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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Every year on 17 September, the world marks Patient Safety Day. The 2025 theme is “Safe care for every newborn and every child” with the slogan “Patient safety from the start!” Why is this important? Many babies in South Asia die in their first month—about 1500 every day. Worldwide, 2.3 million newborns die each year, …
Oktoberfest is the world’s biggest folk festival, held every year in Munich, Germany. It began in 1810 as a wedding party for a king, but today it’s a giant carnival with parades, music bands, yummy food, rides, and games. People wear special clothes, eat pretzels, and enjoy the festive cheer! …
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