Where have all the sparrows gone? A World Environment Day guide to bringing birds back to your balcony

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‘Cosmic Kiss’: When Jupiter and Venus align for a rare celestial event in the sky

‘Cosmic Kiss’ brings Jupiter and Venus together in a spectacular sky show. Find out when to see it and the physics behind the phenomenon.

Where have all the sparrows gone? A World Environment Day guide to bringing birds back to your balcony

Sparrows and crows are fast disappearing from Indian cities. This World Environment Day, let’s find out why our chirpy friends are vanishing from urban spaces, and what we can do to change that.

Sonic boom: Decoding the science behind the meteor explosion heard across US

Learn what a sonic boom is and how a meteor explosion over the northeastern US in May 2026 sent shock waves across multiple states.

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CBSE’s three-language rule for Class 9: The story so far and what it means for your child

CBSE has made three languages compulsory for Class 9 students, with at least two being Indian languages. Here is the full story and what parents need to know right now.

International Day for Biological Diversity 2026: Why nature matters more than we think

Learn about International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, its theme, importance, history and why protecting biodiversity matters for our future.

International Tea Day 2026: Celebrating the cuppa that connects the world!

From India’s masala chai to Japan’s matcha ceremony, tea tells a different story everywhere it is poured. Here is why International Tea Day on May 21 is worth celebrating.

World Bee Day 2026: Why these tiny pollinators matter more than we think

Learn about World Bee Day 2026, its theme, importance, fun bee facts and simple activities that help kids understand pollination and nature.

What Iceland’s first mosquitoes tell us about a warming planet

Iceland was one of the last places on Earth without mosquitoes. That changed in October 2025. Here is what three tiny insects in a garden in Kjós reveal about the planet we are living on.

How NASA is making space science fun and engaging through colouring books

Discover how NASA’s 'Journey through the Heliosphere: The Sun-Earth System in Color' makes learning about the Sun and space science creative and engaging for students.