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Heavenly Hills

Nirbhay Dubey 0

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…

Toy Train

Princy P. John 0

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…

Divine Dances

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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…

Aromatic Arabica

Daksha Shah 0

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…

Terminal Tale

Nitesh Mittal 0

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…

Fair Facts

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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…

Pioneering Program

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“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…

Unflinching Ujjain

Nirbhay Dubey 0

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…

Guiding Gymnast

Rahul Kumar 0

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…

Valley Vagaries

Nirbhay Dubey 1

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…

Mighty Mizo

Rahul Kumar 0

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…

Building Burj

Daksha Shah 0

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…

Bat Basics

Nitesh Mittal 0

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…

Magnificent Manipur

Rahul Kumar 0

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…

Venerated Vegetarians

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#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…

Radioactive Repository

Princy P. John 0

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…

Naga Nuances

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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…

Pokhran Passage

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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…

Feet Fed

Sanjay 0

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

Express Engine

Princy P. John 0

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…

Beast of Bhutan

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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…

Gourd Gift

Nirbhay Dubey 0

Bitter Gourd has been known to decrease the blood glucose level and increase insulin secretion in humans. It is said to be effective in reducing diabetes.  Nirbhay DubeySimplicity is the ultimate sophistication,…

Masjid Magnificence

Sanjay 0

Masjid-i Jahān-Numā, famously called as Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosque in India, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The mosque was completed in 1656 AD with three…

Kudos Kerala

Princy P. John 0

Kerala is the first state in India to achieve 100% literacy rate. Princy P. JohnPrincy P. John is a qualified Physicist, armed with a Bachelor of Science (Physics Hons.) from…

Puny Projectile

Rahul Kumar 0

The first rocket made in India was so light and small that it was transported on a bicycle to the Thumba Launching Station in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Rahul KumarRahul Kumar is a…

Majestic Monastery

Nitesh Mittal 0

Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh, a north-eastern state of India is the largest monastery in India, and the second largest in the world.  Nitesh MittalNitesh is a graduate from the…

Twin Tracks

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Identical twins are identical in all respects. Except their fingerprints. Princy P. JohnPrincy P. John is a qualified Physicist, armed with a Bachelor of Science (Physics Hons.) from St. Stephens,…

Panoramic Parliament

Daksha Shah 0

The Parliament of India is circular in shape which epitomizes “Continuity”. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are horseshoe in shape. The carpet in the Lok Sabha is green in color, that depicts…

Luminous Line

Rahul Kumar 0

The international border between Indian and Pakistan is visible from space. It is due to 0.15 million orange lights installed on 50 thousand poles, by the Indian Government. Rahul KumarRahul…

Golden Gurdwara

Nirbhay Dubey 0

Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as The Golden Temple, in Amrtisar, has entrances from all the four direction which reinforces the oneness of all people and religions. It organizes largest 'langar…

Best Bioscope Baahubali

Nirbhay Dubey 0

'Baahubali: The Beginning' has been adjudged as the best film in the 63rd National Film Awards. Directed by S. S. Rajamouli, the film was simultaneously made in Telugu and Tamil, and dubbed in Hindi, Malayalam and French.  The…

Honoured Heritage

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The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a church in old Goa that contains the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. The church has been declared a UNESCO world heritage site. …

Legendary Lala

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Right Arm Medium Pace Bowler, Lala Amarnath is a legend in the history of Indian cricket. Amarnath is widely respected for reaching out to bridge the divide between players and fans…

Cattle Confluence

Nirbhay Dubey 0

The Sonepur Cattle Fair is the biggest cattle fair of Asia and attracts visitors from all over Asia. It stretches on from fifteen days to one month. It has its origins…

Consecrated Concentrations

Sanjay 0

Hindu temples are not just architectural marvels, they are energy centers and hold great scientific significance as the usage of metals and construction patterns are proven to transmit positive energy.…

Magnanimous Mushrooms

Daksha Shah 0

Mushrooms provide lean proteinsand have no cholesterol or fat and are very low carbohydrates. The fiber and certain enzymes in mushrooms also help combat fatigue.  Daksha ShahDaksha is an integral part…

Ayurveda Appreciation

Nirbhay Dubey 0

Turmeric and Tulsi (Basil) are widely used across the world in Hindu Temples and have been proven to be the Best Anti Biotics and Anti Oxidants.          …

Friend Finder

Daksha Shah 1

Try and identify your friend type here.      Daksha ShahDaksha is an integral part of the editorial team at Zigya. Armed with a B.Tech degree, she oversees content quality…

Distinguished Danes

Rahul Kumar 0

Denmark is the happiest country on planet Earth, according to 2016 survey by the United Nations. Rahul KumarRahul Kumar is a member of Zigya's Science channel and oversees Chemistry as…

Missile Milieu

Rahul Kumar 0

India showcases its military prowess by sucessfully test firing Agni-1 missile off the coast of Odisha.​ The nuclear-capable strategic ballistic missile Agni-IV, capable of hitting a target at a distance…

Guerrilla Garuda

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Garuda Shakti IV: A joint training exercise between India & Indonesia at Magelang, Indonesia. The Exercise Series is aimed at building and promoting positive military to military relations between the armies…

Food Fetish

Nirbhay Dubey 0

A mega step in women empowerment. Indian Railways has extended E-catering services to 408 stations. This will enable the train passengers to avail home cooked food prepared by women. Nirbhay…

Effigy Epitomised

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Madame Tussauds will now host the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi as one of their members. Narendra Modi will join the ranks of prominent global leaders at their Wax Musuem in London, Singapore,…

Postal Posture

Princy P. John 0

Princy P. JohnPrincy P. John is a qualified Physicist, armed with a Bachelor of Science (Physics Hons.) from St. Stephens, Delhi University and a Masters in Physics. She is an…

Bottle Buster

Rahul Kumar 0

Japanese researchers have discovered a bacteria that feeds on Polyethylene terephthalate, commonly known as PET as in PET bottles. These have become a environmental hazard with millions of bottles coming up at…

Khaki Couture

Nirbhay Dubey 0

In an attempt to appeal to the youth of the country, the RSS has decided to abandon its nine decade old tradition uniform of extra baggy khaki shorts for khaki…

Silent Sufferers

Nirbhay Dubey 0

Nirbhay DubeySimplicity is the ultimate sophistication, is what defines Nirbhay. A graduate from the prestigious Delhi University and Masters in Art, Nirbhay is gifted to see politics in life all…

Woman Power

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