The world this week is an attempt to provide worldly news to kids once a week. The idea behind this is to make them get started on reading world news but it’s written in a child friendly manner and explains some concepts too
Diwali also known as the festival of lights will be on 14 November this year. To light up the festivities, smart lights are the latest in market for everyone. Read on to take your pick … Opple color LED strip light: The light comes with a remote controller and is water and dust resistant.Narang RGB color changing LED strip light: Narang RGB color changing light has 60 LEDs with a remote controller.Mixen firework lights with remote: The lights are powered by 4AAA batteries and has eight different light modes. Luditek sound activated party RGB disco ball: It comes with seven light…
Commemorative coins are issued in various denominations ranging from 5 paise to Rs 100. The lower denomination coins are usually for general circulation and their metal composition is in line with regular coins. On the other hand, the higher denominations usually contain some silver and are meant for collection purposes only. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday released a commemorative coin of Rs 75 to mark the 75th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The coin will help maintain long standing relation between India and the UN agency. Earlier this week, PM also released a commemorative coin of Rs…
The tallest statue in the world, the Statue of Unity, is set to reopen for the public from October 17, 2020 after a gap of more than six months due to the coronavirus outbreak. Interestingly, the opening day also falls on the day when the festival of Navratri starts. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s statue better known as the Statue of Unity is situated in Gujarat. It is located at the shore of Narmada River in Kevadia colony facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam. The Statue of Unity will be reopened for tourists with several precautionary measures in place to stop the spread…
Jammu and Kashmir, popularly known as the “Paradise on Earth”, is world famous for its scenic splendor. Within the city of Srinagar in Kashmir is the famous Dal Lake that attracts visitors from across the world. Jammu and Kashmir Police have organized a three-day water sports festival – ‘Jashn-E-Dal’ – with an aim to boost water sports activities and promote tourism in the valley. The event began on Oct 7, 2020 after three years since it was last organized in 2017. ‘Jashn-e-Dal’ has been one of the favorite events to celebrate the beautiful water bodies of Kashmir. “Despite the Covid-19…
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It is observed in states and territories across the country and is one of the officially declared holidays. Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of the freedom struggle of India and a strong advocate of the principles of Satya (Truth) and Ahimsa (Non-violence). The President and Prime Minister of India usually pay homage at Raj Ghat, the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi on the day. To mark the occasion, the Gujarat Government has organized a program in which around 5 lakh women…