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Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionSatori by Samarth: The Tale of Hualachi and the Magic SandalsWelcome to Satori by Samarth, where ancient folk tales and mythology come alive. In this episode, Samarth delves into the enchanting world of Inca mythology, narrating the captivating story of Hualachi and the magic sandals. Journey through the mystical Andes as you discover the legend behind these magical sandals and the adventures of Hualachi, a figure steeped in myth and wonder. Perfect for lovers of folklore and mythology seeking to explore stories beyond the...2025-05-0110 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionFrom A Professor To An Entrepreneur: An Interview with Dr. Rick Shangraw | Growing Up To Be Episode 2Ever wondered what it's like to go from being a professor to an entrepreneur? Join Samarth Chitta as he sits down with Dr. Rick Shangraw.In this episode, Dr. Shangraw shares his inspiring journey, the challenges he faced, and the incredible opportunities that came his way. Discover the exciting world of academia and entrepreneurship, and learn about the unique experiences of a global traveler. Whether you're a student, a young professional, or simply curious about different career paths, this episode is for you.Subscribe to our channel for more insightful interviews and inspiring s...2024-12-0923 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 100- Grand Century Episode: A Look Back & Lessons for PodcastersYes! We are on our 100th episode. From May 22, 2020 to Apr 30, 2023, we have learned, shared and grown together. And in this episode, I will take you on a journey through these 3 years. I'm also very proud of the fact that I kept the podcast going through these 3 years. There are a lot of lessons that I learned in the process. If you are a looking to start a podcast or be consistent with any passion or project of yours, you may find some of these lessons useful.As we move into a brand new season...2023-04-3022 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 94- Speaking at The Hyderabad Literary Festival-Wow!I have attended a few literary festivals with my parents but in January, soon after my birthday, I had the privilege of speaking at one. Yes! Listen in to know all about my experience. Share your feedback with me @samarthchitta (Instagram/Twitter) or samarth.chitta@gmail.comNotes:1. Hyderabad Lit Fest2. The Aga Khan Academy, HyderabadInstagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com2023-02-2608 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 91- Amazing Amristar (Travelogue)As I start my countdown to the 100th episode, I'm very happy to bring to you a travelogue based on my recent visits to a few important cities in India. I'm sure all of you have heard of The Golden Temple in Amritsar. But do you know its real name? Or do you know the name of the cities on both sides of the India and Pakistan borders where a daily flag ceremony is conducted?Tune into Ep 91 to find out.To share your feedback, please write to me at hello@kidacity.club or DM...2023-01-0207 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 90- Building Blocks For Architecture Enthusiasts, Why Dogs Love Joy Rides & Good NewsWe are 90 episodes strong! Thank you to all of you for the support and encouragement. We are 10 episodes away from hitting a century. This week's episode has 3 interesting segments: Firstly, have you tried building structures with Jenga blocks? It is one of my favourite activities. I am always looking for blocks of different shapes and sizes to make complex structures. This week, I will be reviewing the building blocks from The ToyRoom which my mom ordered for me recently. Second, we all love joy rides and it turns out that our pet dogs like it t...2022-11-2809 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 89- Animal Protection, Shloka About Effort & Results ,Yummy & Easy Pizza Recipe This is a diverse episode as we will talk about climate change and its impact on endangered species. Did you know that animals such as elephants are also getting impacted by our planet becoming warmer? Next, we have a shloka Finally, if you love pizza then you will love this easy recipe for a veggie pizza. I make this quite often and it is a good way to surprise your friends and family.Join in!Dear Citizens Of Kidacity Land!Welcome to Episode 89! We will be talking about climate change and how it impacts a...2022-11-1511 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 88- All About Rishi Sunak (UK's new Prime Minister)- Get InspiredHappy Halloween everyone! If you follow the news, I'm sure that you have head of Mr. Rishi Sunak- the new Prime Minister of UK. As I read through the newspapers and websites, I discovered some amazing facts about him including his connection to where I live, Bengaluru.If you like my podcast, please follow me on Instagram/Twitter @hellokidacity or write to me at samarth.chitta@gmail.comNotes:1. About Rishi Sunak2. BBC's Profile of Rishi SunakInstagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com2022-10-3104 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 87- Magnificent Maths & Lighting The Light (Diwali Special)Have you heard of Math day? We celebrated this in our school last week. The teachers had organised a lot of fun games, quizzes and activities and we had so much fun taking part in them. Math is very important in our day to day lives and in any career we choose. In my first segment, I will share some interesting facts about Math including the origin of the word hundred and that it actually means 120 and not 100!New York City has declared a holiday for Diwali starting 2024. The Mayor Eric Adams said that this will help...2022-10-2609 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 86- The Process To Be a Prefect and All About The Bhagavad Gita (Special Interview with Mr. Chitta T. Suryanarayana Murthy, a Bhagavad Gita Scholar)Do you have student leaders in your school? In my school, they are called Prefects. This week I submitted my essay as a part of the process to be one of the Prefects of Primary Years (Grade 1-5). Such opportunities are a great way for students to develop their leadership skills. I will discuss the process and my experience in detail. If you are are going through a similar process or are looking forward to doing it in a few years, you may find this segment helpful. In my next segment, I will interview Mr. Chitta T...2022-10-1710 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 85- Book Review (What Not To Do If You Turn Invisible) + All About Dasara (Spl Interview in Telugu With My Grandmother)Happy Dasara everyone! Join me as I talk to my grandmom in Telugu about the significance of the