Biology or life science has many diagrams. Diagrams are an important part of the biology exams. The students are required to express their subject knowledge and understand the subject through…
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Male seahorse is the only creature where the male has a true reversed pregnancy. The fertilisation and the gestation takes place in the males rather than in the females. The female…
Late one night, I was walking down a dark eerie street. The street lights flickering cast shadows of unknown monstrous objects on the ground all around me. There was not…
Do you think hard work is all that you need to secure good grades in the crucial board exams? If you answer in assertion – Think Again! Besides, the hard…
The human body needs a constant supply of energy to function adequately. Energy is needed to have fun and participating in various activities throughout the day. Our daily dose of…
Tired, you make the arrangement to go to sleep. You have just dozed off in the comfort of your cozy bed, when suddenly you wake up with a jerk, with…
Popcorn is the favorite snack whether you are in a theatre or a carnival or at home. The site of watching these corn kernels pop inside that closed glass case…
It was a Monday morning and a busy day to start off with, at work. Being genuinely engrossed in the task at hand, I did not pay much heed to…
Eraser has been a blessing since time immemorial. Remember, making mistakes and having the option to rectify them with the help of these little angels? Wish we could do the same with…
Ever since evolution, nearly 400 million years have been spent to craft the works of art of the two most crucial natural tools, God created. Tools are none other than…
You are cleaning up your closet and you come across your old diary. Leafing through the pages, you reminisce those times and feel happy reading what you had penned down.…
Eucalyptus deglupta is a tall tree, commonly known as the rainbow eucalyptus, Mindanao gum, or rainbow gum. It is found in an area that spans New Britain, New Guinea, Seram,…
It was a Sunday afternoon and Mayra’s mom was grinding pepper in the kitchen. 11-year-old Mayra was playing in her room. It had been a while and she started…
You are very hungry and Mom is cooking your favorite pasta. The mere site of it elevates your hunger and makes your mouth water. You eagerly watch her prepare it.…
You are all alone in the house and the lights go off. To make things worse the backup is not working and it is dark. As you make your way…
It was a hot summer day. Tired and drenched in sweat, I was barely able to walk. The sight of the ice-cream trolley was a blessing. The mere sight of…
Dahi is the Hindi word for yogurt. Dahi is commonly called Curd or Curds. According to Hindu traditions, eating a spoonful of curd is considered a good omen. Some other…
Rafflesia, a native of rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo in the Indonesian Archipelago, is the largest flower in the world. Interestingly, Rafflesia is a parasitic plant without any leaves, stems and…
Writing on a blog can be mind-boggling, you know. It takes lots of research and patience. Believe me, it’s not a piece of cake as it seems to be! The…
Do you find chopping onions, a herculean task too? For me, chopping those scaly things has always been a formidable task. Excuses come naturally to me, whenever Mom asks me…
Have you ever been captivated by the rich alluring aroma of coffee beans? It is interesting to note how the nondescript green berries eventually turn into beautiful brown coffee beans…
Mr. Dev was teaching about the skeletal system to his class in the school where he worked. However, all his efforts to make the class interested in the topic that he…
It was a Sunday sun-lit morning. Elated at the prospect of wishing my cousin Amy on her sixteenth birthday, I dialed up her number. As the bell rang, I remembered,…
Hi friends. I am Kia. This is the story of my quest about the popping sound. I was at my neighbors place, the Roy’s. They had asked me to look…
It was a pleasant afternoon and Max, a fun-loving teenage girl was at the movies with two of her friends from school, Emily and Sha. They had come to watch…
After a busy day at work Joe was relishing a cup of coffee at home. He switched on his television and put National Geographic Channel. A show on beautiful striped…
Ted had an important presentation that he was working on. Sitting cross-legged on his bed, he labored on, trying to make it to the deadline that he had. He needed…
As individuals, life is full of challenges. Often as we go along, one needs anchors off and on to help cope or to boost oneself. Substance abuse among children has…
The word ‘hypnosis’ paints a picture in one’s mind, of a dim lit room, decorated with optically illusive wall hangings and with a doctor holding a swinging crystal, counting backwards…
Tanya and Susan were twins (not the identical ones). Being very similar in looks, they played pranks on their parents and friends very often. But the one remarkable difference always got…
It was Tina’s turn to give the presentation in the business meeting. Confident and excited, she approached the podium. All the eyes were fixed on her. As she started speaking,…
Daksha ShahDaksha is an integral part of the editorial team at Zigya. Armed with a B.Tech degree, she oversees content quality assurance for Biology. Her subtle wit, observation skills and…
It was a cold winter morning. Tony was reluctant to take a bath. His mom prepared a warm bubble bath with his favorite floating toys. Tony was excited and…
Amusement parks have all sorts of crazy rides designed to take you to through various levels of thrill and excitement and test your limits. The rides defy gravity,…
With the exams round the corner, Tanvi engrossed herself in to books. The lack of sleep and the strenuous condition took toll over her health. Even the early morning seemed…
The strict teacher is giving a lecture on the most difficult topic. You are all eyes and ears to what she is teaching. Suddenly your friend across the desk…
The weather is grey and your mood is blue. It starts to rain. You step outside in the first downpour of the season, after a long dry spell: the sweet,…
What’s the colour of blood? Is your answer Red? Well, red is not the only blood colour available – there is a whole rainbow out there. Blood also comes…
Confused? The black hole we are talking about is called the Blind Spot. You are blind at one spot in both of your eyes. This so-called blind spot is actually…
It will take much more than 10% of your Brain to read this article. Are you ready? Adding to that mystery is the myth that humans “only” employ 10 percent…
Ever wondered why Superheroes are unique? What is it about Superman or Spiderman that makes them who they are? So whether it is a spider sting or a chemical…