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What Skills Can Children Learn Through Pretend Play?

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Since most of us are eager to watch our kids enjoy, many were eager to find out if the whole topic is of any relevance to their child. Whether it is cooking a meal with kitchen utensils or building their castle and living like a priest, it all lets their imagination run wild. This thing is definitely required for a child’s growth. It is important for us to not think about all the time that is wasted but the lessons our kid is learning from this activity. Research shows that there is a release of certain hormones like oxytocin, dopamine that help children to bond with each other early on. What impact does it have on our child? ·          As the imaginations run wild during play pretend, children get their creative juices flow which eventually helps them to know more about themselves at an early age. It lets them believe that what they fantasize about is possible. We being adults are not that much fond of dreaming, are we? In childhood, there is no substitute for the imagination that

Shrinking Glaciers Due to Climate Change May Increase the Risk of Flooding

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                 Climate change is real and the fact that glaciers around the world are shrinking due to climate change is known to all of us. The melting of huge icecaps and the creation of glacial lakes around the world are imposing major threats to the environment, to an extent where the possibility of flooding in low lying areas is very much likely to follow.  According to a new study based on satellite data, the number of lakes originated due to the worldwide glacier melt has increased by more than half its limit in 30 years.   Dan Sugar who is a geomorphologist and associate professor at the University of Calgary addressed the issue of rising water levels caused due to glacial lakes. He stated that they had identified that not all the meltwater is making it into the oceans immediately but until now there was "no data to gauge how much of it was being deposited in lakes or groundwater.”  It is also very hard to establish where all that water is going.  These lakes are formi

The Change from 'United Colonies' to the 'United States'

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Happy birthday, United States! Yes, not on July 2, but the actual birthday of the United States of America is September 9. On this same day at 1776, was the day America was officially called the "United States of America." That new term replaced the "United Colonies," which is how the land was referenced in the Declaration of Independence. Declaration of Independence Declaration of Independence, in the history of the United States, a document approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and announcing the separation of 13 British colonies of North America from Great Britain.  It explained why the Congress on July 2 had "unanimously" resolved by the votes of 12 colonies (with New York abstaining) that "these United Colonies are and ought to be Free and Independent States." Accordingly, the day on which the final separation was officially voted was July 2, although the fourth day, the day on which the Declaration of Independence was ado

International Literacy Day - Process of Shaping our Future Generation

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UNESCO declared International Literacy Day on 8 September 1966, in order to remind the international community about the importance of literacy for individuals, communities, and societies and the need for increased efforts towards more educated societies. The topic of literacy is a core component of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Sustainable Development Plan for the United Nations. The UN's Sustainable Development Agenda, adopted in September 2015 by world leaders facilitate equal access to quality education and learning opportunities across human lives. According to recent reports, approximately 775 million adults lack the minimum education needed to be literate, of which 60.7 million are out of school or scarce attendants. South Asia has the lowest regional adult literacy rate, at 58.6 percent, according to UNESCO's 'Global Monitoring Study on Education for All' (2006), and the reasons for this vary from extreme poverty to discrimination ag

Wreck of Mighty Titanic was discovered on September, 1985

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In 1985, after 73 years of sleep on the bottom of a deep dark sea, the wreckage of the RMS Titanic was discovered by a US-French rescue team led by Robert Baller. This process was funded by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The Titanic hit an iceberg 375 miles south of Newfoundland on 15 April 1912, sinking on its first voyage, resulting in the loss of more than 1,500 passengers and crew, including the ship's captain. It does not have enough lifeboats for everyone on board. Of the 2224 passengers, only 705 escaped from RMS Carpathia . The Titanic was the greatest ship in coasting conditions and had numerous security highlights like waterproof compartments and radios. Sinking in just 2 hours and 40 minutes, not all rafts were topped off and not all could be propelled appropriately due to the posting vessel. Survivors' records of the boat's sinking show that the Titanic had incompletely or totally split in two and that the gigantic boat was thought to have gone

Kansai International Airport - Best Artificial Airport in the World!

