Kidacity- Learn. Share. Grow
Welcome to Kidacity where kids learn, share, and grow together.
Our brand new season - season 12 of the podcast explores how the world actually works by taking big, often confusing ideas — like power, money, geopolitics, and business — and breaking them down through real stories, expert conversations, and thoughtful explanations. Instead of just reacting to headlines, it focuses on understanding the systems, choices, and consequences that shape everyday life. It's designed for curious young minds - like yours and mine - to think critically, question easy narratives, and see the world with clarity, context, and confidence.
A little bit about me: I'm an 13 year old from Bengaluru, India and a student of Grade 8 in The International School Bengaluru. I love building structures with Jenga blocks, learning about planes, writing, my dog Yuki's nose and most of all, Japan. I research a lot about these topics and share what I learn with my family and friends. My parents encouraged me to write and I have published 2 books so far. The Talking Walking Tree and Konnichiwa Izumi: Adventures in 2040. Both of them are available on Amazon and at leading bookstores in India.
I will be grateful if you encourage me by listening to my podcast, reading my books and sharing your feedback with me.
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
148 episodes
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.<...
Episode 129 - Welcome Back Good News Of The Day!
Namaste and welcome back to Kidacity!After popular demand, Kidacity is going to go back to its roots - Sammy's Good News Channel. If you look at the news - all you seem to see is geopolitics and trade and politicians arguing, or, ...
Episode 126 - Is Tesla Ready for India?
EV industry is growing globally and in India as well. In this episode, I talk about Tesla's India entry, Indian market overview and opportunities & challenges. I also have a message to Tesla leadership on what does it take for Tesla to win ...
Episode 124 - BONUS FULL INTERVIEW with Ms. Maria! (Learning Foreign Languages)
In this bonus episode - I talk to Ms. Maria about the complexities of learning a foreign language, the benefits - for our brain, our lives, and, even our future, why she pursued this career and so much more!This is the perfect episode t...
Episode 123 - Foreign Languages - I Flew to Mumbai just to Take a Spanish Exam!
Hola! Welcome back to Kidacity, this is episode 123!In this episode of Kidacity, I talk about why I flew to Mumbai to write my Spanish exam and why learning foreign languages might be the most powerful skill for the future.With cl...