Several animals and plants have special features that help them survive in the wild. Read on.
Ducks have webbed feet to help them paddle through water. Lizards have toepads that help them grip surfaces while climbing. Cacti have spines that keep predators away. Several plants and animals have specialised body parts that perform certain functions.
Quiz for you! Can you guess the name of the body part in the below animals/plants?
Do you love writing? Are you bursting with creativity? You could explore a future as a copywriter. Read on.
Did you know there’s a job called copywriter? What does he/she do? Scroll through these slides and find out.
What do the terms diurnal and nocturnal mean? How do they apply to animals? Find out with this video.
The world of theatre has many terms that are unique to it. Find out about one such term and also try your hand at this activity.
Have you ever heard of the word downstage? It’s a word drawn from the world of theatre, which refers to the part of the stage closest to the audience. Now here is an activity that uses this word. This is a Wordoku. Similar to the Sudoku, the objective is to fill the grid with the letters D O W N S T A G E.
Rules
1. Each row will, upon completion, contain all the letters.
2. Each column will, upon completion, contain all the letters
3. Each coloured block will, upon completion, contain all the letters.
Take care of your mind and your body will be well. Try solving this crossword that’s based on this theme.
A healthy mind fosters a healthy body. So, here’s something that will fulfil both these requirements. Try this crossword with words related to health and wellness.
Take a look at some quirky ways in which people across the world ring in the New Year.
How do you celebrate the New Year? Sit up till midnight and wish folks “Happy New Year”? Here, we bring you some interesting and wacky traditions from across the globe. Are there any that take your fancy?
These two Santas may look alike, but a closer inspection will let you in on why you may be mistaken. So, look again!
Two Santas, 10 differences. If you have a keen eye, you can tell them apart. Ready to play?
Are you up-to-date with current affairs? Then, this quick quiz should be a walk in the park for you!
Do you follow the news? This quiz is based on the happenings of the current week. Can you get all the answers right?
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And it’s curtains on the 2024 Formula One racing season. Did you follow the blistering action?
After some spectacular racing action, the 2024 season of the Formula One World Championship has come to a close. The season began in March and went on till December, and consisted of a record 24 Grands Prix held in circuits around the world.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen started strong, winning four of the first five races. As the season progressed, McLaren’s Lando Norris emerged as a serious challenger to Verstappen’s claim on the drivers’ championship.
Task for you! Can you guess the order in which the drivers ultimately went on to finish in the driver’s championship?
The coolest way to track your year is here! This is your one chance to download your own calendar.
