Random Curiosity Volume-II
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Curiosity is the fundamental basis for the process of learning. It helps children to explore, question and often wonder about the world they live in. This book puts together many such questions randomly posted to Prof. Yash Pal, like 'Why does the inner surface of the car wind shield get foggy when it is raining outside?'; 'Why do tears taste salty?'; 'What are stem stells?': 'Has the discovery of quarks challenged the idea of quantization of charge?' and even 'Does God exist?'. Whatever the question, Prof. Yash Pal's answers are always marked by their simplicity, honesty and a gradual unravelling of the scientific basis behind each. Covering a wide array of subjects, this book with about 300 questions arranged randomly, makes an interesting read for all. Prof. Yash Pal, a distinguished scientist, educationist and visionary, has always encouraged children to ask questions and believes that curiosity is what makes us human. An architect of India's space programme, Prof. Yash Pal was the former Chairman of the UGC, as well as the former Secretary to the Govt. of India, Department of Science & Technology. He has been the major force behind the latest National Curriculum Framework for school children. Dr. Rahul Pal is presently working as a scientist at the National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi. After receiving his Masters degree in iological sciences from BITS Pilani, Rajasthan, Dr. Rahul Pal did his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from AIIMS, New Delhi.
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Curiosity is the fundamental basis for the process of learning. It helps children to explore, question and often wonder about the world they live in. This book puts together many such questions randomly posted to Prof. Yash Pal, like 'Why does the inner surface of the car wind shield get foggy when it is raining outside?'; 'Why do tears taste salty?'; 'What are stem stells?': 'Has the discovery of quarks challenged the idea of quantization of charge?' and even 'Does God exist?'. Whatever the question, Prof. Yash Pal's answers are always marked by their simplicity, honesty and a gradual unravelling of the scientific basis behind each.
Covering a wide array of subjects, this book with about
300 questions arranged randomly, makes an interesting read for all.
Prof. Yash Pal, a distinguished scientist, educationist and visionary, has always encouraged children to ask questions and believes that curiosity is what makes us human. An architect of India's space programme, Prof. Yash Pal was the former Chairman of the UGC, as well as the former Secretary to the Govt. of India, Department of Science & Technology. He has been the major force behind the latest National Curriculum Framework for school children.
Dr. Rahul Pal is presently working as a scientist at the National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi. After receiving his Masters degree in iological sciences from BITS Pilani, Rajasthan,
Dr. Rahul Pal did his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from AIIMS, New Delhi.
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Priya Narayanan
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- Author Name:
Vrinda Baliga
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Rinchin
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Pika Nani
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This and That
- Author Name:
Radha HS +1
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Kakdiya Ke Bhalu
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Sudha Bhargava
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- Author Name:
Radhika Chadha
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- Author Name:
Jairaj Singh
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- Author Name:
Aparna Karthikeyan +1
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Why Always
- Author Name:
Michio Mado +1
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- Author Name:
Raj Shekhar
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- Author Name:
Nandini Nayar
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The Ghost of the Mountains
- Author Name:
Sujatha Padmanabhan +1
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- Description: The residents of the village Ang, a small village in the Himalayan mountains in Ladakh, wake up one morning to find an unusual visitor in their midst. The villagers are angry, very angry and threaten to kill the visitor. A young lad of the village is the one who feels that the visitor must be spared. what can he possibly do? Read on to find out...
Lalu and the Red Kite
- Author Name:
Ashish Sengupta
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- Author Name:
Sudarshan Shaw
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- Author Name:
Jerry Pinto
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Acharya Paramhans Pramod
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Neera Kashyap
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- Description: Three stories about three young people who, despite the odds let nothing come in the way of achieving their goals.Illustrated by Shashi Shetye.
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Pearl D' Silva
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Adventure of Konchige
- Author Name:
Anupama K Benachinamardi
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- Description: Konchige is a captivating tale of a small hat that accidentally flew away in the wind one day. As it embarked on its adventurous journey, it encountered various daring experiences. This story unfolds the enchanting journey of the hat and reveals its fate.
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