Do You Know… 24 March : From Monarchy to Democracy – A lot to learn from Bhutan 24 Mar 202024 Mar 2020 Bhutan is a democratic, constitutional monarchy with a population of approximately 700,000. The king, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, is the head of state. Executive power is vested in the cabinet,…
Do You Know… 16 March : Who thought of books with photographs ? 16 Mar 202022 Mar 2020 All book readers would agree that pictures make book reading more interesting. Thanks to Anna Atkins, an English botanist and photographer. She was born today in 1799. She is often…
Do You Know… 14 March : Cinema got its voice today 88 years ago 14 Mar 202022 Mar 2020 The first talking and singing film of Indian Cinema ‘Alam Ara’ (The Ornament of the World) was released today in 1931 at Majestic Cinema in Mumbai. The film directed by…
Do You Know… 12 March : From glasses to bottles… the complicated journey of Coca Cola 12 Mar 202020 Mar 2020 Today is a special day in the journey of Coca Cola… from 1886-2019… In its early years, our favourite soft drink Coca-Cola was used to be served in glasses… It…
Do You Know… 11 March : Extinction is the rule, Survival is the exception 11 Mar 202020 Mar 2020 This beautiful bird is no more on this earth. This is a male specimen photographed in 1909. The story of Heath Hen Extinction The species Heath Hen, needs a mention…
Do You Know… 29 Feb : A day that comes in 4 years 29 Feb 20204 Mar 2020 It’s a special day this February. Today is 29th, a date which comes once in 4 years. Such year is called leap year. This we all know. But why leap…
Do You Know… 21 Feb : World’s first telephone directory 21 Feb 202020 Mar 2020 You keep on updating Phone book of your mobile phone? It’s so easy to do. Everything in your control with the help of god gifted stylus, your fingers. But, do…
Do You Know… 13 Feb : The story of National Capital Region ‘Delhi’ 13 Feb 202014 Feb 2020 कौन जाए जौक, दिल्ली की गलियां छोड़कर शेख इब्राहिम जौक Heart of…
Do You Know… 9 Feb : You can see Hailey’s Comet once in your lifetime 9 Feb 202010 Feb 2020 - Hailey’s comet was last seen today in 1986. - This was the 30th time that this comet could be seen in our solar system. - The 31st time we…
Do You Know… 2 Feb : 43 years of stardom as she was a born star 2 Feb 202010 Feb 2020 Columbian singer and performer Shakira was born today in 1977. She is one of the best selling artist in the world. She wrote her first poem when she was only…
Do You Know… 2 Feb : When Charlie Chaplin made his debut in films ? 2 Feb 202010 Feb 2020 The global phenomenon ‘Charlie Chaplin’ first film was “Making a Living” (Dur: 13 mins) Must watch the first film of the finest actor, filmmaker, composer and comedian of silent era.…
Do You Know… 29 Jan : Delhi beats every year on this day, but why ? 29 Jan 202031 Jan 2020 Beating Retreat - Every year on 29th of January, India celebrates the end of Republic day festivities with the performance of bands of the three wings of the military - the…
