Monthly Archives: January 2020

Surprising history of a historic gem: Mysuru Palace

Also known as Amba Vilas Palace, Mysuru Palace is located in the heart of Mysuru city and is one of the most prominent places visited in India. This tourist destination attracts a few million visitors each year and comes to light during the festival of Dussehra celebrated in the month of October. Built originally in […]

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Orlando thrills students with adventure, excites with space science

‘Amazing’ and ‘Orlando’ are two words that you will come across several times in this blogpost. These words justify our experience of visiting the beautiful city of Orlando. Being the theme park capital of the world, it is home to a large number of amusement parks. Further, there are huge shopping complexes, stunning beaches, and […]

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Indian students study Singapore’s sustainability drive

By 2030, Singapore has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by 30% as per the Paris Agreement of 2015. How does a 721.5 sq km country manage its greenery levels with increasing industrialisation? Let’s find out how Singapore enlarged its green spaces. Singapore is home to vertical gardens — which helps because it has less […]

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Delhi youngsters witness the power of Niagara Falls

“Their roar is around me. I am on the brink of the great waters—and their anthem voice Goes up amid the rainbow and the mist.” The above extract is taken from a poem about Niagara Falls composed by Grenville Mellen. This quote perfectly encapsulates the experience of witnessing the majestic waterfall. The cool breeze blowing […]

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Students uncover facts and experience the Kennedy Space Center

On our educational trip to the USA East Coast, we got an opportunity to explore the Kennedy Space Center and this blogpost briefly recounts our experience. First, let’s look at what we discovered about the facility’s history. After NASA was established by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1958, the NASA Launch Operations Center was opened in […]

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Students react to Jaisalmer’s mysteries and vibrant culture

Jaisalmer is a place where history comes alive. One can actually spend days unearthing its glorious past and legacy. Not only is Jaisalmer known for its majestic forts and palaces but also for its rich traditions. On our school trip to Jaisalmer, we enjoyed visiting historical monuments besides indulging in a few adventurous activities. On […]

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