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What's New Today Podcast (WSNT)
India
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 16 มิ.ย. 2022
‘What’s new today’ is a kids-friendly roundup of news and current events, presented as a conversation with our young listeners, in a fun-filled and lively manner. The trivia and quiz in each episode are quirky and super fun. This show tackles topics - large and small in an unbiased fashion. We'd love to hear your thoughts and questions. Please email us at hello@wsnt.in.
Best of science and wildlife stories from 2024
Paleontologists uncovered that the T-Rex was quite likely way bigger than they had originally thought it was. Based on recent fossil finds and some intelligent computer simulation, it turns out that if we remade Jurassic Park today, we would have had to create a much larger version of the T-Rex. Apart from this scientific discovery, there were lots of other interesting news stories in science and wildlife this year. To speak about these, four primary schoolers shared their picks of the best stories from the year.
Co-hosts: Anina, Chandrika, Smyan and Venkatesh
1.Read the story of why some people think ghosts are real (thecronica.substack.com/p/why-some-people-see-and-hear-ghosts?r=21m4it)
2. Read the story of how C.V.Raman discovered why the sea was blue (thecronica.substack.com/p/why-is-the-sea-blue?r=21m4it)
3. Listen to the podcast on how our brains behave when we type vs write (open.spotify.com/episode/6H5puLegzVAWO5btNc1Jzk?si=aff1ff032a404f58)
4. Listen to the story of Roger the search and rescue dog from Taiwan (open.spotify.com/episode/1TJoK2H5ZNpDfEMsSklLDb?si=ee136994d2d84ba6)
Order your copy of our book for kids 'Bag of stories from 2024' by clicking here. (cronica-media.mojo.page/lighter-side) Each copy costs INR 399/- (we are able to fulfil all orders placed inside India only at the moment)
Co-hosts: Anina, Chandrika, Smyan and Venkatesh
1.Read the story of why some people think ghosts are real (thecronica.substack.com/p/why-some-people-see-and-hear-ghosts?r=21m4it)
2. Read the story of how C.V.Raman discovered why the sea was blue (thecronica.substack.com/p/why-is-the-sea-blue?r=21m4it)
3. Listen to the podcast on how our brains behave when we type vs write (open.spotify.com/episode/6H5puLegzVAWO5btNc1Jzk?si=aff1ff032a404f58)
4. Listen to the story of Roger the search and rescue dog from Taiwan (open.spotify.com/episode/1TJoK2H5ZNpDfEMsSklLDb?si=ee136994d2d84ba6)
Order your copy of our book for kids 'Bag of stories from 2024' by clicking here. (cronica-media.mojo.page/lighter-side) Each copy costs INR 399/- (we are able to fulfil all orders placed inside India only at the moment)
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How to write stories - Conversation with Menaka Raman, a children’s author
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Children come up with ideas and stories like magicians pulling rabbits out of hats-nobody knows how, but it’s endlessly entertaining. It’s a mix of imagination (and maybe a little too much candy). But how can they turn their ideas into a well-written story? Menaka Raman, an award-winning children’s author, joins us in this episode. She chats with five young, budding authors about the tricks in ...
S2 E111: Sumit Antil, the man who won India a Paralympic gold medal
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Neeraj Chopra's gold medal was India's first ever gold medal won by an athlete in Olympics. There was much adulation and rejoicing in the country. Sumit Antil also won a gold for India at the Tokyo Paralympics and successfully defended his title at the Paris Paralympics. For all his deeds, he went unnoticed relatively. This episode captures the story of his journey and challenges. Most importan...
S2 E110: Book Review - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (from the Chronicles of Narnia)
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One of the earliest children's book series that took young readers into magical lands was the 'Chronicles of Narnia' by C.S.Lewis. In this podcast episode, two young readers (10-yr olds Darsh and Prakriti) share what they think of this book's plot, the writing style and how they would change the book (if they had authored it). 1. More on books that we recommend for young readers (bit.ly/40CfgZZ...
S2 E109: Why are there more dog strollers on the roads of S.Korea
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More people in S.Korea bought strollers for dogs than they did for children (i.e. human babies). The S.Korean government has been alarmed by this trend. While people who have been observing changes in S.Korea over the past twenty years are not really surprised, they still are worried. Why are people not happy with dogs getting more strollers than human babies? What next? Listen to the full epis...
S2 E108: The man who saved the lives of hundreds of children during World War II - How Prague nam...
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One street that is often used by cyclists and pedestrians in Prague has been renamed as Nicholas Winton street. He was no Olympic athlete but had accomplished something else of Olympian proportions. During 1939, he had helped hundreds of Jewish children flee from Nazi persecution and gain safe entrance into Britain. For over 50 years, his actions went unremarked until a British TV show brought ...
S2 E107: SpaceX gets us one step closer to going to Mars - with its chopsticks' catch of the booster
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Earth is wonderful, but one day we might need more space to live, especially as our world changes. If we could travel to Mars and build homes there, that would solve a lot of our problems right? SpaceX just launched a giant rocket that has taken one step closer to getting to Mars. Before you get excited about booking your next summer vacation in Mars, hold onto that thought for a few years more...
S2 E106: A comparison of two countries with crude oil - one grew rich and the other poor
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Just like the tale of the old man whose three sons used their silver coins differently, this episode explores how two countries used their pots of liquid gold differently. This episode is styled like a 'Discovery Game'. We drop new information about what happens in each country every few years, as the game goes on. The cohost (Devansh, 5th grader from Kolkata) makes guesses about what happens t...
