Work for a cause, not for applause. Live life to express, not to impress. Don’t strive to make your presence noticed, just make your absence felt. Nirbhay DubeySimplicity is the…
The Garud Commando Force is the Special Forces unit of the Indian Air Force whose name is inspired from Garuda, a sacred bird of Hindu Mythology. Their motto is॥प्रहार से…
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…
Shadow education, a widely used term to denote the private supplementary tutoring that mimics the school curriculum. The business of Shadow Education is booming with the rise of competition in…
A child’s learning starts from home. During the formative years, it is the home environment, parents and others. Later, once they enroll into school, teachers and friends add up to…
Introduction of Light: The sun is by far our most important source of energy. Sunlight warms us, causes weather patterns, allows plants to manufacture oxygen and our food, from carbon…
The international aid for the education in India has received $806 million in 2014. This is nearly double of what it received in the year 2013; which was $421…
The state of Punjab is one of the two states that have a Union Territory as their capital, the other being the state of Haryana. Punjab is also the state that…
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 Delhi government is taking progressive steps in ensuring that the teachers are well equipped to cater to the new generation and to make them more aware of the innovative educational…
Finland has been found to have the best education system in the world. The Children in Finland don’t begin school until age seven. Finland heavily subsidizes daycare for children, and…
The Midday Meal Scheme is a school meal programme of the Government of India conceived to improve the nutritional status of school-age children nationwide. It was also envisaged to stop…
Uttarakhand is also known as Devbhumi for having numerous Hindu sacred sites such as Haridwar, Rishikesh, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Nirbhay DubeySimplicity is the ultimate sophistication, is what defines…
Kalka-Shimla Railway, popularly known as the 'Toy Train' is a World Heritage Site declared by the UNESCO. It holds the world record of being the train to cover the steepest slope (5816…
Charkula dance is a breathtaking dance performance from Braj region of Uttar Pradesh. A veiled women dancer delicately balances a large multi-tiered circular wooden pyramid, lit with 108 oil lamps…
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…
Arabica, Robusta and Liberica are three varieties of coffee. India mostly grows superior quality coffee, arabica, which is in great demand in International market. Karnataka is the largest producer of…
Victoria Terminus, rechristened Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is a UNESCO declared World Heritage Site. It was designed by Frederick William Stevens and is also the headquarter of the Central Railway of…
Petroleum has been what the mankind has understood as a lifeline for economic development as well as a geo-political advantage for nations that possess the reserves. Ever since the Industrial…
If you have heard of the saying, ‘from the frying pan into the fire’, it is exactly what goes on with most of the people right after their class 10…
As a student nears the culmination of middle school, a prevailing concern amongst parents, acquaintances and teachers is the choice of stream that the person is likely to opt for…
The average woman spends about 120 hours a year, or five entire days… admiring her reflection in a mirror. Princy P. JohnPrincy P. John is a qualified Physicist, armed with…
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…
“Aryabhata”, the first satellite built in India was launched from Volgograd Launch Station, Russia, on a Soviet Intercosmos C-1 rocket. The satellite was assembled by ISRO in Peenya, Bangalore weighed…
Ujjain, located on the banks of river Kshipra, is one of the four places where "Kumbh Mela" is organised apart from Nashik, Allahabad and Haridwar. Nirbhay DubeySimplicity is the ultimate…
Dipa Karmakar creates history by becoming the first Indian woman gymnast ever to qualify for Olympics #Rio2016. Rahul KumarRahul Kumar is a member of Zigya's Science channel and oversees Chemistry as a…
Mathematics is undoubtedly an important subject. It is critical for students to get the concepts right from the beginning since the subject builds on what is learnt in lower classes.…
Nitesh MittalNitesh is a graduate from the prestigious Delhi University and manages the content syndication and oversees quality control. His subtle wit and skills are much like a Ninja warrior,…
Jammu and Kashmir is the only Indian state to have its own flag and a separate constitution. Nirbhay DubeySimplicity is the ultimate sophistication, is what defines Nirbhay. A graduate…
Mizoram which means land of mountain people is the second most literate state in India after Kerala. Rahul KumarRahul Kumar is a member of Zigya's Science channel and oversees Chemistry…
Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates with over 828 metres in height, is the tallest building and the tallest free-standing structure in the world. It has more than 160…
Bats are the only mammal that can fly. There are some other mammals that can glide, like the flying squirrels, but bats user their wings to generate flying power. They also…
Vishu is a festival celebrated in Kerala, India. Vishu signifies the Hindu New Year and usually falls in the second week of April. Vishu is celebrated with much fanfare and…
Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb, was an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer who inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination against Untouchables (Dalits),…
Manipur, literally means the land of jewel. It was once described as the 'Switzerland of India' by Lord Irwin. Loktak Lake located in this state is the largest fresh water…
Puthandu better known as Tamil New Year, is the celebration of the first day of the Tamil new year in mid-April by Tamils. On this day, Tamil people greet each other…
Assam's Bihu festival is a celebration for marking the begining of the agricultural season. There are three Bihu festivals in Assam – in the months of Bohaag (Baisakh, the middle of…
Time is money. In-fact, time is more valuable than money. One can always earn lost money back, but nothing can bring back lost time. Time is of utmost importance in a student’s…
May the festival of harvest reap happiness and success in your life. #HappyBaisakhi Rahul KumarRahul Kumar is a member of Zigya's Science channel and oversees Chemistry as a subject. He…
Aurora Borealis as seen from Ontario, Canada The spectacular natural paintings in the sky, the Auroras, have been a consistent feature in the myths and folklores of Northern people living…
#IncredibleIndia The largest vegetarian-friendly country in the world. 20 – 40% of Indians are vegetarians because of either religious belief or personal choice. Nirbhay DubeySimplicity is the ultimate sophistication, is what…
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…
The Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC), Hyderabad under the Department of Atomic Energy has set a new world record with the production of 1,503 tonnes of nuclear fuel in 2015-16. It…
The official language of Nagaland is english Nirbhay DubeySimplicity is the ultimate sophistication, is what defines Nirbhay. A graduate from the prestigious Delhi University and Masters in Art, Nirbhay is…
Sometimes you may have observed that your parents would take an old gold ornament to a jeweller to get it cleaned and polished. After the polishing, the ornament comes back…
The nuclear test I & II conducted in Pokhran, Rajasthan by India, were code named " Smiling Buddha" and "Operation Shakti" respectively. Nirbhay DubeySimplicity is the ultimate sophistication, is what…
Dont cry over the past, its gone. Don't stress about the future, it hasn't arrived. Live in the present and make it beautiful. Rahul KumarRahul Kumar is a member…
Butterflies taste with their hind feet, and their taste sensation works on touch – this allows them to determine whether a leaf is edible. SanjayMore Posts
Gatimaan Express with a speed of 160km/hr is India's first semi high-speed train. It will run on all days of the week, except Friday from Hazrat Nizamuddin station, New Delhi…
Bhutan’s national animal is known as Takin. Takin are found in grass covered alpine areas at altitudes between 1,000 and 4,500 m above sea level. Daksha ShahDaksha is an integral…