ToyRoomInstagram: @hellokidacityTwitter: @hellokidacityEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

 This 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 and how it impacts animals.  We also have a very special shloka from The Gita about effort and results. It helped me and I hope it will help you too!Don't forget to stay till the end for great pizza recipe!Regards,King Samarth Potato IIIV of Kidacity LandNotes:1. Impact of climate change on insects2. COP 27Instagram: @hellokidacityTwitter: @hellokidacityEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

Happy 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 samarth.chitta@gmail.comNotes:1. About Rishi Sunak2. BBC's Profile of Rishi SunakInstagram: @hellokidacityTwitter: @hellokidacityEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

Have 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 Adams said that this will help children and adults understand the importance of lighting the light within ourselves. Diwali has a mythological story behind it but in recent times, people are also celebrating it for the positivity that is a part of the festival. In my second segment, I will talk about 3 ways to light the light. I would love to hear your feedback on the show. Please write to me at samarth.chitta@gmail.comInstagram: @hellokidacityTwitter: @hellokidacityEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

Do 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 will interview Mr. Chitta T. Suryanarayana Murthy, a Bhagavad Gita scholar and my grandfather. I have always had a bunch of questions about the Gita and I couldn't think of a better person to answer those. Do tune in as some of the answers really surprised me.To share any feedback, write to samarth.chitta@gmail.com. Do follow me on Twitter/Instagram @hellokidacity for the latest about my episodes.Notes:1. About Bhagavad Gita2. Bhagavad Gita for children- A BookInstagram: @hellokidacityTwitter: @hellokidacityEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com

Happy 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 Welford. I couldn't put the book down until I finished it, so I'm quite sure you will like it too.For any feedback, please write to samarth.chitta@gmail.com or DM on Instagram/Twitter @hellokidacity.

Reading 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. #nlf2022Continuing the theme of reading, I watched an animated movie called Asterix and the magic potion. As the movie was organized by the French Club in my school, it tested my language skills. Don't forget to listen to my review and understand the plot and theme of the story and the main characters.Notes:1. https://www.neevliteraturefestival.org/2. About Asterix 

The 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 it.If you liked my podcast, pls consider reviewing and rating it. For more news, follow me on Instagram/Twitter @hellokidacity or email me at samarth.chitta@gmail.com

You 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 Institute of Public Policy  Indian School of Business and IPCC author who shared his insights on many questions that I had regarding this situation. The interaction was facilitated by The Koll Science Foundation whose mission is to advance the synergetic progress of science and society.Don't miss the special episode.Notes:1. The Koll Science Foundation2. Bharti Institute of Public Policy3. IPCC4. How lakes turned layouts caused flooding in Bengaluru5. Encroachment of storm water drains in Bengaluru

What 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 interviews in the episode.If you like what you hear, drop me a note on samarth.chitta@gmail.com or on Instagram @hellokidacity. 

Does 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 hello@kidacity.club and follow me on Instagram @Hellokidacity. Do leave me a review if you enjoyed my episode.Notes:1. Reasons for congestion at Mexico City's Airport

This 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 too.Don't forget to check out my Instagram page for some awesome photos and news about my episodes and my book-Konnichiwa Izumi: Adventures in 2040.

Welcome 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 find out. To know more about my podcast or to share your feedback, you can write to me at hello@kidacity.club or follow me on Instagram @hellokidacity.I will be crossing 100 episodes this season, so this is going be a big one!

If 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 hello@kidacity.club or through my Instagram- @hellokidacity.My 2nd book- Konnichiwa Izumi: Adventures in 2040  is now out on Amazon. Have you ordered your copy yet?

How 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 will review the book I Came Upon A Lighthouse by Shantanu Naidu.You can write to me at hello@kidacity.club and follow me on Instagram/Twitter @hellokidacity.

It 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.With the theme of communication, I also bring to you a shloka about how the tone of our voice can affect communication. Go ahead and click the play button!

Have 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 social skills in our pets.Do you like my episodes? I share some visuals from each episode on my Instagram. Follow me  @hellokidacity. 

