Indradhanush (magazine) facts for kids
| Editor | Anshumala Gupta |
|---|---|
| Categories | Children's magazine |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Circulation | 10,000 |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Country | Delhi, India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Website | Indradhanush |
Indradhanush was a popular children's magazine from India. It was started in 2004 by Anshumala Gupta. She was a mechanical engineer from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur before creating the magazine. Indradhanush was made for children aged 9 to 16.
The magazine became very popular. It sold about 10,000 copies each month. Each copy cost only 10 Indian Rupees. It was especially loved by kids in Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
The magazine got help from the Association for India's Development. This group is a non-governmental organization. It works to help India grow in fair and lasting ways. They support local groups across India. Their work includes education, helping people find jobs, and protecting natural resources. They also focus on health, helping women, and making sure everyone is treated fairly.
About Indradhanush
The name Indradhanush means rainbow in Hindi. The magazine was full of fun things to read. It had exciting stories, poems, and articles about science. There were also cool do-it-yourself experiments.
Some articles were written by famous children's authors from India. Others were translated from different languages. Anshumala Gupta and many volunteers helped share the magazine. They gave copies to schools, which then gave them to students.
Why the Magazine Was Special
The main goal of Indradhanush was to make reading fun. It wanted to help kids who might not enjoy reading school books. The magazine aimed to make children curious. It wanted them to think and ask questions. This included questions about nature and the world around them.
Indradhanush was not just a science magazine. It covered many parts of life. It also shared ideas about science and being kind to others. The magazine hoped kids would love it so much they would want to help create it. Children could become readers, then writers, and even editors.
