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Computer Hardware

Thu, 15 May 2003 14:57:31 +0000

The computer is a combination of several devices. Each device performs a particular task – do you know what they are?

Mother Teresa

Mon, 29 Oct 2001 13:54:24 +0000

Mother Teresa was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, the youngest of three children of an Albanian builder, on August 26, 1910 in Skopje, Macedonia. She felt that August 27, 1910, the day of her baptism, was her true birthday. At the age of 18 she joined the Order of the Sisters of Our Lady of Loreto in Ireland. She trained in Dublin, where the motherhouse of the Loreto Sisters was located. She chose the name of Sister Teresa, in memory of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.

Why is it Harder to Walk Uphill?

Sat, 25 Nov 2000 01:07:23 +0000

Raju heard the familiar cry of the ice-cream seller reach his ears, clear as a bell, even from his fourth floor apartment. He flew out of the flat and bounded down the stairs four steps at a time. The lift being under temporary repair, he had to take the stairs. He arrived downstairs a little breathless, and extremely impatient to have his ice-cream.

After buying it, he decided to rush home so he could eat it in peace. The climbing upstairs bit was a pain though. It always was. He had barely gone one flight of stairs when his knees began to hurt, and he felt majorly out of breath.

Dussehra Coloring Pages

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:26:31 +0000

Dussehra Coloring Pages for kids. Dussehra and Durga Puja are round the corner, and we have outlined the special features of these festivals. You provide the colors.

Click on any image to view an enlarged version. Print it and color it.

If You Were

Mon, 24 Mar 2003 14:48:10 +0000

If you were busy being kind,
Before you knew it, you would find
You’d soon forget to think ’twas true
That someone was unkind to you.

If you were busy being glad,
And cheering people who are sad,
Although your heart might ache a bit,
You’d soon forget to notice it.

If you were busy being good,
And doing just the best you could,
You’d not have time to blame some man
Who’s just doing the best he can.

Festivals Coloring Pages

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:47:04 +0000

Festival Coloring Pages for kids. Festive scenes of Holi, Christmas, Nagpanchmi, Id. All for you to colour. Click on any image you like to enlarge it. You can download this image and print it for coloring!

This coloring page is a part of a large collection of free printable coloring book pages for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children to print and color.

Click on any image to view an enlarged version. Print it and color it.

Karl Marx

Tue, 14 Aug 2001 18:28:31 +0000

German economist, philosopher, and revolutionist, Karl Marx’s writings form the basis of the body of ideas known as Marxism. As one of the most original and influential thinkers of modern times, Karl Marx produced, with the aid of Friedrich Engels, much of the theory of modern socialism and communism.

Born on May 5, 1818, Marx lived in a period of unrestrained capitalism when exploitation and misery were the lot of the industrial working classes, and it was his and Engels’ humanitarianism and concern for social justice that inspired his work.

Our Environment

Thu, 14 Mar 2002 18:59:07 +0000

Do you know what the greenhouse effect is or perhaps what the ozone hole means? If you don’t then find them here.

Domestic Animals Coloring Pages

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:01:40 +0000

Domestic Animals Coloring Pages for kids. Colour the pet animals in the picture.
Click on any image you like to enlarge it. You can download this image and print it for coloring!

Click on any image to view an enlarged version. Print it and color it.

Mohandas Karamchand (Mahatma) Gandhi

Sun, 18 Nov 2001 05:47:10 +0000

Thinker, statesman and nationalist leader, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi not only led his own country to independence but also influenced political activists of many persuasions throughout the world with his methods and philosophy of nonviolent confrontation, or civil disobedience.

Born in Porbandar in Gujarat on October 2, 1869, his actions inspired the great Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore to call him “Mahatma” (“great soul”). For him, the universe was regulated by a Supreme Intelligence or Principle, which he preferred to call satya (Truth) and, as a concession to convention, God.

Rabindranath Tagore

Wed, 24 Oct 2001 18:09:04 +0000

Mystic, painter and Nobel laureate for literature, Rabindranath Tagore was a prolific writer (3,000 poems, 2,000 songs, 8 novels, 40 volumes of essays and short stories, 50 plays), who drew inspiration both from his native Bengal and from English literary tradition. His major theme was humanity’s search for God and truth. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his collection of well-known poems Gitanjali (Song Offerings).

Born in Calcutta on May 7, 1861, Rabindranath was the youngest of fourteen children. His father, Debendranath Tagore, was a Sanskrit scholar and a leading member of the Brahmo Samaj. Rabindranath’s early education was imparted at home. In school, while others use to learn their lessons, he would slip into more exciting world of dreams. Inspired by his older nephew, he wrote his first poem when he was hardly seven. At the age of seventeen, his first book of poems was published.

Granny’s Fabulous Kitchen

Mon, 23 Apr 2001 03:27:04 +0000

This story is from the book The Adventures of Rusty. Rusty is a 12-year-old boy, and as you read on, you might think that he is very much a part of you! The book has two sections, and Granny’s Fabulous Kitchen is the beginning of the first section.
As kitchens went, it wasn’t all that big. It wasn’t as big as the bedroom or the living-room, but it was big enough, and there was a pantry next to it. What made it fabulous was all that came out of it; good things to eat like kababs and curries, chocolate fudge and peanut toffee, jellies and gulab jamuns, meat-pies and apple-pies, stuffed turkeys, stuffed chickens, stuffed eggplants, and ham stuffed with chickens!
Granny was the best cook in the world.

Diwali Coloring Pages for kids

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:15:06 +0000

Diwali Coloring Pages for kids. The festival of lights has arrived. Let us decorate our houses with lamps and lighten it up. Deepawali Coloring Pages for kids. Colour diyas (earthen lamps), hanging brass lamps and paper lanterns.

This coloring page is a part of a large collection of free printable coloring book pages for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children to print and color.

Click on any image to view an enlarged version. Print it and color it.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Tue, 18 Dec 2001 08:02:01 +0000

Martin Luther King Jr. goes down in history as one of the principal leader of the civil rights movement in the United States and a prominent advocate of nonviolent protest. King’s challenges to segregation and racial discrimination helped convince many white Americans to support the cause of civil rights in the United States.

King was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and was ordained as a Baptist minister at age 18. He graduated from Morehouse College in 1948 and from Crozer Theological Seminary in 1951. In 1955 he earned a doctoral degree in systematic theology from Boston University. While in Boston, King met Coretta Scott, whom he married in 1953.

Science Quiz

Sun, 14 Sep 1997 03:11:43 +0000

Do you know what CO2 refers to? Do you know the meaning of light-year? Come, explore the wonderful world of science.

Geography Quiz

Fri, 12 Dec 1997 05:01:14 +0000

Find some interesting things about the planet we live on. You’ll know some facts and some you won’t. Do you know which country has Malay as its official language?

Water - A sciene quiz about water

Sun, 09 Mar 2003 00:57:00 +0000

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 for children about water]

Hiroshima Quiz

Thu, 17 Jun 2004 10:49:45 +0000

How much do you know about the bombing of the two Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States of America, during the Second World War?

Albert Einstein

Fri, 02 Nov 2001 01:20:54 +0000

German-American physicist Albert Einstein contributed more than any other scientist to the 20th-century vision of physical reality. In the wake of World War I, Einstein’s theories, especially his theory of relativity, seemed to many people to point to a pure quality of human thought, one far removed from the war and its aftermath. Seldom has a scientist received such public attention for having cultivated the fruit of pure learning.

Born in Ulm in Germany on March 14, 1879, Einstein’s parents were nonobservant Jews who moved from Ulm to Munich when Einstein was an infant. The family moved yet again to Milan in Italy in 1894, when the family business of manufacturing electrical apparatus failed.

Animal Quiz - 2

Fri, 23 Apr 1999 13:34:38 +0000

It is the largest living creature on earth, and weighs the same as 30 elephants put together. What is it? Check out your animal facts. [A sciene quiz for children about animals]

Indian village people coloring pages

Sun, 30 Apr 2006 13:00:32 +0000

Some people in their traditional outfits, others in their traditional work situations in an Indian village. Click on any image you like to enlarge it. You can download this image and print it for colouring!

