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Achyuta Samanta, the founder of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT); Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), which provides free accommodation, food, healthcare, and education from Kindergarten to Post-Graduation was…

In this technologically advanced world, kids get exposed to technology not out of choice but due to the availability of a wide range of gadgets at their disposal which was not the case 20 years ago. Mouldable minds of children at their…

Festivals are celebrated all over the world. People celebrate festivals in different ways. Festivals are nowadays commercialised celebrations that wreak havoc in more ways than one. They are now one of the major sources of environmental…

Odia girl, Shefali Udgata of Bolangir won the 3rd position at a beauty pageant, “Miss British Empire 2019” held in Sri Lanka. Previously too, Shefali had participated and won many beauty contests such as Opera Miss India Global-2019,…

We live in society where fair is synonymous with being beautiful. It’s no surprise that dark skin has never been welcomed in our society as a natural fit. Much before our young minds had begun to internalise race, colour, and creed, we…

With Diwali round the corner, everyone is in the festive mood. Diwali is not only about the festival of lights but also about colour patterns being displayed in the form of Rangoli. At this festive time, most household gear up to…

Hummingbirds' wings can beat up to 200 times a second.The highest wave ever surfed was as tall as a 10-storey building.The world's smallest fruit—a utricle—is the size of a small ant. Komodo dragons can devour 5 pounds of meat in less than…

The Nile crocodile can hold its breath underwater for up to two hours while waiting for prey.Jellyfish, or jellies as scientists call them, are not fish. They have no brain, no heart, and no bones.Scientists say that the best time to take…

Besides bringing respite from the sweltering heat, rainy season brings with it a host of diseases. With the onset of monsoon, risk of stomach ailments rise high such as viral diarrhoea, bacterial gastroenteritis, food poisoning, etc.…

11% of people are left handedAugust has the highest percentage of birthsUnless food is mixed with saliva you can't taste itA bear has 42 teethAn ostrich's eye is bigger than its brainLemons contain more sugar than strawberries8% of people…