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When Vellore made history
Not many people know that 50 years before the first war of independence, Indian sepoys stationed at Vellore revolted against the British.


GOOD EARTH
What a waste!
Though recycling has been a tradition in India, few of us realise the work that goes into recycling the waste and the struggles the waste pickers have to face.
Festival of rain
Celebrating the advent of the rain, zTeej festival is a much looked forward to event.
WORLD OF SCIENCE
Hard battles won
Carson's radical ideas caused a furore.
Revolt in the fort
Early on the morning of June10, 1806, Indian soldiers stationed at the Vellore fort rose in revolt against the British. They killed some army officers and took control of the arms and ammunition. They then hoisted the royal tiger flag of Tipu ...
In the language of flags
Before you wave the Tricolour this Independence day, understand what it means.
Was Black Beauty for real?
With Black Beauty, Anna Sewell told the story of the life horses endured — good and bad.
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The words "Population Police" may not sound scary to you, but to Matthias they're terrifying. These tyrannical men make sure that no more than two children are born to a family. Unfortunately, Matthias is a third child — which means he ...
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