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 …
In September 2025, young people in Nepal protested against corruption, lack of jobs, and bans on some social media apps. The protests grew very big, and sadly, some people were hurt. In the end, the government had to step down. Nepal now has its first woman Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, who promises a fairer future. …
Ice cream today is much more than chocolate and vanilla. From Japan, comes Matcha Green Tea—smooth and healthy. In India, flavors like Paan and Rooh Afza Cream mix tradition with fun. Honey Lavender from Europe smells floral, while Salted Dark Chocolate adds a salty twist. Fruit fans love Alphonso Mango Sorbet—tropical and dairy-free. From America, …
The Megalodon was the biggest shark ever, longer than a school bus with teeth bigger than a hand! It lived about 3 million years ago and ruled the oceans. Movies like The Meg imagine it still hiding under the sea, but scientists say there’s no proof. We know about it only from fossils of teeth …
Play-Doh Barbie is a doll that lets kids create fashion using Play-Doh clay. The set includes molds, rollers, and cutters so you can make skirts, tops, shoes, and even long flowing hair! Once done, you can peel it off and start again with new colors. This makes Barbie’s clothes colorful and different every day. One …
CBSE is changing exams so students focus on learning, not just memorizing. About half the paper will now have multiple-choice and real-life questions that test thinking and problem-solving. Shorter answers will be more important than long ones. Around 20–30% marks will come from projects, classwork, and oral tests done during the year. Question papers will …