Click on any image to view an enlarged version. Print it and color it.

Christmas all the Way

Sat, 10 Jul 2004 16:56:44 +0000

Long months of waiting and Christmas is back again bringing gifts, joy and excitement. So while this spirit is on, try out our quiz to see how much you know about this festival.

Lord Ganesha Coloring Pages for kids

Fri, 10 Oct 2014 11:57:51 +0000

Lord Ganesha or Lord Ganapati is widely revered as the remover of obstacles. As the god of auspicious beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rituals and ceremonies. Click on any image you like to enlarge it. You can download this image and print it for coloring!

This coloring page is a part of a large collection of free printable coloring book pages for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children to print and color.

Charlie Chaplin

Thu, 13 Dec 2001 03:40:04 +0000

All of us are very familiar with the mustachioed Little Tramp with the bowler hat and cane _ Charlie Chaplin. But behind this little fellow lurked an extremely creative film maker who scripted, directed and starred in some of the best films of the century.

Charlie Chaplin was born Charles Spencer Chaplin in London, England on 16 April 1889. His parents Charles Chaplin Sr and Hannah Hill were Music Hall entertainers but separated shortly after Charlie was born, leaving Hannah to provide for her children. In 1896 when Hannah was no longer able to care for her children, Charlie and his brother were admitted to Lambeth Workhouse and later Hanwell School for orphans and destitute children. He made his debut at the age of five in Music Hall when his mother was taken unwell.

Who am I

Thu, 19 Dec 2002 21:30:22 +0000

Just read the rhymes that we have made for you. Let us see if you can pick up the clue.

Bruce Lee

Sat, 25 Jan 1997 19:04:12 +0000

The Chinese American actor Bruce Lee, was born in San Francisco on November 27, 1940. Born a sickly child, he was named Li Jun Fan a female name by his mother to ward off evil spirits. His dad an Hong Kong opera singer returned back to Hong Kong along with his family in 1941.

As a kid martial arts and bodybuilding were his only preoccupation, studies didn’t interest him. In 1946 he appeared in first of many films as a child actor. He appeared in 20 movies and rarely in school. He soon became involved with a gang and his mother shipped him back to America before his 18th birthday so he could claim his dual-citizenship and avoid winding up in jail.

Pele

Wed, 07 Aug 1996 07:34:24 +0000

Born Edson Arantes Do Nascimento in Tres Coracoes, Brazil on October 3, 1940, Pele was perhaps the greatest of all soccer players. Nicknamed Dico by his family, he was called Pele by his soccer friends. A supremely gifted athlete, he started playing soccer as a teenager, and soon he was playing as well as seasoned veterans. He was discovered at the age of eleven by one of Brazil’s premier players Waldemar De Brito. Four years later De Brito brought Pele to Sao Paulo and inducted him in the Santos club. He made his debut with the Major League Santos club in 1956 at the age of 15 and soon gained a reputation as an electrifying goal scorer.

Excerpts from Snake Trouble

Wed, 10 Oct 2001 22:23:11 +0000

Grandmother was tolerant of most of his pets, but she drew the line at reptiles. Even a sweet-tempered lizard made her blood run cold. There was little chance that she would allow a python in the house.
“It will strangle you to death!” she cried.

“Nonsense,” said Grandfather. “He’s only a young fellow.”

“He’ll soon get used to us,” I added, by way of support.

“Lock that awful thing in the bathroom,” she said.

Excerpts from Snake Trouble [Illustrations by Mickey Patel]

“Go and find the man you bought it from, give him twenty rupees or twice as much, and get him to come here and collect it! He can keep the money you gave him.”

Odd One Out

Mon, 11 May 2009 19:08:25 +0000

Spot the odd alphabet. Throw it in the dustbin with your mouse.

Eid Mubarak

Mon, 07 May 2001 21:58:30 +0000

A 30-day wait for Muslims finally culminates into Eid-ul-Fitr. Try this simple quiz to know more about this festive day.

Christmas Coloring Pages for Kids

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 11:29:52 +0000

It’s Christmas! Time for you to have fun, sing, dance and paint the the town red. Well, why don’t you first do it here. See all the images in the Christmas Coloring Pages collection. Download free coloring sheets, print and color.

This coloring page is a part of a large collection of free printable coloring book pages for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children to print and color.

Click on any image to view an enlarged version. Print it and color it.

Indira Gandhi

Mon, 11 Sep 2000 19:11:16 +0000

Indira Gandhi, née Indira Priyadarshini Nehru (1917-1984), was born on November 19, 1917, in Allahabad, the only child of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India. A graduate of Visva-Bharati University, Bengal, she also studied at the University of Oxford, England. In 1938 she joined the National Congress party and became active in India’s independence movement. In 1942 she married Feroze Gandhi, a Parsi lawyer also active in the party. Shortly after, both were arrested by the British on charges of subversion and spent 13 months in prison. When India won its independence in 1947 and Nehru took office as prime minister, Gandhi became his official hostess. (Her mother had died in 1936.) She also served as his confidante on national problems and accompanied him on foreign trips.

Aung San Suu Kyi

Mon, 19 Nov 2001 04:16:32 +0000

Aung San Suu Kyi was born on June 19, 1945 as the daughter of national leader General Aung San (assassinated July 19, 1947) and Daw Khin Kyi. She was educated in Rangoon, Burma until she was 15 years old. In 1960 she accompanied her mother to Delhi, India on her appointment as Burmese ambassador to India and Nepal. Kyi studied politics at Delhi University. She earned a BA in philosophy, politics and economics from St. Hugh’s College, Oxford University. She worked abroad for the next several years during which time she was married to Dr. Michael Aris and had two children.

Life in the Sea

Mon, 30 Dec 2002 17:00:52 +0000

Life under water and around it, is as diverse as the life on earth. It is another world altogether with its own creatures and their peculiar traits.

Muhammad Ali

Sat, 04 Aug 2001 06:20:14 +0000

American boxer Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr, was born on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. Better known as Muhammad Ali, he was perhaps the most celebrated sports figure in the world during most of the 1960s and ’70s. His rise to prominence may be attributed to a combination of circumstances his role as a spokesman for and idol of blacks; his vivacious personality; his dramatic conversion to the Black Muslim religion; and most important, his staying power as an athlete. Ali first came to world attention in 1960, when he won the Olympic light-heavyweight championship. He then won a controversial championship bout from Sonny Liston in 1964 to gain the heavyweight title. He produced a steady stream of headlines. The fight was questioned because Ali seemed to be quitting before the bout was over. After that he produced a steady stream of headlines. He then changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He was the first boxer to benefit from satellite television, making him all the more visible.

The Beach – A Visual Matching Puzzle

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:54:11 +0000

Identify where the missing pieces will fit. You can solve the visual matching puzzle online or if you wish to do it later, it can also be printed. This is a visual discrimination/matching activity helps children learn and develop color-matching, pattern and shape recognition, spatial relationships, critical thinking and logic.

Marilyn Monroe

Wed, 16 Sep 1998 23:29:45 +0000

Born Norma Jeane Baker on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, Marilyn Monroe became one of the most celebrated film personalities of her time. Though much has been made of Marilyn’s personal history, her life was the classic show-business tragedy. Stardom seemed a burden; being an international sex goddess, even more so.

In 1946 she decided to change her name to Marilyn Monroe. Her career was launched with a role in All about Eve in 1950. In 1953 she married the baseball icon Joe DiMaggio. In 1956, after her third marriage to playwright Arthur Miller, Monroe struggled to understand theories of acting and wanted to star in the classics. When this effort proved fruitless, she became so difficult to work with that she was virtually unemployable. She was recklessly spoiled and unsure and was barely able to complete even the briefest scene between breakdowns.

