Cardiologist, Oncologist, Neurologist, Nephrologist… the list goes on. Do you know who they are and what they do?
When you visit a hospital do you see the board with names of doctors and their departments? That’s the Doctor’s Directory. Every doctor has a specialty and he is an expert in that particular field. How well do you know your medical practitioners?
Try your hand at this multiple choice quiz and see how much you know about these sports.
Cricket, football, baseball…. we have been hearing of these sports and even played them, many times now. How about delving into the world of sports and checking out a few lesser-known ones?
Choose the correct answer after reading the clues.
Writing a good dialogue is important to keep your readers interested. But how to know which are good dialogues and which are bad ones? Read on to know more.
We enjoy entertaining dialogues in movies and television shows. Even in the stories that we read, we enjoy interesting dialogues because it draws us into the story, makes us feel like we are a part of the action and it makes what is happening seem like it is going on right there in front of us.
What makes a good dialogue, and what makes it a bad dialogue? Play this drag-and-drop game to find the answers.
Now we are going to write an informal dialogue between two characters and make it into a very short, but complete story in itself.
This informal dialogue is between a cockroach and a dinosaur about who is stronger – just before the asteroid hit the earth 65 million years ago.
As you step into July, school, lessons, activities may have become routine but you still need to keep track of it all. So, here’s your planner to help you out. Also, learn about the Amur Leopard along the way
How would it be to do something you love for a living. If the oceans are your passion then take a look at how to become a scuba diving instructor.
If you find the ocean fascinating, love to swim and unravel the mysteries of the deep blue, then you can consider being a scuba diver. And, what’s more there is also a chance you can make it your profession.
Art by Sonal Goyal
Have you ever seen miniature animal key-rings and thought how cute they would be in reality? What if we told you there actually are miniature animals? Unravel the world of pygmy animals to take a peek.
The word ‘pygmy’ (pronounced ‘pig-mee’)is used to describe animals and plants that are smaller than the typical kinds. Here are some fascinating and adorable pygmy species from all over the globe.
With a head about the size of a thumb, the pygmy marmoset is the smallest monkey in the world. Among all primates, only the mouse lemur is smaller. Found in the rain forests of the Amazon Basin in South America, it uses its sharp nails to cling to the branches of trees and feeds on tree gum. It also makes a snack of insects, fruit and nectar.
There are actually many species of pygmy chameleons, such as the Kenyan pygmy chameleon, Marshall’s pygmy chameleon, and the spectral pygmy chameleon. They make exotic pets. The pygmy leaf chameleon is one of the smallest growing to a length of eight or nine cm.
There is also a pygmy version of the biggest land animal, the elephant. The Borneo pygmy elephant is a subspecies of the Asian elephant and is found in the tropical rainforest habitats in north Borneo, Indonesia and Malaysia. It is estimated that there are fewer than 2,000 left.
The pygmy anteater, also called the silky anteater is found in southern Mexico, Central and South America. They are the smallest anteaters in the world.
Cooking can be fun. How adept are you in the kitchen? Do you know the names of the ingredients and appliances you use? Let’s do a quick check.
Test your knowledge of cooking by playing this crossword. If the clues are not helpful enough, there are visuals too.
Time to crack some codes! Do you have the keen eye to figure this puzzle out? Use the chart to unravel the Morse code and what these words may be.
Morse code is a form of communication that has existed since the 19th century. It has come in handy in many situations, especially when there were no telephones to pass on a message. It was especially of use in the case of emergencies.
Figure out how it works and try to crack the following codes. Use the chart to get started.
[Here’s a hint: they’re all snacks you could have at the movies]
Did you know at least 64 women astronauts have travelled to space since 1960s. Here is a quiz on some outstanding space travellers? Can you identify them?
NASA’s Apollo 11 mission landed the first humans on the moon on July 20, 1969. Almost five decades later, the American space agency has announced that it will land the first woman on the lunar surface with its Artemis Mission in 2024. Women have been proving their mettle in space science since the 1960s. Here is a quiz on some prominent names. Find out how many questions you get right. Ready?
The number seven is fascinating. And there are seven facts to prove it. Intrigued? Watch this video to find out…