festival and why it is celebrated for 9 days. Did you know that there are different reasons why the same festival is celebrated differently in Eastern, Northern ad Southern states of India? I didn't until I learned it from my grand mother. Don't miss it!I had bought a bunch of books from The Neev Literature Festival and finished reading one of them- What not to do if you turn invisible by Ross Welford. I couldn't put the book down until...2022-10-0414 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 84- Neev Literature Festival & Asterix And Obelix: 2 Amazing Reviews For ReadersReading takes you places- This was the theme of the annual Neev literature festival that was held offline after 2 years. The whole festival was meant for children and I loved attending book reading sessions, learning about new books and also buying a lot of them. The opportunity to meet with some of my favourite authors was also awesome. If you have heard about literature festivals but are not sure of what to expect, do check our my review. #nlf2022Continuing the theme of reading, I watched an animated movie called Asterix and the magic potion. As the...2022-09-2607 minKidacity- Learn. Take Action11 Interesting Facts About Queen Elizabeth II + Book Review (Dash)The longest serving monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Sep 8th, 2022. Did you know that she first used Instagram in 2019? There are more such interesting facts that I will discuss in this week's episode.If you love pets especially dogs, you will love this week's book Dash. Authored by Kirby Larson, the book is a story of a Japanese-American girl who is separated from her dog upon being sent to a camp. I loved this book and could not put it down until I finished it.If you liked my podcast, pl...2022-09-1906 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 82- Swimming In Living Rooms- Bengaluru Floods (Special Interview With Dr. Anjal Prakash, Research Director, Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB)You must have come across some news article or photo or video of the recent rainfall and flooding situation in Bengaluru. Water entered the living rooms and basements of some living communities and people had to be evacuated in boats and tractors. There are multiple reasons behind this situation. Starting with lakes being converted to layouts, encroachment of storm water drains and climate change.I'm thankful to Dr. Anjal Prakash, Research Director and Adjunct Associate Professor, Bharti Institute of Public Policy Indian School of Business and IPCC author who shared his insights on many questions that I ha...2022-09-1017 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 81- Why I Chose To Be A Teacher?- 3 Special Interviews Celebrating Teachers DayWhat is the mother of all professions? It is the profession which is celebrated on Sep 5th in India- Teachers Day. If any of us is able to read, write or speak well, it is all thanks to our teachers who taught us the very first alphabets or spoken sentences. I admire all my teachers and wanted to do my bit to make them feel special. Thanks to Ms. Amba, Ms. Cathy and Wataru-San for their time. I was amazed to learn about the reasons why they chose to be teachers. Don't miss out the interviews in the e...2022-09-0516 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 80- The Trouble With Mexico City's Airport (Aviation)Does the city you live in have an airport? Is it in the middle of the city or on the outskirts? Does your city have more than 1 airport and where are they located? Mexico City's international airport has a peculiar trouble though. What is it and what is the city doing it overcome it? Listen to this episode to find out.You can write to me hello@kidacity.club and follow me on Instagram @Hellokidacity. Do leave me a review if you enjoyed my episode.Notes:1. Reasons for congestion at Mexico City's Airport2022-08-2805 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 79- What has India achieved in the 75 years of indepedence: Azadi ka amrit mahotsavThis year (2022) marks the 75th year since India became a free country. The government announced a variety of events to get everyone to feel patriotic about the country. India has achieved a lot in these 75 years and in this episode I list down just 10 of these achievements. Many of my family members and friends also share their thoughts on what they believe is the biggest development that India has seen so far. I learned a lot by listening to these sound bites and hope you will enjoy them too.Don't forget to check o...2022-08-1416 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 78- The Sinking Capital :Jakarta (Geography)Welcome to Season 7! I'm back with a new season and new topics. Every week, I will pick 1 topic, research about it and present them in my episode. The topic could be Geography, Aviation, Architecture, books, movies or feelings- anything that you might be interested in.This week, we start off with some Geography and travel all the way to South East Asia to discover a sinking capital. What is the reason why Jakarta is sinking and what is the government doing about it. Listen to Episode 78 to find out. To know more about my podcast o...2022-08-0708 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 77- Book Review: The Witches by Roald Dahl, Country Review: ChinaIf you are a fan of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, then you will love this week's review of another fantastic book by Roald Dahl- The Witches.Do you know the country with the most number of metropolitan cities? Its China. Tune into the 1 Country, 10 Amazing Things segment to find out more about this country.If you like my podcast, let me know by dropping me an email at hello@kidacity.club or through my Instagram- @hellokidacity.My 2nd book- Konnichiwa Izumi: Adventures in 2040 is now out on Amazon. Have you ordered your c...2022-06-0506 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 76- Questions That Can Wait & A Book About Mr. Ratan TataHow often have you wanted to ask a question even before someone had finished talking? It could your parents or teacher. I am guilty of doing this. But, over the last few weeks, I realised that if I wait for a few seconds or minutes, a few of my questions may be answered. In our 5 deep breaths segment, we will discuss questions that can wait.All of us know about Mr. Ratan Tata, the ex Chairman of the Tata Group that makes salt to steel and everything in between. In our bookworm segment, I will review the...2022-05-1509 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 75- Diamond Jubilee Special Giveway + Sanskrit Shloka About Pleasant CommunicationIt is my 75th episode and I'm super proud to have reached this milestone with all of your support. When I started