How much do you know about the various sport in India and who captains them? Find out by playing this memory game.
There are several beloved sports that are played in our country and, over the years, the number of players we adore have only increased. There are so many fascinating factoids about the sports we play in our country. For instance, did you know that we have a national ice hockey team? Or that rugby union is the second most popular winter sport after association football in India?
Whether it is Sunil Chhetri, who is synonymous with leading the Indian men’s football team, or Mithali Raj, who has become a name to reckon with in cricket, there are so many sports teams and captains that we know little about. Play this fun game to learn about more about our unsung sports heroes and the teams that they captain.
This month, get ready to witness the brightest meteorite showers as the Perseids peak on August 12.
The month began on a bright note. The night skies were lit up with the gibbous moon in form. Another major sighting will be from August 12 to August 22. The “Galaxy Window” will remain open. The centre of our galaxy looks spectacular in August, but only when the Moon is down. So look south during the week to get a great view of the galaxy’s centre from our position in its Orion Spiral Arm. You’ll also see Jupiter and Saturn on its eastern side.
A special guest streaked through our skies recently. Did you get a glimpse?
Look back into history and be amazed by the wonders of ancient civilisations and cultures. Here are six cities that are rich in history and tradition. Once you have done this personality quiz, do read up about these cities.
Here’s an exciting way to learn more about some ancient cities. We feature here six of them. It’s a personality quiz to find out which ancient civilisation you are most closely linked to. Before you try it out, read a little about why they are important and then go ahead and try your hand at this quiz.
Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world. One of the first Western visitors to the temple was António da Madalena, a Portuguese friar who visited it in 1586. He said that it “is of such extraordinary construction that it is not possible to describe it with a pen, particularly since it is like no other building in the world. It has towers and decoration and all the refinements, which the human genius can conceive of”.
Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world. It is associated with ancient Egypt, as the famous Giza pyramid complex and the ancient city of Memphis are found in its geographical area. Located near the Nile Delta, Cairo was founded in 969 AD by the Fatimid dynasty.
Rome is the capital city of Italy and a special comune of Italy (named Comune di Roma Capitale) as well as the capital of the Lazio region. It is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, along the shores of the Tiber. Vatican City (the smallest country in the world) is an independent country inside the city boundaries. This the only existing example of a country within a city; for this reason, Rome has sometimes been defined as the capital of two states.
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel, located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru, on a mountain ridge. Most archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was constructed as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti.
Varanasi, also known as Benares, is a city on the banks of the river Ganges in Uttar Pradesh, India. A major religious hub, it is the holiest of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri) in Hinduism and Jainism.
Istanbul, formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople, is the most populous city in Turkey. Istanbul is a transcontinental city in Eurasia, straddling the Bosporus strait (which separates Europe and Asia) between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea.
Read on to find out more about these Indians who have, quite literally, put India on the map.
No matter where you live in India, chances are you have come across a road named after Mahatma Gandhi. It is not uncommon to have roads named after people in India. But did you know that there are several roads in other countries that are named in honour of Indians?
Click on the hotspots to find out where these roads are.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Eyes up, Eyes down, Feet up, Feet down…Here are some simple exercises that can give you a break from the compouter
Most of our waking up time today is spent online. While there is not much choice left especially with classes, homework and assignments all being done online, a few minutes of offline will do you equal good.
We have a set of five exercises that you can try. While you don’t need to step away from your desk, make sure you switch off the screen and try these as a two minute break.
Take a quick look at the recent events around the globe.
What’s been happening in the world around us? Take a look.
Learn about Earth’s fire-spouting geological wonders known as volcanoes. And try your hand at a puzzle that is sure to challenge your grey cells.
Volcanoes are openings in the Earth’s crust through which lava, volcanic ash, and gases to escape from below the surface of the earth. They have existed right from the time our planet was formed, helping create more than 80% of our planet’s surface.
There are volcanoes on every continent, among which around 1,500 are considered potentially active.
Here’s a fun fact: Did you know that the biggest known volcano is not on Earth? It’s located on our galactic neighbour, Mars!
Now try arranging a few of these famous volcanoes based on their location from the West to the East.
July 29 was International Tiger Day. Learn a little about how these big cats are accounted for in the wild.
International Tiger Day is celebrated each year on July 29. It is an annual celebration to raise awareness and was created in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit.
To make this day special let us learn on how the Big Cats are counted.
As you plan for yet another month ahead, discover interesting facts about Virgo. Download your own copy and get started.
