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Kidacity - India Explained. Learn, Share, Grow.
Welcome to Kidacity where kids learn, share, and grow together!
Season 12 of the podcast takes a deeper look at how India and the world really work. After discovering that I, myself did not know much about my own country, I decided to launch this brand new season! Through powerful stories, expert conversations, and clear explanations, we explore the forces that shape our lives — from politics and economics to culture, technology, history, and national identity. Instead of simply reacting to headlines, this season focuses on understanding the people, systems, and decisions behind them. Designed for curious young minds, it encourages us to think critically, ask better questions, and see both India and the wider world with greater clarity, context, and confidence.
A little bit about me: I'm an 14 year old from Bengaluru, India and a student of Grade 8 in The International School Bengaluru. I love learning! I love to learn and practice languages, play with my dog, explore topics that interest me, watch Formula 1, play Basketball, play the violin, and, write! I have authored 2 books, with a 3rd on the way!
I will be grateful if you encourage me by listening to my podcast, reading my books and sharing your feedback with me.
My website - samarthchitta.com
You can write to me at samarth.chitta@gmail.com . or follow me on Instagram/Twitter @samarthchitta and check out my youtube channel - Samarth Chitta.
Episodes
153 episodes
Episode 153 - The Rains That Still Shape India - India Explained - Indian Monsoons Part 3
The monsoon doesn't just bring rain—it brings life.In the final part of India, Explained: The Monsoon – The Season That Built India, we explore how generations of Indians learned to live in rhythm with the rains. From ancient ...
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The Geography That Changed Everything - India, Explained - Monsoon Special - Ep. 152
Why does India have a monsoon while many other tropical countries don't?In Part 2 of India, Explained: The Monsoon – The Season That Built India, we uncover the fascinating science behind one of Earth's most extraordinary weat...
Episode 151 - Monsoon, The Season That Built India - Part 1 - India Explained
Every year, India waits for the rain.The arrival of the monsoon fills reservoirs, waters crops, powers hydroelectric dams, and shapes the lives of more than a billion people. But the monsoon is far more than just a weather system—it ...
Episode 150 - Who Really Founded India?
Who Really Founded India? 🇮🇳Who founded India?Was it Chandragupta Maurya? Ashoka? The Mughals? The British? Or did India have no single founder at all?In this episode of India, Explained, we explore one of the...
Episode 149 - What If India Had No Bollywood? - India Explained!
What would India look like without Bollywood?For over a century, Hindi cinema has shaped the way India tells stories, celebrates culture, and presents itself to the world. Bollywood has given us unforgettable characters, iconic songs, la...
Episode 148 - Why are Tirupati, Varanasi, Dwaraka so popular? - Exploring why India travels for faith! - India Explained
Vacations in India aren’t always about beaches, resorts, or shopping malls — more often, they’re about temples, mosques, rivers, and shrines. In this episode, we explore why pilgrimage destinations attract more visitors than leisure tourism spo...
Episode 147 - Cricket Vs. Hockey - Why one dominated, and, the other, faded - India Explained.
India’s official national sport is hockey, yet the nation’s most popular is cricket. Why did one game capture the imagination of millions while the other, despite its golden Olympic legacy, fade into the background?In this ...
Episode 146 - What if India had no trains? - Exploring the Indian Railways!
For over 170 years, trains have carried people, goods, and stories across the subcontinent. India’s railways are more than steel tracks and locomotives — they are the veins of a nation. In this episode, we journey through the h...
Episode 145 - Celebrating India and The USA - 4th Of July Special!
On July 4th, America celebrates its independence. But what does this day mean for India? Far more than fireworks and parades, the U.S.–India relationship has become one of the most significant partnerships in the modern world....
Episode 144 - What If India Never Gained Independence? - Remembering Gandhi-ji's first arrest.
What if India never gained independence?It wouldn't be the world's most populated nation. It wouldn't be the world's largest democracy. It wouldn't be remembered as a nation who fought for their freedom. Gandhi-ji's first ...