this podcast 2 years back, I did not imagine doing it every week. I have learned a lot of new things which I'm implementing in my school life and personal life. In this special episode, I will share my learnings, experiences and challenges in this journey. There is also a special giveaway- 1 free copy of my book Konnichiwa Izumi to anyone who participates in a small contest.With the theme of communication, I also b...2022-05-0907 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 74- Home Of The Rhinos, Brazil and How To Make Your Dog More SocialHave you seen the one horned Rhino? It was a unique animal that is found in only a few places in the world. One such place is the Kaziranga National Park in Assam. I visited the place and have some interesting titbits to share in our Tried and Tested segment.What does Salsa dance, Neymar and Pele remind you of? Brazil! In our 10 country, 10 amazing things segment, we go on a tour of this fascinating country.Finally, in our My Dog Yuki segment, we will talk about how to develop better social skills in our p...2022-04-3009 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 73- A Remote Village in Nagaland, Koala Kalamity Book and How To Be StructuredI was in the Northeast of India for my spring break. It was an amazing experience filled with adventure, road trips, nature and visits to a lot of unexplored places in the country.In the Tried and Tested segment, I will share my experience of visiting a remote village in the state of Nagaland in India. It is India's first green village and has its history and culture preserved even to this date.Next, in the Bookworm segment, I will be reviewing the book The Koala Kalamity by Jonathan Meres. It is a fun...2022-04-2511 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 72- Ganesha That Grows, Nobel Prize Winner's Book and A Shloka About Parents and ChildrenWe had a wonderful celebration of Ugadi, the Hindu new year yesterday. I made our traditional dish called the Ugadi pachadi which consists of 6 flavours signifying the various flavours of life. There are 3 interesting segments in today's episode:1. Tried and Tested: where I will tell you more about the Vinayaka/Ganesh temple located in Kanipakam of Andhra Pradesh.2. Bookworm: I will review the book Klara and the Sun by Sir Kazuo Ishiguro. It is the story of an AF (Artifical Friend) who tries to save her human friend. With many plot twists, this book will...2022-04-0410 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 71- The Bahamas and How To Re-Develop Social SkillsA lot of my friends talk about how they are finding it challenging to be amongst other people again. Talking with people or participating in class is a little difficult for some of them. In our 5 deep breaths segment, we will discuss a few tips to start working on these social skills and also some responsibilities that kids that don't have social anxiety should take up.I'm always ready for a beach vacation. There are very few countries in the world that have pink sand beaches and The Bahamas is one of them. In our 2022-03-2610 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 70- Percy Jackson, Lego Architecture and Kabir Ka DohaWelcome to a milestone episode! This week, I have 3 interesting segments:1. Bookworm: If you are a fan of fantasy, culture and adventure, then listen to my review of the Percy Jackson series to discover a new book recommendation.2. Tried and Tested: I am a huge fan of Lego like many of you. The architecture series is one of their most complex and fun projects. I worked on 3 of them as I got the sets as a gift for my birthday. Listen to my review to find out what Lego can do better.2022-03-1410 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 69- Illustrations bring stories to life: Interview with Ms. Tania John (Illustrator of my new book)I hope you all had a chance to check out my new book. As a child, I love reading books that have beautiful illustrations. The Diary of a Wimpy Kid is one of my favorite books for that reason. For my book Konnichiwa Izumi: Adventures in 2040, I worked with Ms. Tania John for the illustrations. She was extremely patient and brought my main characters Izumi and Akira to life.In this episode, I will speak with her to understand the process of illustrating a book and how a manuscript gets converted into beautiful images.You c...2022-03-0508 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 68- My 2nd Book Is Out Now! (Special Interview with Ms. Kalpana Misra, Editor, Writer and Teacher)Yes, you read it right! My 2nd book Konnichiwa Izumi: Adventures in 2040 is out now. I'm super excited to see my stories and characters in print. It is available on Amazon and Flipkart and will also be available in all leading bookstores across the country soon.The process of writing has many steps. From the time one thinks of the theme, characters, and plot to the actual writing, editing, illustrating, finding a publisher and getting the final design of the book ready. Many people have asked me about this process and I will be discussing 2 important aspects...2022-02-1326 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 67- Spiderman, Pandemic Birthdays and How To Be A WriterI entered my double digits on Jan 26th and due to the ongoing pandemic, I had a small celebration at home. Although a little late, we have 3 exciting segments in this week's episode:1. Tried and Tested- We all love superheroes and Spiderman is one of my favorites. I will be reviewing the new Spiderman movie (No Way Home).2. Prepare For The Future- Celebrating birthdays during the pandemic can be challenging. But with enough physical and mental preparation, we can have fun while being safe. I will discuss some tips to do this well.3...2022-01-3109 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 66- South Africa, Dogs & Responsibility and SubhashitaHope you are all staying safe. We have 3 interesting segments in this week's episode:1. 1 country 1 amazing things- We will travel to the country with 3 capitals- South Africa! My grandfather once told me that if you can travel to any 2 countries in the world, you should travel to South Africa twice. I discovered the significance of this country in Gandhiji's life as well.2. My Dog Yuki- As a child, what are some of the easy and simple things we can do to manage our dog? 3. Subhashita- I bring to you a Subhashita th...2022-01-2310 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 65- Sankranti, Tongue Twisters and TintinWelcome to another milestone episode! We have 3 exciting segments this week:1. Tried and tested- She sells sea shells on the sea shore. Sounds familiar? The world of tongue twisters is fascinating and we discover a few interesting ones. My friends Sachin and Kriyesh join me in attempting a few tongue twisters.2. BookWorm- I was introduced to Tintin by my mom who is a huge fan of the series. I now know why? Join me as a I review Book no 11, The Secret of the Unicorn.3. 