The Indus valley/Harappan civilization is the earliest and oldest civilization of our country. The early years of this civilization range between 3,300-1,300 BCE, and the later years fall somewhere between 2,600-1,900 BCE. Meanwhile, there are speculations that the southern sites of the civilization may have lasted even later into the 2nd millennium BCE. The three […]
Our hands get warm when we rub them against each other. ‘Friction’ is the reason behind this! Let’s learn more about friction in this blog. What is Friction? The force which resists the sliding or rolling of one solid object over another is known as friction. This happens due to the electromagnetic attraction between the […]
Introduction ‘Growing up’ is a natural process. Puberty is defined as the period of life when the body undergoes changes, attaining reproductive maturity. Beginning around the age of 11, adolescence lasts up to age 18 or 19. Teenage period may vary from person to person. And also, adolescence, in girls, might start a year or […]
The great pyramids of Giza are perhaps the most famous and discussed structures in history. The outstanding monuments continue to amaze us. The structures boast of an ‘impossible’ perfection. Their astonishing construction has led to many theories about their origins including mind-boggling claims that they had extra-terrestrial impetus. Upon examining history, it becomes clear that […]
As per our constitution, India is a ‘Union of States’. Our country has a federal structure. Let us explore the reasons behind why India is called a quasi-federal country. What is Federalism? Federalism is basically a compound mode of two governments. It involves the mixture of two governments, state government and the central government. Federalism […]
In our day-to-day lives we will have to depict/represent certain objects with a quantity. The number system can be defined as the system which uses particular words or symbols for quantifying a given object or value. For example, teachers would grade/assign a particular numerical value to the examination paper depending upon the student’s performance giving […]
Introduction The kinetic energy of an object is defined as the energy it possesses by virtue of its motion. Some of the common activities in life such as walking, jumping, throwing, falling, etc. involve kinetic energy. When work is done on an object, energy is transferred, and finally, the object moves with a new constant […]
Nothing happens by coincidence in the field of politics. Politicians put in their best efforts to win elections. In India, gender, religion and caste are decisive factors when it comes to voting. Role of Gender in Politics From a biological perspective, men and women have separate anatomies. We all know that Indian society is highly […]
A plant that has no leaves, no roots, no stem and the biggest flower in the world is sure to evoke a lot of curiosity! Sir Stamford Raffles described Rafflesia arnoldii as perhaps the largest and most magnificent flower in the world when he discovered it in 1818 along with his companion, surgeon-naturalist Dr James […]
