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Speed Racer

Built for speed, this beautiful cat celebrates its day on December 4. Watch to know more.

A midnight stroll

Who was this strange man walking around town so late in the night?

The tourist season in the little hill town had its pros and cons. For Moorthy and his ilk, it meant more business, as the restaurant he worked in was always full. But, on the downside, it also meant a lot of work. This Friday did not seem any different. Except that more people were coming in and the small lobby was filled with people waiting to be seated. Lunch was over only by 4.00 p.m. and then preparations began for dinner. The people, tired and irascible, came in after a long hard day of sightseeing and walking. The climate in the Nilgiris was unpredictable and so most of the visitors were either wet or cold.

Heading home

When the last customer had left, Moorthy and the other waiters heaved a sigh of relief. It was close to midnight when they finished up and cleaned the restaurant, set the tables for the next day, and wound up their work. They came out, exchanged funny anecdotes about the day and got on their motorcycles eager to get into their warm beds.

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Quiz Whizz – December 03, 2021

How good is your general knowledge? Good enough to attempt this quiz? Click here to find out…

Here is this week’s quiz to test your knowledge of current affairs and the world in general.

(Place the cursor over the pictures for the names of people/animals/instruments)

Coveted venues

Travel around the world, one famous sporting venue at a time. Click here to set off on a fascinating journey…

Take a look at a few of the famous sporting venues from around the world. They are large, famous, historic and iconic! Slide the images to see the venue and the countries they belong to.

It is a complex of tennis courts located in Paris that hosts the French Open, the clay tennis tournament. Opened in 1928, it was built as a venue for France’s successful defense of the Davis Cup title.

This baseball park located in New York City is the home field for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. It was designed with elements that resemble the original Yankee Stadium. It is one of the most expensive stadiums ever built.

This cricket ground in Kolkata was established in 1864 making it the oldest stadium in India. With a capacity of 68,000, it is the second-largest cricket stadium in India and the third-largest in the world.

Constructed in just 110 days in 1922, the Monza track is the world’s third purpose-built motor racing circuit and the oldest in mainland Europe. This historic track’s biggest event is the Italian Grand Prix.

Officially known as ‘Estadi del FC Barcelona’, this is the largest stadium in Europe, and the fourth largest association football stadium in the world. Opened in 1957, it is the homeground of FC Barcelona.

This multi-purpose stadium was opened on May 1, 1989 as a response to Seoul’s Olympic Stadium in South Korea, highlighting the ongoing rivalry between the two countries. It is the second-largest stadium in the world by seating capacity.

Heavy weather

What’s your take on the weather? How much do you know about it? Try your hand at this crossword to find out….

El Nino, tsunamis, storms, typhoons, cloudy, rainy, searing hot, and more… how much do you know about the weather? This crossword will you figure out just how clued-in you are…

Wintry sights

Look at this painting closely and spot the 5 differences

Hendrick Avercamp was a Dutch painter born in Amsterdam. For his artistic training, he went to Amsterdam. While staying there Avercamp came under the influence of the Flemish painters of mannerist landscapes who were then living in the city and this is based on stylistic evidence. See one of his master paintings of a wintry setup and spot the 5 differences.

Click on the differences

Title story

Books, books and more books. But only some have the name of the protagonist on the cover. Can you identify them in this grid?

With the holiday season fast approaching it’s time to get your reading list ready. And, what better way to get set than to find the names of the books in the Word Search grid.

Just to make it more challenging, we have decided to let you find the names of the protagonist in the title. If you have been following our book recommendations this is easy-peasy. Go ahead and try it out. Time yourself to see how quickly you can solve this puzzle.

Timeless cities

There are some places in the world that have had people living in them from ancient times to know. Here’s talking about some of them.

It’s often difficult to establish which of the various places in the world are among the oldest. Historians have to consider a variety of factors and the lack of archaeological evidence or imprecise dating of artefacts can make the task even tougher. However, we do know of some cities in the world that have been inhabited from very very long ago. Take a look…

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Power-packed packs!

Seeds are a wholesome source of nutrition. Discover some popular edible seeds here…

Plants are a good source of nutrition. If each part of the plant like the leaf, root, and stem has its own health benefits, imagine how much nutrition would be in the tiny package from which the entire plant originates! We’re talking about the seeds!

Seeds of many plants are popular as a healthy source of vitamins and minerals like iron, protein, healthy fat and fibre. Some are peeled, dried, and even roasted for added flavour. They can be eaten directly as a snack or added to our meals.

Below are some of the popular seeds. Match them to their plant source.

Memory Game. Find the matching cards.