Remember the days when you had to buy something called 'Adorsho Lipi' (Alphabet Introductory Booklet) for your young ones. That particular booklet would work fine if you wanted to raise your toddler in 2000, not in 2014. Now we have apps- apps that make your tot learn the very basics of language and numbers. And if you are looking for a good one, then go no further we have just the right app for you: a new startup named Supernova, comprising of two developers have recently launched an app for Windows Phone and the early response they received have been immensely positive. The app called 'Bornomala', the first of its kind, teaches children Bengali alphabets and digits in windows phones. Despite being an Android user myself, I found it difficult to not appreciate this almost impeccably designed windows app.

Supernova comprises of Rezwanur Rahman and Afroza Akter who are Microsoft Student Partner Social Media Lead. In addition to that, Rezwanur is a Microsoft YouthSpark Advocate. The idea behind developing this app was provided by Microsoft's Tech Evangelist, Tanzim Saqib. He spoke to Rezwanur about it and said that it could help children learn easily and provide a new platform.

Bornomala, was developed to teach children Bengali alphabets and digits in a precise and interactive manner that will make learning fun. The user interface could not be more users friendly. Navigating through the app is very basic and the options are clearly defined to eliminate any confusion while using this app.

As I tried out the app, I couldn't help but applaud Supernova for this wonderfully innovative app. When you first open the app, you are greeted with an avatar of a young girl holding a book and wearing glasses with a thought bubble that says 'Amar Bangla, Amar Bhasha' meaning 'My Bangla, My Language' Once you start, all the Bengali alphabets appear on the screen. Which number the alphabet is in the list of Bengali alphabets will also be shown. When you go to the menu of the app there are four clearly defined options which are – Pronunciation, Illustration, Math and Write.

So far the accolades Supernova gathered for 'Bornomala' is astounding. They managed to be one of the finalists of Telenor Best App in Asia contest. Plus they won several inter-university competitions including the prestigious AIUB CSE FEST.