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EI Kid's corner
Kids’ Corner is a special segment of EI Universe dedicated to amplifying the voices of children from different societies and communities. It features articles written entirely by kids, offering their unique perspectives on the world around them. Through personal stories, observations, creative pieces, and reflections, Kids’ Corner explores everyday life, social issues, culture, imagination, and the thoughts that matter most to young minds. This space celebrates curiosity, creativity, and honest expression, allowing children to share their experiences and ideas while being seen and heard as active participants in society.
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August 2026
What Freedom Truly Means
Ivaan Gugnani 9 years
Ivaan Gugnani
Aug 151 min read
Creating a better tomorrow
Leyansh Mantri 10 years A hopeful poem about creating a better tomorrow through small, meaningful actions today. From planting trees and nurturing nature to keeping our surroundings clean, it reminds us that collective responsibility can help build a healthier, happier and greener world. Starting my day from today, Thinking of making a better everyday. For creating a better tomorrow, First we need to remove the sorrow. Starting with planting trees, So that we can breathe fre
Leyansh Mantri
Aug 151 min read
People Who Inspire Me
Aadhyaya Gupta 10 years A heartfelt poem celebrating the people who brighten our darkest days. Through the love of a mother and the joy of friendship, the poet reflects on gratitude, companionship and the little moments that make life brighter. When my days are gloomy, Mom is there to flip my frown. When my days are black and dark, Mom is there to start the spark. Staying with me every day, Giving me ideas all day. My friends keep my hopes high, By bringing fun through the l
Aadhyaya Gupta
Aug 151 min read
One Week That Changed Me
Shiv Agrawal 10 years A young student discovers that small, consistent efforts can lead to big results. By practising mathematics every day instead of waiting until the last moment, he gains confidence, scores full marks, and learns the value of discipline and perseverance. Small Changes, Big Impact "Next week, we will have a Mathematics Written Test," our maths teacher announced. As soon as I reached home, I told my mother about it. Usually, I would wait until the last minu
Shiv Agrawal
Aug 152 min read
Choosing Direction Over Destination.
Samiksha Verma 9th grade. Many in life have found ideas that change the way they think, they feel and the way they believe. I had one too, direction over destination. Most of you may already know what it means, but I’ll tell you anyway, it is shifting from destination to direction changes how you feel about failure. A missed promotion or a broken plan is no longer a total disaster. It is just a detour. It asks a new question: Are you still moving in the right direction? If
Samiksha Verma
Aug 152 min read
Sachin Tendulkar: The Master Blaster
Kiyaan Pradhan 10 years A tribute to Sachin Tendulkar, one of cricket’s greatest icons and an inspiration to millions around the world. From his unforgettable debut as a 16-year-old to his legendary journey of 100 international centuries, his determination and passion remain inspiring. This piece celebrates his remarkable legacy, exemplary personality, and the inspiration he continues to provide to young cricket lovers.
Kiyaan Pradhan
Aug 151 min read
Our Favorite Gift is Nature
Ayaansh Age - 8 years old Follow Toby and Lily as they turn a simple school lesson into meaningful everyday as caring for nature, saving resources, protecting animals, and turning waste into something useful. Today at school in "Prep My Skills," Toby and Lily learned that small changes can make a big impact. Toby and Lily decided they would do that. After going home, Toby separated the waste and Lily planted three pots. They also did not waste water. When they went to the gar
Ayaansh
Aug 151 min read
Innovation: Making Everyday Better
Avyan Bahety 10 years A thoughtful look at innovation through a child’s eyes, celebrating how new ideas make life easier while reminding us to use them wisely, care for our planet, and build a cleaner, greener future. We live in a world where innovation is all around us. Every day, new discoveries are made in fields like medicine, technology, and architecture. These inventions make our lives easier, safer, and more comfortable. Our curiosity, logical thinking, and hard work h
Avyan Bahety
Aug 152 min read
Captain Cool: My Inspiration
Aarv Jain 11 years My inspiration is Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He is a very skilled cricket player. Since childhood, I have loved cricket, and I have always liked wicketkeeping. That is why M.S. Dhoni inspires me so much. M.S. Dhoni is respected by cricket fans all over the world because of his exceptional talent and calm nature. Even though he has retired from international cricket, people still remember the way he played in his prime. Chennai Super Kings is my favorite IPL team
Aarv Jain
Aug 151 min read
Small Changes- Big Impact- Creating a Better Tomorrow
Parv Dasani 9 years This inspiring piece celebrates the power of small changes and how tiny improvements can lead to remarkable results. It encourages readers to embrace innovation, learn from setbacks, improve everyday habits, and believe that consistent little steps can create a brighter and better future.. It is my strong belief that small changes lead to colossal improvements, upgrading the future and also helping us to invent, enhance and make our lives magical, which, h
