Careers in Space Research
Space research in India has been growing by leaps and bounds. ISRO, India’s space research wing, works with the objective of harnessing space technology for national development. It is a pioneer agency that has...
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New Zealand | Nations Of The World
Geography New Zealand lies about 2,012 km southeast of Australia. It consists of two main islands and a number of smaller outlying islands. New Zealand’s two main components are the North Island and the...
Is Caffeine Good For Your Health?
Drinking caffeinated cola can give kids a burst of hyperactive energy. Like cola, coffee is full of caffeine. That’s why many adults drink it first thing in the morning to help them wake up....
Petra, Jordan
Petra is an ancient rock city, in present-day Jordan. It is known to the Arabs as Wadi Musa for the stream that flows through it. The city stands on an open plain that can...
Dangers of E-Waste
Mumbai has bagged the dubious distinction of generating the largest quantity of e-waste in the country. E-waste refers to all disposed electrical or electronic products and peripherals. These include computers, cell phones, fax machines,...
What Is Carbon Trading?
Emission trading is flourishing across the world, opening up a, hitherto, unknown market. So is you were wondering what the whole business is about, read on. What is emission trading? Emission trading is an...
History Of the Nobel Prize
Winning a Nobel Prize is a life-changing honour. The award brings with it worldwide recognition that highlights one’s life work and provides the funds to continue and further the mission. History of the world’s...
Pakistan | Quick Facts
Pakistan is situated in the western part of the Indian subcontinent, with Afghanistan and Iran on the west, India on the east, and the Arabian Sea on the south. The name Pakistan is derived...
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu, is an historical site in Peru. It is perched high upon a rock in a narrow saddle between two sharp mountain peaks and overlooks the Urubamba River 2,000 ft below. Ignored and...