Time to give your brain some exercise. Here are six questions that will do the job.
Quiz whizz – November 1, 2021
It’s Quiz Time, folks! Check your general knowledge with these questions.
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Four-legged and frightened
If your otherwise happy pets seem distressed during Deepavali, they might need your help. Watch this video to learn more.
Work up a sweat!
How can one stay at home and still keep fit? Here are some tips.
Globescan
The world is humming with activity, as usual. From natural disasters to military coups, summits and enacting new laws, there’s never a dull moment on Planet Earth. Read on…
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26 and the Glasgow Conference, is the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference. The meeting is from October 31 to November 12 and could lead to major changes to our everyday lives. A survey of over 30,000 people from 31 countries showed that 56% want their countries to play a leadership role.
In China, smaller cities have been restricted from building “super high-rise buildings”, as part of a larger bid to crackdown on vanity projects.
And in other news, the UK’s new polar research ship, the RRS Sir David Attenborough, has completed basic sea trials and is ready to undertake her first expedition.
Celebrate in style!
A crossword on the festival of lights. Check how many clues you can answer.
It’s Deepavali in a few days and time to have fun. Here’s a crossword themed on the festival of lights. How many of these clues can you answer?
Melt-in-the-mouth MOMENTS
Whip up these delicious recipes, as the festive season arrives!
A visit to the mithai-wala is sure to leave you confused. So, here’s a solution. Step into the kitchen and whip up some delicacies. While you do so, make sure an adult is around so that you don’t hurt yourself.
Let the games begin!
This weekend, make it special with this game to play with your friends and family
Ultimate fun
Throwing a frisbee is more than just a fun beach activity. It’s a globally competitive sport!
What is the big deal about a simple flying disc? A lot, apparently!
Competitive disc throwing is a serious global sport and with several variations to boot.
Freestyle:
Competitive Freestyle combines aspects of gymnastics and dance with the basic game of throw and catch. Teams of two or three players perform choreographed routines consisting of throws, catches and moves with one or more discs.
Photo: Marco Consani/CC BY 3.0
Disc golf:
Like a traditional golf game but instead of a ball and clubs, players throw a disc from a teepad to a hole, target or basket). The aim is to complete each hole in as few throws as possible.
Photo: Max Pixel
Ultimate:
It is a non-contact, self-refereed team discipline played with a flying disc. The official disc is the 175 g Discraft Ultrastar.
Photo: Ed Yourdon/CC BY-SA 2.0
Some rules of the game:
Source: World flying Disc Federation
Have a cracking celebration
This Deepavali, let’s act responsibly. Say ‘no’ to fireworks that pollute and choose the greener options.
The festival season is well on its way, and what better time to burst crackers, right?
Wrong. There’s everything wrong with firecrackers. Why? Primarily, it causes extensive air pollution and fills the air with metal particles, dangerous toxins, harmful chemicals and smoke. Some of the toxins never fully decompose or disintegrate, poisoning everything they come in contact with.
So, how can we celebrate Deepavali without crackers, you ask? Here’s the solution. Green crackers. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed crackers that are kind to the environment and to you.
In today’s climate, where health is a primary concern for all, it is best to say no to firecrackers or burning waste, especially dry leaves. Carbon particles from the fumes, and chemical vapours from firecrackers can aggravate pre-existing allergic conditions.
Safety tips:
Here are some tips to ensure that you and your friends are safe:
Right royal
History is full of brave kings and queens and their achievements. How many of these rulers do you know about?
Remember the stories of Akbar and Birbal? Or about Rani Abbakka fighting off the Portuguese? This activity is based on many such vignettes from history. Use the clues to identify the king or queen we’re talking about. How many do you know?