Seasons

Mon, 29 Apr 2002 14:13:09 +0000

Seasons not only tell us the time of the year in different landscapes, they are intimately connected to human emotions and experiences as well. Find out how…

Dalai Lama

Thu, 12 Jul 2001 15:45:12 +0000

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet was born in 1935, soon after the 13th Dalai Lama passed away. He was the fourth son of a poor peasant family in Takster village, Amdo province in eastern Tibet. The line of Dalai Lamas, spiritual and temporal rulers of Tibet since the 13th century, is a succession of incarnations. In accordance with tradition, search parties were sent to find the successor to the thirteenth Dalai Lama. Two years later, following the various signs and portents, a government party was led to Takster, where they found the infant Lhamo Thondup. After a series of tests, the child (later named Tenzin Gyatso) was recognized as the 14th incarnation of the Dalai Lama.

A Caribbean Journey

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 02:08:42 +0000

More than 6000 islands lie scattered like jewels between North and South America. Man, what a place and what a history. Find out for yourself.

Space Quiz

Fri, 25 Aug 2000 11:00:23 +0000

Check out your space facts. Learn more about asteroids, meteors and planets.

Mathemagic

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:27:50 +0000

Math was never so fun. Just click on the numbers and see how they add, substract, multiply and divide. See the numbers grow or lessen with each click. Its fun time!

Money, money, money

Sun, 23 May 2004 20:08:14 +0000

Euro, pound, lira, dirham, rupee… Which countries use these currencies? Try out this currency quiz. At the end of it you will be richer for the experience.

Browsing the Net

Fri, 19 Dec 2003 14:01:56 +0000

The Net is an exciting place to be. Do you know how to find your way around it?

Sciene Quiz about Flowers

Thu, 04 Jul 2002 07:57:34 +0000

When you want to convey your feelings, you say it with flowers. Do you know that humans have attached different meanings and values to flowers? [A sciene quiz for children about flowers]

Volcanoes

Sat, 13 Sep 2003 02:59:17 +0000

Volcanoes are nature’s wildest and most destructive force. Human history tells tales of the fury and destruction of these ‘mountains of fire’.

Why Do Turtles and Tortoises Live So Long?

Sun, 23 Nov 1997 04:39:31 +0000

Turtles and tortoises have been on planet Earth even before the dinosaurs. They are that old. The difference between a turtle and tortoise is that the turtle stays in water while the tortoise stays on land. But both creatures have one thing in common: they live to a ripe old age, from 120 years to almost 200 years!

Some of them are huge, like the giant tortoises of the Galapagos Islands – they weigh beyond 200 kg; their shells are more than a metre long. The beauty is that they hatch from eggs that are no bigger than a hen’s!

The Dog and the Pig

Fri, 08 Sep 2000 21:26:54 +0000

Retold from ‘When the World was Young’, by Verrier Elwin. The book is a fascinating collection of folktales from the tribal peoples of India. Elwin was a pioneering anthropologist; he spent his entire life getting to know the ways of life of the tribal peoples.

A man kept two animals — a dog and a pig. He kept them in the hope that they would help him in his work. But he was sorely disappointed. All they did was eat and eat and eat. They did nothing else.

Nelson Mandela

Fri, 01 Jun 2001 04:55:26 +0000

Nelson Rohihlahla Mandela, b. July 18, 1918, was the first South African president to be elected in a fully representative democratic election. Trained as an attorney, he helped form the Youth League of the African National Congress (ANC) in 1944. In 1961 he abandoned peaceful protest and became head of the ANC’s new military wing. Sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964, Mandela came to symbolize black political aspirations and was named head of the ANC after his release on Feb. 11, 1990. He and F. W. de Klerk shared the Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating South Africa’s peaceful transition to multiracial democracy. After the ANC victory in the April 1994 elections, Mandela worked to ease racial tensions, court foreign investment, and provide services to the victims of apartheid.

Dancing Styles Coloring Pages

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:51:25 +0000

Traditional Indian dance forms from various parts of India.

Click on any image to view an enlarged version. Print it and color it.

Birds Coloring Pages

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:17:43 +0000

Birds Coloring Pages for kids. How would you like to see these birds? Colour them just the way you want to. Click on any image you like to enlarge it. You can download this image and print it for colouring!

Click on any image to view an enlarged version. Print it and color it.

Why do we See a Face on the Moon

Sun, 17 Mar 1996 20:04:41 +0000

When people say that they see a man’s face on the Moon, they are actually seeing the uneven surface on the Moon. There are deep holes, called craters, and hills on the Moon’s surface. There is no man on the Moon.

That the Moon is much smaller than the stars and even the earth. In fact, four moons put together would make one earth. The Moon looks big because it is much closer to us in comparison to the stars.

Coldest, Driest and Hottest Quiz

Thu, 10 Jul 2003 13:45:29 +0000

Find out the driest, hottest and the wettest place on earth. Waves that are a kilometre high and winds that can uproot…

What is Vetiver Grass?

Mon, 02 Dec 2002 03:01:55 +0000

If you ask someone what vetiver is, chances are that you might get a blank look. But mention the word khus, and most people will be all-smiles. For this grass have the sweetest and coolest fragrance that beat the summer heat. That is why for centuries Indians have had vetiver or khus mats and screens in their homes. A steady sprinkle of water is enough to keep the hot summer wind out.

Chrysopogon zizanioides, commonly known as vetiver found abundantly in India, is of Asian origin. It gets its name from the Tamil word ‘vetriver’, meaning root. From India it travelled to the West Indies, Fiji and Africa, where a new use was found for it – as a sponge to hold the soil in place and prevent erosion, according to a report by the Academy for Mountain Environics, an NGO based in Dehra Dun, in north India. Creating environmentally sustainable technologies at the local level, is its main concern.

Five Little Chickens

Thu, 08 Jun 2000 15:56:15 +0000

Said the first little chicken,
With a queer little squirm,
“Oh, I wish I could find
A fat little worm!”

Said the next little chicken,
With an odd little shrug,
“Oh, I wish I could find
A fat little bug!”

Said the third little chicken,
With a sharp little squeal,

Five Little Chickens []

“Oh, I wish I could find
Some nice yellow meal!”

Said the fourth little chicken,
With a faint little moan,
“Oh, I wish I could find
A green little leaf!”

Turkey Coloring Pages for Kids

Sat, 11 Oct 2014 11:36:56 +0000

This Thanksgiving you can choose one of our free printable Turkey coloring page to print and color. Click on any image you like to enlarge it. You can download this image and print it for coloring!

This coloring page is a part of a large collection of free printable coloring book pages for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children to print and color.

Click on any image to view an enlarged version. Print it and color it.

Eleanor Roosevelt

Wed, 25 Oct 2000 03:57:13 +0000

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was a powerful voice on behalf of a wide range of social causes including youth employment and civil rights for blacks and women. The wife of a popular U.S. president, Eleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City on October 11, 1884 was a tireless worker for social causes. A niece of President Theodore Roosevelt, she was raised by her maternal grandmother after the premature death of her parents. In 1905, she married her cousin Franklin Delano Roosevelt; they had six children, one of whom died in infancy. Although extremely shy, she became active in politics after her husband was stricken with polio in 1921.

Mammals

Fri, 02 Jun 2000 10:52:04 +0000

Most give birth to young ones, some lay eggs. But they all produce milk to feed their young. Would you like to know more about mammals? [A sciene quiz for children about mammals]

Filmmaking

Mon, 30 Jun 2003 17:59:58 +0000

Director, producer, actors, editor – a film is a remarkable process where thousands of small details and hundreds of people come together to do their special bit and create magic.

Trees – A Visual Matching Puzzle

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:50:57 +0000

Birds

Thu, 18 Mar 1999 15:22:37 +0000

Which bird feeds its young ones so much that they become too fat to fly? And which bird can hold 13 litres of water in the giant pouches of its beak… It’s simply fascinating!

Gear Up for Sports

Mon, 21 Oct 2002 05:29:09 +0000

Some are traditional sports and others are not so traditional. But they are all popular and have their distinct equipment. So get set, ready, go – identify them.

Connect 4 Dots

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:21:07 +0000

Click to drop a dot. Connect four dots in a row, column or diagonal and win the game.

