The advantages of solar power
More and more people in the country are looking at the sun for cleaner energy options and rightly so. India receives a huge amount of sunlight every year. If harnessed through cost effective methods,...
Author: Manjusha
Email writing tips
Email is one of the most popular applications used on the Internet. Unfortunately it is also one of the most abused. So, how does one use email effectively? Here are some rules and guidelines...
What is modern pentathlon?
The modern pentathlon is a sports contest consisting of five events. The word pentathlon is derived from the Greek root pente, meaning five. The events are epee fencing, pistol shooting, 200 m freestyle swimming,...
Seven wonders of engineering and architecture
The Seven Wonders of the Modern World People have put together many lists of the seven ancient wonders of the world. But this “seven wonders” list celebrates monumental engineering and construction feats of the...
Effective time management
Time management techniques are a way to make the best use of your time. We all (rich and poor alike) have the same number of hours available to us in a day, a week,...
Sleep an extra hour to lose weight
Obesity is a growing problem for both kids and adults around the world as weighing too much can damage your health. Researchers believe that the amount of sleep you get might be a key...
Life under water is getting filmed
Water covers most of the Earth. Compared to forests, prairies, and other ecosystems, the deep sea is by far the largest ecosystem on the planet. So, if you want to understand Planet Earth, you...
The little crab and his mother
A little crab was learning to take his first step. He would first move to the left and then to the right. Never did he venture to the front. The mother crab sat in...
Why breakfast is important for children
Kids need breakfast. The body rests, sleeps and grows overnight. In the morning you need fuel. How can you function without food? Studies have proved that eating breakfast improves concentration and attention levels. Children...
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch is a US-based international non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights. Its headquarters is in New York City. History Human Rights Watch was founded under the name Helsinki...