The perfect loop
Time for some Geometry! Watch this video to explore the different parts of a circle.
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Slithering wonders
World Snake Day is celebrated on July 16 each year to raise awareness about the vital role snakes play in ecosystems.
Fascinating reptiles, snakes play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems. With over 3,000 species found around the world, what makes them fascinating is that most snakes are non-venomous and pose little threat to us. Snakes are found on every continent except Antarctica, thriving in a wide range of environments from deserts to forests, oceans, and even urban areas.
World Snake Day is celebrated on July 16 every year. This day serves as an opportunity to educate people about the different species of snakes, their habitats, and their behaviours. It helps in promoting a better understanding of snakes and reduces irrational fears. Each snake species has a unique role in its ecosystem, and preserving their diversity is essential for the health of the planet.
Here are a few common snakes. Move the slider to read about each species.
Creamy delight
With National Mango Day round the corner, indulge yourself with this yummy treat made with the King of Fruits.
Have you been indulging in mangoes this summer? With the King of Fruits in season and National Mango Day not too far away (July 22), here is a delicious recipe that you can whip up easily.
Photos: Freepik
Crunch the game
Sports fan? With this career option, you could turn your love for sports into an exciting and rewarding profession.
Ever wondered how commentators pull off those incredible insights during matches? They rely on sports statisticians! This career combines a love for sports with a passion for numbers, offering a unique way to be part of the action.
Scroll through these slides to find out the basics of this career option.
Champion of justice
DId you know that July 18 celebrated as Nelson Mandela International Day? Learn more about this icon of inspiration.
Nelson Mandela strongly believed in democracy, equality and learning. We celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18 to honour the life and legacy of a man who stood up for what he believed. This day calls individuals, communities and organisations to reflect and act on Mandela’s values and principles and make a difference in our own circle.
Quick facts
Mandela was born on July 18, 1918, in Eastern Cape, South Africa. He had a Bachelor’s degree from Fort Hare and an LLB from the University of South Africa.
In 1944, he helped form the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) and rose through its ranks. Because of him, the ANC adopted a more radical mass-based policy, the Programme of Action, in 1949.
He was in the forefront of the fight against apartheid organising campaigns and civil disobedience movements.
Photos: AFP, AP, PTI, Wikimedia Commons, B. Jothi Ramalingam
Civic sense
This crossword is all about words related to Civics. Use the clue to find the correct word for the grid.
Council, civil, law, citizen…what are common to these words? They are all related to the civic side of the Constitution. This crossword will help you understand them better.
Arty puzzle
Take it to pieces and put it back together. How soon can you solve this jigsaw?
Madhubani is an area in Bihar well known for the art form named after it. Originally called Mithila painting, the form uses natural dyes and pigments. It has a Geographical Index (GI tag). The topics in the painting are primarily scenes from Nature and scenes from the epics. There are no empty spaces in a Madhubani painting; the gaps are filled with motifs of animals, birds, flowers and geometrical pattern.
This activity has a Madhubani painting as its base. Take a good look at it and click on Start. Now put the pieces back together to form the painting.
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Quiz Whizz: July 12, 2024
An end-of-the-week quiz to keep your grey cells active. Check it out now.
Check out this set of six questions. How many do you know the answer to?
Lab to legend
Explore timeless themes of ambition, ethics, and the consequences of playing God in this captivating tale from the 19th century.
What’s real? What’s not?
Busting some common myths about exercise. Find out if what you’ve heard is true or not.
Regular exercise is integral to a healthy lifestyle. However, what constitutes fitness? Is working out in the gym the only way to getting your daily dose of exercise? Is cardio more important than lifting weights? What are some common fitness myths?
Move the slider from right to left to uncover the reality behind some beliefs.