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A year gone by...
It is time for the old year to give way to the new. While it is not possible to write about all that happened, here is a recap of some facts and incidents.


Celebrating life with sport
All in all a good year for sports — in India and abroad. A brief look at who dominated, retired and who passed on.
Collaborators
Ada's involvement in the analytical engine was vital and inventive.
Lion alert
The Abyssinian lion is Ethiopia's national symbol but the country is a dangerous place for the animals. Though it is on the endangered species list, the Lion Zoo in Addis Ababa has poisoned six cubs this year due to lack of space and funds. As a ...
Techie Taffy
Techie knows it's Christmas and a new year is about to begin, but he felt this was the best time to explore how life was many years ago, especially for children. Besides chocolates many other essential things were in very short supply during ...
Help him find his friends

Abyssinian royals
Formerly known as Abyssinia, this mountainous country in north-east Africa, has a colourful history. The Ethiopian emperors claimed descent from King Solomon and the famous Queen of Sheba. This beautiful multicoloured series was issued in 1963 to ...
Is the Dead Sea `dead'?
The Dead Sea is deadly to ferns, plants and even to all kinds of fish.
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  • Underwater treasures
  • Missing dolphin
  • New discoveries
  • Little Foot

    Young World Quiz


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