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Finding food: How Nemo fish knows its friends

We all know the story of Nemo… how he got lost and how he was reunited with his dad. But if a latest theory is to be believed, it was not so difficult for his dad to find him. The fish made famous in the Hollywood movie ‘Finding Nemo’ can see ultraviolet (UV) light and […]
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SpaceX launches 60 mini satellites

Your internet may just become faster. SpaceX has launched 60 mini satellites, the second batch of an orbiting network meant to provide global internet coverage. The Falcon rocket blasted from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The compact flat-panel satellites — 260 kilograms each — will join 60 launched in May. SpaceX founder Elon Musk wants to put […]
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Maharashtra under President’s Rule

President’s Rule has been imposed on Maharashtra as no party could form the government in the state.  After the Assembly Elections, BJP got the maximum number of seats (105) followed by Shiv Sena (56), NCP (54) and Congress (44). The no party got a majority of 145 and BJP and Sena refused to form an […]
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Mercury just passed Sun, and we saw it from Earth!

For the last time in this decade, Mercury has passed in front of the Sun in what’s known as a transit – a rare chance to see a planet crossing the face of the Earth. The transit would happen again in 20132, and maybe visible from Asia and Australia also. And though it was a […]
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India, Pakistan open doors to Kartarpur Sahib

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for respecting Indian sentiments on the occasion of historic Kartarpur Sahib Corridor opening on November 9.  The prime minister inaugurated the Integrated Check Post of Kartarpur Corridor at Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur. PM Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan separately inaugurated the cross-border […]
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Books all kids should read

It’s Children’s Day and we think that the best gift to a child is education. Why not encourage our kids to read, and read the best. Here’s a list of 10 books every child should read, and the parents too if they haven’t done so already.  The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark TwainHuck Finn […]
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Listings: Have a fun-filled week

What: The Krazy Kids Karnival – Edition 4When: Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November 2019 | 11AM-10PMWhere: MMRDA Grounds. Next To BKC One, Bandra East, MumbaiBy: Meltwater EventsFor: 0-14 age group (Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)Cost: Rs 250 (Filling Fast)Detailed Info: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/the-krazy-kids-karnival-edition-4/ET00112009 What: Children’s Day – Kids Cooking ClassWhen:Thursday, 14th November 2019| 2PM-4PMWhere: Celini, […]
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The Raja of paintings

Raja Ravi Varma was a celebrated painter of India in the 18th century. He was born in the Royal family of Travancore region. He got  married at the age of 14 and had five children.  Being from the Royal family greatly influenced his aesthetic and broader social style. His paintings were about the strong yet […]
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Italy schools to teach climate change from next year

We all know the importance of nature, but how many actually do anything about it? Well, at least a few people are taking the initiative. From next year, Italian school students in every grade will be required to study climate change and sustainability, in an attempt to position the country as a world leader in […]
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Little stars shining bright

They are young and vivacious, and they inspire and awe us with their hard work and talents. We all know about Malala Yousafzai and Greta Thunberg. These young girls have been an inspiration to millions of other youngsters, and adults, in the world as they work tirelessly for the people and the environment around us. […]