Gurpurab – the birth of Guru Nanak
The Birthday of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, is traditionally celebrated on Kartik Puranmashi, or the full moon day of the …
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History
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What Kind of Horses did Knights Ride?
In 1066 AD the Normans (people who came from Normandy in Europe) conquered England and introduced feudalism in England. Feudalism …
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Christmas all the Way
Long months of waiting and Christmas is back again bringing gifts, joy and excitement. So while this spirit is on, try out our …
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A Caribbean Journey
More than 6000 islands lie scattered like jewels between North and South America. Man, what a place and what a history. Find out …
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The Telegraph
In 1833 John Herschel, a British astronomer, went to South Africa to study the southern skies. He took with him a powerful …
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Famous Monuments
Is it the Golconda Fort or the Red Fort? The Golden Gate Bridge or the London Bridge? Find out!
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The King Who Tested Babies
Children are always asking questions, like ‘Why is the sky blue’, or ‘Why do we have only one nose’. And …
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BC and AD Era
A new invention is always appreciated for its utility and the effort that goes in its making. See if you can identify some of …
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Signals of the Past
You want to send a message to someone. Immediately. No problem. You just pick up a land phone or a mobile phone, or send an email. …
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Gandhi's School is Dying
Where: Wardha district in the western state of Maharashtra, India October 6 : Every year, October 2 is observed as Gandhi Jayanti …
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Know your World-2
Which is the Land of the Thunderbolt and which is the Land of Cakes? Take a trip around the world in this quiz.
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Chip off the Old Block
Long ago in the year 1853, one Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, a big business tycoon , was having dinner at a resort called …
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