The political verdict was out on 19 th of May 2016 for the five states where assembly elections were held, the states being Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and…
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Since my childhood days, I have been intrigued by the beauty of the starry nights. Often I would imagine how nice would it be if I had a magic crystal…
The present speaker of Lok Sabha, Sumitra Mahajan, is the second woman speaker in the Parliament since independence of the country. The first one being Meira Kumar. She…
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…
Elections are the festivals of democracy. India is the largest democracy in the world. People over the age of 18 are considered as eligible voters. The voting age historically was pegged…
As mortals of the 21st century, we continue to globalize in every aspect of life. Using technology and automation, we have found a simpler alternative to almost everything – from…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Jammu and Kashmir is the northern most state of India, which shares the international border with the most hostile neighbour of the country, Pakistan, characterized by the largest Muslim population. The…
If you have ever had a stray thought on the efficacy or importance of Science in our lives, think again. Our existence on this planet is supported by Science all…
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,…
India is a country that thrives in diversity. When it comes to communication, there are 22 major languages, 13 different scripts and 720 dialects. As you traverse from one part…
A redhead woman of ample proportions strides to the front stage and the orchestra upsurges. She opens up her Hollywood red lipsticked mouth and there out comes a terrific earthshaking high note. The…
The state of Kerala has been witnessing politics that is unique. Two coalition blocks, namely the United Democratic Front (UDF) led by Congress and the Left Democratic Front (LDF) led…
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 formation and depletion of Ozone has since long been a much debated topic. While by now each of us knows that the Ozone layer in the atmosphere protects life…
11th of February 2016, was a winning day in the world of Physics and Astronomy. A group of renowned Physicists announced that the Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) situated…
The citadel of age-old red politics in India, the state of West Bengal received a new lease of life, in the name of Trinamool Congress after 34 years of consecutive…
If you are one of the lucky ones (and I hope you are), you would have been in love sometime in your life. Chances are that you would have spent…
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…
The North Eastern state of India – Assam, has seen the party in power as Congress since the past 15 years. The congress came into power after overthrowing the Asom…
Sometimes when I peek into my freezer at home and look at the ice trays, I see icy pinnacles rising up from the cubes. While most people would ignore this…
The price to pay for development is pollution. The most polluted cities today are the ones that are that are densely populated and paradoxically, also the potential centres of opportunities.…
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,…
The relationship that the two neighboring countries like India and Nepal enjoy is unique and unparalleled in the world. The treaty of friendship signed by the two countries in 1950…
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…
Nepal, the Himalayan country is situated between India and China. This tiny nation is a cynosure for…
When someone mentions Chemistry, we generally think of the complex equations and label it boring. Maybe it is the way the subject is taught in schools that make it…
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…
Do bodies with different masses when dropped from a height in free space, reach the earth at different times depending on their weight? Well, do heavier bodies actually fall faster?…
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,…
Recently North Korea created an international buzz by announcing that it had successfully tested a Hydrogen bomb. For the common man, it was just ‘a bomb’. But do…
Actions speak louder than words!! While we communicate with other individuals, we are sending out messages all the time. Apart from conveying our thoughts verbally, we also communicate in various other…
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…
Bihar assembly election was perceived as the mother of all elections where for the first time, foes turned friends. Nitish Kumar embraced arch rival Laloo Yadav to defeat the ruling…
Yes! The rebels are none other than Tsunami. Utter the word ‘Tsunami’, and one tends to go back down the memory lane of 26th December, 2004 that devastated the shores…
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…
Russia-The Global Protector Russia, officially known as The Russian Federation is the successor state of USSR. It is also the largest country in the world, having approximately one-eighth of inhabited…
Abir BasakHaving spent about two decades in the corporate arena, leading teams in IT across diverse industries, I decided to embark on a journey to contribute to the society using…
The Apocryphal Story! Considered by many to be the greatest writer in the English language, William Shakespeare was not only an eminent playwright but also a great poet and…