Work while You Work

Sat, 10 Feb 2001 20:27:07 +0000

Work while you work,

Play while you play;

One thing each time,

All that you do,

Do with your might;

Things done by halves

Are not done right

Work while You Work []

About Cars

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 18:16:49 +0000

If you think you are a car expert and know a lot about cars, check out this quiz.

Land Transportation Coloring Pages

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:56:47 +0000

Click on any image you like to enlarge it. You can download this image and print it for colouring!

Click on any image to view an enlarged version. Print it and color it.

Try, Try Again

Tue, 03 Nov 1998 21:12:18 +0000

‘Tis a lesson you should heed,
Try, try again;

If at first you don’t succeed,

Try, try again;
Then your courage should appear,

For, if you will persevere,

You will conquer, never fear;

Try, try again

Try, Try Again []

Pop John Paul II

Thu, 23 Sep 1999 15:58:51 +0000

Pope John Paul II is the first Polish pope and the first non-Italian pope since the 16th century. Born Karol Josef Wojtyla on May 18, 1920, to a Polish army officer in Wadowice in Poland, John Paul II attended an underground seminary during the World War II German occupation and was ordained a priest in 1946. After studying in Rome and at the University of Krakow, he was appointed professor of ethics at the University of Lublin in 1956. Here, he published the first of many articles and books on philosophical and theological themes. Consecrated bishop in 1958, he served first as auxiliary bishop of Krakow and in 1964 became archbishop of Krakow. He was made a cardinal in 1967 and was elected pope on October 16, 1978, succeeding John Paul I. During his pontificate he has traveled more extensively than any of his predecessors, preaching to millions of people on six continents and in more than 50 nations.

Window to World Cup Soccer

Sat, 27 Jul 2002 11:36:24 +0000

World Cup soccer is the event that football lovers across the globe eagerly wait for. Why don’t you play ball and see how much you know!

History of Clothes

Thu, 24 Apr 2003 02:11:38 +0000

Why do you wear clothes? To cover yourself, for comfort in a particular climate and to look the best you can. That’s how it has been right from the time of ancient civilisations. How much do you know about who used to wear what?

The Cafe – A Visual Matching Puzzle

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:50:07 +0000

Excerpts From 'The world of trees'

Thu, 07 Nov 1996 05:51:09 +0000

This is a remarkable book on trees – trees which are not just ‘described’ to you in words as having branches, leaves and sweet-smelling flowers, but trees which you can actually ‘see’ as you read. Big trees, tall trees, stately trees….all come alive with the cries and activities of the numerous birds and insects living on them, the age old myths associated with them and the author’s personal comments, witty and insightful. Indeed, in many places, especially in villages in India, trees are quite inseparable from the way of life of the people.

The Secret of Animal Names

Sat, 20 Jul 2002 14:15:07 +0000

Just as human names have meanings, animal names, too, make great sense. So try your luck at guessing the origins of animal names.

Nadia Comaneci

Sat, 29 Jun 1996 04:09:42 +0000

Born on November 12, 1961, Nadia is a Romanian gymnast who was the heroine of the 1976 Olympic games at Montreal. She won gold medals for performances in the balance beam, uneven parallel bars and the all-round event, plus a silver medal in the team event and a bronze medal in the floor exercises.

Comaneci was awarded a score of 10 for her initial exercise on the uneven parallel bars at the Montreal Olympics, marking the first perfect score recorded in Olympic competition. Although she was only 14 years of age and a mere 39 kg, her popularity was such that she was elected Female Athlete of the Year by Associated Press.

Buildings Coloring Pages

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:17:20 +0000

Buildings Coloring Pages for kids. Home, Farm House and Cathedral need some painting. Why don’t you give a few strokes?

Click on any image to view an enlarged version. Print it and color it.

The Most Disastrous

Thu, 20 Nov 2003 21:55:38 +0000

From the worst famine of modern times, to the cyclone that caused the highest death toll – do you know about them?

People Coloring Pages

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:23:31 +0000

People who have made a difference in our world. Print these pages and color them. Click on any image you like to enlarge it. You can download this image and print it for colouring!

Click on any image to view an enlarged version. Print it and color it.

Language Quiz: Proverbs

Sun, 26 Jan 2003 10:54:44 +0000

Proverbs are short sayings in frequent and widespread use that express a basic truth. A look at some popular proverbs from all around the world.

Famous Monuments

Mon, 01 Mar 1999 07:19:54 +0000

Is it the Golconda Fort or the Red Fort? The Golden Gate Bridge or the London Bridge? Find out!

Crosswords

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:55:35 +0000

A set of the ever popular crosswords. Crosswords are like word puzzles — words are arranged horizontally and vertically and clues are provided for you to find them. A fun way to practice vocabulary, spelling and comprehension!

Where is my Home?

Tue, 26 Jun 2001 21:02:13 +0000

Like you and me, even animals have homes. Some of them live in their natural habitat, while those that have got domesticated live in homes built for them by humans.

Party – A Visual Matching Puzzle

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:38:01 +0000

Characters from the world of books

Fri, 29 Mar 2002 08:00:00 +0000

Do you remember the names of the important characters in the world of books? Here is a quiz to refresh your memory.

Fidel Castro Ruz

Sun, 04 Feb 2001 15:28:27 +0000

Fidel Castro Ruz was born on August 13, 1926 (some sources give 1927), on his family’s sugar plantation near Biran, Oriente, Province. His father was an immigrant from Galcia, Spain. He attended good Cathotic schools in Santiago de Cuba and Havana, where he took the spartan regime at a Jesuit boarding school, Colegio de Belen. In 1945 he enrolled at the University of Havana, graduating in 1950 with a law degree. In 1948, he married Mirta Diaz-Balart and divorced her in 1954. Their son, Fidel Castro Ruz Diaz-Balart, born in 1949, has served as head of Cuba’s atomic energy commission.

Film Jargon

Thu, 19 Jun 2003 02:19:31 +0000

What is a take? If you are asked to cheat, what are you being asked to do? When you are on a film’s set, you’ll need to know certain words and phrases.

Satyajit Ray

Wed, 22 Jul 1998 06:17:35 +0000

One of India’s most distinguished film directors Satyajit Ray, was born on May 2, 1921 in West Bengal. Ray’s films are of universal interest despite the fact that most of his films were made in Bengali. His films are essentially about those things that make up the human race – relationships, emotions, struggle, conflicts, joys and sorrows.
Satyajit Ray, the master story teller, has left cinematic heritage that belongs as much to India as to the world. His films demonstrate a remarkable humanism, elaborate observation and subtle handling of characters and situations. His first film Pather Panchali (Song of the Road, 1955) established his reputation as a major film director, winning numerous awards including best human document at Cannes in 1956 and Best Film in Vancouver in 1958. Pather Panchali is the first film of the Appu trilogy — a three-part tale of a boy’s life from birth through manhood. The other two films of the trilogy are Aparajito ( The Unvanquished, 1956 ) and Apur Sansar ( The World of Apu, 1959).

Word Match Game

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:05:18 +0000

Match the picture with the word by dragging it with your mouse and dropping it in the respective box.

Earth Quiz: Geogrpahy

Fri, 28 Aug 1998 12:42:00 +0000

Cars can be fun and they can be good to learn.

Wild Animals Coloring Pages

Sun, 15 Oct 2006 17:32:06 +0000

Wild Animals Coloring Pages for kids. Here are some wild animals you can see in a national part or the zoo. Click on any image you like to enlarge it. You can download this image and print it for colouring!

Click on any image to view an enlarged version. Print it and color it.

Birds & Animals – A Visual Matching Puzzle

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:42:58 +0000

Ferret this Out!

Tue, 09 Apr 2002 15:24:31 +0000

Animals have their peculiar traits. No wonder many phrases in the English language are derived from them – even our headline.

Magic Johnson

Wed, 02 Apr 1997 08:25:06 +0000

Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 14, 1959 and is one of professional basketball’s premier guard. Magic Johnson is famous for his brilliant passing skills, all-round sublime talent and engaging personality. At 6ft 9 inches he was the tallest point guard in League history and his illuminating smile made him the most admired as well.

