Time to Zoom In

Put your photography skills to use this summer. Here’s your chance to send in your clicks to Young World magazine!

To make this summer special, Young World magazine brings to you contests. Here’s what you have to do:

Send in photographs you have clicked on any or all of the topics listed below. Click on the topics to expand.


Send your entries along with your name, class, school, and city. Also, send us your passport size photograph, with your name written on the back of it. Only students from Stds II to VIII are eligible. Pictures must be high resolution.

There will be seven winners for every week in May.

UPDATE: Entries for Week 1 and 2 are closed! Last date for submissions for Week 3 is May 7, 2018 and Week 4 is May 14, 2018.

Send your entries to The Hindu Young World, 859/860 Anna Salai, Kasturi Buildings, Chennai – 600002 or email them to youngworld@thehindu.co.in with subject: Zoom In

Jelly in your Belly

Make a yummy summer snack and learn some fascinating science while you’re at it! Watch the video for the recipe.

Summertime means watermelon time! But if you’re bored of the fruit by now, how about making some ‘watermelon’ jelly, instead? Watch the video and follow the instructions (with help from a parent, especially when handling the knife or using the stove!) to make these sweet summer treats.

You will need: Oranges, a watermelon, a plate, 160 gm of pre-mixed flavour, 40 gm of jelly mix, a knife, food colours, an induction stove, a deep frying pan, a spatula, water, spoons, a big bowl, and two medium-sized bowls.

What did you think? Wouldn’t you like to know what makes jelly all wobbly, wiggly, and well, jelly-like? Then, hit play below!

Butterflies and Flowers

Some pretty butterflies, plenty of fragrant flowers and a bit of Math. Try your hand at solving this puzzle!

Math Unplugged – 2

We’re back with more interesting Mathematical problems for you to solve! Can you crack them on the first try?

We’re back with more interesting Mathematical problems for you to solve! Can you crack them on the first try?





Nature most stunning

This summer vacation, break away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and head out for some peace and quiet.

Positioning your puppet

Let’s continue our journey through puppetry! How to hold your puppet so that it looks lively and, more importantly, alive? Find out now!

Once Upon a Time

Here’s a fun crossword for you. It’s all about wonder, magic and folklore! How well do you know your fairy tales?

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Face to face with history

If you are a history buff, then, check out these sites. From a scenic walk along the coast, to sites that have seen the ill effects of war, and a fine example of Gothic architecture…

If you find books boring and seek to gain knowledge through an exciting source, how about venturing to different countries and experiencing their stories first-hand? Here are some places that are brimming with thrilling stories. Click on the hotspots to read more about each destination.

Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Miyagima Island Tour, Japan

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour, Germany

Notre Dame and the Historic Heart of Paris Walking Tour, France

Wander in the wilderness

Eco-tourism is about being a responsible traveller and conserving the environment. We introduce you to some ecologically sensitive places.