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India is known as the land of rivers as there are numerous rivers flowing across the country. Indian rivers are divided into two categories namely Himalayan Rivers and Peninsular Rivers. Himalayan Rivers are perennial while Peninsular Rivers are rain-fed. Around 90% of rivers in India flow towards …

  River Length in km Nile River 6650 Km The Amazon River 6575 Km Yangtze River 6300 Km Mississippi River 6275Km Yenisei River 5539 Km Yellow River 5464 Km Ob-Irtysh River 5410 Km Parana River 4880 Km Congo River 4700 …

Watching geese fly together across the sky is intriguing. Have you wondered why they always fly in a V pattern? There’s a reason for it. And geese aren’t the only birds who do it. It’s interesting to look up when …

Snakes and Their Senses Every creature has unique senses that are adapted for its survival. Some possess superior sight, hearing, taste, touch, or—like the snake—smell. Did you realize that snakes stick out their tongues to enhance their sense of smell? …

When you visit penguins at the zoo, their home is usually decorated with faux icebergs. This plays into our belief that all penguins live in snowy environments. While some penguins do live in arctic conditions, many don’t. There are 17 …

Humans aren’t the only animals that laugh. It just so happens that there are a few other species who express jovial sounds, although some only sound as though they are laughing. The next time you hear a cackle outside your window, one …

The notion that humans only use a small percentage of their brains is a common myth. In reality, the brain is a highly active organ, and most of it is engaged in various functions throughout the day. While it’s true …

Over 60 living species of flightless birds currently exist, ranging in size from the gigantic ostrich to the tiny woodhen. Here are some you may or may not have heard of. Ostrich There are two living species of ostrich, the Common ostrich, and …

When we eat, our bodies undergo a complex process to break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed and utilized for energy, growth, and repair. Here’s a simplified overview of what happens: Digestion: The process starts in the mouth, …

When I was in elementary school, I got into a major argument with a boy in my class. I have forgotten what the argument was about, but I have never forgotten the lesson I learned that day. I was convinced …

There was a business executive who was deep in debt and could see no way out. Creditors were closing in on him. Suppliers were demanding payment. He sat on the park bench, head in hand, wondering if anything could save …

Think what a remarkable, unduplicatable, and miraculous thing it is to be you! Of all the people who have come and gone on the earth, since the beginning of time, not ONE of them is like YOU! No one who …

In a village, there lived a poor Brahmin priest. He was pious, dutiful, and very superstitious. One day, the Brahmin left for a neighboring Village to collect a gift that he had been promised from a rich landlord. Finishing his …

Imran started a business with great enthusiasm, but after 5-6 months due to a huge deficit, he had to shut down the business.  For this reason, he started feeling very sad.  And even after a long time, he did not …

In the heart of the African savannah, where the tall grasses sway with the rhythm of the wind and the mighty sun casts its golden rays upon the land, there lived a proud lion named Simba. Simba was known far …

A Hindu monk reached the bath with his disciples on the banks of the river Ganges.  There, some people of the same family suddenly became angry at each other while talking among themselves and shouted loudly.  The Saints see this …

King Mahendranath used to organize a competition in his state every year, in which thousands of contestants participated and the winner was awarded the prize.  One day the king thought that to increase the service of the people, he needed …

A lazy man lived in a village.  He did not do any work.  Just keep sitting down all day thinking that somehow I could get something to eat.   One day he wandered and reached a mango orchard.  There were …

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