5 Deep Breaths- Finishing up my schoolwork w...2022-01-1709 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 64- 10 Amazing Things About Belgium, Kabir's Doha & Does Your Dog Need a Shower?This episode has 3 segments:1. 1 country 10 amazing things- We travel to the land of chocolate, waffles, fries and diamonds- Belgium. Can you think of a popular cartoon character who is from this country?2. Subhashita- Time management is an important skill for everyone and in this week's Subashita, we discover a Hindi doha (or a sonnet) written by Sant KabirDas.3. My dog Yuki- Do dogs need a shower? If yes, how often? I will share my experience with keeping Yuki clean and try to answer some common questions around this topic.As always...2022-01-0908 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 63- A Netflix Show Tried & Tested, Getting Back Safely to School and New Year ResolutionsHappy 2022 everyone!Hope you had a good holiday season with your friends and family. We have 3 exciting segments this week:1. Tried and Tested- I completed watching the show A Series of Unfortunate Events on Netflix. This is based on a series of books by the same name authored by Lemony Snicket (pen name of Daniel Handler). Listen to my review of the series.2. Prepare for the Future: As we all head back to school in the New Year, what are some of the additional precautions we must take to stay safe? The safer w...2022-01-0212 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 62- Land of Pizza, Where is a Learned Person Valued and Can a Dog Catch A Cold?Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!We have 3 interesting segments in this episode:1. 1 county 10 amazing things- How much do you know about the land of pizza and pasta? The birthplace of Margarita Pizza is the Brandi Pizzeria in Napoli. I was lucky to visit this place in 2018. Check out the video2. Subhashita- We all know that knowledge cannot be stolen, taxed or diminished by sharing. But where all is a learned person valued? I will present a beautiful Sanskrit shloka that tells us about this.3. My...2021-12-2610 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 61- Resort With Stunning Views, The Ickabog and How To Be More PatientWe have 3 segments in this episode:1. Tried and Tested: I recently went to The Mountain Shadows resort in Wayanad, Kerala to celebrate my mom's birthday (https://www.mountainshadows.in/). Located in the Banasura Hills, the eco-friendly resort has stunning views. I also did a special interview with Mr. Manoj, the General Manager of the property who told me more some unique practices being followed at the resort. 2. The BookWorm: Ms. JK Rowling is a well known author of the Harry Potter series of books. But a little unknown fact about her recent book, The Ickabog i...2021-12-1915 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 60- Rethink Jenga, Learn From Indian Sayings and What Does Your Dog's Posture Mean?We have 3 exciting segments in this week's episode:1. Tried and Tested: Jenga is a popular game that is played often at home or during travel. People of all ages love to play it. But, can you think of another use that Jenga blocks can be put to? Something that requires tons of creativity and imagination? 2. Subhashita: Every Indian language has a wisdom and knowledge in the form of sayings. This week we discover a Sanskrit shloka about knowledge. Its simple and so meaningful.3. My Dog Yuki- I always thought that if a dog was...2021-12-1113 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 59- Season 6- The Demon Dentist, Land of K-Pop and BullyingWelcome back to a brand new Season of Kidacity. We were on an extended break working on something very exciting- my 2nd book! It should be out before Christmas and I will talk more about it in the upcoming episodes.We have 3 segments in this episode:1. The Bookworm- A review of the book The Demon Dentist by David Williams.2. 1 country, 10 amazing things about South Korea. I am joined by my friend Yonseo who will share some of the things that she loves about her country.3. 5 deep breaths- How to deal with bullying.2021-12-0313 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 58- Season 5 Finale- I Was Not Born When...There Was No GPS!If you want directions from one place to another, what do you do? Open the Maps app on your phone? But how did people navigate before GPS was invented? Tune into the season finale episode to find out. I will be back after 2 short weeks with a brand new season and some brand new segments.For feedback, write to me at hello@kidacity.club or follow me on Instagram @hellokidacity.Instagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com2021-09-2006 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 57- I Was Not Born When...There Was No Email!What comes to your mind when you hear the word mail? Is it email? Email is a relatively newer mode of communication and is around 50 years old. So, how did people send messages to each other before the advent of email?To share your feedback, write to me at hello@kidacity.club.Instagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com2021-09-1207 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 56- I Was Not Born When...Phones Were Not MobileAll of us have smartphones in our homes- they are nothing less than a mini computer. Many people carry it around all the time. But did you know that there was a time when phones were always connected through a wire? And besides making and receiving phone calls, they could not do anything else.Connect with me at:Instagram: hellokidacityEmail: hello@kidacity.clubInstagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com2021-09-0508 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 55- I Was Not Born When...There Was No Television!I’m sure all of us have a television set at home. Some of us may have more than one TV set at home. We use it to watch our favourite shows, movies or to play games. Some of the TV sets are connected to cable networks from where we can watch content from hundreds of channels. Some are connected to streaming services such as Amazon Prime video or Netflix. But, there was a time when there were no TV sets. Yes! No television! I wonder what people used to do then for entertainment? Listen to my brand new ep...2021-08-2806 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 54- I Was Not Born When...Cricket Was Not The Most Popular Sport In India!Indians are crazy about cricket. If you asked anybody what their favorite sport is, the most likely answer would be cricket. Cricket players such as Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni have a huge fan following and tournaments such as Indian Premier League or the Cricket World Cup have millions of people watching them. A lot of people believe that Cricket is India’s national sport. But, in reality, it is not. Yes, cricket is not India’s national sport.Find out what sport is India's national sport and why and when it was more popular than...2021-08-2207 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 53- I Was Not Born When...Gandhiji, Rani Lakshmi Bai, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Fought For India's FreedomHappy 75th Independence Day! It is hard to imagine that 75 years ago, India was ruled by another country. I have often heard about freedom fighters but apart from Gandhiji, most children of my age are not aware of others.In this episode, I will tell you about 5 such men and women and what they did for the country. I was shocked to hear how brave each of them was.If you like my show, leave a review on the podcast platform you are listening to me on. You can contact me on Instagram/Twitter @hellokidacity...2021-08-1504 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 52- I Was Not Born When...There Were No Pizzas!Can you imagine a world without pizzas? Pizzas were mostly made and consumed only in Italy until the 1940s. But how did it travel beyond Italy and become everyone's favourite dish?If you like this episode, please leave a review on the podcast app you are listening to me on. You can also follow me on Instagram/Twitter @hellokidacity or write to me at hello@kidacity.clubNotes:1. My trip to the birthplace of Margarita pizza2. Weird pizza toppings from around the worldInstagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: s...2021-08-0507 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 51- I Was Not Born When...There Were No VideogamesDid you know there was a time where there were no video games! Yes, no video games at all!I asked my parents this question and they told me about their routine on a weekday and weekend. I want to try living that too. What do you think of this episode? Write to me at hello@kidacity.club or leave a comment/like on my social channels (Instagram/Twitter) @hellokidacity.Notes:1. Video game designs from 1990 to 20002. Top video games of the 1990s3. Video game consoles over the years2021-07-1106 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 50- I Was Not Born When...There Were No Malls!It's our 50th episode! Hurray! Many thanks to everyone listening to my episodes every week.When you want to go shopping or to a restaurant to eat or watch a movie, where do you usually go? A mall? It is very common for families to visit the mall at least once if not more times in a month. Before COVID and lockdowns put us at home, I used to visit the mall a few times a month. But do you know there was a time when there were no malls in India. Yes! No malls at all! S...2021-06-2605 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 49- I Was Not Born When...There Was Only 1 Airline!!If we have to get from one place to the other, the most reasonable way to do it is by flying. We can choose from different airlines of our choice, book tickets online, check-in online before our flight or at the self-serve counter in the airport and show our boarding pass on the phone.But, do you know that air travel was not always like this? Back in the day when I was not born there was only one airline in India and many parts of the world! Yes, just one!Write to me at...2021-06-2109 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 48-It's Kidacity's First Birthday!It’s Kidacity’s first birthday. Hurray! I started last year in May during lockdown, I did 47 episodes, interviewed people, researched, read stories, learned about brave children and so much more.In this episode, I will share a few highlights of the last one year and also talk about my experience of working on this project. I also have some very interesting messages from a few of my listeners and well wishers. Write to me at Hello@kidacity.clubFollow me on Instagram/ Twitter @hellokidacityInstagram: @samarthchittaTw...2021-05-2913 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 47- Why Does Japan Have So Many Vending Machines?There are 5.5 million vending machines spread out from the North to South of Japan in every village, town and city. That is almost 1 vending machine for every 23 people which is the most number anywhere in the world. It is a part of every Japanese person's daily life. And the reason why Japanese like vending machines is not just because of their convenience. There is a traditional reason behind this.For feedback/comments, write to hello@kidacity.club or follow us on Instagram/Twitter @hellokidacity.Notes:1. The beauty of Japanese vending machinesInstagram: @s...2021-05-2207 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 46- Do Vaccinations Make You Sick? & What Is The Best Exercise For Your Dogs?While governments across the world are encouraging their citizens to get vaccinated, a lot of people are fearful due to common myths associated with vaccination. We will discuss a few of these in our Mythbusters segment this week. Like humans, pets also need exercise. But how much exercise does your dog need. Find out more in our pet lover’s segment My Dog Yuki. If you have any feedback about the show, please write to hello@kidacity.club or follow me on Instagram & Twitter @hellokidacity.Notes:1. World Health Organization's resources On va...2021-05-1511 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 45- Japanese Life Concepts & A Brave Girl That Fought A CrocodileHave you ever broken a cup by mistake? What did you do when this happened? Throw the cup away or try to glue it together? In Japan, they do something very unique. This art form is called Kintsugi and the concept also teaches us to accept any imperfections and flaws. You might have also heard about the famous book Ikigai. In this week's segment of All About Japan, we will discover a little more about Kintsugi and Ikigai.I am also bringing to you the stories of 3 brave children of India including one that saved her friend...2021-05-0807 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 44- Does Lightning Strike The Same Place Twice & How To Groom Your Pet?Lightning is one of the most common phenomenon associated with storms. It is commonly believed that lightning does not strike the same place twice. But, is this true? Once you have a pet, keeping them clean is very important. Listen to some tips from my personal experience in the My Dog Yuki segment.Notes:1. How is lightning made?2. Can lightning strike the same place twice?Instagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com2021-05-0108 