Beautiful in their incongruity, these places are not only stunning but beguiling too. Unravel the puzzle to see these natural beauties.
There are some places, the very sight of which, can make you think you are on some other planet. Chocolate-coloured hills, trees that curve at the base, oceans that light up at night and more. Let’s take a look at some of them. Unravel the picture to solve the puzzle and see the complete image.
Gurgling up from the earth in a display of psychedelic colours are the Dallol sulphur hot springs in northeastern Africa in the Danakil Depression in the Great Rift Valley. To further enhance the surreality, it is surrounded by orange rocks.
In Alaska, the Mendenhall Glacier gives you a chance to experience water in all its stages. The ice formation radiates a milky blue and under the glacier are the ice caves that are millions of years old. The caves are an adventurer’s dream with its series of pathways and alcoves.
On New Zealand’s South Island’s Otago coast are mysterious round rocks — almost like marbles a giant would play with. These Moeraki Boulders, are almost perfect spheres, ranging in size from just under two feet to nearly eight feet in diameter.
The landscape in the Socotra Archipelago, located between the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea, can make you feel you are standing on your head. This is because of the Dragon Blood tree which looks like it is growing upside down. It is named for the blood red sap that seeps through the bark when injured.
The Spotted Lake in British Columbia, Canada, could well have been the surface of Mars. In summer, the water in the lake evaporates, leaving behind a series of smaller ponds. So, all you get to see is polka dots for nearly half a mile.
Liverpool won the Champions League for the sixth time this season and they did it in style – beating an opponent from each of Europe’s top five leagues! Find out more…
On Saturday, June 1, 2019, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur played the Champions League final at the Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain. Having lost out in the final of the Champions League against Real Madrid last season, Liverpool made amends this time around, lifting the European Cup/Champions League for the sixth time in their history. Only Real Madrid (13) and AC Milan (7) have won the competition on more occasions.
A 2-0 victory gave Jurgen Klopp’s side the title, also making them only the third side to win a game against a team from each of Europe’s top-five leagues (English Premier League, French Ligue 1, German Bundesliga, Italian Serie A and Spanish La Liga) in a single season in the competition.
The only other instances when this feat was achieved was by Bayern Munich in 2012-13 and Liverpool themselves, when they last won the Champions League in 2004-05.
Move the slider to look at Liverpool’s campaign this season, with particular emphasis on this record…
Photos: REUTERS, AP
Bring out your telescopes and get set for a busy sky-watching session because, this month, the planets go on a parade. Mars, Mercury, Saturn… they are all on show.
The New Moon appeared on June 3. But you can still observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is hardly any moonlight to spoil your fun.
Moreover, this is the perfect time to see the biggest planet as it comes closest to the earth on June 10. Fully illuminated by the sun, it will be brighter than at any other time of the year and will be visible all night long. If you have a telescope, you could get a better view and maybe even photograph Jupiter and its bands of clouds. You can also see four of Jupiter’s largest moons, appearing as bright dots on either side of the planet.
Summer solstice
This month also witnesses the summer solstice. Here is more information about it.
What more does the night sky have to offer this month? Browse the timeline to find out.
Mona, the monarch butterfly is always a nomad, she go where her wings take her. Sometimes though, she mixes up her geography facts. Try out this game to help her put my facts in order…
Hey there! I’m Mona, a Monarch butterfly. I love to travel and learn about different nations and cultures, but sometimes, I get a little mixed up with my facts. Help me put my thoughts back in order by answering these questions…
Try this interactive game to see if you can spot the things that can save our planet. We just have to make the right choices.
June 5 was World Environment Day. Every year the well-being of our Earth keeps deteriorating, mainly due to the many pollutants. Pollution can occur in the form of air, water, soil, light and noise pollution. Here’s a way to familiarise yourself with the different things that cause our environment harm, as well as, save it. In the picture below are some things that are environment-friendly, while some aren’t.
Some cities around the world are doing their part in saving the Mother Earth. From installing green roofs, to banning plastic bottles — these cities have tried whatever they could. Guess these cities, and learn about their green initiatives.
At a time like this when pollution is one of the biggest threats to our planet, some cities around the world are coming up with creative ideas to save the Earth. Eco-friendly cities reduce carbon footprint by ensuring they remain pro-green.
Go through these flash cards, and try guessing the names of these eco-friendly cities around the world.
Autobiographies are an account of a person’s life written by that person themselves. Do you know what these famous autobiographies of these iconic personalities are called?
The path to achieving one’s dreams and goals in life is often filled with obstacles, making the journey a challenge. Here are the faces of five famous personalities who persevered despite overwhelming odds. Their stories are chronicled in their autobiographies. Can you guess the titles?
Dance is very important in many cultures. Here are different dance forms around the world. Can you guess where these originated from?
The world is filled with different cultures, and varied art forms inspired by them. Over many years, a lot of these art forms, like dance, that originated in one part of the world have come to be practised everywhere. Take ballet, for example. It is a popular and elegant dance form practised by people in several countries, but do you know where it originated from?
Try this quiz to see if you know where these dances are from.
Does eating carrots everyday really improve your eyesight? Try this quiz to find out which of these statement are true and which are false.
Did your parents tell you that heating food in microwave causes cancer? Or, maybe stopped you from eating candies so that you don’t get hyper?
These are just some of the health myths that many people have misconceptions about.
Don’t get fooled. Instead, read up and find out more about this and bust these myths. Answer these simple questions to get on top of things.
