Super numbers
Discover what makes each number from 0 to 9 interesting and unique. Watch this video now.
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Chart them out
Bar Diagrams, Histograms, Frequency…Numbers can be used in many ways. Charts help us understanding them better,
Time travel
Explore history through the ruins and monuments that tell the story of the kingdoms and civilisations that built them…
Our country is home to innumerable archaeological wonders. Here are a few of them.
Globescan – May 6, 2022
Get your fix of news from around the world with this interactive map. Read on and stay updated.
PM Narendra Modi returns after a three-nation tour of Europe, the Russia-Ukraine conflict rages on, Pakistan has a new Prime Minister, and China reels under its coronavirus crisis. Click on the hotspots to find out what else has been going on around the world in the past couple of weeks.
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It’s all in the name
Explore these dishes that take their name from the cities they’re made in.
Summer is the time for holidays, good food, sweet treats and more. Everywhere you go, there’s something special to taste. So now explore these places that have given their names to specific dishes.
Country’s top brass
How well versed are you with the political history of India? Test your knowledge with this challenge
India has had 15 prime ministers since its independence in 1947. Jawaharlal Nehru was the country’s first prime minister. He also holds the record for the longest continuous term of any Prime Minister in India – 16 years and 286 days (August 15, 1947 – May 27, 1964).
Below are 7 Prime Minsters who have shaped the country’s future from 1991 up until today. Can you arrange them from the most recent to the oldest?
(Note: Atal Bihari Vajpayee had two different tenures as Prime Minister during this specified period. For the sake of this challenge, we have taken into account only his more recent tenure)
Fireballs in the sky
Comets are known as tailed stars and fireballs but each one has a name. Play this game to find out more about comet names.
Comets are often named after the astronomers who discovered them or after scientists who made significant contributions towards their study. Play this word search to know more.
Have book, will travel
Here are six books that will carry you away on the wings of your imagination.
Books are the gateway to another world. You can travel the world without having to leave your home. They take you to places you have never been before. And, the best part is you can revisit whenever your fancy takes you. Have you tried it?
Find your way
A hospital is a busy place. Can you find your way through it?
A hospital is a huge building with many departments to treat different types of illnesses and conditions, and experts to assist in the various processes.
Can you guess these rooms?
Jungle adventures
From cuddly koalas, proud peacocks, and more… check out these places to get your fill of the wilderness.
In the last two years, the pandemic put paid to several holiday plans. Now, it’s time to catch up on all that you’ve missed. Here are some places that will land you in the lap of Nature and give you a chance to interact with members of the animal kingdom.
Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
Established in 1936, India’s first national park is located in the foothills of the Himalayas and named after the legendary shikari-turned-naturalist and conservationist. Don’t miss the jeep safari into the dense forest, to see the wild animals in their natural habitat. You may even spot a majestic tiger prowling around, if Lady Luck is on your side.
Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
From luxurious meadows, dense forests, and crystal clear streams, Kanha National Park is a nature lover’s haven. It is an ideal home to a range of animals. So, don’t be surprised if you spot deer, tigers, elephants, or even hyenas, among others.
Sariska National Park, Rajasthan
One of the country’s most visited national parks, it is located in Alwar, Rajasthan. Apart from the tiger reserve and the safari, the sanctuary also houses the ruins of ancient temples of Garh-Rajor that date back to the 11th century. Climb to the hilltop at Kankwari on which rests a 17th century fort. The park is also home to numerous other creatures including the sambar, nilgai, chital, Chausingha, wild dog, jungle cat, hyena, jackal, leopard, to name a few.
Mudumalai Nature Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
Also declared a tiger reserve, this wildlife sanctuary lies in the Nilgiri Hills, about 150 kilometres north-west of Coimbatore. One of the country’s most vital ecosystems, it is home to over 500 species of animals, birds, insects and reptiles including the Indian elephant, gaur, Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, the critically endangered Indian white-rumped vulture and long-billed vulture. You could also go trekking in the Mudumalai forests, or go birdwatching. Quite literally, the sky is the limit.
Elephant Nature Park, Thailand
Northern Thailand’s Mae Taeng District is renowned for elephant whisperer Sangduen Lek Chailert, who founded the Elephant Nature Park around two decades ago. Lek, along with Adam Flinn who ran Green Tours, founded the park as a rescue centre for the district’s elephants. Get set for a whale of a time as you feed them, help give them a mud bath, and also learn about the past of each elephant!
Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica
Founded in 1992, it is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, research, of injured, abandoned, and orphaned sloths. While tours are offered to the public, and tourists can see sloths up-close in their natural habitat, they aren’t allowed to touch them.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Australia
Is your heart set on playing with cuddly cuteness? Well, a trip to this 44-acre sanctuary just might be the right place. Founded in 1927, it is the oldest and largest koala sanctuary in the world, and began with two koalas called Jack and Jill. It became internationally acclaimed during WWII, and is one of the few places that allows visitors to hold these adorable marsupials.You can also spot Tasmanian devils, wombats, kangaroos, echidnas, and reptile species.