I 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 Meres. It is a fun story about 2 koalas. Finally, in the Prepare for the future segment, we will talk about how to be more structured in life.You can contact me at hello@kidacity.club or on Instagram @hellokidacity

We 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 tries to save her human friend. With many plot twists, this book will keep you on the edge of your seats.3. Subhashita- A wonderful shloka about how parents should treat children at different stages of their life. You can write to me at hello@kidacity.club or follow me on Instagram @hellokidacity

A 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 Bahamas is one of them. In our 1 country 10 amazing things segment, we travel to the island nation of The Bahamas.Summer is the season for most furry dogs to shed their fur. Yuki is no different and once we started spotting fur balls in the house, we did some research about the causes and tips to manage this fur shedding. Tune into our My Dog Yuki segment to listen to these tips.If you have not checked out my new book Konnichiwa Izumi: Adventures in 2040, I request you to visit Amazon or my website and order a copy for yourself.  I would love to hear your feedback. Write to me at hello@kidacity.club and follow me on Instagram @hellokidacity.

Welcome 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. Subhashita: If you know of a date tree, think whether it provides shade to the birds and how far the fruits are. Kabir ka doha about being helpul addresses this.You can write to me at hello@kidacity.club or follow me on Instagram/Twitter @hellokidacity.

I 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 converted into beautiful images.You can buy my book on Amazon or my website.

Yes, 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 asked me about this process and I will be discussing 2 important aspects in this episode and the next.In this episode, I spoke with Ms. Kalpana Misra, the editor of my book and asked her some questions about the role of an editor and how the entire process works. She is also an English teacher and shared some wonderful tips with me in pursuing hobbies and how to think about writing in general.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating or review on the podcast App you are listening to this episode on.You can contact me at:Email: hello@kidacity.clubInstagram/Twitter: @hellokidacityYou can contact Ms.Kalpana at https://twitter.com/Kalpanapsterhttps://www.kalpanawrites.com 

I 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 safe. I will discuss some tips to do this well.3. BookWorm- If you are an aspiring writer (I am one), you will find this week's book review very useful.  A little known book written by Mr. Ruskin Bond has practical advise about how to be a writer.Stay safe everyone! You can contact me:Email: hello@kidacity.clubInstagram/Twitter: @hellokidacityWebsite- www.kidacity.club

Hope 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. Subhashita- I bring to you a Subhashita that summarizes the essence of many great philosophical books.You can write to me at hello@kidacity.club or follow me on Instagram/Twitter on @hellokidacity

Welcome 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- Finishing up my schoolwork was always so easy during physical school. But with online classes, I tend to get distracted and sometimes end up not completing my work on time. But, I discovered 1 strategy that helps me keep track of all my work and to plan better.Write to me at hello@kidacity.club and follow me on Instagram/Twitter @hellokidacity.

This 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 some common questions around this topic.As always, you can write to me at hello@kidacity.club or follow me on Instagram/Twitter @hellokidacity.

Happy 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 take to stay safe? The safer we are, the more easy it will be for our parents to send us to school. I will discuss simple and practical tips to prepare for this future.3.  5 Deep Breaths- A new year comes with new resolutions. But, many studies show that 80%-90% of the people do not keep up with their resolutions. How do we make our goals achievable? I will present 5 easy strategies to do this. I also interviewed 3 special guests to know more about their resolutions for 2022.You can email me at hello@kidacity.club and follow me on Instagram/Twitter @hellokidacity for the latest news about my episodes and many more.

Merry 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 video2.  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 tells us about this.3. My Dog Yuki- Can a dog catch a cold? What are the symptoms and how do you take care of them?Write to me at hello@kidacity.club or follow me on Instagram/Twitter @hellokidacity.

We 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 series of books. But a little unknown fact about her recent book, The Ickabog is that the chapters were published online for free during the lockdown in 2020 for children to read. They could also contribute illustrations for each of the chapters. (https://stories.jkrowling.com/en-us/theickabog/)3. 5 Deep Breaths- Waiting is not easy. Especially if it is waiting for someone. But being impatient in these situations is not good for us or the person we are dealing with. In this episode, we will discuss some simple tips to develop some patience while dealing with people.Some photos from The Mountain Shadows are available on the Instagram/Twitter profile @hellokidacity. To write to me, please send an email to hello@kidacity.club. All my episodes are also available on my website www.kidacity.club