Parv Dasani
Aug 153 min read
An Idea That Changed My Life
Anay Rathi 9+ Years This uplifting poem celebrates the transformative power of a simple idea, where courage replaces fear, learning inspires growth, and self-belief gives us the strength to keep trying and discover that we can achieve more than we imagined. An idea came sparkling in my way, That’s changed my mood from today. I used that idea to change my mood, So that everything stays smooth. I don’t know how that idea popped, But fear and doubt slowly stopped. That idea was
Anay Rathi
Aug 151 min read
July 2026
Bravery
Parv Dasani 9 years This inspiring poem celebrates bravery as a choice reflected in everyday actions and extraordinary moments alike. It encourages readers to face fears, stand for truth, help others with courage, and discover the confidence, growth, and purpose that bravery brings. Bravery- strong, valiant, very audacious and fearless Those who embody it- they’ve got no stress Life savers, people who face their fears These people, their fortitude, intrepidity is sheer Be it
Parv Dasani
Jul 121 min read
The Rainy Day
Kiyaan Pradhan 10 years Step into the magic of a rainy day through a Kiyaan’s vivid imagination. Filled with playful sounds, comforting aromas, and joyful moments, this poem transforms an ordinary shower into an unforgettable celebration of nature and childhood wonder.
Kiyaan Pradhan
Jul 121 min read
Splish Splash
Anay Rathi 9+ Years Splish Splash celebrates the playful magic of a rainy day, where dancing flowers, paper boats, joyful splashes, and the aroma of hot buns come together to capture the wonder, excitement, and simple happiness of childhood. Leaves swinging here and there, I’ve not seen this anywhere. Everyone goes to their place, At their fastest pace. And when it starts raining, All the pretty flowers start waving. Children come out in their raincoats, To start sailing thei
Anay Rathi
Jul 121 min read
The Joy of the Rainy Season
Avyan Bahety 10 years A heartfelt celebration of the rainy season through a child's eyes—filled with the joy of raindrops, the fragrance of wet earth, colourful umbrellas, cozy moments, and the simple excitement that only rain can bring. Rain is a gift of nature to all of us. Whenever raindrops splatter on the windowpane, I am filled with happiness and excitement. When I hear the raindrops falling gently on the soil, I feel calm and relaxed. The rainy season is very important
Avyan Bahety
Jul 121 min read
Monsoon Memories
Ayaansh Age - 8 years old Follow Toby and Lily on a delightful rainy-day adventure where paper boats, hot chocolate, scenic landscapes, and simple family moments remind us that life's happiest memories are often the simplest. One day in a beautiful town of Edinburgh there was a boy named Toby. He was 9 years old and his sister Lily was 7 years old. They both went out to play but suddenly it started raining heavily. They all ran inside the house. Lily asked if they could go to
Ayaansh
Jul 112 min read
June 2026
Protecting the Environment Starts with Small Actions
Aarya Fahoum 8th Grade. NEXT school Participating in a beach clean-up drive at Prabhadevi Beach taught me that small actions can make a big difference to the environment. The experience increased my awareness of carbon footprints and how daily activities contribute to pollution. By conserving electricity, reducing waste, carpooling, caring for plants, and recycling responsibly, we can lower carbon emissions and protect ecosystems. If everyone adopts simple eco-friendly habits
Aarya Fahoum
Jun 142 min read
They’re taking away our diet cokes!
Namya Aggarwal A runner, Writer and student (12th Class) LinkedIn A shortage of canned Diet Coke across major Indian cities has unexpectedly highlighted how global events affect everyday life. Geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted shipping routes, increased freight costs, and raised aluminium prices, creating supply shortages. Despite available substitutes, young consumers remain attached to the unique experience of drinking Diet Coke from a can. Th
Namya Aggarwal
Jun 143 min read
My Dream Vacation
Aarv Jain 11 years My dream vacation is to visit Dubai in winter. I want to see the Burj Khalifa, enjoy Ferrari World, ride the tram, and experience the city's famous sports car culture. My Dream Vacation My dream vacation is to go to Dubai. The most suitable period for this trip are the winters. The reason to go to this specific place is because of the theme parks in Dubai like Ferrari world. I also wish to see the world's tallest tower, Burj Khalifa . I would like to trave
Aarv Jain
Jun 141 min read
If I Could Invent Something
Anay Rathi 9 Years If I Could Invent Something If I could invent something, it would be something different which no one on Earth would think of. It would be a fully functional boat with very advanced safety features. First, I would ask people for scrap metal, which they would give me easily. Then, using half of the scrap metal, I would craft a boat large enough for two to four people to sit inside. Then I would make a battery which would fully charge in one minute but could
Anay Rathi
Jun 142 min read
A Summer SOS: Is Mumbai Becoming Too Hot?
