How good are you at figuring out secret codes? Try a hand at this pigpen cipher to decode what these common sayings are. Can you crack the code?
Have you ever wanted to send a secret message to your friend? There are different codes and ciphers you could use to do this. Here is a type of code you could use. This is called a ‘Pigpen Cipher’. It exchanges letters for symbols which are parts of a grid.
Try to decipher the codes below. Fill in the blanks using the clues given.
Are you the type of person who would go to any extent to find the truth. Then check out the field of Forensic science.
Are you interested in being in the thick of things where all the excitement is? Then the job of a forensic scientist could be of interest to you.
A forensic scientist is one who helps help lawyers, juries and judges with physical evidence that has been collected and analysed.
This slider will give you an idea of what it entails to be a forensic scientist.
Zip, zap, zoom! All you need is some knowledge about cars and roads, and you can ace this crossword.
When we slam on the _ _ _ _ _ _, the car stops.
The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ gear helps you back up your car.
As you can see, there are certain words missing from these sentences. The common thing between these two is that both of them are connected to roads and vehicles. Let’s try some more of these. Solve this crossword using vehicles and roads terminology.
Here’s an interesting word game for you, fix these words by matching them to their other half.
A little word play never hurt anyone. This time, we have a game for you.
Link the words that are in the centre with the words on the sides, to form new words. Drag and drop into the side circles to complete the words.
Space has always remained an unknown and mysterious entity. In 1984 two men decided to find out more. They bravely went out of their spacecraft with no cable holding them back to explore the great expanse of space.
On February 7, 1984 Capt Bruce McCandless II and Col Robert L. Stewart walked untethered in space, creating history. The New York Times reported: Free of any lifeline and propelled into the dark void by tiny jets, they became, in effect, the first human satellites.
Go through these slides to know more about this historic space adventure.
The term ‘coronavirus’ has been spreading around often lately, but what is it?
Towards the end of 2019, health officials announced that 27 people in the city of Wuhan, China, were infected with a strain of what is known as the ‘Coronavirus’. Since then, the number of people infected have risen and so has the number of deaths because of it. The virus is now spreading to other parts of the world.
Coronaviruses begins like a common cold but is much more severe. Because of its severity, it tends to spread quickly from one person to another if precautions are not taken.
There is a rise in the number of people reported to be infected with the virus in different parts of the world.
The World Health Organisation has declared the coronavirus outbreak a global emergency.
How is the virus spreading?
Here’s what you need to know. Click on the images below to know some of the symptoms of the coronavirus.
How do we prevent the virus from spreading?
Aguero is now the top-scoring overseas Premier League player and the player with the most Premier League hat-tricks…
On January 12, 2020, Manchester City defeated Aston Villa 6-1 in a Premier League fixture away at Villa Park. Sergio Aguero had a hat-trick in the game, accounting for three of the six goals City scored.
In the process, Argentine Aguero not only became the top-scoring overseas player in the Premier League, but also became the player with most Premier League hat-tricks, breaking his tie with Alan Shearer.
Statistics as on February 1, 2020.
PHOTOS: REUTERS
January 30 was Martyr’s Day, a day to remember the fallen heroes and heroines of our nation. Here is a crossword with words and clues related to the day. Solve it now…
January 30 was Martyr’s Day. Also known as Shaheed Diwas, it marks the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, who was assassinated by Nathuram Godse. India is one of the 15 countries to observe such a day.Here is a crossword with clues and words related to the occasion.
Learn about the benefits of including exercise to your lifestyle with an interactive infographic and find out whether some of these statements are true or false.
Everyone says exercise is good for you, but do you know why? Here’s a list to make you see why it is so and why you need to add it to your daily routine. Nothing intense, but just something simple to keep you moving. Did you know speed walking is a thing?
While we know that exercise is good for us, do not be fooled by some myths connected with it. Can you identify which of these statements are true or false?
As you plan the month ahead, discover interesting facts about different constellations. What do you know about the constellation Pisces?