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 43- Why Are Japanese Punctual and 3 Incredible Children Of IndiaThere is a saying in Japanese "Juppun mae Koudou” which means act ten minutes earlier. This saying pretty much sums up the culture of time discipline in Japan. Meet Aryamaan, Shivangi and Prathyaksha who won the Rashtriya Baal Puraskar for their talent in the field of social enterprise, sports and arts.Notes:1. Why are Japanese so obsessed with punctuality?2. Is few minutes early considered late in Japan?Instagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com2021-04-2405 minKidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 42- What Color Is The Sun and How To Communicate With Your Dog?In today’s episode we will bust a myth about the brightest planet in the solar system, The one that provides light to all the other planets.If you have a dog and want to know how to communicate with them, I got some tips for you in the My Dog Yuki segment. Let’s get started !Notes:1. What color is the Sun?2. How to communicate with your dog?Instagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com2021-04-1706 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 41- Welcome to Season 4- Incredible Children of India and All About Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing Festival of Japan)I'm back after a short break with a brand new season. Do you know of a boy who can play 9 musical instruments? Or another one that invented a board game? In my new segment called Incredible Children of India, I will bring to you the achievements of such children and more. This time is a very special one for people in Japan as the beautiful Sakura trees (cherry trees) are in their full bloom. Japanese culture celebrates this experience through a unique festival called Hanami. In my new segment All About Japan- we shine light on...2021-04-1006 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionBonus Episode: Brave Children Of India- Part 2Every year, the Government of India announces the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to recognise talented children in the areas of arts and culture, sports, academic, bravery and more. Listen to the stories of Kameshwar, HimaPriya and Soumyadip who won this award in 2021 and 2020 respectively for their bravery.Instagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com2021-03-2401 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 40- Are Bats Blind? Rare Bird Discovered After 170 Yrs and Izumi's Tea CeremonyThis is Episode 40. Hurray! I’m very happy to have reached this milestone. Every episode takes a lot of research, writing, rehearsing and recording but I love doing it. I get to learn so many new things and bring them to you. This week, in our Myth buster segment, I will tell you if bats are really blind. In our short story segment called Konichiwa Izumi, Izumi gets invited to a tea ceremony. And the timeless good news continues. Let’s get started!Instagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com2021-03-1308 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 39- Do You Really Need Plastic In Your Kitchens?A single plastic bottle that goes into our oceans takes almost 450 years to decompose. We have a huge plastic crisis around us and it is time for all of us to do our bit. This is the theme of my Tikkun Olam at school and I want to dedicate this episode to bringing some awareness about this issue. I will also be discussing the concept of Ayurveda in my Discover Yoga segment. And finally, in our short story segment called Konichiwa Izumi, Tokyo gets buried under a material. What could that be? Instagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchitta2021-03-0709 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 38- Mars Perseverance; What, When & How To Feed Your Pup; Izumi & The Magical RingThis week was special for space as NASA’s Perseverance Rover made a landing on Mars. Perseverance is a car sized rover designed to explore the Jerezo crater on Mars and eventually identify if human life can sustain on Mars. Good luck NASA! I will share some interesting insights discovered by Perseverance in my good news segment. What, how and when to feed your puppy- discover some helpful tips in this week’s segment of My dog Yuki. And finally, in our short story segment called Konichiwa Izumi, a magical ring makes an appearance. Let’s get started!To sh...2021-02-2709 min
Sutori- Folk Tales From Around The WorldStory 6, Part 2: Akira ReturnsIzumi finds Akira but cannot bring him back home so easily. He needs to rescue Akira before its too late. This is the 7th story in the series of short stories about Izumi- a hard working robot maker from Japan. Authored and presented by Samarth Chitta....2021-02-2003 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 37- Do Camels Store Water In Their Humps, Timeless Good News, Akira Returns Home (Short Story)Scientists have been working on alternate sources of water and one interesting way is to produce water from the atmosphere. So literally, from thin air. I will share the story of one such apartment in my Good news segment. Do camels really store water in their humps? That’s our Mythbuster segment this week. And Finally, in our short story segment called Konichiwa Izumi, you will find out why Akira went back to their old apartment. To share your feedback, write to me at hello@kidacity.club or on Instagram/Twitter @hellokidacity.Notes:1. Atmospheric Wate...2021-02-2008 min
Sutori- Folk Tales From Around The WorldStory 5 : The Invisible DomeSome strange buildings are coming up on the outskirts of Japan. When Izumi finds out why, he is shocked.This is the 5th story in the series of short stories about Izumi- a hard working robot maker from Japan. Authored and presented by Samarth Chitta....2021-02-1603 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 36- Where is Akira and Who is a Guru?This was a sad week in India as a glacier burst in the state of Uttarakhand and many people were killed. Experts say that this is the result of climate change and the construction of illegal structures in the area. Some workers are still stuck in a tunnel with no light, oxygen and flood water. We all hear about climate change but this incident reminds us of how real it is. In this week's Discover Yoga segment, I will discuss the importance of having a right guru. Finally, in the short series Konchiwa Izumi, Akira goes m...2021-02-1408 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionBonus Episode: Brave Children Of India- Part 1Every year, the Government of India announces the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to recognise talented children in the areas of arts and culture, sports, academic, bravery and more. Listen to the stories of Kunwar Divyansh Singh and Jyoti