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Lunar New Year: Why China celebrates New Year now?

You all must have read about celebrations going on in our neighbouring country. China is celebrating its New Year. The 15-day festival attracts a lot of attention because Chinese people, wherever they may be, try to get back home and gather with family to celebrate the New Year. But why is it different and interesting? […]

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World’s smallest reptile is less than an inch long!

Madagascar is a land of exotic animals, flora and fauna. Many rare species like the long-necked giraffe weevil, the colourful, cat-sized panther chameleon, and the bright orange-red tomato frogs are found here. And one more rare gem has been added to this list.  Scientists have discovered what may be the smallest reptile on Earth. The […]

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The story behind Nike’s revolutionary shoes!

We all associate corporates with cut-throat competition and profit-making management. Companies strive to improve on their technology to gain on their rivals and earn more profits. But not all innovations are intended for money, some also have a heart-warming story behind their creation. Something similar has happened with Nike’s new range of shoes.  The shoes […]

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The magician of basketball: Michael Jordan

Not just the followers of the game, even a layman would know that Michael Jordan is considered as the God of basketball. His sports legacy aside, the man is equally known for his qualities of hardwork and perseverance. As he celebrated his birthday this week, let’s have a look at some interesting facts about Jordan’s […]

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Covid Collection is the new trend among art collectors!

During the peak of the pandemic when the world was locked in their homes, all of us got a breather from chasing the day to day life and taking a look at our passions and hobbies. We read new books, practiced our craft or just understood what we like to do in our free time. […]

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Williams sisters not just play it right but also have a keen eye for art

Serena Williams is considered as one of the best tennis players in the world and has shown us that with her dedication and focus, we can cultivate our strength to channel it in the right direction. Other than being an iconic sportswoman, Williams also has a fascination for collecting Art. In her palatial Miami home, […]

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Valentine’s Day: Different traditions around the world

We all celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14 as the day of love. Of course, it’s celebrated in honour of Saint Valentine but do you know a few strange and different traditions related to this day around the world. Let’s find out… Argentinians don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day in February, but “the week of sweetness” in […]

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The first biofuel rocket to work as ‘Uber in space’

While the astronauts and scientists are struggling to contain space debris and junk, a small company in the US has developed a rocket which could be operated on biofuel. Biofuel is made from plants and roots and is nontoxic for the environment as opposed to traditionally used rocket fuels. The rocket, Stardust 1.0, was launched […]

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In depth: What is the Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute?

You must have read several articles on how different countries fight over the demarcation of borders. Many nations squabble over the regions which they think belong to them and not their neighbours and many times the dispute escalates into a war too. But within a country itself, there are states who dispute over borders. In […]

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Uttarakhand floods ravage many regions of the state

After seven years, when the northern state of Uttarakhand saw a devastating cloudburst and floods, the state again witnessed a natural disaster this week. The Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alaknanda river system that washed away hydroelectric stations. At least seven people have […]