Ninety-three years ago, on February 28, a brilliant discovery put India on the map of world science — a day we celebrate as National Science Day. Read on…
A curious question or a sudden stroke of inspiration — sometimes this is all it takes to spark a path-breaking discovery. For the first Asian (and Indian) recipient of a Nobel Prize in science, it was a long journey by
sea. Sir C.V. Raman’s story is one of extraordinary academic ability, intense curiosity, and unflinching dedication towards science.
Read the cards below to learn how C.V. Raman’s discovery led to the beginning of what we now know as National Science Day.
An adverb is a word or an expression that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, determiner, clause, preposition, or sentence.
Very quickly let me tell you how you can perform extremely well. It’s simple if you can identify the adverbs in this sentence.
What is an adverb? It is a word that modifies a verb, adjective or another adverb. Many adverbs end in –ly.
Adverbs also answer the questions how, when, where, why, how often or how much.
But, here’s the confusing part. Not all adverbs are one word. It can be a phrase. For eg., She runs 12km an hour. Or, He ran away when the police arrived.
Now try your hand at this Fill in the Blanks.
Play this game and guess the 10 waterfalls in India that are sure to leave you awestruck.
The Indian subcontinent is lucky as it not only has varied climates, but also has diverse landscapes. Travellers have a range to choose from: forests, deserts, valleys, snow-capped mountains, rivers and seas to many bewitching natural wonders such as the cascading waterfalls. From the clues given below, look for the names of waterfalls in the grid. Play on!
These animals don’t stomp and roar or flap and croak! Because they’re origami animals!
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. The word itself is derived from two Japanese words – Ori (folded) and Kami (paper).
The paper originated in China and so did paper folding in the 1st or 2nd century. This art form reached Japan in the 6th century, where it gained cultural and religious significance. For example, in Japan it is believed that folding 1,000 paper cranes gives a person a chance to make one special wish come true.
Usually, only a single sheet of paper is used, with minimal or no cutting. The paper models range from representations of everyday life and objects, practical objects, and geometric shapes, besides others. Animals are the most popular origami models though.
Some origami craft for you to try:
Crown: https://ywc.thehindu.com/articles/fit-king-queen/
Pen stand: https://ywc.thehindu.com/articles/make-pen-stand/
Monster bookmark: https://ywc.thehindu.com/articles/monster-bookmark/
Crane: https://ywc.thehindu.com/articles/origami-crane/
Here is a memory challenge, just for you! Can you match these origami animals?
Aqua jogging, underwater cycling, aqua yoga…. how much do you know about water-based fitness?
Think exercise and fitness and usually only images of sweating bodybuilders or perspiring people on the treadmill or elliptical machine come to mind. What if someone told you you don’t have to always “sweat it out” to be fit, burn those unwanted calories, and stay healthy?
Well, this is where aqua fitness comes in. Much like regular gym, aqua gyms or places that offer aqua fitness have gained popularity. And good reason why: working out in the water is one of the most therapeutic activities you can participate in.
There are several forms of aqua fitness you can try your hand at: water aerobics, which builds cardio, strength and resistance; water yoga, which helps you relieve anxiety and tension while improving posture; water cycling, which is easy on the joints and helps burn those unwanted calories and so on. All of it in a cool and relaxing atmosphere.
Try your hand at these multiple choice questions to see how much you know about aqua fitness.
Fun facts, number trivia, math magic, fascinating details … play this quiz and become a math whiz!
Have you ever put math and fun on the same level? Well, if you were to read these facts, trust me you will not only know the answers but can also become famous overnight and you spring these on your family and friends. Turn into a math whiz now!
It’s time to build your general knowledge skills with a quiz!
Brush up on your general knowledge and also get to learn about what has been happening lately with the quiz below.
How well-versed are you in matters of money?
Dollars, pounds, bank, ATM, profit… there’s so much about the world of money that is left to be explored. Try your hand at this crossword to find out more.
Haunting tunes, 16-foot fins, great travellers… find out more about the humpback whales that are being celebrated this month.
With a little brainpower, decipher the movie names based on their emojis. Can you figure out all the movies?
A fun way to write names of movies is with pictures. Like in the game below. Encoded below are the names of six popular films into emoji clues. Guess what the pictures are to figure out the name of the movie. How many have you watched?
