We answer six questions to unravel the fascinating ways of your favourite slithery reptiles.
World Snake Day (July 16) is an occasion to learn more about the fascinating ways of snakes. Are they solitary? Do they lay eggs? Do they love to sleep? How do they see? Scroll down to learn about all this and more.
What does a herpetologist do? How does one become a herpetologist? Here are the answers.
Herpetologists are scientists who specialise in the study of reptiles and amphibians. They work to understand the diverse and fascinating world of snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles, frogs, and salamanders. They research and study the biology, behaviour, ecology, and conservation of these cold-blooded creatures. Their work helps to unravel the mysteries surrounding these ancient and often misunderstood animals. In addition to research, herpetologists also engage in public outreach and education to raise awareness about the importance of reptiles and amphibians.
Scroll through this slider to learn how to become one!
One of the most prestigious cycling competitions in the world is currently underway. Find out more.
The Tour de France is an annual multiple-stage bicycle race primarily held in France. It is made up of 21 stages over 23 days. It is the oldest of the three Grand Tours (the Giro d’Italia and the Vuelta a España being the other two) and is generally considered the most prestigious. The coveted yellow jersey is traditionally worn by the leader of the race.
The 2023 edition started off in Bilbao, Spain, on July 1 and will conclude at the Champs-Élysées, Paris, on July 23.
The below grid contains the name of one of the most successful riders at the competition, Belgian athlete Eddy Merckx. He won the Tour de France five times. Can you complete the grid? It’s just like a Sudoku, but with the letter MERCKX instead of numbers.
Bring this snake to life by adding some of your favourite colours to it. Ready, download colour!
With World Snake Day round the corner, learn more about how antivenom was discovered.
India suffers over 58,000 snakebite deaths annually, almost 80% of global snakebite deaths. So, how does one survive these snakebites? Antivenom is the answer. Read on to find out more about how it was discovered and how it has been instrumental in saving the lives of snakebite victims globally.
It is the 93rd death anniversary of my creator, Arthur Conan Doyle. Watch this vide to learn more about my world and me.
It’s time to whip up an easy-peasy chocolate treat. Wow your family and friends with your culinary skills.
What better way to celebrate World Chocolate Day than by creating your own chocolatey dish? Here’s a simple recipe for you to try out.
The Wimbledon Championship is a prestigious tournament played in England. How well do you know the tennis stars? Test your knowledge with this word grid.
The Wimbledon Championships, commonly known as Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. It is regarded as the most prestigious and has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London, since 1877.
Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments; the others being the Australian Open, the French Open and the U.S. Open. The tournament takes place over two weeks in late June and early July.
India made its maiden appearance at the 29th edition of The Championships, when B. Nehru, of Indian origin but representing Great Britain, played. He received a bye in the first round and a walk over to compatriot, Robert Hough in the second for unknown reasons.
India’s journey at Wimbledon began when Sirdar Nihal Singh became the first Indian man to play at Wimbledon in 1908. He lost a close first-round contest 11-9, 6-2, 6-4 to local player Herbert Wilson Fox.
Leander Paes holds the record for playing the most main draw matches (138) across men’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles for India at Wimbledon.
In 2015, Sania Mirza, became the first Indian woman to win a Wimbledon title in the Open era when she lifted the women’s doubles title along with Switzerland’s Martina Hingis.
Now here’s an activity for you. In the grid, find the first names of these famous tennis players using the clues given.
July 7 is a day to celebrate the world’s favourite indulgence — chocolate! Read on for some interactive fun.
Dark or white, gooey or crunchy, bitter or sweet, everyone has their favourite type of chocolate. Let’s celebrate World Chocolate Day (July 7) with some super chocolatey interactive tasks. Scroll through these slides to get started.
Preserving the Kingdom’s Heritage, Embracing the Future. Here’s a list of 10 reigning monarchs. Arrange them in order of ruling years,
These are some notable examples of monarchs who had incredibly long reigns, demonstrating their significant impact and influence during their time in power.
Arrange the below rulers based on the number of years served, from highest to lowest.
To know more about these monarchs click on their names below.