He became an instant legend and left people in awe of his skills even as a 15-yr-old high school player. After an Everett High School game in which he had 36 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists, a sports writer nicknamed the young, enthusiastic ball player ‘Magic’.

The Flies and the Honey Pot

Tue, 11 Jul 2000 13:57:58 +0000

A jar of honey chanced to spill
Its contents on the windowsill
In many a viscous pool and rill

The flies, attracted by the sweet,
Began so greedily to eat,
They smeared their fragile wings and feet.

With many a twitch and pull in vain
They gasped to get away again,
And died in aromatic pain.

The Flies and the Honey Pot [Illustration by Sudheer Nath]

Mao Zedong

Thu, 30 Mar 2000 05:19:58 +0000

Mao Zedong was chairman of the Communist Party of China and the principal founder of the People’s Republic of China. Along with Karl Marx and V. I. Lenin, he is regarded as one of the three great theorists of Marxian communism. Mao’s greatest achievements were the unification of China through the destruction of Nationalist power, the creation of a unified People’s Republic, and the leadership of the greatest social revolution in human history. This revolution involved collectivisation of most land and property, the destruction of the landlord class, the weakening of the urban bourgeoisie, and the elevation of the status of peasants and industrial workers. As a Marxist thinker and the leader of a socialist state, Mao gave theoretical legitimacy to the continuation of class struggle in the socialist and communist stages of development. Although Mao was criticized after his death for the failure of his economic policies and the revolutionary excesses of his later years, his basic foreign policy was continued and his theories, particularly those on the revolutionary potential of the peasantry, remained influential in the nonindustrialised Third World.

Health Food

Tue, 25 Jun 2002 03:32:54 +0000

Stem, bulb, fruit, flower…what part of the plant do you eat? Simple, yet confusing. Activate your cells and take a guess.

Water Transportation Coloring Pages

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 13:51:17 +0000

Click on any image you like to enlarge it. You can download this image and print it for colouring! <

Click on any image to view an enlarged version. Print it and color it.

Cameras – A Visual Matching Puzzle

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:47:43 +0000

Vladimir Ilich Lenin

Sun, 06 Dec 1998 20:46:34 +0000

Vladimir Ilich Lenin, founder of the Russian Communist party, leader of the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917, and first head of state of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, was also a masterly political thinker whose theories shaped Communist thought and influenced all factions of the Marxist movement.

Lenin was born Vladimir Ilich Ulyanov on April 22, 1870, in the provincial city of Simbirsk on the Volga River. By all accounts, Lenin’s middle-class family was warm and loving. Lenin’s father was a secondary-school teacher who rose to become a provincial director of elementary education.

Natural Wonders

Sat, 17 Nov 2001 13:12:05 +0000

Yes, these are terms that we all use frequently, but when someone asks us the exact meaning we go…oh..oh..!

A Harvest of Festivals

Fri, 14 Apr 2000 08:25:23 +0000

The Punjabis celebrate this festival as Baisakhi. The Assamese call this festival Bohag Bihu. In Kerala they usher in the new year with Vishu. For Tamilians it is Varasha Porupu, while Gudi Padva is important for Maharashtrians. But what are they celebrating in the first half of April? The start of a new year according to the indigenous calendar system, and the start of a new agricultural season. The harvesting is over and the old agricultural cycle has ended. Winter has been chased away by the colours of spring, and summer is upon us. It is a time for feasts.

When the Earth Quakes

Sat, 01 Jun 2002 10:28:39 +0000

A host of questions on a natural disaster that makes the earth move with deadly results.

Animal Talk

Sun, 27 Jan 2002 08:07:04 +0000

Each animal has its special way of communicating – through sounds. So take a guess about animal talk.

The Concorde

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 05:30:23 +0000

The sleekest and the fastest jet aircraft in the world. The Concorde.

Sounds like an ad?

Wait till you hear how much it costs to travel in it.

A trip on this aircraft could cost you $9,000 – at least 25 per cent more than the regular first class travel fare.

For a long time, the Concorde was considered the safest aircraft – the only jet aircraft in the history of aviation which has never had a serious accident.

Tea At The Dhaba

Sun, 25 Feb 2001 11:05:19 +0000

This story is from the book The Adventures of Rusty. Rusty is a 12-year-old boy and as you read on, you might think that he is very much a part of you! The book has two sections, and Tea at tha Dhaba is one of the stories of the second section called “Running Away”.

Running away from school! It is not to be recommended to everyone. Parents and teachers would disapprove. Or would they, deep down in their hearts? Everyone has wanted to run away, at some time in his life if not from a bad school or an unhappy home, then from something equally unpleasant. Running away seems to be in the best traditions. Huck Finn did it. So did Master Copperfield and Oliver Twist. So did Kim. Various enterprising young men have run away to sea. Most great men have run away from school at some stage in their lives; and if they haven’t, then perhaps it is something they should have done.

City – A Visual Matching Puzzle

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:34:24 +0000

The Highs and Lows of World Cup Cricket

Sat, 27 Jan 2001 06:07:42 +0000

Here are some teasers about exciting records of Cricket World Cups. Enjoy!

A Quiz about Human Body

Tue, 13 Jul 1999 02:11:17 +0000

Click here to test your knowledge about the different organs of the body. [A sciene quiz for children about human body]

The Living Body

Fri, 26 Jan 2001 12:23:53 +0000

As children we have a lot of queries about our body. Sometimes we get the answers sometimes we don’t. Check out this quiz, it may be able to answer some of those queries.

Twins

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:22:45 +0000

Click on a box to uncover the image, find and click on two twins and they will vanish. Clear the board to win.

Cinema Cinema

Sat, 11 Mar 2000 06:17:53 +0000

Are you a film buff ? Here’s a chance to prove that you are. Even if you are not, try this quiz. We promise it will be interesting.

Air Transportation Coloring Pages

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:59:06 +0000

Click on any image you like to enlarge it. You can download this image and print it for coloring!

Click on any image to view an enlarged version. Print it and color it.

Amazing Facts About Water

Wed, 21 Mar 2001 22:24:54 +0000

The Little things that count…

A fraction of 1 per cent of drinkable tap water is actually drunk.

It takes half a gallon of water to cook a pot of rice, and a gallon to wash the pot.

You need 100 drops of water to fill a teaspoon.

Amazing Facts

The biggest domestic water consumer is the toilet — 2.2 gallons for every flush. Around 32 per cent of our drinking water is flushed down the toilet.

Trees of Delhi – Under the Axe!

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:52:38 +0000

Where: The Capital city of New Delhi, India

March 26, 2007: Imagine you are in a city where there are a lot of trees, large parks, open spaces, playgrounds. Slowly, the city starts filling up with more and more people. These people need houses. They need transport, to get from one place to another. They need more schools, more hospitals, more office buildings, more markets, more space. How will they get this space, and who decides which space to use?

Sound of Music

Fri, 07 Dec 2001 22:13:10 +0000

Surround sound, Bass, Dolby, Stereophonic…all these sound familiar but do you know what they all mean? Take a guess while you check the sound of music.

Mikhail Gorbachev

Wed, 31 Mar 1999 04:52:08 +0000

He was born in Privol’noye, Russia. In 1985 Gorbachev became general secretary of the Communist Party, and in 1988 he became president of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).

Between 1985 and 1990, Gorbachev sought to reform Soviet society by introducing perestroika (restructuring) of the economy and glasnost’ (openness) in political and cultural affairs. He transferred power from the Communist Party to popularly elected legislatures in the union republics. Gorbachev also withdrew Soviet troops from Afghanistan, normalized relations with China, signed a series of arms control agreements with the United States, and cooperated with the U.S.-led effort to oust Iraq from Kuwait. Gorbachev allowed former Soviet-bloc countries in Eastern Europe to oust their Communist regimes. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990.

Excerpts from Ek-kori’s Dream

Tue, 18 Dec 2001 09:43:36 +0000

Ek-kori’s Dream
By Mahasveta Devi; Translated by Lila Majumdar; Illustrations by Judhajit Sengupta, Published by National Book Trust, India

There was no other way but to take cover as early as possible. The village school would open as soon as it was light and Aunt would certainly send him to school today.
The mango tree was outside the house, a huge fajli mango tree. Ekkori’s grandmother used to plant good mango saplings year after year, but Grandfather uprooted them all. Aunt grieved over it to this day. “Oh dear, dear!” she would say sadly, “no one shouts in the house now-a-days! Mother and Father quarrelled all day long and the whole house echoed with it!”

