Woven fantasies

Get to know about some traditional weaves from various parts of India. Get started now.

India is home to a number of fabulous weaves, some of which date back to ancient times. Take a look at some of them.

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Where in the world?

Five countries, five seconds. Can you identify the country based on just one photo? Take this video quiz now.

Where in the world?
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In the lab

What’s a test tube? What is a burette used for? Familiarise yourself with some essential scientific tools and equipment.

How well do you know the tools and equipment commonly found in Science laboratories? Scroll through these slides to get to know some of them. Next time you’re in the lab at school, see if you can spot them!

Break down the numbers

Division trouble? Don’t worry, we have you covered. Here are some tips to help you divide and conquer those numbers.

Division is the method used to split a number into equal parts or groups. It helps us share, distribute, or break down numbers efficiently. Here are a few tips to ease your way into understanding division.

Division is the opposite of multiplication! If you know that 5 × 6 = 30, then 30 ÷ 5 = 6 becomes easy.

To divide 42 ÷ 7, count by 7s (7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42). The 6th step means the answer is 6!

Instead of 84 ÷ 4, break 84 into 80 + 4. Solve: 80 ÷ 4 = 20, 4 ÷ 4 = 1 → Answer: 21.

Think of division as sharing. Example: If 12 cookies are shared among 4 friends, each gets 12 ÷ 4 = 3 cookies.

Check your answer with multiplication. If 36 ÷ 9 = 4, check by multiplying: 9 × 4 = 36.

Now that you have a few tricks up your sleeve, why not solve a few problems?

In a manner of speaking

When we speak and write, we use various means to make an impact or emphasise what we are saying. Read on.

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Ace every shot

This activity features balls from different sports. Can you place them in the grid in the correct order?

Football, golf ball, tennis ball…sports balls come in different shapes and sizes, each designed for a unique game. They roll, bounce, spin, and fly, making every match thrilling and unpredictable. No matter the sport, the ball is always at the heart of the action.

This game features a few sport balls. Can you place them in the grid correctly?

How to play:

A Picdoku is just like a Sudoku, but with pictures instead of numbers. Fill up the grid in such a way that each ball appears only once in every row, column and 2*3 grid.

Ancient India

Warriors from Western India who left their mark on the country’s history … Who are we talking about? Find out with this game.

The period between 8th to 18th century was marked by the rise of warrior clans who ruled various kingdoms in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and northern India. They were known for their valour and resistance to the invasion of the Delhi Sultans and the Mughal emperors. Apart from this, they also had a huge impact on India’s culture, architecture, and folklore. Who are we talking about?

How to play

You have to guess the hidden word in as few attempts as possible. You have up to 6 attempts. After each attempt, letters will be shown in three colours. If the letter is green, it is present in the word and is in the right place. If the letter is yellow, it is present in the word but is not in the right place. If the letter is grey, then it is not present in the word.

Space voyages

What is the Indian Space Research Organisation? How did it come to be? Read on.

Space research in India started in the 1920s with scientists S.K. Mitra, C.V. Raman, and Meghnad Saha conducting several studies. After 1945, developments in space research were made by Vikram Sarabhai, founder, Physical Research Laboratory at Ahmedabad, and known as the father of India’s space programme, and Homi Bhabha, nuclear physicist.

Space related activities began gaining traction during the early 1960s when Sarabhai recognised the benefits of space technologies in India.

Take a look at the important milestones in India’s space journey.

Fascinating forces

Celebrate National Science Day with this interactive crossword that’s sure to get you thinking.

Budding scientist? Try out this crossword that’s about all things Science.