Bacteria Wars
23 Apr 2019
Nina and Nana discuss the widespread tuberculosis infection and interesting advances made in treating the most deadly mutations of the bacteria. Read on to find out.
Posts tagged with “values”
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The Art Of Science
10 Apr 2019
Could your childhood craft hobby pave the way for you to become a valuable member of a research team at NASA? See what Nina and Nana have to say.
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Short & Super Short Stories For Teens
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A Colored Perception
21 Mar 2019
We often attribute different qualities to different colors. But is it possible that our artistic perception of certain colors is having an adverse effect on individuals and society at large?
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A Practical Approach To Cultivating Discipline, Empathy And Independence
12 Mar 2019
Cultivating discipline, empathy and independence with a single practical idea, is that even possible? Read on to find out.
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Theme Party
13 Feb 2019
See how Nina convinces Nana to help her plan her theme party and there are several surprises that are sure to blow your mind!
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Haunted By Choice
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A Review Of Hidden Figures (Movie)
17 Dec 2018
A review of Hidden Figures, a movie based on the struggles and triumphs of three African American women who worked for NASA when racism and sexism were rampant.
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Anchors Away!
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Name Shame
23 Oct 2018
Shakespeare said that A rose by any other name smells as sweet. But children are not roses. How do you feel about having to choose your child's name from a limited list allowed by the government? See what Nina and Nana have to share.
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School Annual Day: What's The Goal?
22 Oct 2018
These days school annual day performances are big affairs. Even at the pre-primary and primary levels, professional quality performances are expected. But how much of these performances include contributions from kids? What are kids actually learning from annual day?
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#MeToo: We Create Monsters When We Create Gods
15 Oct 2018
It’s we who put them on a pedestal, it is we who cover up, rationalize or dismiss their transgressions, and then much later it is we who are surprised by their sense of entitlement, much like parents of spoilt kids, who simply can’t figure out where they went wrong in child rearing.
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On Time
07 Sep 2018
Sujata is obsessed with being punctual, and loathes those who are not considerate enough to keep their appointments on time, except, perhaps, this once ...
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Sunset And Son-rise
23 Jul 2018
And yet here they were, in Singapore. He wanted to commit a murder and that was why they had come here. All the talk of a needing a holiday free of cares, was bullshit. He was here for one and only one reason, cold blooded murder, and he was trying to convince her to be a party to it ...
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Knock On Ice
31 May 2018
The polar ice caps are melting away at an alarming rate, and the impact can bring about a global crisis. It's not enough to knock on ice, er .., wood, and hope for the best. We need to start taking serious measures now! Danger Will Robinson!
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Replacement Unwanted
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The Matador And The Bull
30 May 2018
Ruchi, an idealistic teen, believes she is asserting herself, and fighting injustice, by aggressively challenging a nasty comment on her blog. But could this man be a parasite using her blog to spread the poison, she is fighting against? Read on to find out.
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Pouty Princesses
28 May 2018
Our top secret sources reveal, why two Disney princesses could not make it to Harry and Meghan's royal wedding!
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Introducing Nina And Nana
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A Death On Stage
24 May 2018
Shalini is attending an award ceremony to cheer for her friend. It's all very boring until a death shakes things up. What is going on at this rather ordinary suburban gala?
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Tips For Trekking With Toddlers
22 May 2018
Here are some helpful tips I have learned from trekking with my toddlers over the years, and from my in laws, who did this throughout my husband's childhood, and are doing it now again with their grand children.
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A Success Story?
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Honoring Verbal Contracts
13 Mar 2018
Many of us rely on cooks, maids, nannies and drivers who are a part of the informal sector. They do not have formal employment with job contracts and benefits. However they provide valuable services and their earnings are vital to their survival.
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The Mental State
21 Feb 2018
Mindy is having trouble understanding quantum mechanics. Physics, which until now had been so clear cut and unambiguous has got all muddled up. Or has it? How does a polling booth experience help Mindy see things more clearly? Read on to find out.
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Fighting By The Rules
20 Jan 2018
Disagreements, misunderstandings and stand-offs are a part of family life. While open and honest communication is essential for close relationships, setting certain rules for fights and confrontation, helps ensure that we don't completely lose perspective. These are some of the rules, that we try to follow, when fighting.