Earth Quiz: Animals & Birds

Tue, 29 Dec 1998 08:40:54 +0000

Cars can be fun and they can be good to learn.

Our Lips and Ears

Tue, 16 Jan 2001 09:27:05 +0000

If you your lips would keep from slips,
Five things observe with care:
Of whom you speak, to whom you speak,
And how and when and where.

If you your ears would save from jeers,
These things keep meekly hid:
Myself and I, and mine and my,
And how I do and did.

Our Lips and Ears []

Animal Quiz - 1

Sun, 15 Dec 1996 12:14:49 +0000

You’ll be surprised and tickled to know how some animals behave! Each one has its unique feature, which distinguishes itself from the others. These ‘funny facts’ are given to you and all you have to do is guess the name of the animal. [A sciene quiz for children about animals]

Footprints on Earth

Fri, 16 Jun 2000 22:40:11 +0000

Have you ever been to a national park? If so, you must have tried to trace or locate a wild animal by trying to see its footprints on the soil. For example, people who go to Jim Corbett National Park, in Uttar Pradesh, India, spend most of their time looking for tigers. They do so by trying to look for its pug marks on the soil. If they find even one, they return happy and spin tall tales of adventure to their friends, about “How I saw a tiger”. We know because we have done it.

BC and AD Era

Thu, 13 Dec 2001 10:27:18 +0000

A new invention is always appreciated for its utility and the effort that goes in its making. See if you can identify some of these early inventions and discoveries.

Stage-O-Mania

Fri, 08 Nov 2002 18:57:56 +0000

Shakespeare once said, “The world is a stage and we are all actors”. Let us see how much you know about theatre.

The Little Gold Man

Sun, 25 Aug 2002 08:07:46 +0000

And the winner is…Popularly known as the Oscar, it never ceases to make the heart skip a beat. After all it’s every person’s dream in the film industry.

Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini

Fri, 06 Aug 1999 21:12:22 +0000

The Ayatollah (Arabic, “Reflection of Allah”) Ruhollah Khomeini became leader of Iran in 1979 by forcing the overthrow of the shah and Prime Minister Shahpur Bakhtiar. Born in Khomein, Iran on May 27, 1900, the son of an ayatollah of the Shiite sect, he studied theology and by 1962 was one of the six grand ayatollahs of Iran’s Shiite Muslims. Exiled in 1964 for his part in religious demonstrations against the shah, he was expelled from Iraq in 1978 and moved to France, where he emerged as the leader of the anti-shah movement. In January 1979, after the shah left Iran, he returned to lead the country, becoming faqih (supreme religious guide) for life of Iran’s Islamic republic in December.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Wed, 06 Sep 2000 07:40:15 +0000

Roosevelt served longer than any other president and held office during two great crises: the Great Depression of the 1930s and World War II (1939-1945). Roosevelt was born in Hyde Park, New York. In 1899 he entered Harvard College, earning his bachelor’s degree in 1903. In 1904 Roosevelt moved to New York City, where he entered the Columbia University Law School. While at Columbia, Roosevelt married his distant cousin Eleanor Roosevelt. Although he attended classes until 1907, he did not stay on for his law degree after passing the state examinations allowing him to practice law. For the next three years he was a clerk in a prominent law firm in New York City.

Marriage in Prison

Thu, 15 Jun 2000 03:41:23 +0000

July 15: He was a prisoner in Model Jail in Lucknow and she was the warden of the jail. The fell in love. And got married.

Sounds like a filmi story? It happened in real life. And the story just goes on to show that prisoners are human beings too. And wardens are not villains who keep prisoners under lock and key.

The warden, Ranjana, met the prisoner, Santosh, three years ago in Lucknow jail.

Pyramid

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:57:55 +0000

Click on the row to get a clue and finish the words.

The Early Inventions

Wed, 04 Apr 2001 04:29:58 +0000

Everything that we use in our lives has been invented by someone. See if you know who invented some of these things.

Tetris

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:24:57 +0000

Fill the space with falling blocks. Use arrow keys to steer and flip them so that they fit in. A complete line wins you points.

War Memorial for Child Soldiers

Thu, 13 May 1999 22:12:55 +0000

Where: New York, USA

September 23, 2000: “Everyone was dying. You saw the legs or hands of your friends lying in front of you. It was so horrifying, you couldn’t make sense of it. It was hell… Boys lay on the ground for three or four days without being buried. We were fighting around their corpses.” This is how Rashid, an Ethiopian high school student, described his experience of fighting on the Badme front in 1999.

Breakout

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:49:38 +0000

Breakout. Steer the green bat with your mouse to bounce the red ball and break through the wall.

Flowers – A Visual Matching Puzzle

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:29:43 +0000

Who’s Who at the Zoo

Sun, 10 Aug 1997 22:12:57 +0000

“Who’s Who at the Zoo” is an amazing book of animals by Ruskin Bond. Published by National Book Trust, India.

Each animal is special; none too stupid or ugly, says the author. Out of 24 animal friends talked of in the book, here are some for you.

The Zoo is For You

In an overcrowded world, where the forests and wilderness are fast disappearing, it is becoming more and more difficult for many birds and animals to find food and shelter. Some species have already died out. For others, the zoo is often the last refuge.

An invasion of toxic toads

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 10:06:31 +0000

Where: State of Queensland, Australia

April 2, 2007: This is certainly not a toad you’d want to kiss. Not only will the toad not turn into a handsome prince, you may not be left alive to tell the tale.

It’s as big as a small dog, has the body of a football and enough poison to kill a crocodile if it makes the mistake of having a Cane toad for lunch. It has been 70 years since the cane toad was first brought to northern Australia from South America to kill and eat the beetles that were spoiling the sugar cane crop.

Forest – A Visual Matching Puzzle

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:16:20 +0000

Word Search

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:46:10 +0000

Find a word by dragging your mouse over the letter grid. Once found, words will remain circled.

Margaret Hilda Thatcher

Sat, 12 Aug 2000 12:22:40 +0000

Thatcher was born Margaret Hilda Roberts in Grantham. She married Denis Thatcher in 1951. Thatcher was elected to the House of Commons in 1959. After the Conservative defeat in 1974 she won leadership of the party the following year. In 1979 she led the Conservatives to victory, vowing to reverse Britain’s economic decline and to reduce the role of government. In 1982 Argentine forces occupied the Falkland Islands, which were claimed by both Argentina and the United Kingdom. The British military defeated the Argentine military. She led the Conservatives to further victories in the 1983 and 1987 parliamentary elections, becoming the first British prime minister in the 20th century to serve three consecutive terms.

Slow Dance

Wed, 15 Aug 2001 05:49:47 +0000

This poem came to us as a forwarded email and we do not know the name of its author.

Have you ever watched kids
On a merry-go-round?
Or listened to the rain
Slapping on the ground?
Ever followed a butterfly’s erratic flight?
Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?
You better slow down.
Don’t dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won’t last.

Do you run through each day
On the fly?
When you ask “How are you?”
Do you hear the reply?

The Green Land

Fri, 08 Jun 2001 15:50:44 +0000

Their green gives a shade of happiness to our planet. Know more about the fascinating world of plants that exist around us.

Slate

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:17:06 +0000

Choose and draw an alphabet or number in your favourite colour.

Is New York Burning?

Mon, 25 Mar 2002 15:28:39 +0000

In New York, people consume about 500 million kilowatt hours of energy per square kilometre every year. This is almost half of the total amount of solar energy (heat of the sun rays) falling on such an area in a year. So New Yorkers, in effect, live under a sun-and-a-half.

In addition, paved areas, walls and the roofs of buildings absorb and re-radiate more heat than soil or plant-covered ground. Water runs off these surfaces more rapidly, allowing little cooling by evaporation. And the heat is produced by the bodies of the people themselves and leaks out of every building.

