Thunder and Lightning
Have you ever wondered why thunder always comes after lightning? Watch this African video story…
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Word Origins
When you learn a new word, you can learn where it came from too! Can you guess the origins of these common words?
The origin of a word is the language it originally came from. English has many words that originally came from other languages. Some have been changed over years, while others have stayed pretty much the same. When you learn a word, you should learn where it came from too!
Try this quiz to learn the origins of some common words. Scroll right through the slides.
Begin in your backyard
To observe nature, you don’t need to go to the forest. Read about how you can first start in your surroundings…
When I interact with students during outreach programmes, they generally ask me two questions – where do we begin to observe nature? How do we get our parents to take us to wildlife reserves for observing nature?
It is true that charismatic animals like wild tigers and elephants can be seen mostly in wildlife reserves. But, to observe nature, you need not begin by going to the forest. Observing nature can start right in your backyard. ‘Backyard wildlife’ is all about watching animals in our homes and neighbourhood. The creatures that we discover here are the ones we often ignore. When we pay attention to our backyard, we get to explore a whole new world – birds, lizards, house spiders, squirrels and what not!
‘Backyard wildlife watching’ does not require a huge investment. All you need are a pair of observant eyes and the ability to play host to these amazing creatures. And you are ready to begin!
Lip Sync in Puppetry
Have you tried your hand at puppetry? Explore the tips in this series of videos and discover a brand-new hobby…
My Monthly Planner: February 2018
Get your own copy of the monthly planner for the shortest month of the year, February!
Did You Know: Sports Edition
From the first ever FIFA World Cup trophy to the acclaimed polka dot jersey, find out interesting sports facts.
Learn new sports facts with these flashcards. How many of these fun facts do you already know?
The Big Five
The lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and Cape buffalo all have something in common. Do you know what it is? Read on to find out…
In many reserves and national parks in Africa, the ‘Big Five’ animals are almost like royalty. Everyone tries to spot them while on a safari. Who are they? The term ‘big five game’ refers to the five most difficult animals in Africa to hunt on foot. The Big Five are the lion, leopard, rhinoceros (both black and white species), elephant, and Cape buffalo.
The members of the Big Five were chosen for the difficulty in hunting them and the degree of danger involved, rather than their size. Nowadays, most of the ‘shooting’ happens through the lens!
Did You Know: The South African Rand banknotes feature a different big-five animal on each denomination.
Let’s go on a safari! Can you identify the close-ups of these big-five animals and identify them?
Guests of Honour
The Republic Day parade is a grand spectacle indeed. This year’s parade was extra special. Find out why!
January 26th is India’s Republic Day. It marks the day when, in 1950, the Constitution of India came into effect. It is quite a momentous occasion in the history of India.
Every year, Republic Day is marked by a grand spectacle in the form of a parade that takes place in New Delhi. This parade showcases the country at its best – its rich social and cultural heritage and its strong defence capabilities.
It is a tradition that the leader of a foreign country is the chief guest at the Republic Day parade every year. This year was extra special. Leaders from 10 countries – Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Brunei – were the chief guests at the ceremonial parade.
Photos: The Hindu Archives | Sandeep Saxena, Shanker Chakravarty
It’s Monumental!
Pack your bags and get ready to trek around the world! Find out which countries these famous monuments belong to…
How good are you at knowing where these famous landmarks can be found? Find the all 10 countries in which these monuments are located in the grid.
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Statescan – January 26, 2018
Stay updated with the latest happenings across the country! Here is this week’s interactive map.
Find out what’s happening in your neighbouring states and around the country. Click on the hotspots to read.