S2 E105: Book review - George's secret key to the universe
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Stephen Hawking and his daughter Lucy Hawking forayed into writing a science-fiction book series for young kids. This book (George's secret key to the universe) is the first of the series. The plot involves two young children traveling in space involving a mixed bag of adventures. The authors have also incorporated many images from NASA's repository to bring real science into the hands of the y...
S2 E104: California considers banning homework
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When sixth grader Sophia came home with a sullen face from school, her mother Pilar Schiavo was busy contesting California's State Assembly elections (a40.asmdc.org/) . Sophia was so overwhelmed by the volume of work expected of her that she requested her mum to ban all homework if she got elected. Pilar did win the election. She also remembered her daughter's trauma. Keeping these in mind, she...
S2 E103: What foods help children gain height? How much junk food is okay for kids? Q&A of kids a...
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Food technologist and communications expert Sarika Singh speaks with Nayra (5th grader) and Shambhavi (10th grader) about foods that help kids gain height, improve their immune system, and whether having junk food is all that bad in childhood. Resources 1. Book - Eat Right 4 Your type (www.amazon.in/Right-Your-Type-Revised-Updated/dp/0399584161) 2. Sarika's website - communications101 (sari...
S2 E102: Why Bournvita, Complan and Boost may not be healthy for kids?
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A food blogger on Instagram ( foodpharmer?hl=en) raised alarm bells about the so called 'health' claims made by drinks aimed towards the young. Following this, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India directed these companies to remove these claims from their labels. Joining us in this episode is Sarika Singh (in.linkedin.com/in/sarikasingh8) , a communications expert ...
S2 E101: Space Day - first anniversary of India's Chandrayaan-3 landing on the South Pole of the ...
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Exactly one year ago, on this day, India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission landed its Vikram lander and the Pragyan rover on the South pole of the moon. To commemorate this historic event, India declared that it would celebrate National Space Day every year, on Aug 23rd. When the lander and the rover touched down on the moon, India held the distinction of being the ONLY country ever to have achieved land...
S2 E100: Apollo 11 landing on the moon - celebrating 55 years of a landmark event
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On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped foot on the moon. 2024 marks 55 years since this achievement. A forgotten astronaut was a part of this mission and we speak about his role and contribution to this mission. Since the 1970s, there has been a lull in space missions - the kind that sends more people to the moon. However, things have started getting hotter again and NASA is w...
S2 E99: Why does US not want China's electric cars?
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China's taken a giant leap in the world of electric cars, racing far ahead of most countries. More than half of the cars on its roads run on electric batteries, not on petrol or diesel. US does not want any electric cars from China entering its country. Why? Cohosts: Primary schoolers Advik (Chennai) and Smyan (USA) try to find the answer to this question. Recommended listens by Advik and Smyan...
S2 E98: Paris Olympics - A new contingent joins. They are from different countries united by a si...
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S2 E98: Paris Olympics - A new contingent joins. They are from different countries united by a si...
S2 E97: Paris Olympics - What are dogs doing as part of the US Gymnastics team?
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S2 E97: Paris Olympics - What are dogs doing as part of the US Gymnastics team?
SpaceX has won a bid for one of the toughest challenges in space
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SpaceX has won a bid for one of the toughest challenges in space
Book Review: Harry Potter (6/6) - Movies vs Books - how different are they?
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Book Review: Harry Potter (6/6) - Movies vs Books - how different are they?
Book review: Harry Potter (5/6) - What would happen if you got an Acceptance Letter from Hogwarts?
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Book review: Harry Potter (5/6) - What would happen if you got an Acceptance Letter from Hogwarts?
Book review: Harry Potter (4/6) - How different is the Magical world from our real world
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Book review: Harry Potter (4/6) - How different is the Magical world from our real world
Book review: Harry Potter (3/6) - Who would you rather chat with, Hagrid or Dumbledore?
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Book review: Harry Potter (3/6) - Who would you rather chat with, Hagrid or Dumbledore?
Book review: Harry Potter (2/6) - What would you see in the Mirror of Erised?
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Book review: Harry Potter (2/6) - What would you see in the Mirror of Erised?
Book review: Harry Potter (1/6) - Which house would you like to be sorted into?
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Book review: Harry Potter (1/6) - Which house would you like to be sorted into?
Queens who ruled India (5): Begums of Bhopal
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Queens who ruled India (5): Begums of Bhopal
Queens who ruled India (4): Rudramadevi - the warrior who guarded the greatest diamonds
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Queens who ruled India (4): Rudramadevi - the warrior who guarded the greatest diamonds
Queens who ruled India (3): Tribhuvana Mahadevi - a beacon of peace
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Queens who ruled India (3): Tribhuvana Mahadevi - a beacon of peace
Queens who ruled India (2): Nur Jahan - the empress who ruled from behind a curtain
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Queens who ruled India (2): Nur Jahan - the empress who ruled from behind a curtain
Queens who Ruled India (1): Keladi Chennamma - the one who defied Aurangazeb successfully
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Queens who Ruled India (1): Keladi Chennamma - the one who defied Aurangazeb successfully
S2 E84: Fake or Real: Himalayan pink salt is the healthiest!
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S2 E84: Fake or Real: Himalayan pink salt is the healthiest!