Riya's Ramblings

In this episode I talk about a book I recently read called "Percy Jackson, the Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan. I talk about the plot, what I like about it and more. Don't worry - no spoilers! :) I loved how it it combines Greek mythology and modern times to create an amazing story! If you like adventures, you will love this. You will also learn lots about the Greek gods, while being on the edge...

Have you ever wanted to talk to an Australian math teacher? Well, I did it for you! This episode I talk to Mr. John Bament about his job, where he lives and more! This interview was a lot of fun because it was more of a conversation. It was cool to learn about Darwin, Australia, what he likes and loves in his job, and how he loves numbers and math! I hope you enjoy this fun interview, and as alway...

I started school a few days back. At home. All online.  We had online school in the spring too but this is very different. In this episode, I talk about my experiences with school this time around. I discuss my favorite and least favorite parts of remote learning. And I have a new role in our online class. I also the two new words I learned during this past two weeks - Synchronous and Asynchr...

I recently watched a movie about Gunjan Saxena, the first woman to be a pilot in the  Indian Air Force and go to war. That inspired me to learn about other "first women" in different fields. So I researched them and want to share them with you. Here's a few of the pioneering women who I learned about while researching for this episode Sally Ride - first American woman in space Valentina Teres...

In this episode, I interview my cousin in India over Zoom.  Ira and I discuss many things such as what we are doing in quarantine, how we are handling online school, and other things as well.  I have been wanting to do this interview for a while so here it is!  It's interesting to see how much we have in common (e.g. we both love "Avengers") and yet there are interesting differences...

This episode my dad and I discussed one of my all-time favorite books - The Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann Braden. We  talk about our favorite parts, what the book is about, why we  recommend it, and the impact of a teacher in the book.  We also mention  the fact that is a heavy read, but a very good book and we  recommend it! Listen to f...

In this episode, I talk about a few interesting things I have done in quarantine to keep busy! I have tried a few different activities and have enjoyed doing them. I talk about 5 activities – including basketball, tie dying a bandanna and card magic. I also talk about our trip to a nearby lake to look at comet NEOWISE.  And you are listening to my fifth activity - podcasting! I have tried som...

We talk about his childhood (no TV!, oh no!), his school life (his teachers hit him :() and his life experiences. I now have a whole new appreciation for my teachers, YouTube and my life. Make sure to talk to your grandparents - and ask them about their childhood. You will learn SO MUCH! If you are curious how to say "goodbye" in my mother-tongue (Gujarati), listen till the end. :) As always, list...

Have you ever wondered what Tae Kwon Do is? Well, I have.  For this episode I interview a Tae Kwon Do student who explains how it works, and his  experience in it! We cover a lot of topics like the different belts, where it started and more. He has been studying TKD for nearly 10 years - so you know he knows his stuff! He recommends it for everyone! It's never too late to start! Do you c...

In this episode, I talk about a very inspiring, and educational person - Selva Dut. I recently listened to a book called "A Long Walk to Water", and Selva is the main character. His story is fascinating and I wanted to share his story with you. His story is full of hardships, challenges, and more. After he goes through his journey, he changes the world to help others through their journey. In the...

In this episode, I talk about one of my favorite books of all time - "Out of my Mind" by Sharon M. Draper. It is the story of a girl who has cerebral palsy, and how she manages to changes the way everyone looks at her! Make sure to listen for more and why it made me laugh and cry while I was reading it. Don't worry - I don't reveal everything about the book. Enjoy the episode and read the book. Re...

In this episode, I talk about Juneteenth - what it is and why is it an important part of US history. I hope you enjoy learning about this historical event. As always, you can email me at RiyaRamblings@gmail.com with your thoughts, ideas and suggestions. Please rate and review the podcast and spread the word!

Happy Father's Day! So, in this episode I share the history of Father's Day  at the beginning, and then interview my dad.   We cover a lot of topics - including his childhood in India, his job/life, and fatherhood!   I had fun talking to  him, and learning more things about him! I enjoyed recording this episode, so enjoy listening! How did you celebrate Father's Day?...

In this episode, I talk about the International Space Station (ISS)!   I  mention the history of the ISS, and some background information as well.  I  also include what life is like on the ISS, and how it relates to  camping.  I also talk about the recent launching of the Dragon Crew  rocket, and how it was the inspiration of this episode! If you are interes...

In this episode, I talk about FLL (FIRST Lego League), and my experience with robotics. I describe the FLL competition a little about my team - the Bethany Builders- and all the things I learned through my FLL experience. If your school has a team, I definitely recommend trying it out. If not, ask your principal to have one! FLL is so much more than the Robot Game, it teaches the values such as te...

Texas History is something worth knowing, and it's fun to learn!  But, so many people don't know everything the Lone Star state has been through, and it's not their fault.  So, this episode I do a brief history of Texas, from being part of Mexico, to America, and everything in between. You're probably wondering, what happened in between, and well you should listen to find out! Thank you...

Happy Teachers appreciation week!  Thank you to all my teachers for being such wonderful teachers!   I know we all need a big dose of positivity, and I know I do!  There are so many new ways to look at this situation, and I talk about my favorite 5.  This episode helps with looking at the bright side.  At home, I am constantly yapping on and on with positive thoughts, and...

This episode, I describe what I'm doing during Quarantine to keep busy!  I tell my schedule throughout my day, and little a information on each activity.  Listen to receive ideas on keeping busy, and to find out what I am doing.   Email me what you are doing in quarantine at RiyaRamblings@gmail.com .  (You can email me other things as well!)  Thanks to Mr. John Bament (fro...

In this episode I am bringing my best friend Zoe into the story, and asking her a few questions.  She shares her experiences in quarantine, and a little about herself.  If you want to hear how she is managing online school and staying at home then this is the episode for you! We also talk about some fun assignments - if you could invite anyone for dinner, who would you invite?  Also...

This episode I bring my brother in the game! He is a 17 year old senior in high school, and he is going to share his experiences, advice and, more!  He talks about activities he has done, a few of his favorites, etc. If you want to know what’s next in the future, listen to this fun podcast with my older brother!! (He is around 7 years older than me!) Hope you enjoy! Anything and everything ca...

In this episode, I talk about one my favorite things to do, Soccer!  I talk about all the benefits of it, and all the lessons you can learn.  This amazing sport can also be a hobby, and one of the best! Soccer can be something which you remember all your life, or just something fun to do, but if you play, you learn teamwork, perseverance, and you get a hobby. If you play soccer or any ot...

In this episode, I talk about what I do and watch for entertainment!  I talk about my favorite TV shows. Movies, Books, and games to keep busy in a fun way.  I also add some art activities to help your creative juices flow!   On TV, I have been watching Victorious and The English Game (on Netflix). And I have been playing "Smash Bros Ultimate" (on the Nintendo Switch) and the card g...

This episode talks about online school, and tips to make it easier.  Listen to see how Riya is dealing with a whole new way to learn! Questions and comments can be emailed to riyaramblings@gmail.com I hope you enjoy!

Riya talks about the novel corona virus.  Questions and comments can be emailed to riyaramblings@gmail.com I hope you enjoy!

Riya describes her Spring Break - trip to El Paso and the SheBelieves cup USWNT soccer game she attended.    Questions and comments can be emailed to riyaramblings@gmail.com I hope you enjoy!