The Tree is an Invisible Heater

Sun, 17 Sep 2000 14:36:46 +0000

Have you ever noticed that bare winter tree in your garden, in the park or in school? Without leaves the tree looks so cold and dry, but surprise of surprises, it keeps the grass below warm. So much so that the tiny blades never get any frost on them.

In contrast, grass in parks without trees to protect them are usually in white frosty disguise in winters. Why is that so?

You would never believe it but that leafless tree acts like a heater to the grass below. It would not be so surprising if we knew that everything on this earth gives off heat or light energy in the form of waves.

Coloring Book

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:16:14 +0000

Select your colours and click on the picture to paint.

Jigsaw

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:29:36 +0000

Put the jigsaw pieces together and complete the picture.

In a Minute

Mon, 17 Aug 1998 06:18:20 +0000

In a Minute []

There’s a flower found in the jungles of Africa that changes its colour seven times in one minute! It is known as the ‘Rainbow’ by the people there.

Light travels a distance of 18,00,00,000 kilometres in one minute, which means 30,00,000 kilometres in a second!

There’s a fish found in the waters of the Amazon river which can gulp down 250 fish, big and small, in one minute!

Dot 2 Dot

Mon, 21 Sep 1998 02:15:18 +0000

How to solve the Dot 2 Dot:
Using a pencil, draw a line, connecting number “1” or alphabet “a” to the last character in the series to create the hidden image. One can always use the image later for colouring.

Note: This is an offline activity. You may need to print this page in order to solve the puzzle.

Join the dots and you will know the number of apples in this picture.

It took an hour for Mrs Batliwala to decide on her meal. Now that the food has arrived, let’s find out what has brought a smile on her face.

Call them Together

Thu, 12 Apr 2001 14:27:07 +0000

When there is one of them we call it by its name but when they are in a group we give them a special name. Let’s take a look at a few of the animal groups.

Tools we Use

Tue, 08 May 2001 08:21:01 +0000

You may have used some of these tools yourself or seen others use them. See if you can identify them correctly.

Singing Sensations

Fri, 12 Jan 2001 02:50:47 +0000

They have captured millions of hearts with their songs. Let’s see how abreast you are with the happenings in the music world.

The Magnetic Fish Bowl

Thu, 11 Nov 1999 02:05:16 +0000

This unusual fishing game is simple to assemble and great fun to play. And you won’t have to worry about pulling poor live fish out of the water.

Items required:

The Magnetic Fish Bowl []

Four to six magnets (one for each player; magnets can be found at any hardware shop),
paper clips, stickytape, four to six thin nine-inch sticks (one for each player; unsharpened pencil work really well), a large bowl of water, aluminium foil, string and scissors.

Waters of Civilisation

Tue, 28 Nov 2000 15:17:39 +0000

Cities and countries have a deep relationship with the rivers and seas that they are flanked by. See how many of them you can identify.

Spiders

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:11:53 +0000

Click on the buttons and count the number of spiders.

Know your World-2

Fri, 31 Jul 1998 07:06:43 +0000

Which is the Land of the Thunderbolt and which is the Land of Cakes? Take a trip around the world in this quiz.

Books and Authors

Sun, 16 Jul 2000 07:40:54 +0000

Generations of youngsters have spent many a happy afternoon in the company of these writers and their magical words. Can you identify them?

India launches the Agni-III missile

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 22:07:22 +0000

Where: Balasore, Orissa, India

April 12, 2007: The newspapers have splashed the news across the front page. TV channels have gone ballistic. India today test fired a missile that can reach as far as the Chinese cities of Shanghai and Beijing and most of the region of West Asia. A missile is basically an object or weapon that is fired, thrown, dropped, or otherwise projected at a target. It could be as simple as a rock shot off with a catapult (where the rock is the missile) or a toy car zooming out of a launcher (where the toy car is the missile). TO send it on its way, scientists use a launcher that can give the missile enough push to cover a large distance.

Dot Game

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:27:49 +0000

Click between the dots to join the dots. Whoever completes the square wins a point as well as the next chance to click.

Crossfire

Wed, 31 May 2000 10:21:56 +0000

It’s a Pandora’s box. Open it and see the questions spring one surprise after another.

Crypto

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 13:00:24 +0000

Guess what each letter stands for in the jumble of alphabets. And discover the hidden quote.

The Magnetic Fish Bowl

Wed, 05 Nov 1997 02:35:34 +0000

This unusual fishing game is simple to assemble and great fun to play. And you won’t have to worry about pulling poor live fish out of the water.

Items required:

How to prepare the game:

Play with Maps

Sun, 11 May 1997 06:56:51 +0000

No, this is not an exam. Thank God! It is time to have some fun. We looked at the map of South America and thought it looked like the face of a man looking sideways. Doesn’t it? Others thought it looked like a lion’s profile. The man’s face came out better so we put it here.

On the next page is the map of Italy. It looks very much like a lady’s stylish knee-length boots. And, after that is the map of Cameroon, in Africa. It looks like a sad peacock. Sad because it has few feathers.

Jumble-aya

Sat, 08 Dec 2001 16:20:47 +0000

Questions from all over, without any theme or defined category. So go click, click click..as fast as you can.

Sydney 2000

Tue, 30 Jan 2001 01:38:48 +0000

The Olympic medal is a source of pride not only to the individual athletes but also to the countries that they come from. Guess the nationality of some of the Olympic 2000 winners from their country flags.

Get Sporty

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 21:57:46 +0000

Little tit-bits of information about the games people play. Let’s see how much you know.

The Song of the Bird

Wed, 29 Mar 2000 13:30:21 +0000

The Song of the Bird []

Humans speak when they are happy, they speak when they are sad. They speak when they are angry, and they speak when they see a thing of beauty. They try to speak even when they have toothaches, and often they speak even when they have nothing to say. Well, songbirds are quite the same.

The Magical Paper Pipe Stand

Fri, 31 Jul 1998 08:32:41 +0000

You don’t know what to do with that old magazine, the plastic box or that empty tin? Why don’t you do some magic, like Kusum did. Make a beautiful paper pipe stand with these ready-to-throw materials. As we all know, cutting and gluing is great fun!

The Magical Paper Pipe Stand [Illustrations by Kusum Chamoli]

THE THINGS YOU NEED

One or two old colour magazines with thick shiny paper.
An empty tin or plastic box. It can be circular or square.
Adhesive (like fevicol)
A pair of scissors

HOW TO DO IT

Swan falls in love with a pedal boat

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 07:47:01 +0000

Where: The city of Munster, Germany

April 10, 2007: Some call it Petra. Others call it Black Peter. But everyone in Germany agrees on one thing — Petra or Black Peter, is one rare black swan.

The story begins when Petra or Black Peter fell in love with a pedal boat shaped like a swan. This happened at Aesee Lake in Munster city, in north-western Germany. The black swan had been brought to the lake some time last year to attract picnicking crowds. It was an attraction, for the swans in Germany and other countries of the European continent are white. The black swan comes from Australia.

Hanoi

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:02:17 +0000

Rebuild the pyramid by shifting the blocks. But it’s not as easy as it seems.

On the tracks of a hero

Thu, 26 Jan 2006 07:25:34 +0000

Where: Delhi, India

April 17, 2007: He does not look like Superman or Shaktimaan from any angle. Nor does he look like Batman or Spiderman. But 57-year-old Mahender Singh is a super hero in real life.

In December 2006, he stood on a railway track to stop a train speeding towards him. It was the only way to stop the train from going over the broken railway track and having a terrible accident. By doing this Singh saved the lives of thousands of people travelling on the train.

Smart Ones and Fools

Sat, 14 Oct 2000 01:01:23 +0000

This morning we got a call in our office from a friend who gave us us the news that the Taj Mahal had collapsed in an earthquake in the wee hours of dawn. As soon as we let out shocked gasps we realised that we had all been made fools. For it is April 1 or Fool’s Day today!

Last year, one of India’s most well known TV networks put out a news report that left the viewers speechless. The news was about the first man in the world who was going to have a baby in an Indian hospital.

