Scaly anteater tales Pangolins have inhabited the Earth from the prehistoric times. But today, thanks to us humans, the animals are in the endangered group.
Heaven's WINDOW for the poor? Kanakadasa was a unique teacher who did not run a school nor prescribe books to be read because he understood that many people around him were illiterates or were very busy with their daily business.
MOUSE CLOCK-ING! The rhyme Hickory, dickory dock!, was first published in 1744 according to Mother Goose history. Historians also believe this rhyme could have come from America.
Paint up your SANTA with Christmas COLOURS! I think handmade gifts created using our imagination not only makes us feel good, but also creates a feeling of "Oh someone has taken pains to gift this surprise to me."
Two teenagers peeved over bullying, gunned down their classmate in a Gurgaon public school. Is it symptomatic of the breakdown of discipline in schools or growing Western influence or ill-effects of sudden affluence in society? What are the remedies? We invite our readers to express their opinions in 100 words. Responses may be sent to Deccan Herald, No 75, M G Road, Bangalore - 560001 or e-mail: editordh@deccanherald.co.in latest by 2 pm on Saturday.