A bird in flight almost all its life
The ‘swift’ is a bird which is renowned for its fast flying ability. It spends almost all its life in the air, as it sleeps, feeds and even mates in the air. It only lands to breed.
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An Independent Government in Tamluk, West Bengal
During the Quit India Movement, a parallel government was established in Tamluk, West Bengal, called the Tamralipta Jatiya Sarkar, an independent government. The Tamralipta Jatiya Sarkar was really active since it set up Police Stations, Military Departments, Courts and even a system for revenue collection. The Government functioned from December 17, 1942 to August 8,…
First five countries with outnumbered children in need of education
According to the UNESCO Report of 2013, 57 million children are unable to pursue their education. These children do not have the scope to enter the portals of a school. The first five countries in the world are the following: Nigeria – 10.5 million Pakistan – 5.4 million Ethiopia – 1.7 million India – 1.6…
Penguins’ idea to keep their eggs warm
The female penguin lays an egg on the ice in midwinter. The male penguin tucks the egg between his feet and his bulging stomach to keep it warm until it hatches two months later.
Why do owls love the night?
Owls are nocturnal birds and hunt at night. An owl can turn its head almost completely, that is by 270 degrees. This allows it to hear sounds from almost all angles. Its hearing is very sensitive with its facial ruff enhancing the sound reaching its ears. The ears are also specialized as each ear receives…
Newton on the note
From 1978–1988, an image of Isaac Newton designed by Harry Eccleston appeared on Series D £1 banknotes issued by the Bank of England. Newton was shown on the reverse of the notes holding a book and along with that a telescope, a model of the solar system and a prism were also seen.