Which raga resonates most with your personality? Find out with this interactive quiz.
The concept of ragas in Indian classical music is fascinating. The raga in which a song is set helps set the mood and evokes certain emotions in the listener. Carnatic music has 72 parent ragas, which are generally popular, and possibly an infinite number of other ragas than can be derived from them.
Every raga has a distinct personality, just like how you have an identity of your own. So, which Carnatic raga matches your inner self best? Find out with this for-fun-only quiz. In each question, pick the note (Sa ri ga ma pa dha ni) that appeals to you the most.
Have you come across world clocks that show the time in different parts of the world? How is that possible?
The Earth has been divided into 360 degrees of imaginary longitudinal lines. Now, these 360 degrees, divided by the 24-hour day, results in 4 minutes per longitude. Over the years, time has become even more important. Scroll through to look at some of the terminologies used…
Well, next time you travel East or West, make sure you adjust your watch accordingly!
We cannot exist without the diverse indigenous plants and trees that are so vital to our ecosystem. Grab your magnifying glass and take a closer look.
Explore the amazing world of plants through a birds view of the global landscape.
Let’s look at some of the flora in more detail! How many of these answers can you guess correctly?
Do you know the way around a ship or a submarine? Let’s take a look in more detail
Different sections of a ship have their own names and terms. Typically, each level is called a deck. Let’s see if you can identify the other parts of the ship.
From mermaids to a famed monster that no one has seen, history and folklore abound in mythical underwater creatures
From mermaids to a famed monster that no one has seen, history and folklore are rich in tales of mythical creatures that are believed to dwell underwater.
Play this simple word search game and see how many names of Martial Arts you can find.
What comes to you mind when you hear Karate, Jujitsu, Kung Fu or Tae Kwon Do? All these are different martial arts!
So what are martial arts? It includes just about any kind of fighting technique, especially those that focus on hand-to-hand (and foot!) combat. The rely heavily on mental discipline, as well as the search for enlightenment. Martial arts require dedication and practice. And repetition of hand and foot movements, kicks, blocks, and punches, martial arts students increases one’s physical strength and mental toughness.
Now play this Word Search game and see how many of these you can find.
Pay your own tribute to the tricolour by adding colour to these images. Click here to download the sheets.
India’s struggle for freedom was a long and difficult journey. Let’s take a look at some important moments .
Sacrifice, determination and grit … The road to Indian independence was not an easy one. But with the leaders and people coming together, August 15, 1947, saw the tricolour being unfurled over the Red Fort, Delhi. Here are some important landmarks along this journey.
A look at some of the less-known heroes of India’s freedom movement.
The Indian independence struggle had many people who fought the colonial British rule. While most of us are familiar with names like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhai Patel, Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Subhas Chandra Bose, there were others who were equal participants. Let’s take a look at some of them.
Up your knowledge about the Indian struggle for independence. Get, set, go.
How much do you know about India’s struggle for independence, its heroes, rebellions, and more? Well, try out this quiz too find out.