Siddhant Desai 13 years, Grade 9 Every year, Mumbai's summers seem hotter than the last. As a teenager, I can clearly feel the difference. The heat and humidity have become so intense that people eagerly wait for the monsoon to bring relief. Even a short bus ride without air conditioning can leave someone exhausted and drenched in sweat. Playing outdoors in the afternoon has become difficult, and school sports and Physical Education classes are often affected. I have seen fri
Siddhant Desai
Jun 142 min read
My Dream trip to Space
Seerat Tiwari Loves singing, dancing and Writing Have you ever thought that dreams could come true, Like a trip to ancient Europe or an adventure that suits you. Since I was small, I wanted to go to space But never knew if I could hit that pace. I never lost hope as my dream was not a joke, My eyes would grow wide, as I looked through the telescope. I have heard of aliens & creatures unseen, Unusual planets big & green. Maybe not true but also not a lie. Still remains to be d
Seerat Tiwari
Jun 131 min read
May 2026
THANK YOU, MY FRIENDS OF EMERALD ISLE!
Seerat Tiwari Loves singing, dancing and Writing THANK YOU, MY FRIENDS OF EMERALD ISLE! My friends and I always play, But sometimes we forget what to say... My friends and I always fight, But if someone quarrels, We become loyal. We will always be together, Like a piece of a feather. We go to each other’s house, And act like a mouse. We try to pack the same, And our efforts do not end up in vain. But it is not the end and I will never forget you, my friends. I thank my friend
Seerat Tiwari
May 91 min read
Summer Vacations
Parv Dasani 9 years It’s a long vacation for young students Full of joy, without any dents Every day, there’s an innovative activity But these times, staying at home is a boring pity I read, draw or play in the day Those are my hobbies, so I do always say It’s a hot and monotonous period of time But if you enjoy a warm climate, for you it’s a dime Interesting books make a day feel like an hour Or else for me the day is sour Drink higher volumes of water Or else the heat g
Parv Dasani
May 91 min read
The last harvest 💔
Ananya Nair, Grade 9 Ananya is a travel enthusiast who likes to read, sing, and do Bharatnatyam. She also loves to bake and write stories or poems. When not found doing any, she can likely be found burrowed in bed watching a K-drama. She hopes to have the privilege of writing pretty words for the rest of her life :) In my backyard, a titan stood tall, Casting its shadow against the wall. Every summer, the branches would bend, With gold-heavy gifts that it leaned down to le
Ananya Nair
May 91 min read
April 2026
Who Am I?
Parv Dasani 9 years Me, I am a young child With expressions, I am quite mild I am a boy who is pretty shy Very smart, but never sly Studious I am, I like science Very unlucky too, always the bad dice I want to be a space scientist And remember, I am always an optimist Always curious, I ask a lot of questions I am always jumping from question to question Very clumsy though, always dropping things Always disturbed by noises, like the bell going ding-ding My hobby is primarily r
Parv Dasani
Apr 111 min read
A meal I’ll never forget.
Samiksha Verma 9th grade. At 11:30 PM, with almost nothing in the fridge, a desperate experiment turned into the creamiest, most unforgettable mac & cheese—proof that chaos sometimes cooks up pure magic. A meal I’ll never forget. I’m sure many of you have eaten many meals in your life, so have I, but there’s one meal I’ve eaten that I just can’t seem to forget. Mac & Cheese. It was 11:30 PM on a Tuesday, and I was staring into my fridge, which contained little more than a ja
Samiksha Verma
Apr 112 min read
Who am I?
