These non-fiction books and documentaries present captivating insights and unfiltered tales from the heart of Nature.
Fiction rooted in Nature — whether in books or movies — is always fun. But non-fiction books and documentaries can be equally enthralling. Here are few must-not-be-missed ones.
With India in the throes of election fever, this is a good time to learn more about how our elections are held.
May 13 is International Hummus Day. Are you wondering what hummus is? Read on to find out more and how to make it.
Today is International Hummus Day. Hummus is a delicious dish comes from the Levant (today’s countries of Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, Jordan, and Cyprus).
The basic ingredients are chickpeas, which we call kabuli channa or vellai kadalai, tahini which is a paste of sesame (til or ellu) seeds, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Of course, there are some regional variations. For example, in Egypt, cumin or jeera is also added. Fairly easy to make, it is traditionally served as a side to pita bread or grilled meat dishes.
Hummus packs a load of nutritional benefits. Chickpeas offer protein, fibre and good carbs. Garlic, olive oil and sesame seeds have antioxidants that protect against inflammation, and vitamins and minerals like manganese, copper, folate, and iron. Of course, the hummus you see in shops may be high in salt and preservatives. But, don’t worry, you can whip up your own.
It is advisable to have an adult with you when you are making this dish
Embark on a thrilling voyage of self-discovery as you uncover your inner explorer. Take this fun personality quiz now.
From the daring voyages of Vasco da Gama to the epic expeditions of Ferdinand Magellan, history abounds in tales of brave and determined explorers and navigators.
Which famous explorer are you most like? That’s what this for-fun-only personality quiz will tell you. Uncover the explorer within you and set sail for excitement and exploration.
Do you know who D. Gukesh is? What did he achieve recently? Read on and find out.
If you’re following current affairs, you’ll know that victorious chess player D. Gukesh has been in the news recently. Why? We answer five questions to give you all the details.
Here’s an activity for this season. Can you identify these words that we tend to associate with summer?
Do you know what ‘torrid’ means? It means very hot and dry. You’ll often find weather reports using this word. Now this activity is also about words associated with summer. Can you fill the grid with the correct ones using the given clues?
Unleash your inner wordsmith as you get ready for this wordplay. Do you know how to play the game?
Here is a word game. The word you have to find is related to Music.
How to play
You have to guess the hidden word in as few attempts as possible. You have up to 6 attempts. Fill in each row with a music-related word. After each attempt, letters will be shown in three colours. If the letter is green, it is present in the word and is in the right place. If the letter is yellow, it is present in the word but is not in the right place. If the letter is grey, then it is not present in the word. Now get cracking and see if you can find the musical word.
A bug treasure hunt? What could it be? A memory game to match all the insects together, of course!
Don’t get bugged! This is just a game. But one that involves all the bugs you know. Let’s get them all paired up. Give it your best shot.
There’s a lot happening around the world this week. Here are some snippets.
In West Asia, Israel pounds Gaza and the Cairo peace talks with Hamas continue. In Africa, the death toll from Kenya floods rises to 228. In yet another climate disaster in Asia, Indonesia will permanently relocate 10,000 people after Ruang volcano eruptions.
Paris is gearing up for the Summer Olympics and members of the global super-rich are spending as much as $500,000 on “ultra-exclusive” packages that promoters claim will include meeting athletes, access to the athletes’ village and “the chance to be part of the opening ceremony”.
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Are you wondering how you can get your daily quota of exercise in this blazing heat? Here are some options for an indoor workout.
Staying fit and healthy is important in any weather. Though you do need a dose of the sun, you need to stay indoors during the peak hours to avoid problems like sunburn and heat stroke. So, how can you get your daily quote of exercise? Simple, workout indoors. Check out these four. Unravel their images as you read about them.
Mountain climbing
No, you don’t have to go hunting for a hill. This workout can be done on the floor. First, get into a plank position on the floor. This involves lying down on the stomach and raising yourself on your arms. Your weight will be resting on the toes at one end and your arms which will be flat against the floor at the other. Your body will be lifted away from the ground. Keep your stomach and chest muscles tight and try to bring one knee to your chest and take it back again. Repeat with the other knee. Start slowly and increase the speed as you get more comfortable.
Cycling
Yes, it can be done indoors too and is less time-consuming as you don’t need a specific route. Just head to your cycle and your workout can take off with a bang. Cycling improves stamina, increases the heart rate, strengthens your core and calf muscles without taxing them as much as running does. Rain or shine, you can cycle indoors.
Jump squat
Jump squats strengthen your quads and glutes. First, lean forward slightly as you squat. Use your arms to help you rise and jump as high as you can. Cushion your landing with bent legs. Sink into another squat and repeat. Start by doing as many as you can and increase the number as your stamina improves.. Here’s a little tip: aim for the maximum height during every jump.
Lunges
Lunges work your hamstrings, calves, glutes, and quads. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bring your right foot forward and lower your body till your thigh is parallel to the ground and the left knee touches the ground. Hold for at least five seconds. Go back to starting point and repeat with the other side. Do this as many times as you can initially and slowly increase the count.