Kumari who won this award in 2021 for their bravery.Notes:1. Kunwar Divyansh Singh2. Jyoti KumariInstagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com2021-02-1201 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 35- Spinach that sends emails and The Invisible DomeWe all know what email is. And if I were to ask you who sends emails, your answer will be- humans. But this week, scientists engineered spinach plants to send emails. What is puppy biting and how can you train your pup through it? I will discuss some tips that worked with Yuki. In the short stories segment, Konichiwa Izumi!, Izumi builds a special invisible dome. But what will the invisible dome do?To share feedback on this episode and more, you can contact me at:hello@kidacity.clubInstagram/Twitter...2021-02-0509 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 34- Bananas are not fruits, Izumi and the pot of goldWhat are the most common fruits that you can think of? Apple, mango, banana? But, wait. Did you know that bananas are actually not fruits! Continuing with the series of original short stories, this week Izumi travels to London and back to Tokyo solving clues that are mysteriously left behind. What will Izumi discover? Listen in to know more. To share your feedback, write to me at hello@kidacity.clubNotes:Instagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com2021-01-3109 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 33- Its my birthday! India's Republic Day & Izumi discovers a moleIt's my birthday! I was born on a very special day- January 26th which is celebrated as the Republic Day in India. Tune in to know what special events take place on this day.In the short stories about Izumi, Izumi and Akira step out of the machine and go closer to the mole and were startled when 20 more of them came out! Do Izumi and Akira manage to escape or do the moles overpower them? Listen in..Notes:1. What is new and what will be missing in Republic Day 2021 parade?2. How India tur...2021-01-2308 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 32- Meet my dog Yuki!I love dogs and I’ve been asking my parents for a long time to get me one. Well! Guess what? I finally got a dog 2 weeks back. We have named him Yuki which means snow & lucky in Japanese. I’m learning a lot of things about pets and I will be sharing some of it in my new segment called My dog Yuki. Today, we celebrated Sankranti- the indian festival of harvest. I will talk about an interesting Sankranti tradition towards the end of the show. Let’s get started! Notes:1. Gangireddu- A Unique Sankranti Tradit...2021-01-1507 min
Sutori- Folk Tales From Around The WorldStory 1- Izumi And The Robot MegamindIzumi finds big screws and wrenches on the way back home. Where did they come from? Is Tokyo in danger? This is the 1st story in the series of short stories about Izumi- a hard working robot maker from Japan. Authored and presented by Samarth Chitta....2021-01-0804 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 31- Izumi & The Robot Megamind, Aviation MythBuster, Good News & MoreWelcome to a brand new season of Kidacity and Happy 2021! We are back after a short break with some exciting new segments. A lot of you asked for some stories to be included in each episode. In my new segment called Konichiwa Izumi! I will take you into the world of Izumi- a robot maker from Japan with a short story every week. These stories are written by me, so let me know what you think of them. My friends and I are discussing a lot of fun facts these days. While most of them...2021-01-0808 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 30-Season Finale! Au Revoir 2020! (feat. Ms Ira Barres from Belarus)Merry Christmas everyone! The 6 day stretch between Christmas and New Year is very exciting for everyone. But this 6 day stretch this year is not like all the others. In this season finale episode, discover some great news from around the world, a wrap up of all the yoga concepts discussed this season and a very special interview with Mr. Ira Barres about France! Kidacity and I were featured in 2 leading Indian newspapers this week. Getting interviewed was a little weird at first but when I saw my photo in the newspaper, I was thrilled. A bi...2020-12-2729 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 29- The best kind of sleep and the land of the Mummies! (feat. Mr. Mina from Egypt)Nidra means sleep in Sanskrit and Yoga Nidra refers to a state in which we are neither fully asleep nor fully awake. It is deeply relaxing and is also believed to help manage mental health better. Yoga Nidra is being used by many companies and schools around the world to manage stress better. Some people also find meditation slightly difficult as they have to mostly do it themselves and in a seated position. But yoga nidra is mostly done in a lying down position, so a lot of people find it more comfortable and easy to do. This...2020-12-1911 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 28- How do you focus your mind?If you use a laptop for studies or work, how many tabs or windows do you have open at any point in time? Or if you use a mobile phone, how many times do you keep checking it during a meeting or discussion or when you are working on something? We all have a lot of distractions and our ability to concentrate on one thing at a time is going down. Instagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com2020-12-1310 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 27- Suryanamaskar and Maple Syrup! (feat. Mr. Tom and Kai from Canada)Suryanamaskars are a very important part of the asana practice in yoga. Many asana classes begin with a couple of rounds of suryananamaskars. But what exactly are these? If you love maple syrup, then you will love my interview with 2 special guests. Let's get started!Instagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com2020-12-0619 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 26- Are you breathing right?Has someone ever asked you to take deep breaths to calm yourself down? And have you noticed how you breathe when you are excited or scared? Regular practice of pranayama helps in keeping our breath normal at all times. In school, right from our nursery classes, we had a class on mindfulness. Whenever all the children were very excited or noisy, our teacher would ask us to sit on the floor, close our eyes and start taking deep breaths. After 5 minutes or so, most of the children would calm down. Are you ready for your virtual vacation...2020-11-2827 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 25- Asana and Truly Asia! (feat. Mr. Paul Tan from Malaysia)What started as a project during the lockdown is now on its 25th episode. I learn a lot of things in each episode and look