What does a Train Whistle tell us about the Universe?
I remember my first visit to the railway station as a child of five. The excitement of the approaching train was an experience I …
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Why do Cats Always Land on Their Feet?
When someone falls from the fourth or fifth floor, and survives, we call it a miracle. When a cat falls from that height, we …
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The Cool Firefly
Firefly is just a name. They are actually very cool insects. And they are not even flies, they are beetles. They have a way of …
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The Fish Which Changes From Female to Male
There is a fish called the blackspot angelfish, which can change from female to male. No, it cannot do it by simply wishing to …
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Internet in the Jungle
Why are you looking so sad?" Ullu, the wise old owl, asked Kabbu, the white pigeon. “You too would look sad if you were …
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The Multicolour Earthworms
Red, green, yellow, mauve What’s happened these days to earthworms? Have they gone multicolour? There was a time when they were …
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Tiger King
Oh tiger, you’re so regal Majestic and tall With your bright and stripe-y coat You look the king of all! Oh tiger, …
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The Harpist and the Princess
A Burmese folk tale Once upon a time in the beautiful city of Mandalay lived a young orphan boy. His name was Thi Hah. He was very …
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The Emperor who Hated Schooling
Emperors too were children once. Even Mughal emperor Akbar, who has been given the title of Akbar the Great. He was more …
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R.K. Narayan
Nearly 70 years ago, India’s greatest living writer in English, took out a brand new exercise book and wrote in it: …
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Ali Sardar Jafri
He was a poet who spoke out for the poor. He was also one who truly believed that India and Pakistan could be friends, if the …
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Foods of the Festival
All festivals revolve around fasting — and feasting. The latter part is a special attraction, especially with children! We bring …
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India Quiz: Festivals
India is a land of diverse cultures with each culture having its own festivals. Hence, there are numerous festivals being …
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Water - A sciene quiz about water
Are you a fountain of knowledge when it comes to water? Well, dive in to find out if you are a water baby or not. [A sciene quiz …
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Space Quiz
Check out your space facts. Learn more about asteroids, meteors and planets.
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