World Atlas: The origin of the word World Atlas in itself is no less interesting than the traditional meaning which has come to denote a collection of maps providing an encyclopedic wealth of information on land, people and cultures in different parts of the world. According to legends, Mauritania was once ruled by King Atlas, a great philosopher, mathematician and an …

Turkey: Country Name System of government: Republic Capital: Ankara Location: Includes the south-western part of the Balkan Peninsula and Asia Minor. The Sea of Marmara and the straits of Bosporus and Dardanelles separate Asian Turkey from Europe. The shores of Turkey are washed by the Mediterranean, Aegean and Black seas. On land, Turkey has borders with Bulgaria, Greece, Syria, Iraq, …

Republic of Trinidad and Tobago: Country Name System of government: Republic, member of the Commonwealth Capital: Port of Spain (pop. 63,000; metropolitan area 380,000) Location: On the islands of Trinidad and Tobago and five smaller islands in the Caribbean Sea off the northern coast of South America Area: 5,130 sq km Population: 1,317,714 (2010 estimate) National composition: Mainly blacks and Indians …

In December 2003, when Chinmay Dharmesh Modi was 9, his parents discovered that they were suffering from AIDS. It was like a bolt from the blue. The situation became turbulent for Chinmay’s family, whereas he was too young to realize the implications of the disease. “My mother had a gynaecological problem, and so her doctor referred her for a few …

Four Days Of Chhath Puja: Chhath Puja is a major festival which is celebrated in Northern India a few days after the Festival of Light, Diwali. The festival of Chhath Puja revolves around worshiping the Sun God and following a strict regimen of fasting and penance. Sun is a symbol for life hence the worshipers pray to both the setting …

Chhath Puja Recipes: Chhath Traditional Recipes – Chhath Puja, also known as Surya Shashti or Chhathi, is a prominent Hindu festival celebrated in the Northern states of India, namely Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. The four day festival includes several traditional rituals like holy bathing, fasting and standing for hours in water making offerings to the Sun God. Chhath Puja …

Diwali Festival Images For Students: Diwali is India‘s biggest and most significant festival. Celebrating Diwali sees the whole country glowing under the light of lamps, candles, and fireworks. These Diwali photos show the heartwarming beauty of the occasion. Get Delicious Mithai & Dry Fruits From Chandni Chowk: Sondesh from Annapurna Bhandar, Karachi Halwa from Chaina Ram Sindhi Confectioners, and Ghiya …

पेड़ों की रक्षा: गगन के घर के पास खेजड़ी का एक विशाल वृक्ष था, जिसे उसके दादाजी ने उसके पिताजी के जन्म पर लगाया था। खेजड़ी का यह पौधा वह अपने गांव से लाए थे और कहते थे कि यह बहुत ही अमूल्य पेड़ है। इसे बचाने के लिए अमृता देवी ने खेजड़ी के साथ कट कर प्राण दे दिए …

देखो एक मदारी आया: ‘Madari’ is a word of Hindi origin and it means “Street performer” or “Juggler”. It could also refer to someone who is a manipulator or a trickster. मैं जब छोटा था तो मेरे गांव में बहुत मदारी आते थे। फिर पता नहीं मदारी कहां चले गए! फिर मैं पूछने लगा कि मदारियों का क्या हुआ? मेरे गांव के बीच में …

Group of Monkeys: Once upon a time, in the city of , there lived a thief. One day, he stole a temple bell and ran away into jungle. A tiger, who heard the sound of the bell, was curious to know where the sound was coming from. Group of Monkeys, A Bell and A Brave Woman When he saw the …