March arrives quietly, carrying the last whispers of autumn in its gentle breeze. The coolness that once lingered in the mornings slowly fades, making way for the growing warmth of summer. Day by day, the sun lingers a little longer, and the air feels lighter, brighter, and full of movement. Sweaters begin to disappear from wardrobes, replaced by airy fabrics and lighter colors that reflect the changing mood of the season. Cafés spill onto sidewalks, parks fill with conversat
Sanskriti Bhargava
Apr 111 min read
The Power of Kindness
Aanya Das, 13 yrs old. Kindness is a quiet strength—soft in appearance, yet powerful enough to reshape hearts and moments. It asks for nothing, yet gives everything. A simple smile, a listening ear, a gentle word—these small acts ripple outward, touching lives in ways we may never fully see. The Power of Kindness The world has some tough days, But we can solve these problems in many ways; Like solving them with non-violence, Cuz' that's the power of kindness! When you see the
Aanya Das
Apr 111 min read
If Food Could Talk…
Seerat Tiwari Loves singing, dancing and Writing Foods Perspective You crunch & munch all day, You don’t even care if we will stay. You eat during day & in night, We cant even complain or show our right. If you are hungry we are on our way, But if you eat too much you will have to pay. Some of us are good some of us are bad, But each one of us have nutrients such as carbohydrate, protein & fat. We were once small just like you, But we kept on dying as we grew. No one can live
Seerat Tiwari
Apr 111 min read
A Recipe Close to My Heart
Aarv Jain 11 years It begins with hunger—but becomes something more.A simple cheese bread turns into a memory, a lesson, and a quiet bond between a mother and child. This story isn’t about cooking. It’s about growing up, sharing love, and discovering pride in the smallest moments. Sometimes, the simplest meals stay with us forever. One day, I was very hungry, and my mother made cheese bread for me. It was so delicious that I still remember its taste. The aroma was amazing, an
Aarv Jain
Apr 102 min read
March 2026
When Autumn Fades and Summer Begins
March arrives quietly, carrying the last whispers of autumn in its gentle breeze. The coolness that once lingered in the mornings slowly fades, making way for the growing warmth of summer. Day by day, the sun lingers a little longer, and the air feels lighter, brighter, and full of movement. Sweaters begin to disappear from wardrobes, replaced by airy fabrics and lighter colors that reflect the changing mood of the season. Cafés spill onto sidewalks, parks fill with conversat
Sanskriti Bhargava
Mar 181 min read
Happy Women's Day
Janhvi Goel 8 Years
Janhvi Goel
Mar 141 min read
New Beginnings – Drawing and Coloring
Devina Ashar 8 years
Devina Ashar
Mar 141 min read
Holi- The festival of colours
Parv Dasani 9 years Holi, the Festival of Colours, is a joyous Indian celebration marking the victory of good over evil. The festival originates from the story of Prahlad, a devotee of Lord Vishnu, who was saved from his evil father Hiranyakashyap and aunt Holika's attempt to kill him in fire. Holika was burned instead due to misusing her fire-immunity boon. Famously known as the festival of colours, Holi is a joyous festival, celebrated across India. It marks the victory of
Parv Dasani
Mar 142 min read
My Love for Reading
Parv Dasani 9 years The journey of knowledge, the magic of books, and the wisdom they provide. I got the most of my knowledge, from inside the pages of a book When I did not read, to settle me, a lot of time it took Before, I did nothing except to read a story When I was bored, I’d just read an exciting mystery To me, books are really efficient They’re just another way of studying anything important From books, you don’t only get knowledge, you also get entertained So when yo
Parv Dasani
Mar 141 min read
February 2026
EI Library Board Exam Help Desk
Harinath EI Library Team EI Outlook Editor , Linkedin Profile , Blog Long after careers are built and lives are settled, the memory of board exams continues to visit many high achievers — usually beginning with the same sentence: “If only…” When you sit across the table from people who are widely considered successful and invite them to revisit their journeys, an interesting pattern emerges. Sooner or later — often unexpectedly — the conversation circles back to their board
Harinath K
Feb 185 min read
Two or One Faced?
Samiksha Verma 8th grade. A mirror reveals more than one reflection—innocence and shadow, truth and disguise—inviting us to question which face we show, which we hide, and which quietly defines who we are. A mirror held, a story told, Of faces seen, both new and old. They say we're true, just one to view, But whispers hint, there might be two. A simple soul, an open book, A single face, a gentle look. No hidden depths, no mask to wear, Just honesty, beyond compare. Is it a g
Samiksha Verma
Feb 141 min read
Where Colour Begins
Mrinalini Khetan 11-year-old , Author and Naturalist A colourful princess escapes her tyrant father to transform a lifeless grey city into something brilliantly alive. Where Colour Begins She spent days trying to climb out of the sky. Her wings were small and useless, so she couldn’t fly. And her feathers were of brilliant hues, much to the Dull King’s rage. The Dull King hated all shades, except for black, beige, and grey. Although the little bird was his own daughter,
Mrinalini Khetan
Feb 141 min read
The Seed I Carry
Laisha Agarwal, 10 years old This is a poem about a refugees journey in search of safety. This poem captures the emotions of a refugee and how hope guides them like a bright light.
