Find out more about the Notre-Dame de Paris, the famous French cathedral that recently caught fire.
Recently, the Notre-Dame de Paris, one of France’s iconic monuments, caught fire. The cathedral’s attic, the roof, the 19th-century spire, and some of the rib vaulting were destroyed.
The Cathedral played an important role in religious and secular life. As the seat of the bishop, Notre Dame was the most significant religious building in the city. Its size and luxury symbolised the power of the church and the authority of the bishop.
Let’s explore the history and the significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Drag the slider to keep reading.
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Of course you are aware of the national players. But how good is your knowledge of regional parties? In the backdrop of General Elections 2019, this map-based primer will help you find out.
With 90 crore eligible voters across the country, India’s Lok Sabha election is the largest in the world. The election is being held in seven phases from April 11 to May 19, 2019. The results of the polls will be announced on May 23.
We know that the ruling party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is battling the main opposition Indian National Congress (INC) and a host of regional parties. A large number of these State parties form alliances with the major national parties (namely BJP, INC, NCP, CPI, CPI(M), BSP and TMC) or sometimes even contest independently. Apart from the national and State parties, there are registered but unrecognised political parties, which can choose from a list of ‘free symbols’ issued by the poll panel to contest the elections.
How well do you know these regional players?
Hop on! Join us as we travel across each state to get a glimpse of some of the nation’s major State parties.
(In the States with no entries the national parties are the main players)
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Summer is the perfect time to hit the pool. Dive into the article and learn about the benefits of this water workout.
Swimming is a perfect exercise for those who love water and are looking for a way to cool down this summer. It works on all our muscles and joints, keeping us fit, flexible and stress-free.
Here is a look at the different benefits of swimming. Click on the hotspots to learn about them.
If you haven’t tried swimming yet, perhaps the benefits of it may have convinced you to give it a try. But remember to try it only under adult supervision.
If you do learn swimming, here are the different strokes that you will master:
There’s so much happening around the world. Here’s something that will help you stay on top of it. Explore this interactive map and learn more.
Get your fix of news from around the world with this interactive map. Click on the hotspots to read more about each country.
In India, we find many musical traditions from Carnatic to Bhangra to Hindustani and more. Added to this, every state has a musical instrument of its own. Can you match the instrument to the state?
India has a rich tradition of music that dates back to the paleolithic and neolithic age. Proof of this is apparent at the UNESCO world heritage site at Bhimbetka rock shelters in Madhya Pradesh where the rock paintings show musical instruments and dancing.
Every state can boast of its own special instrument too, in keeping with their unique culture and heritage.
Try your hand at this musical quiz. Drag and drop the name of the state from where this instrument originated.
With April 22 being Earth Day, here a few tips to learn how you can do your part to help protect our Earth from harm. There’s a game too! How quickly can you spot the difference in the eco-friendly city?
Our planet is an amazing place to live, isn’t it? But it needs our help to flourish. That is why, every year on April 22, people come together to celebrate Earth Day.
Earth Day is a time to help support our environment’s protection from things like pollution and deforestation. You can help by doing your bit no matter how small the task is – picking up litter and planting trees when you can.
We all know the big things we can do to help Earth, like, switching to renewable sources of energy by installing solar panels or wind turbines to generate power; taking public transport; and recycling.
But what else can you do to help? Here are a few ideas to keep in mind this Earth Day. Click on the hotspots to learn more:
Here’s a game of spot the difference. Can you find all five differences in this eco-friendly city?
Did you know that the earliest record to the reference of Pi was made by the Babylonians in 2000 BC? Watch this video for more such fascinating facts.
Frightening, dangerous, impressive, deadly, beautiful — call them what you will. There’s no denying that snakes are fascinating creatures with a certain charm.
Did you know that snakes use their tongues to smell? Some snakes have ‘heat’ vision that helps them track their prey. There are species of snakes that can glide through the air — imagine flying snakes! With more than 3,000 species slithering around the world, snakes are intriguing creatures that evoke curiosity, and fear as well.
The Asian vine snake’s geometric scale pattern reveals itself when it feels threatened and expands its body. Otherwise, it is almost all-green. If there is a breeze, these snakes sway back and forth with the foliage to add to their camouflage.
The eyelash viper gets its name from the scales that stand out above the eyes. Though found in a variety of colours such as red, brown, green or even pink, it’s the golden-yellow variety that is a real stand-out act.
Beautiful snakes are found in the oceans too. With light blue and black bands of colour, the sight of the banded sea krait gliding in the water is impressive indeed. Its venom is fast-acting, and it is a specialist in hunting eels and speedy fish.
The glistening sheen of rainbow colours on its scales makes the Brazilian rainbow boa a lovely sight. Being so unusually attractive, unfortunately, has its downside — they are popular in the pet trade, and are known to be removed from the wild and exported for sale.
The northern scarlet snake is a secretive species. It spends much of its time underground and is rarely encountered by humans, making it extremely hard to find. It looks very similar to the more common red milk snake.
How well do you know the country? Find out which of these places are different from the rest…
How much do you know about states in India, their boundaries and their physical features. Try this quiz and identify the odd one in each question!
It’s not as tricky as it may seem, the answer is hidden in the clue itself. Put on your thinking caps and find out how quickly you can solve it.
