Every year, we celebrate Children’s Day on November 14. But do you know the year in which Nehru, in whose honour this day is celebrated, was born?
On the occasion of Children’s Day, let’s try this quick quiz to find out how much you know about Chacha Nehru.
Do you like colouring? Download this colouring sheet and fill it up with the hues of winter.
It’s Math time. Follow the tips and get your grey cells working. This time, we’re focusing on addition.
When it comes to addition, here are a few tips we have just for you. Happy totalling!
Start with smaller numbers: Begin with smaller numbers as practising adding numbers from 1 to 10 helps reinforce basic addition skills.
Use counting strategies: Counting on fingers or using objects like beads or counters can make addition more visual and understandable, especially for beginners.
Learn number bonds: Knowing pairs of numbers that add up to 10 (like 2 + 8, 3 + 7) makes it easier to add larger numbers later on.
Break down large numbers: For example, when adding 27 + 36, break them down into tens and ones (20 + 30 and 7 + 6) to make the addition easier.
Practice mental Math with round numbers: Adding round numbers (like 10, 20, 30) in your head can help you become quicker at addition. For example, adding 25 + 10 is easier to do mentally.
Use doubles: Memorise doubles (e.g., 5 + 5, 8 + 8) to quickly recognize patterns and add related numbers, like adding 6 + 5 by knowing that 5 + 5 = 10, so 6 + 5 = 11.
Now, use these tips to solve these problems.
Learn a little about boxing and solve this Wordoku. Do you know how to play the game?
Did you know this sport dates back to ancient civilisations? The earliest evidence comes from Egypt around 3000 BCE. In ancient Greece, it was part of the Olympic Games as early as 688 BCE! Its modern version, played in England in the 17th century, was brutal and only cloth was used for protection. The introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry Rules in 1867 transformed the sport with gloves, three-minute rounds, and a 10-second knockout rule. We’re talking about boxing.
How to play
BOXING is the word for this Wordoku. Can you solve it? It’s just like a Sudoku, but instead of numbers from 1-6 you have the letters B-O-X-I-N-G. Fit these letters in the grid so that each letter appears only once in each row, column and 2*3 grid.
Marie Curie’s 157th birth anniversary was celebrated on November 7. Why is she important in the world of Science? Read on …
Born on November 7, 1867, in Poland, Marie Curie faced obstacles in pursuing higher education because of her gender. She attended a special school called the Flying University, which offered classes on subjects like Science in secret locations for those who could not attend regular schools.
In 1891, Marie moved to France to study at the Sorbonne and earned degrees in Physics and Maths. Along with her husband, Pierre, she discovered the elements Polonium and Radium. They coined the term ‘radioactivity’ and laid the groundwork for future research in nuclear physics.
Fascinated by the glow of radium in the dark, both Marie and Pierre kept samples of the element in their labs and even on their bedside tables. But the prolonged exposure to radiation, of which nothing was known at that time, had an impact on their health.
In 1903, Marie Curie became the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize in Physics. Initially, the prize was awarded to Pierre Curie and Henri Becquerel. After her husband protested, Marie Curie was also included. In 1911, she won a second Nobel Prize in Chemistry, becoming the only person to have won a Nobel Prize in two different scientific fields.
During World War II, she developed mobile radiography units known as Little Curies to help surgeons on the battlefields. Over a million soldiers are said to have been treated by her mobile units.
She also developed hollow needles that contained a radioactive gas emanated by radium to sterilise infected tissue. Later this gas was identified as radon.
The unit that measures the decay rate of radioactive material is called Curie (Ci) after her. Similarly, the temperature at which a ferromagnetic material loses it permanent magnetic properties is called Curie temperature or point.
She established the Curie Institute, a leading cancer research and treatment centre in France.
Radioactive, a 2019 film directed by Marjane Satrapi, tells the story of Marie Curie’s life.
Marie Curie’s daughter and son-in-law, Irene Joliot-Curie and Frédéric Joliot-Curie, also won Nobel Prizes in Chemistry in 1935.
Now that you have learnt about this prodigious scientist, here’s a fun game for you. From the given letters, find as many words as possible that are four or more letters long. The central letter must be included in each word. Enter letters by clicking on them, or by typing them in. You can use each of the given letters only once.
Who will be the new President of the U.S.? Who else competed in the election? Which parties do they belong to? Read on.
After a fiercely fought contest over the past few months, the U.S. has just elected a new President. Donald Trump will take over as the new President from Joe Biden. Scroll through these slides and test your knowledge about this political event.
Gut health is important because it supports digestion, boosts immunity, and enhances overall well-being by maintaining a balanced and healthy microbiome.
Maintaining good gut health supports digestion, strengthens the immune system, boosts mental health, regulates weight, and helps prevent chronic diseases. Eating a balanced diet rich in fibre, fermented foods, and probiotics can help promote a healthy gut. Know more. Pull across the slider to read how each of these food items aids in keep your gut healthy.
Game for you! Can you place the words in the correct places in this story?
How well do you know the world’s iconic historical landmarks? The story below features some of them, but we seem to have mixed up the names. Can you put them in the correct place?
Where does our food come from? What happens to the food that’s wasted? Let’s explore how to be more mindful of the complete life cycle of food.
Folds, flippers, and fun … Celebrate World Origami Day by bringing a touch of Arctic charm to your craft table.
Isn’t it wonderful how we can create something extraordinary from something ordinary? With just a few clever folds, a flat piece of paper can transform into anything you like! Origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, is now a universal hobby. World Origami Day (November 11) is an opportunity to celebrate the power of imagination in shaping amazing creations.
Follow the steps below to make your own Origami penguin.
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