Qutub-Minar   Qutub-Minarin red and buff sandstone is the highest tower in India. It has a diameter of 14.32 m at the base and about 2.75 m on the top with a height of 72.5 m. Qutubu’d-Din Aibak laid the foundation of Minar in AD 1199 for the use of the mu’azzin (crier) to give calls for prayer and raised the first storey, to which were added three more storeys by...

The Red Fort of Delhi The Red Fort of Delhi was built by the great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The Red Fort or the LalQila is located in the heart of Old Delhi and was previously known as Qila-e-Mu’alla of the then Shahjanabad, Shah Jahan’s new capital. Construction of Delhi Red Fort started in 1639 and within a span of 9 years, the colossal structure was built. It took more that...

National Flag of India National flag is the symbol of a country’s freedom and sovereignty. It is the flag under which our freedom fighters had fought for India’s Independence. Before Independence, the National Flag had the spinning wheel placed at its centre. It was necessary at that time to do so to remind the people of the Swadeshi Movement started by Gandhiji along with the movement for freedom. After Independence, the...

National Bird of India-The Peacock Peacock is a large and majestic bird. It has got a long and beautiful tail. Both the peacock and the hen have crest. But the crest of hen is smaller in size. The main body of the cock is mottled brown in color. Especially, the metallic green color found on the lower neck is very attractive. Though peacocks are beautiful looking birds their calls are loud...

National Animal of India the Tiger The magnificent Tiger Pantheratigris (Linnaeus), the national animal of India, is a rich-colored well-striped animal with a short coat. The combination of grace, strength, power has earned the tiger great respect and high esteem. Indian tigers are famous all over the world and one of the main attractions for the lovers of wild life. They are the crowning glory and the light of the Indian...

Human Body Human body is wonderful thing. It is said that God created man in his own image. The human skeleton is like a cage. It provides necessary support to our body. It also protects our various vital organs. There are more than 200 bones in an adult person. These bones are made up of calcium and phosphorus. The box like skull protects the brain. The muscles constitute the flesh. They...

Wonders of Science Essay No. 01 This is an age of science. Science has completely changed the entire world. Science has made our life more comfortable and trouble-free. Science is useful to us. The blessings of Science are too many to count. Science has conquered time and distance. Electricity is another wonderful gift of science. Electricity, one of its offshoots, is used in washing clothes, cooking food and in entertaining us....