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Drawings from India

A continent in miniature

Cameroon contains within it the geographic and cultural diversity of all of Africa.

On Sun, its eclipses and beauty spots: The Hindu Science Quiz

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Know the scientist: Ernest Rutherford

He won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1908

This clown walks the streets of Mumbai, spreading COVID-19 awareness among kids

Ashok Kurmi dresses up as popular characters and interacts with children in the slums of Mumbai, while sanitising localities

The Castle in the House: Reality strikes

What happened to Samit’s dreams of building the castle along with Shalu?

Harvesting light, nature’s way

Nature has inspired inventions time and again. The burs of burdock was at the heart of the invention of the zipperless zipper (you might know it

Gold mint in the sky

Inti Raymi is an ancient Inca festival that celebrates the Sun. Join Laini to find out more about it.

The impact of noise on trees

Scientists have long known that noise pollution affects birds and animals. A new study suggests that the detrimental effects have trickled down to plants as well and the risks can be long-term.

Fabricius’ treatise on sunspots

Astronomer Johannes Fabricius published a 22-page pamphlet in June 1611. This pamphlet, the dedication for which was dated June 13, 1611, is the first published treatise on sunspots. A.S.Ganesh takes a look at Fabricius, who was among the first to observe sunspots using a telescope, and the first to identify them as such...

Hidden strengths

Rahul’s inability to speak did not weaken him in any way. As his friends learnt through this incident.

Unique literature kit ‘Telugu Sahitimoorthulu’ introduces Telugu authors to the next generation

Compiled by Shanmukha Sunnapuralla, this specialised kit ‘Telugu Sahitimoorthulu — Mukhachitraalu Repati Tharam Kosam’ has biographies of 111 Telugu writers and poets

Children organise a virtual fundraiser for COVID-19

Delhi-based Ayanat Foundation started by two teenagers blends fun and educational events

All about differences: The Hindu Science Quiz

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Know the scientist: Flossie Wong-Staal

In 1985, Wong-Staal became the first researcher to clone HIV.

Explosive secret of volcanoes

Volcanoes that for millennia have erupted a certain way have the ability to undergo unexpected changes

Orphaned by the COVID-19 pandemic, they live to fight another day

Death of parents deprives children in Kerala not only of their presence but also leave them dependent on kin

Brownie saves the day

Sonia doesn’t like dogs and is upset that her sister has got herself a pet. How is Aparna going to make her understand?

A disaster and a discovery

On June 11, 1770, James Cook found his ship stuck on a reef. But, as luck would have it, this ‘misfortune’ led to an important discovery — the Great Barrier Reef!

The science behind GM crops

More than 10% of the world’s crop land grow Genetically Modified crops or GM crops. Scientists around the world have been asserting that GM crops can solve the world’s hunger problem. Still concerns about health and environment prevail. What are GM crops and what are their merits and demerits? Let’s find out...

The science behind his flight

The air molecules take the opportunity to teach Hanuman exactly what went on when he flew towards the sun.

Drawings from India

Melting Greenland leaks mercury, says new study

As glaciers slowly flow downhill, they grind up the underlying rocks, potentially releasing mercury into their meltwater

Why mangroves matter

In the wake of back-to-back cyclones, experts highlight the importance of mangrove forests in protecting the coastal regions against the damaging effects of storms. What are mangroves? Let’s find out in this Five Ws & One H

Meet Ian Donald, the man who brought ultrasound to medicine

On June 7, 1958, English physician Ian Donald published “Investigation of abdominal masses by pulsed ultrasound” in the medical journal The Lancet. This seminal article not only paved the way for ultrasound observations in obstetrics, but also the widespread use of ultrasound in medical diagnosis in general. A.S.Ganesh takes a look at the life of Donald, who played a key role in bringing ultrasound to medicine...

A dream come true

What runs through your mind when you see something that you have always wanted right before your eyes?

Connect with nature

Why do we need to concern ourselves with environmental issues? Here are four books that give you an answer.

From nanosphere to Nobel Prize: The Hindu Science Quiz

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Jamlo’s long walk home through lockdown

Through the compelling ‘Jamlo Walks’, documentary filmmaker and writer Samina Mishra tells the story of India’s COVID-19 lockdown through the eyes of its children

Know the scientist: Joseph Lister

Lister is one of the two surgeons in the United Kingdom who have the honour of having a public monument in London

Harry Potter faces competition as amateur magicians use the lockdown to master tricks

Lean towards your computer, and pull a coin out of your ear. Join enthusiasts as they attend virtual magic classes and put up shows to impress classmates, families and grandchildren

The mango tree

Miyan Mittho, the parakeet, was having an awful day and it seemed to be getting worse ...

How art therapy can help children cope during a pandemic

Special educators explain how engaging young children in Art can help them become emotionally stronger

Shikari Shambu turns 38, gets vaccinated

Ahead of his 38th birthday, Tinkle celebrates the iconic hunter-turned-conservationist, Shikari Shambu, with a virtual party, as he tries to book a vaccine slot

Here's a look at 6 biodiversity hotspots of India

These amazing biodiversity hotspots of India are home to innumerable unique and fragile species of flora and fauna.

What is the meaning of Earth?

Mercury is the Roman god of commerce, communication, travel, and thievery. Venus is the god of love and beauty in Roman mythology. Mars gets its name

The first spacecraft to orbit another planet

On May 30, 1971, Mariner 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida. A little over five months later, it entered orbit around Mars, thereby becoming the first spacecraft ever to orbit a planet other than our own Earth. A.S.Ganesh takes a look at the Mariner 9 mission...

Is your area healthy?

Here are 10 markers of a flourishing ecosystem. Now check if they apply to where you live.

Know the scientist: Kathleen Lonsdale

She was the first woman president of the British Association for the Advancement of Science

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