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Janet Mascarenhas

Janet Mascarenhas

It was the morning after Diwali in sunny Goa. The sky sparkled blue, but the streets were dotted with broken diyas, spilled wax, and glittering bits of foil. Cracker Chestnut trotted along the lane, his nose twitching. “Hmm… something doesn’t smell right,” he thought. “Last night, these diyas shone so bright. Why are they lying …

  (Think like a ghost… guess like a witch… there are no wrong answers, only clever ones!) 🎃 Section 1: Trick or Think A pumpkin, a torch, and a ghost walk into a dark room. Who glows first — and why? If your Halloween costume could talk, what do you think it would complain about the …

QUIZ Theme: Change of seasons, world events, and meaningful dates 🌦️ Section 1 – Seasons, Earth & Environment 1. Why do many trees shed leaves in November in temperate countries?  a) To reduce water loss  b) To prepare for spring  c) To absorb more sunlight 2. Which bird species migrates from Siberia to the wetlands of north India every …

Heart Touching Stories Every Child Must Watch   Hey kids, Watch these movies for free on the links provided!   1. Bridge to Terabithia (2007)     Is a coming of age movie about Jess and his unique friendship with Leslie. Together they share secrets and play in the nearby woods in a secret hideout. …

  goUNMUTE reporter Janet J Mascarenhas finds that Finland’s schools prove less stress means more success (India, take notes!) Imagine a school day that ends in just four hours, comes with hardly any homework, and still produces some of the world’s happiest and brightest students. Welcome to Finland’s education system—hailed as one of the best …

Chestnut was enjoying a crunchy walnut when Frodo the Frog croaked in alarm. “Detective! Our lake is foaming like soap. Fish are dying!” Chestnut hurried over. His magnifying glass flashed as he looked closer. The foam stuck to reeds and smelled… sharp. He dipped a paw—slippery! He followed the bubbles upstream. First clue: a drain …

 Light & Energy Why does the flame of a diya always point upward, even if you tilt the lamp? Which uses more energy: lighting 20 diyas for 4 hours, or keeping one 100-watt bulb on for 1 hour? Why do oil diyas sometimes flicker more than candles?  Crackers & Chemistry Firecrackers get their colours from …

What is it? The Orionid Meteor Shower happens every October when Earth passes through dust left behind by Halley’s Comet. As the tiny dust hits our atmosphere at super speed (about 66 km per second!), it burns up and looks like shooting stars.  How to Spot Them Date: Best seen between October 20–23. Time: Look after midnight until dawn. Place: Find a dark, open …

We are moving to an end of a starting everyone in their own ways till we meet again All the different fields and the new faces collision of different thoughts till we think again goodbyes are never good or are they? moving on to a new chapter till i see you again the green skies …

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