It's a beautiful spring. We are sure that you are loving the weather and the lovely flowers around. As we say farewell to the winter, we are also getting ready to appear for our final exams to close our current session.

2020 is a leap year! It takes three springs to make one leap year. 29th February - the quadrennial day, which comes after every four years, has to be a special one. It means extra 24 hours in the year. Do you think it should be used for relaxing or doing things you like? Or is it just like any other day? It could also be your opportunity to do something special and big. Whatever it may be, do you think it should be an ‘Off Day’?

“Much good work is lost for the lack of a little more.”
Edward H. Harriman

As most of you are getting ready for your annual exams, here is our message for you! ‘Plan honestly, work hard and give your best shot at success. All the very best!

We are pleased to share that students from more than 30 schools participated in the theme led activities of ME - ‘My Expressions’.

Congratulations to all of you who participated in the Curious Times ME Themes in 2019. We are pleased to award you with a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’.

Digital certificates are being sent to students on their email ids. Physical copies of the certificates are being sent to the schools.

We received wonderful participations on the theme “Historic Person Alive”. Currently, we are inviting your messages for your friends, who are appearing for their exams. We urge the parents and educators also to send their wishes, tips, messages on hello@curioustimes.in

Curious Times is more about our readers and less about us. My Expressions is especially a place where the students, educators, specialists can express themselves. This place allows your voice to reach many peers and students. We are pleased to share some of the participants’ contributions on ME; do read their full contributions on https://curioustimes.in/me

  1. Believe in yourself, give your best
    Fear not ……….stop not… Believe in your worth and give your best. This is the time to realize your potential and work accordingly.”

    By Deepika Singh, Educator , Delhi Public School , Sonepat , Haryana
  2. Yes, “Kid Safe News”, is the need of the hour!
    “Curious Times is not only an online kid safe news website with a child friendly newspaper. It also aims at building key 21st Century Skills in children through daily news and information.”

    By Monica Majithia Monica, Psychologist, Counsellor, Life Skills Coach and Trainer.
  3. I wish Rani Laxmi Bai were alive!
    “If Lakshmi Bai was still alive then she would have fought against all the harassment that girls face today. I am sure that this small writing that I did won’t change anything but if it did then………”

    By Neshwa Fathima, Grade 9 , Kannur , Kerala
  4. I wish BAPU were alive!
    “Yes Bapu, you are the one I want to see come back to life. And if not in physical form, then please come back to life through me.”

    By Manassangyini Chaudhary, Grade 9, Delhi Public School , Sonepat , Haryana

If you want to participate on ME, send your stories in the form of articles, art, poem, videos, audios on hello@curioustimes.in or WhatsApp to us on 7042330051.

Q: What do you call two bananas?

A. Slippers.

How many times can you say this in 10 seconds

“I wish you were a fish in my dish”

Have you caught up on our top NEWS? If you haven’t yet, here is your chance:

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  3. South Korean film Parasite makes history at Oscars 2020
  4. U.K. PM Johnson appoints Rishi Sunak as the U.K.’s new Finance Minister
  5. Bangladesh stun India, win maiden U-19 Cricket World Cup
  6. U.K. officially leaves European Union
  7. Antarctica hits 18.3°C, highest temperature on record
  8. Astronaut Christina Koch lands back on Earth after record-breaking space stay
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  1. We generally use the Gregorian calendar. Pope Gregory XIII created the Gregorian calendar. He also established 29 February as the official date to add during a leap year, coined the term ‘leap year’, and created the rules for adding the leap year.
  2. The Honor Society of Leap Year Babies is a club for people born on 29 February.
  3. A person born on 29 February (in a leap year) may be called a "leapling" or a "leaper".
  4. The twin cities of Anthony, Texas, and Anthony, New Mexico, are the self-proclaimed Leap Year Capital of the World. They hold a four-day leap year festival.
  5. A leap day is also called an intercalary day.
  6. In the US, leap year coincides with presidential election years.

Did you know that the Kiwi fruit is also called the Chinese gooseberry?

It originally grew wild in China. Then, a school teacher introduced the fruit to New Zealand in 1904 from China. The New Zealanders called it “kiwi” after their national bird - the Kiwi bird.

Kiwis are well known for being good for health and are rich in nutrients and low in calories.

Why should you eat kiwis?

  1. Kiwis are a good source of vitamin C which is good for the skin to remain healthy and heal quickly from injuries..
  2. As they contain fibre, potassium, and antioxidants, they are good for heart health.
  3. Antioxidants in kiwis can help prevent cancer.
  4. Kiwis also have serotonin and this can help you sleep better.
  5. It can also promote bone health, is good for your kidneys and more.

Of course, not to forget, kiwis are very delicious! So, don’t miss out on its benefits.

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