Hindi Diwas is celebrated every year on September 14 to promote the Hindi language. On Sept 14, 1949, Hindi was adopted as one of the official languages of the Republic of India. Hindi has been used as a literary language in India since the 12th century. Many Indian freedom fighters had adopted Hindi as a […]
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‘My Shadow’ by Robert Louis Stevenson
‘My Shadow’ from A child’s garden of verses by Robert Louis Stevenson. Theme of the Poem This poem basically tells how a child gets excited on seeing his own shadow. As a result, the child started observing the shadows more closely and notices how the shadows changes depending on the person and how the shadow […]
How to Write an Internship Report
Here’s how to write an Internship Report with description after finishing an Internship. An internship allows a student to get a first-hand experience of working in their industry, and to get guidance from professionals, which should help them later to land their first job. Once the internship is completed, the student is expected to write […]
Research Methods Explained
Research methods are the specific research methods, techniques or tools (such as surveys, experiments, case studies, and interviews) used to gather and analyze data. Researchers may select appropriate methods based on the the research question, type of data needed, and the resources available. A research method refers to the specific techniques, procedures, or processes that […]
Neighbours of India
India and its neighbours are often referred to as the Indian subcontinent. Following countries are the neighbours of India. Afghanistan Afghanistan is a landlocked country that shares a small 80km stretch border at the North Western side of India. The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul. Pakistan North-western states/union territories of India such as Jammu and […]
ICSE Class-5 Social Studies: Revision notes, questions and answers
CSE Class-5 Social studies: Revision Notes, syllabus, question and answers. The following chapters are included in ICSE Class-5 social studies subject. Evolution of Human Beings This chapter covers topics such as the process of human evolution, it talks about fossils, tools and bones that provide evidence of ancient life forms. The chapter also identifies, compares […]
Speaking & Listening skills for ICSE/ISC Students
The CISCE board has introduced speaking and listening skills for ICSE/ISC Students, and while skills are assessed in the higher standards (Class X), many schools have started preparing their children for these skills from Class 6 onwards. TOPICS FOR SPEAKING SKILLS (VI) Topics for speaking skills for Class 6. Students should prepare the given topic […]
Solar and Lunar Eclipses: Social Studies
Solar and lunar eclipses are natural shadows of a heavenly body. Here’s more on eclipses. An eclipse occurs when a heavenly body gets in the way of the sun’s light. The two kinds of eclipses which we experience on Earth are Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse. A Solar Eclipse occurs when the moon passes between […]
Top Gigantic Forts in India
Top, gigantic, magnificent forts in India with stunning architecture, that will make you feel proud. These forts were built centuries ago and reflect India’s rich culture, history and world class ancient architecture. Most of these forts have been converted into hotels (part of it) to maintain it better. Most of these forts are in Rajasthan […]
Latitudes And Longitudes (Social Studies / Geography)
Long back, it was believed that the Earth was flat. Pythagoras, a Greek philosopher, declared in the 6th century BCE that the earth is round; however, no one believed him. Later, it was proved that the Earth is spherical. Ferdinand Magellan sailed round the Earth in the 16th century thus proving that the Earth is […]
100 Interesting Facts about India for Kids
Amazing Facts About India that children in India should be aware of. Children love information, so here are fun facts for kids about our beautiful country. But before that, here’s a small quiz. Let’s see how much you already know about India. Here’s a general knowledge quiz for young Indians to better understand India, its […]
Jallianwala Bagh massacre: Notes
Post the arrest of national leaders Dr Saifuddin Kitchlew and Dr Satya Pal on 10th April 1919 due to their protests against the Rowlatt Act, there was widespread agitation by the people in Punjab. On April 13, 1919, which also happened to be Baisakhi, there was a peaceful gathering of around 10,000 people – adults […]
ICSE Class-5 English (Prose, Poems, Grammar): Revision notes, questions and answers
ICSE Class-5 English (Prose, Poems, Grammar): Revision notes, questions and answers ICSE Class-5 English Syllabus / Topics Prose: So you think you can divide, A Flash of Light, Robinson Crusoe, Becoming Great, Does he remember, The Minotaur, No further than Mandya. My Parents kept me from children who were rough, Karrate parrot, Ravi at the […]
Constitution of India: ICSE Class 5 Social Studies
Constitution of India is a chapter in Social Studies for Class 5 ICSE students. Find notes, questions and answer. The constitution of India is the highest law in India it mentions the powers and duties of the various government institutions. It also talks about the fundamental rights and duties of the citizens of India. The […]
India size and location: Class 9 SST Geography Notes
India size and location: Class 9 SST Geography Notes India, located in the northern hemisphere, is a vast country, and comprises of 28 states and 8 Union Territories. The mainland of India extends from Kashmir in the North to Kannyakumari in the South and Arunachal Pradesh in the East to Gujarat in the West. According […]
Here’s how to prepare a declamation speech
A declamation speech is a shortened version of a speech that was delivered earlier by a well-known personality. The person giving the declamation speech can use their own words and thoughts to deliver the original message. A declamation speech is a motivational speech, and the idea is not to imitate the original person but to […]
Evolution of Communication: ICSE Class 5 Social Studies
Evolution of Communication: ICSE Class 5 (Social Studies) notes, questions and answers. Development of communication over time : In earlier times, people used smoke signals (in America) and beating drums (in Africa) to communicate messages. Drawing was the earliest form of writing. The earliest humans made pictures on the walls of caves in which they […]
ICSE Class-5 Maths: Revision notes, questions and answers
ICSE Class-5 Maths: Revision notes, questions and answers ICSE Class 5 Maths Topics (Syllabus) Numbers, Number Operations, Fractions and Decimals, Playing with Numbers (Factors and Multiples), Introduction to Negative Numbers, Geometry, Measurement, Introduction to Percentage, Data Handling, Patterns Related: Data Handling Solutions More Questions and Answers Question. Find the area of the following figure. Question. […]
World History: Notes and Resources
World History Resources: Medieval Society, Era of Revolution, Modern (conventional) history. ICSE Class 10 ICSE Class 10 History and Civics subject includes the ‘Contemporary World’ history section which includes chapters on world history. Some of the Chapters of the Contemporary World include: First World War. Rise of Dictatorship Second World War. The two world wars […]
Evolution of Transport: ICSE Class 5 Social Studies
Evolution of Transport (ICSE Class 5 social Studies): Notes, study guide. Invention of the Wheel During prehistoric times, people walked long distances on foot. Rich people used palanquin (palki) to travel. With the invention of the wheel, these were first attached to carts dragged by people, and later by animals. Water for reaching distant places […]