Foods of the Festival

Tue, 13 Aug 2002 01:03:53 +0000

All festivals revolve around fasting — and feasting. The latter part is a special attraction, especially with children! We bring you some mouthwatering recipes that are part of the Navaratri and Durga Puja celebrations.

Interestingly, chana, or chickpea – also called Bengal gram and Garbanzo – is part of festival food across India. It is the key ingredient in the Bengali Chholar Dal, the Tamil Chundal and the Maharashtrian Pooran Poli.

Chana has been around for thousands of years. It has been found in archaeological excavations as early as 2500 BC (4,500 years ago) in Kalibangan, during the time of the Harappa civilisation. Buddhist writings of 400 BC (2,400 years ago) make a mention of it, as do much older Sanskrit texts like the ‘Vishnu Purana’.

Peanut Puppets

Mon, 29 Jun 1998 23:17:42 +0000

You will need:
A darning needle.
A reel of strong thread.
Peanuts in the shell (at least 13, of different sizes).
Paint, paint brushes, glue, scissors, wool for hair, 3 lollipops, icecream sticks or twigs.

Procedure:
Thread the needle and make a large knot in the end. To make the head and body, thread three long peanuts on to the length of thread. (You may need to twist the needle a bit to get it through the shell). Leave a long thread above the head. To make the hands, arms, and legs, string long and small peanuts to the body as shown.

Patel 20th most popular surname in England

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:53:05 +0000

Where: London, UK

April 15, 2007: In the UK alone, more than 1.05 million Indians contribute to making the country culturally colourful. Now, there’s more proof that Indians are the largest minority ethnic group in England. According to a study published in The Observer on Sunday, the Indian surname “Patel” is one of the top 500 British surnames. “Patel” is 20th in the list. No wonder too! There were as many as 80,000 Patels in Harrow alone as early as in 1998. Adding all the baby Patels that would have entered the world since then, should give you some idea of why Patels form a healthy chunk of UK’s population.

Earthshaking Terms

Fri, 21 Jul 2000 21:24:49 +0000

It’s a quiz about some of the terms that we hear and read about almost everywhere when an earthquake rocks the world.

Worm

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:33:44 +0000

Steer the worm with your arrow keys, and help it eat the leaf. Try to eat as many leaves as you can without bumping into the walls or yourself.

Children's Pledge to On-line Safety

Fri, 28 Mar 1997 21:53:28 +0000

We recommend that every child accessing the Internet should adhere to the following pledge:

I promise to never give my name, address, phone number, school’s name, computer passwords or picture, to anyone on the Internet without my parents’ approval.

I promise to tell a parent or teacher if I see any bad language or pictures on the Internet, or if anyone makes me feel nervous or uncomfortable.

Children’s Pledge to On-line Safety []

I promise to stay out of any chat rooms and websites not approved of by my parents.

eBomb

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:36:03 +0000

As the bombs appear randomly on screen, click your mouse and ignite them.

'Your dam is our death'

Thu, 27 Oct 2005 00:25:45 +0000

August 26: Last week, 70 children from the Narmada Valley were in the Capital, meeting with other children, journalists, activists and supporters in an attempt to share with them their very real apprehension that soon their homes and villages would be under water. They hoped that their voices would be carried to the President and that he would respond positively to their call.

Every evening, the India Gate lawns, in New Delhi, become one vast picnic spot. They are full of wide-eyed tourists, families and giggly children on outings. Vendors selling ice cream, popcorn, candy floss and chana jor garam mushroom as if by magic. But August 21 was different, at least in the small lawn – closest to India Gate.

This and That

Tue, 20 Jan 1998 21:26:45 +0000

A dove is symbolic of … ? What is the national emblem of Australia? Get into the quizzing mode!

Known in the Media

Thu, 17 May 2001 22:56:35 +0000

Rack your brains to think about some animals that have been featured either in a movie or a book and how they became well known.

Get Set Go

Fri, 16 Mar 2001 22:23:16 +0000

From nicknames to places, it is all there for you to answer in this quiz. So on your mark, get, set and go!

Tanagram

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:04:19 +0000

A jigsaw puzzle with a difference.

Tic Tac Toe

Wed, 23 May 2007 15:15:19 +0000

The classic game of Tic Tac Toe. Occupy any three squares touching each other and win.

From Cane to Sugar

Fri, 27 Apr 2001 00:58:52 +0000

A step-by-step learning process about the making of sugar in a quzzical way. Each question is linked to the other so don’t try jumping.

Slider

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 12:31:37 +0000

Scramble the picture and then try to slide the pieces back in position to complete the picture.

10 Tips for Parents of Children with Internet access

Thu, 23 Apr 1998 21:40:17 +0000

#1 Take the trip together. Take the time to see what your kids are doing online and what their interests are. If you don’t know how to log on, get your child to show you.

#2 Teach kids never to give out their personal information to people they meet online, especially in public places like chat rooms and bulletin boards.

#3 Instruct your child never to plan a face-to-face meeting alone with online acquaintances without your permission. If a meeting is arranged, make the first one in a public place and be sure to accompany your child.

Strange Pond

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:43:35 +0000

This is a strange Lotus Pond, you catch one and a new one crops up. Dive in.

Architectural Wonders

Fri, 22 Jun 2001 03:27:58 +0000

Today when we look at our ancient structures, we cannot help but wonder how they ever got created. Though thousands of years old they never fail seem to amaze us.

India Quiz : Ritual Occasions

Sun, 07 Apr 2002 01:24:45 +0000

The first two weeks of April have one festival or religious occasion following another. How many of them do you know about?

India Quiz : Rivers of India

Sun, 23 Dec 2001 03:02:52 +0000

It’s all about the rivers that flow throughout India – draining it and making life possible.

India Quiz : Road to Freedom

Fri, 17 Dec 2004 10:40:09 +0000

India was freed from British rule on August 15, 1947. Can you map the way India took to achieve independence?

India Quiz : Delights of an Indian Summer

Mon, 08 Oct 2001 19:24:02 +0000

Have you ever wondered why the juiciest fruits grow in the summer? It’s Nature’s way of keeping us cool and quenching our thirst.

India Quiz : Know Kerala

Thu, 15 Jun 2000 23:12:29 +0000

A National Geographic Society publication has listed Kerala among the world’s “50 greatest places of a lifetime.” Test your awareness of this beautiful state of India.

India Quiz: Festivals

Sat, 03 Mar 2001 15:25:59 +0000

India is a land of diverse cultures with each culture having its own festivals. Hence, there are numerous festivals being celebrated round the year. Here are a few, let’s see if you know about them.

India Quiz : India Quotient

Sat, 28 Jun 1997 05:13:01 +0000

This is a quiz about India. Find out some interesting things about this huge country. Every question is followed by 4 options. Click on the most appropriate answer. So just do it! START

India Quiz : Holi's Here!

Sat, 26 Oct 2002 05:03:46 +0000

It’s known as the festival of colours and is made up of a fascinating mix of legends and celebrations from different parts of India. Care to follow the coloured trail?

India Quiz : The Epic Mahabharata

Sun, 21 Apr 2002 22:46:01 +0000

The world’s oldest epic, Mahabharata is the saga of a war fought over power between the Pandavas and the Kauravas who came from the same family. It is a good example of different people’s perception of right and wrong at different times.

History of India

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

How much do you know about Indian history?

World of Sport-1

Tue, 17 Nov 1998 06:41:03 +0000

In which game would you encounter a birdie, eagle or bishop? Make your move, go on!

Jumpy Junior

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:29:40 +0000

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Random Ideas Quiz

Sun, 20 Jun 1999 12:28:31 +0000

Some interesting ideas from all around us

Rivers of the World

Sat, 15 May 1999 18:00:31 +0000

Go on a journey down the might rivers of the world?

Fictional Detectives Quiz

Tue, 27 Apr 1999 18:28:31 +0000

Can you identify these fictional detectives?

The Fire Quiz

Sat, 27 Mar 1999 18:28:31 +0000

You should not be playing with fire, but this is just a quiz about fire