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Kansai International Airport is situated on an artificial island in the middle of Osaka Bay off the coast of Honshu, 38 km (24 mi) southwest of the city, located in three municipalities, including Izumisano (north), Sennan (south), and Tajiri (central), in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Third Busiest Airport Kansai International Airport receives around 30 million passengers per year. In 2016 the airport was used by 25.2 million passengers making it Asia's 30th busiest airport and Japan's 3rd busiest. Kansai was named Best Airport Staff of Asia, Best Airport Staff of the World, and Best Baggage Delivery Airport of the World in 2020. It's kept open 24 hours a day as the runways are located entirely at sea. It is also a major transit route to Japan, South East Asia, and Australia. A 3.75 km long, two-stage bridge links the island to the mainland. The upper level has a bridge, while the lower level has two parallel rail lines. A Masterpiece of Engineering The construction of

Teachers' Day - A Guiding Light in Everyone's Career

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September 5 marks Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's birthday. He was a brilliant scholar, besides being India’s president. He is known for his philosophies and his teachings. Hence India celebrates the Teachers' day on his birthday. A teacher is the light of the future, the torch of darkness, and the hope that gives us strength. Teachers are remarkable souls who serve tirelessly to ensure our future is bright. Teachers are not only confined to teaching in academics, they are also encouraging students to take the right direction. They not only offer bookish information in classrooms but teach the challenges of life to pupils. They guide, empower, and encourage us to be better citizens. Teachers open our minds. They protect our spirits. They ignite our imagination forever. They remind us that everyone can improve and learn. They lay the path towards innovation . They are the foundation of our culture. The shape and develop their students, and contribute to making them our country

Top 10 Incredible Facts About India

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India, the  home to a billion people  is famous for its cultures, traditions, and beauty. It was an island before it transformed into a country. Yeah! It is home to many languages. India is the largest producer of mangoes and milk. Yum!  Here are some amazing facts about India. 1) Is India an Island? You read that right! India was an island around a hundred million years back. The continental plate of India slammed into Asia to make a landmass after that. This caused the formation of the mighty Himalayas. 2) The first rocket of India  The first rocket of India was moved in parts using a bicycle and assembled at the Thumba Launching Station in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. 3) Indian Space Progam India's ISRO Chandrayaan-1 , first located water on a superficial level in September 2009. It successfully made use of its Moon Mineralogy Mapper. 4) The 2nd-largest English speaking country India is 2nd to America in speaking English. 125 million people speak English in India.  5)

The Great Fire of London

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People back in the 1660s were not as aware of the fire risks as they are today. Buildings were constructed of wood-coated in a flammable material called pitch, roofed with thatch-and crammed closely together with little planning thought. Around 350,000 people lived in London just before the Great Fire and it was one of Europe's largest cities. Let's read about the massive fire disaster. The Start of the Fire   The London Great Fire began in a baker’s shop on Pudding Lane belonging to Thomas Farynor (Farriner) on Sunday 2 September 1666. Three hours later at 1 am, though he appeared to have extinguished the flames, his house was a burning inferno. At first, few were worried-at the time, fires were too common. The flames, however, passed rapidly down Pudding Lane and proceeded down Fish Hill towards the Thames River. It spread rapidly, aided by an easterly strong wind. It hit warehouses filled with combustible goods such as oil and tallow when it reached the Thames. Luckily,

Princess Diana- The Peoples's Princess

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Princess Diana , a much famous figure in British history, was born on July 1, 1961. She became a British royalty member when she married Prince Charles Of Wales. Due to her glamour and activism, princess Diana became famous . She was always in the headlines due to her private life. Shockingly, her car met an accident on August 31, 1997, resulting in her death. Early Life and Schooling Princess Diana  wasn’t a vibrant pupil. She  attended different schools viz. Silfield College In Gayton, Norfolk, Riddlesworth Hall College, and West Heath Ladies College In Sevenoaks, Kent. She left west heath at the same time as she was sixteen. Diana turned into a musician and became moreover a professional in swimming. Marriage On February 6, 1981, the Prince proposed her. Their engagement wasn’t unveiled for some weeks. On February 24, 1981, their engagement became announced officially. Diana became the princess of Wales on July 29, 1981, after she wedded the prince of wales at St Paul cathedral. Sh