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Tricky Cards

Would you like to surprise your friends with smart card trick? Try this out!

Scroll right to read about how you can surprise your friends with a smart card trick!

Origami – 3

Christmas is in the air! Here’s how you can create your own paper snowflake to decorate your space.

Celebrate Christmas with paper snowflakes! Scroll right to read the instructions. Click on ‘PDF DOWNLOAD’ to get your own copy of the instructions.

Math Crossword – 3

Are you a Math buff? Here is a crossword based on famous Mathematicians! Try this out!

Here's a crossword based on famous Mathematicians!

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Across

  • 19-27 :A discrete probability distribution which takes only two values: p (probability of success) and (1-p) (probability of failure). This distribution is named after this person.
  • 54-59 :Father of geometry
  • 91-100 :In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides – the famous theorem in this person’s name
  • 121-126 :This triangle is named after this person.
  • 154-161 :“Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater,” – this is one of the famous quotes of this person.
  • 182-187 :No three positive integers a, b and c can satisfy this equation for any integer value of n greater than two – this theorem of this person was proved by Andrew Wiles.
  • 217-221 :He was featured in the sixth series of the Swiss 10-franc banknotes and on numerous Swiss, German and Russian postage stamps. He is known for his works in mechanics and astronomy.

Down

  • 10-146 :1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21,… - The famous series in this person’s name
  • 49-117 :German mathematician and scientist who contributed significantly to many fields. Also known as the prince of mathematicians.
  • 57-159 :He is known for transformations.
  • 81-234 :Eureka! This word became synonymous with this mathematician.

Find the Difference

Here is an interesting number task for you! Read on to find out more.

Here is an interesting number task for you! Scroll right to begin.

Identify the Sport – 2

Can you match these leading Indian sportpersons with the sport they excel in? Try this quick quiz now.

Can you match these leading Indian sportspersons with the sport they excel in?

Great going!

Illustrations: freepik.com

What’s that Idiom – 1

Feeling ‘blue’? Complete these popular idioms involving colours! Isn’t this a ‘golden’ opportunity?

An idiom is a word or phrase that means something different from its literal meaning. Eg, when it rains very heavily, it is said to ‘rain cats and dogs’. Here are some commonly used idioms involving the use of colours. Can you complete them correctly?

Great going! We’ll be back with more idioms soon!

Illustrations: freepik.com

Picture Shuffle – 4

Here are some interesting dance forms from around the world! Can you unravel these mixed-up images?

There are many interesting dance forms around the world. Many of them are specific to a particular country and they represent the rich culture of their native countries.

Here are three interesting dance forms for you! Can you unravel these mixed-up images? Choose a dance form under ‘Image’, pick a difficulty level under ‘Shuffle’, choose the size of the ‘Grid’, and get going!

Kabuki is a classical Japanese dance-drama recognized as one of Japan’s three major classical theatre forms. It involves elaborate costumes and striking make-up.

Tinikling is a traditional Philippine folk dance involving bamboo poles. It is one of the best known dance forms from the Philippines.

Flamenco is a dance that is one of the most characteristic elements of Spanish culture.

Statescan – December 16, 2016

Stay updated with the latest happenings across the country! Here is this week’s interactive map.

How aware are you of developments in states outside yours? Here are some of the latest happenings in the country! Click on the hotspots to read.

Text: PTI, IANS | Design: K.B. Jawaharr

Picture Shuffle – 5

India won the Test cricket series against England recently! Can you unravel these mixed-up images of the celebratory moments?

India defeated England in the fourth Test cricket match held at Chennai recently. They clinched the series 4-0.

Batsman Karun Nair scored 303 runs, becoming the only second Indian batsman to hit a triple hundred in Tests.

Here are some winning moments from the match. Can you unravel the mixed-up images? Choose a moment under ‘Image’, pick a difficulty level under ‘Shuffle’, choose the size of the ‘Grid’, and get going!

Photos: The Hindu | V Ganesan