forward to bringing many more episodes of Kidacity to you. All of you must have seen yoga asanas or poses in some form or the other. Maybe you or someone in your family practices these, you might have learnt a few asanas at school, or watched other people perform these on television or newspapers. But what is the reason why yoga asanas are practised? Discover why a country is called Tru...2020-11-2022 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 24- Hola Espana! and Shubh Deepavali!Indians across the world will be celebrating a very special festival this week- Deepawali or Diwali- the festival of lights. I love everything about this festival- the rangoli that we put outside our homes, decorating the house with marigold flowers and lights, eating lots and lots of traditional sweets- yum! Diwali also marks the beginning of winter in the country. To everyone celebrating, Happy Diwali! Yogena chittasya padena vachaam malam sharirasyacha vaidyakenaam. Yopaa karottam pravaram muninaam. Patanjalim pranjali ranatosmi. The above verse means the one who removed impurities of the mind through yoga, of speech th...2020-11-1418 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 23- I bet you didn't know this about the USA!USA is in the news this week because of its presidential elections. They happen every 4 years, but this year the elections are special because the current President Mr. Donald Trump is doing some unusual things during his campaign and during the counting of votes. Most of you might know all the important facts about the USA, but let me tell you about a few bizarre ones.Swadhyaya is a Sanskrit word that is made up of 2 words Swa meaning self and adhyaya meaning learning or practice. According to Yoga, we must constantly keep learning. This can be...2020-11-0611 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 22- The world's happiest country & Tapas!Tapas is a Sanskrit word which means to generate heat. In Yoga, it refers to the heat that gets generated while doing any activity that involves determined effort to bring about a change. But it is not easy to practice Tapas.This is the only country in the world that officially measures national happiness. The index is known as Gross National Happiness. The current king is believed to have met every citizen in the country Instagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com2020-10-3010 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 21- Santosha, Israel And The Cleanest Beaches In IndiaSantosha is most commonly understood as happiness. However, yoga defines santosha as only contentment or being satisfied. But how do we practice Santosha?Israel or officially the State of Israel is a country in the Middle East. Its main language is Hebrew and the currency is called Shekel. Sports such as Football and basketball are popular in the country. This week, I am joined by a special guest Mr. Liav, an Israeli living in Bangalore. He will share some interesting first hand insights about the country, people, traditions and more. I learned a lot about Israel in...2020-10-1721 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 20- Where in the world is a New Year celebrated in silence?Every week, I tell you about different countries, but this week, I am joined by a special guest who will share some interesting and unknown information about a country that celebrates New Year in silence. Shaucha means cleanliness. What are the different things that need to be kept clean? Our room? our body? Our clothes and shoes? How about our thoughts? Yoga says that if we are clean in our body and mind, we will be healthy. But how do we practice shaucha?Notes:1. Nobel Prize Winners 20202. Rafael Nadal b...2020-10-0924 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 19- Lapis Lazuli and AparigrahaThose of you who play Minecraft must know what Lapis Lazuli is! Keep listening to know more about Lapis Lazuli! Aparigraha means not hoarding or collecting things. We are all guilty of buying things we don’t need or keeping things we don’t use. According to yoga, even taking things without working for it is considered hoarding. But, how do we practice Aparigraha? Instagram: @samarthchittaTwitter: @samarthchittaEmail: samarth.chitta@gmail.com2020-10-0310 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 18- Is Zucchini an evolved form of a cucumber & Maldives? (feat. Mr. Emilio Fortini from Maldives)One small Pokemon, when trained well and when it goes through enough battles evolves into the next stage Pokemon. My favourite Pokemon is the Chikorita which is a grass type of Pokemon. And is only there in the west.So, when I went to a supermarket recently, I wondered if Zucchini is an evolved form of a cucumber? Is email an evolved form of a mail that comes in the postbox? What do you think?I met and interviewed the General Manager of Sheraton Full Moon Resort Maldives who is a global citizen with many...2020-09-2619 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionS2, Ep 17- Satya and KenyaThink of one situation where you told a lie. How did you feel? Slightly jittery, scared? Did you have to think about the 10 other things to cover your lie? On the other hand, how do you feel when you tell the truth? Maybe a little nervous initially, but eventually, you don’t have anything to worry about. Kenyans love sports and are good at it. Soccer is the most popular sport in Kenya, and 75% of all gold medal winners in long distance running come from Kenya.Discover both these amazing topics with me in Kidacity!2020-09-1809 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionS2, Ep 16- Welcome to Season 2- Ahimsa And Japan In FocusWelcome to a brand new Season of Kidacity and I am back with some exciting new segments. We all know about Yoga. Many of us may be practising it everyday. But do you know that yoga is not restricted to the poses or asanas we perform? It is about how we think, act and feel. I learned about this when I heard my parents' yoga teachers discuss it during their classes. In my new segment called Discover Yoga- I will talk about one concept every week and also share some tips on how we can apply it i...2020-09-1109 min
Kidacity- Learn. Take ActionEp 15- Oh Mathematics!What was your favourite subject in school? Was it Math? If it was, try answering these 2 simple questions: First, What is the number that is spelt with the same number of letters as the number itself? And second, which is the number that is not represented in Roman numerals? India’s contribution to mathematics is immense. Some of the world’s most famous mathematicians were from India. This week, we will learn more about one such mathematician- a human computer, a series of books that can help us learn math in a fun way and a cool math...2020-08-2909 min