Play this memory game and see how many racquet sports you know and learn a fact or two.
Racqet sports are very popular across the globe and include tennis, ping pong, badminton, and squash and many others. The racqets used in these sports usually consist of a handled frame with an open hoop across which a network of cord is tightly stretched.
Play this game and match the racquet to the sport.
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Water is important in our lives. Here’s what you can do to make sure water isn’t wasted.
March 22 is World Water Day. Water is very important in our lives and without clean water, our lives could be at risk. However, for many, access to clean water is not easy. Saving water is very crucial in helping our planet.
Here are a few ways to use water efficiently for daily activities. Go through the cards to see how you can make a difference.
Use these popular patterns and prints in your craft work for a creative twist. But first, unravel these mixed-up images.
There are several patterns that are used in art, craft, architecture, home décor, furnishing and so on. You may have come across many of these prints and patterns without knowing that they have names of their own. When you create crafts items, you could explore using some of these patterns to add some character and depth to your project.
Scroll down to learn about some easily recognisable patterns. Unscramble the tiles in each pattern before reading about it.
This is a popular V-shaped zigzag pattern. It is a common choice in home decor such as bedding, wallpaper, tiles, and so on. The Italian luxury brand called Missoni is famous for using this pattern.
These shopping bags have the chevron pattern on them:
This pattern is typically made of diamonds and crisscrossing diagonal lines. It originated in Scotland. While it is widely used in several areas, you might come across it often in socks and sweaters.
For example, these socks have the argyle pattern:
This pattern usually consists of two-coloured squares in a checked pattern. Red and white as well as blue and white are common combinations.
This tablecloth has the gingham pattern.
This is a fabric dyeing pattern that has ancient origins. It is known for its characteristic blurriness.
These cloth materials are in the ikat style:
This tear-drop shaped pattern is believed to have its origins in Persia and India. It is a hugely popular choice in fashion and home décor.
This is a paisley print shirt:
You can find this simple but easily recognisable pattern on clothes, toys, furniture, fabrics and so on. It consists of large dots/circles of the same size, evenly distributed.
This is a planter decorated with polka dots:
Also called scallops, this pattern resembles the scales on a fish. You can spot this design in architecture all around you.
For instance, this tile has the scale pattern:
This is a pattern that is closely associated with Scotland. It consists of bands, stripes or lines in a crisscross, repeating format. There are several variations of this distinctive design.
This is a tartan shirt:
Based on what you have just learnt, can you identify the patterns correctly?
Ten of these gorgeous water bodies are bound to grab your attention. Play on!
A lake is a large body of fresh water that is surrounded by land. There are millions of lakes in the world. Today, let’s see how well you know the lakes in India. How many can you find in this word search.
Put on your thinking caps and answer this quiz which is all about water.
March 22 is World Water Day. Water is very important to us and our daily needs. It is important that we also use water wisely and learn to conserve it. Here is a little quiz however to boost your general knowledge keeping to the theme of water. How many of them do you know?
Watermelon or muskmelon? Plum or cherry? Take a close look at these zoomed-in images and identify these fruits correctly.
You know your fruits and you probably enjoy eating them as well, but are you familiar enough with them to identify them from these zoomed in, close-up images? Try it out by scrolling through these slides.
While water found on Earth is largely either freshwater or saltwater, it goes by several names. How many can you find?
Our oceans hold about 96.5% of all Earth’s water. The remaining exist in rivers, lakes, glaciers, and even as water vapour. Can you find the names of eight kinds of water bodies hidden in this picture?
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Colours can bring to life the dullest of pictures, it’s almost like magic. Get a new magical colouring sheet now!
All of us know how crucial water is to sustain life on Earth. But how many terms associated with it do you know? Find out with this crossword.
With World Water Day coming up next Monday, here’s a crossword comprising terms related to water and water bodies. Check out how many you get right?
Everyone loves watching movies. But often we get so engrossed in the film that we do not notice minor details. So, here we bring you an amusing game to check how observant you are.
You loved Toy Story 2 as much as Toy Story, and that’s a fact. So, tell me what’s the name of Woody’s horse? Bullseye? Or, was it Catseye?
In Over the Hedge what kind of animal is Ozzie?
Name the movie featuring Flik, Hopper and Manny.
Tricky huh?
Well, not as tricky as these true or false questions might be. Check it out.
