It’s winter time and some of our animal friends are off into hibernation. The bears, of course, would have started some time back but who are the others?
In winter time, the environment can become too harsh for animals and they have to find a way to cope. Some animals migrate out of the area, others enter an inactive state or ‘torpor’, which they stay in until conditions suit them better. If this inactive state lasts for a long time during the winter, it is called hibernation. From big bears to small bugs, here are a few examples…
Hibernation truly is a clever survival mechanism. Remember, that animals can also hibernate in summer and this is normally called ‘estivation’.
There have only been 49 women who have been awarded the Nobel Prize so far. Read on to learn more about some of these women.
The Nobel Prize is a set of annual international awards bestowed in several categories by Swedish and Norwegian institutions in recognition of academic, cultural, or scientific advances. The will of the Swedish scientist Alfred Nobel established the prizes in 1895. However, the prizes in Chemistry, Literature, Peace, Physics and Physiology or Medicine were first awarded in 1901.
Did you know that since the first Nobel Prizes in 1901, there have only been 49 women to have been awarded the prize? Take a look at the questions below to find out more about some of these women.
Celebrate Christmas with these colourful trees that you can make by yourself! Take a look at this video and get creative…
One of the best ways to visualise is to complete a partial drawing. It is quite feasible with non-living subjects such as houses and buildings…
Once you step outside the city, you tend to notice a lot of different houses and cottages. Here are a few from the English countryside. You can download the PDF and finish the drawing! They are marked as different ‘levels’ based on difficulty. To view a completed drawing, you can move the slider and the original drawing will be revealed. But first, try completing it yourself!
Here are some fascinating Christmas sweets from around the world. It’s time to let your taste buds run amok! Take a bite…
Christmas carols, stories and parties are all fun, but in the end, it’s time to eat! We all love our Christmas puddings but have you tried any of these wonderful treats from around the world? Click on the hotspots to learn more about them and see if you can remember their names(they are a bit difficult to pronounce)!
So many countries, each with their special treats! Before you go, we’ll leave you with some icing (on your cake or cookie!) – the most common toppings for gingerbread cookies have been caramel or maple syrup. Take a look!
Source : Wikimedia Commons
The Winter Witch has hidden the Sun behind dark clouds. Who will save the town from the snow?
Find out where certain words originated from with this interactive quiz. Read on to learn more…
Have you ever wondered how certain English words originated? Take a look through the cards below and find out!
Find out the latest news from the different states around India. Keep yourself updated and aware!
Click on the hotspots to read more about the events that occurred in the states around you.
Design: K.B. Jawaharr
Try out this memory game and see how fast you can match all the Christmas trees!
With Christmas right around the corner, try your hand at this memory game. Quickly match all these Christmas trees!
Here are some clues about famous Mathematicians. Try to crack them and solve the crossword.
Do you know these famous Mathematicians? Guess their names with the help of these clues!