Laisha Agarwal
Feb 141 min read
New Beginnings
Parv Dasani 9 years Bold beginnings shape destiny—start smart, embrace emotions, decide swiftly, and every new chapter will unfold with confident momentum. New Beginnings You need to have a strong start Hence you have to be really smart It sets the tone, be it a competition or a new year A bad start with anything, and the loss will make you stir New beginnings can be happy or sad They can make you feel great, or really mad You’ve got to pan, emotions will be there Ore els
Parv Dasani
Feb 141 min read
January 2026
The Bittersweet Lie
Sanskriti Bhargava HFSI, XI grade Writing, EI Kids Conner Editor The bittersweet lie is that effort is always noticed. People are expected to meet high standards, and for a while, this belief feels comforting. Expectations are mistaken for faith, and hard work seems like a shield against judgment. The sweetness fades when a mistake is made. One error is enough to change how someone is seen. The hours of effort are forgotten, and consistency is replaced by criticism. What rema
Sanskriti Bhargava
Jan 101 min read
Footprints on a Rocky Road
Riddhi Gulhane 11 years A cute introspection, the places she went, emotions, and the person I became. As all of you know 2025 has come to an end. It has been such an eventful year that I am titling 2025 as "The eventful year". But if you ask me personally I would title 2025 as “The rocky road“ because we went to many road trips. A few of the events taken place in 2025 are that famous people like Ed Sheeran and Lionel Messi came to India, there were a few tragic incidents like
Riddhi Gulhane
Jan 101 min read
My most memorable holiday
Anahita Behera 7 years This is a cute art submission by Anahita Behera, in which she has depicted her most memorable moment from a recent family holiday. Dear Aunties and Uncles My most memorable holiday destination is Vietnam. We went there in May 2024. I saw the golden hand bridge there. It was a beautiful structure and I was amazed, as giant hands were holding the bridge. Thank you Anahita
Anahita Behera
Jan 101 min read
You Think the “Good Old Days” Are Over—Here’s Why You’re Wrong
Namya Aggarwal A runner, Writer and student (12 th Class) LinkedIn T his essay by Namya Aggarwal reflects on why people often feel the past was better than the present. The author argues that nostalgia makes us idealize earlier times, but in reality the “good old days” are relative — every moment can become cherished once it’s over. The article suggests practicing gratitude and recognizing that the present is just as valuable as any past era we remember fondly. Drowning in n
Namya Aggarwal
Jan 103 min read
My Visit to Rann of Kutch
Parv Dasani 9 years This poem describes a winter visit to the Rann of Kutch, highlighting its vast white salt desert, historical significance linked to the Harappan site of Dholavira, and natural beauty. It captures experiences like migrating birds, kite flying, sunsets, and a visit to Bhuj’s earthquake museum, showing the Rann as an extreme yet fascinating place. My Visit to Rann of Kutch With New Year approaching I went to the Rann of Kutch Where the sun is scorching But I
Parv Dasani
Jan 91 min read
A Hazy Path
Aanya Das, 13 yrs old. A poem about feeling lost and mentally trapped, struggling with self-doubt and fear of failure, but ultimately realizing that the confusion is temporary and hope and a way forward still exist. A Hazy Path Walking along this path of haze, I had to slow down my pace There is no sign or trace, Of something to chase I am stuck in this maze. What is there to face? I can’t win this race, For I am caged My mind is fazed, not in the right place I can’t escape,
Aanya Das
Jan 92 min read
December 2025
Frames, Focus And The City That Never Sleeps
Sanskriti Bhargava HFSI, XI grade Writing, EI Kids Conner Editor
Sanskriti Bhargava
Dec 13, 20251 min read
Memories of 2025 & Dreams for 2026
Seerat Tiwari Loves singing, dancing and Writing A little boy was thinking, what it would be like next year. He forgot all the fears & started a new year. He turned all his dreams into a big belief, He carried them to bed & gently fell asleep. The first day of school, the elementary exam. He was happy all day & got praised by all the mams. This was just a reminder of few of the things of the past, Now it's time for 2026 & let's see how it will last. He wants to be an expl
Seerat Tiwari
Dec 13, 20251 min read
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