The gift arrives The gift managed to change Sudha’s world as unexpectedly as it appeared on her tea tray. It came in a brown envelope and lay innocuously on the tray where Rita, her full-time maid had placed it. Sudha sat staring at it and finally decided to open it. Stirring her tea distractedly, Sudha held up a birthday card that came out of the envelope. Her mouth relaxed in a smile as she realized it was from her son and daughter-in-law wishing her on her 60th Birthday. Sudha had…
Year: 2020
How Diamonds are created
Diamonds are a bunch of Carbon atomsBuilt by the earth through a lot of tantrums Unlike what many think, the dear old coalDoes not play any major role. It is created deep below the earth’s surfaceWith a lot of heat and pressure, just as if it was in a furnace Volcanoes helps to push them upAt a great speed that makes it the right setup Once on the surface they cool quickly, albeitNot as their shiny selves but as rocks called Kimberlite. Mining and Polishing and a lot still needs…
Mirage – How the Sun Created Water
A story for kids on how the mirage is an optical illusion created by the sun.
Footprints in the Sand
Munia curled up her little toes as she stepped out on the hot sand. It was 10 in the morning and the sun was shining brightly. The azure blue sea, rushing up to meet the shore and crashing onto the rocks baring its white teeth in a foamy laughter, had beckoned her as she had stood watching it from her balcony. It was a beautiful day and Munia was ready to build the perfect sand castle. Her little fingers curled around the knot tying her netted bag that held all…