Episode 143 - What if there were no McDonald's in India? - Celebrating PV. Narasimha Rao Garu
What if companies like McDonalds or Apple never came to India? No McAloo Tikki, No Maharaja Mac. No Macbook, No Iphone.Today, in honor of PV Narasimha Rao Garu's Birthday ( June 28th ) - we are going to learn all about the man wh...
Episode 142 - 22 Official, 450 Spoken: Why India Can’t Be Defined by One Language
India doesn’t just speak in one voice—it sings in hundreds. With 22 officially recognized languages and more than 450 spoken across its regions, India is one of the most linguistically diverse nations on Earth. But why does this country ...
Episode 141- Why Can India Never Be Described In A Single Story? - India Explained.
India is often described in sweeping phrases—“the world’s largest democracy,” “a land of festivals,” “a country of contrasts.” But can any single story truly capture what India is? In this episode, we explore why India resists simple definition...
Episode 140 – Introducing India, Explained | A New Journey Begins
What if the world's biggest democracy isn't just a country—but a collection of ideas, identities, and contradictions?Welcome to India, Explained.In this introductory episode, we begin a journey to understand India beyond he...
Episode 139 - Positive Media Day | Why Good News Matters
What if the world isn't as negative as the headlines make it seem?In this special Positive Media Day episode of Kidacity, we explore three inspiring stories that remind us why good news matters. From remarkable conservation successes to ...
Episode 138 - 4.2 Million Homes Changed the Future—And That's Just the Beginning - Good News Of The Day #10!
What do rooftop solar panels, coastal forests, and colourful seabirds have in common?They're all helping protect our future.In this episode of Kidacity, we explore three uplifting stories connected by a powerful theme: guardianshi...
Episode 137 - Can a Species Make a Comeback? - Good News Of The Day #9
What do rescued bears, environmental restoration, and community action have in common?More than you might think.In today's episode of Kidacity, we explore three uplifting stories connected by a powerful theme: recovery. We begin w...
Episode 136 - What If Finishing The Marathon First Wasn't the Goal? | Good News From Goa, The USA, and, The World - Good News Of The Day #8
What do yoga, marathon runners, and historic homes have in common?More than you might think.In today's episode of Kidacity, we explore three uplifting stories connected by a powerful theme: connection. We begin with International ...
Episode 135 - Can Cars Save Lives? | Good News from China, France & India - Good News Of The Day #7
Can electric cars save lives? It may sound surprising, but that's exactly what our first story explores.In this episode of Kidacity, we uncover three inspiring stories united by a common theme: resilience. From China's electric vehicle r...
Episode 134 - Peace In Iran, Celebrating Yoga at the UN, University Recognition - Good News Of The Day #6
Namaste and welcome back to Kidacity - and, to episode 134!Amidst all the headlines that seem to flood the news - we oftentimes see those of war, inflation, climate change, instability and crisis. So, we often forget that buried unde...
Episode 133 - Marine Wildlife Protection, Spreading Kindness, GI Tags! - Good News Of The Day #5
Namaste and welcome back to Kidacity - and, to episode 133!Amidst all the headlines that seem to flood the news - we oftentimes see those of war, inflation, climate change, instability and crisis. So, we often forget that buried unde...
Episode 132 - Drinking Ocean Water, Celebrating Friendship, 40 under 40!- Good News Of The Day #4
Namaste and welcome back to Kidacity - and, to episode 132!Amidst all the headlines that seem to flood the news - we oftentimes see those of war, inflation, climate change, instability and crisis. So, we often forget that buried unde...
Episode 131 - A marathon, pancakes for litter, running with friends - Good News Of The Day #3
Namaste and welcome back to Kidacity - and, to episode 131!Amidst all the headlines that seem to flood the news - we oftentimes see those of war, inflation, climate change, instability and crisis. So, we often forget that buried unde...
Episode 130 - A dog, a graduation, and, a trophy - Good News Of The Day #2!
Namaste and welcome back to Kidacity - and, to episode 130!In today's episode, we once again focus on the good news around us that we often overlook under the headlines of trade, war, geopolitics, protests and environmental damage.<...