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Knowledge Station: A lunar ark to save life on earth!

The world may not be coming to an end right away but that hasn’t stopped our scientists from finding ways to save humanity. Be it on earth, or the moon. Researchers have decided to send samples of 6.7 million species from earth to the moon and preserve it there in case we lose all hope […]
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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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Other New Years: Jan 1 is not a New Year for these culture

Not all countries and cultures celebrate New Year on January 1. Mostly, cultures follow the Gregorian calendar with 365 days, or 12 months in a year, and leap years. But there are several cultures that also celebrate New Year’s Day later in the year.  These cultures follow lunar, solar, and other hybrid calendars to tell […]