After watching a silent film, The Life of Christ, Phalke shut his printing business and decided to become a filmmaker. He made India’s first full length feature film, Raja Harishchandra. Here’s more about the Father of Indian cinema: Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, popularly known as Dadasaheb Phalke, was born on April 30, 1870 in Nasik, Maharashtra. […]
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How did the Hindi film industry got its name Bollywood?
Today, the Hindi film industry is commonly known as Bollywood, but who coined the term Bollywood, and was it always called so? India’s first motion picture film was released in the 1910s by Dadasaheb Phalke, but over the years, several great people contributed to the growth of the Indian film industry. The films in the […]
Social Impact of Bollywood on Indian culture
Movies are one of the most influential tools of communication and society does learn a few things or get influenced to some extent through films. Bollywood films have been doing the same over the years, but in most cases, these films have simply mirrored the culture and shown what is going on in the society. […]
Engaging Class 11 (XI) English Project Topics and Ideas
Class 11 English Project: Explore unconventional topics an ideas for your Class XI English Project. Also, ace your English project with these useful tips and tricks. Write an Autobiography Topic: Autobiography (Autobiography of a Tree, Autobiography of a Pen. Autobiography of a Rupee Coin). Structure: Introduction, What is a Autobiography, Aim of the project, Learning […]
Countries and Capitals of the World: GK & Geography Questions
There are nearly 200 countries in the world, each having a capital city of its own. Africa Algeria – Algiers Angola – Luanda Benin – Porto-Novo Botswana – Gaborone Burkina Faso – Ouagadougou Burundi – Gitega Cabo Verde – Praia Cameroon – Yaoundé Central African Republic – Bangui Chad – N’Djamena Comoros – Moroni Democratic […]
‘The Patriot’ by Robert Browning
“The Patriot” is a poem written by English poet Robert Browning, and it tells the tragic tale of a man who was once regarded as a hero and a patriot, but then fell from grace and became despised to the point where he was put to death. This poem is a dramatic monologue in which […]
The Enchanting World of Ruskin Bond: A Review of His Work
Ruskin Bond is a renowned Indian author of British descent known for his captivating stories set in the backdrop of the Indian Himalayas. Ruskin Bond was born on May 19, 1934, in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, India, and spent his childhood in various hill stations in India, as his father served in the Royal Air Force. […]
Henry: A Chameleon by Ruskin Bond
‘Henry (the Chameleon) is a short story by Ruskin Bond, who happens to be an Indian author of British descent. This story is in the Class 4 syllabus for most schools. Henry: Summary In this story, Henry is the name of a chameleon. One day, the author’s grandfather saw some people near a garden gate, […]
Environmental Science (EVS) Projects & Notes for ICSE Class 10
In this subject, students learn about pollution, population, and managing environment. Concepts such as vehicles emission control, clean fuels, traffic management, are taught in this subject, which will help advance their understanding of the environment. Academic Questions on EVS Question: 1. Conservation of our basic resources- soil 2. How can a society produce less waste? […]
World War I (History): Causes & Consequences
World war 1 (History): Causes, consequences, strategies & technologies used in the war. World War I, also known as the First World War or the Great War, the War of the Nations and the War to End All Wars, was a world conflict lasting from 1914 to 1919, with the fighting lasting until 1918. The […]
Difference Between Simple & Compound Machines
The two basic types of machines are simple machines and compound machines. The difference between simple and compound machines is that a compound machine is a collection of simple machines working together in tandem. Machines can be simple or complex; simple machines can be combined to form a complex machine Introduction to Machines: Big & […]
How to get notes from a Chapter: Effective ways
Even though the current education model is interactive and immersive, and students no longer have to learn things by rote methods, many parents and students feel the pressure before exams/assessments/unit tests. And I am talking about primary school students here. Going through all the chapters of the textbook before the exams can be daunting, even […]
I am Malala: Class VI (Class 6) ICSE English Literature
“Why I don’t wear earrings” from I am Malala is a chapter for Class VI (Class 6) ICSE students in English Literature. In some other boards, the Malala chapter is also named “Why I Don’t Wear Earrings and Pashtuns Don’t Say Thank You” or “Leaving the valley”. About Malala Yousafzai Malala Yousafzai was born in […]
Price Control Mechanisms (Price Ceiling & Price Floor) Explained
Price control mechanisms explained. Pros and cons of Price Ceiling & Price Floor. Introduction A country’s standard of living depends on its ability to efficiently produce goods and services, and in general, trade is considered good and is always encouraged as it has the potential to make everybody better-off. In any market, there are buyers […]
Types of Market Structure
Types of Market Structure Monopoly In Monopoly market structure, only one firm dominates the market with no reasonable substitute available to buyers. Because there is no competition, this gives the firm a lot of power over the price that they can charge. Having said that, the revenue of the company will depend on what kind […]
Cradle Song by Sarojini Naidu: Worksheet, Questions and Answers
‘Cradle Song’ is a poem (lullaby) by Sarojini Naidu in which the poet tries to understand how a parent gets her child to sleep through a gentle, soothing song. Find the summary of the poem, worksheets, questions and answers. Cradle Song: Full Poem From groves of spice, O’er fields of rice, Athwart the lotus-stream, I […]
Dear Mrs. Naidu (ICSE Class 6 English Literature)
Dear Mrs. Naidu (ICSE Class 6 English Literature): Notes, worksheets, questions and answers. Overview of the Chapter Dear Mrs. Naidu is an extract from the novel of the same name by Mathangi Subramanian. Twelve-year old Sarojini writes a letter to the freedom fighter and poet, the late Mrs. Sarojini Naidu as part of a school […]
ICSE Class-6 History & Civics: Revision notes, questions and answers, worksheets
ICSE Class-6 History & Civics: Syllabus, Revision Notes, syllabus, question and answers, worksheets. ICSE Class-6 History & Civics: Syllabus The following chapters are included in ICSE Class-6 History & Civics subjectTheme: The River Valley Civilizations Chapters: The Mesopotamian Civilization . The Egyptian Civilization . The Indus Valley Civilization . The Chinese Civilization. Theme: The Vedic […]
Force (Physics) ICSE Class 6: Revision Notes
Revision notes for the chapter ‘Force’ in Physics subject for ICSE Class 6 students. Question: What is the term used for push or pull. Answer: Force Question: Give one example each of a force as (i) a push, (ii)a pull, (iii) a stretch and (iv) a squeeze. Answer: (i) Force as a push: eg. To […]
Rural Local Self Government in India
Rural Local Self Government in India, its functions and levels. Government is a body of people with the powers to govern or administer the country or state. The basic duties of a government are to protect the rights of the people and look after the public welfare. For effective administration, the government of India operates […]
