Most of us have heard of brands like Nike, Google, Intel and more. But how did these brands get their names? Find out with this interactive game.
When we go shopping, most of us look for specific brands. For sportswear, Nike, Adidas, Reebok are popular. For something cold, we reach out for a Pepsi or a Coca-Cola. And, of course, Google is ubiquitous.
But did you ever think of how these brands came by their names? Take this quiz to see how much you know about how these brands were named.
The English language is full of words that are not English! Confused? Click here to find out more.
Loan words are those adopted from one language and incorporated into another language without translation.
English is full of such loan words; you’d be surprised to learn that some commonly used words aren’t originally from English. In fact, contributions from as many as 350 other languages comprise around 80% of the English language. Words originating from French and Latin are the most common, making up 29% of the English language.
Can you drag and drop the 8 words given below into their respective language of origin?
All straight, no bends, only closed, never open … Guess who I am!
Polygons are two-dimensional shapes. Made of straight lines, they are always closed, as all the lines connect up. There are two types of polygons – Regular and irregular. While regular polygons have equal sides, irregular polygons have unequal sides.
One of the most familiar substances in the world and yet also one of the strangest – the science of water is fascinating.
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.
