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November 19 is World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse. Learn how you can stay safe with these tips

Rainbow riddles

Add a splash of colour to your day by solving this crossword that’s all about shades, hues and tints.

This crossword is all about the world of colours.

Bright sparks

This Children’s Day, learn about eight youngsters for whom the sky is the limit.

With Children’s Day round the corner, take a look at some kids who have pursued their passions and come out on top.

Illustrations: R. Rajesh

Sweat, strive, succeed

Make your way through a maze of alphabets to get to this word connected to sports.

Sports promotes physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, and resilience, while fostering a sense of community and providing opportunities for personal growth and achievement. Now try your hand at guessing this word related to sports.

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Unique identity

Have you ever wondered what the assortment of letters and numbers on vehicle number plates stand for?

Every vehicle has a registration/number plate. Not only is this a legal requirement, but it also helps in easily identifying vehicles that might otherwise look similar.

There are different types of number plates in India depending on the category. Possibly the most widespread one is the white plate with black letters, which is used to indicate private vehicles. You might have noticed that these number plates have an assortment of letters and numbers, but do you know what they stand for? Click on the hotspots below and find out.

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In the lap of nature

There are seven grasslands across the world. Can you match them with the places in which they are found?

A grassland is an area of dry land dominated by grasses. Huge trees and shrubs are rarely found here, mainly due to the climatic conditions and other environmental factors. Also known as transitional ecosystems, grasslands lie between the deserts and the forests.

Grasslands can be divided into two categories: tropical and temperate. The former, like the Savannah, are generally found in the interior part of continents and have a tropical continental climate where wet and dry seasons come alternately. The latter such as the Pampas, consist of grasses and/or shrubs, and the climate ranges from semi-arid to semi-humid.

Here is a fun exercise relating to grasslands. Can you match them to the places where they are found?

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Purr-fectly crafted

Make your own paper cat by following these instructions. Get creative now!

Meow! Do you like cats? Make your own Origami cat by following these instructions.

Count, calculate and conquer

Do you have trouble with subtraction when solving Maths problems? Here are a few tips that will help.

Solving subtraction problems, especially as the numbers become larger and more complex, can be made easier by following these tips:

Understand the Problem: Identify the minuend (the number you are subtracting from) and the subtrahend (the number being subtracted).

Line up the Digits: When performing written subtraction, make sure the digits are properly lined up. Place the digits of the minuend above the digits of the subtrahend so that each place value lines up correctly (ones with ones, tens with tens, and so on).

Borrowing (Regrouping): If the digit in the subtrahend is larger than the corresponding digit in the minuend, you may need to borrow from the next higher place value. This is often necessary when subtracting numbers in columns.

Work from Right to Left: Start subtracting from the rightmost digit (ones place) and move leftward. If you borrow during the subtraction process, make sure to update the digits in the next higher place value accordingly.

Check Your Work: After performing the subtraction, double-check your answer by adding the result to the subtrahend. The sum should equal the minuend, confirming the accuracy of your subtraction.

Estimate First: Before performing the actual subtraction, estimate the result. This can help you determine if your answer is in the right ballpark and if you’ve made any obvious errors.

Now that you have the tips ready why not try this quiz?

Organise the organs

Is the heart bigger than the liver? Is the brain bigger than the lungs? Find out.

An organ is a collection of tissues that perform a particular function. It is generally agreed that there are 78 main organs in the human body. The five vital organs are the brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver. Other organs include the gallbladder, pancreas, and stomach.

Do you know how big each organ is? Try this interactive task and see if you guessed it right.