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Chir Batti.

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  Chir Batti Author : JUGAL SHETH A natural wonder is a type of creation made by God which is truly awesome, one of my favorite natural wonder is Chir Batti in Gujarat. Chir Batti is a ghost light reported in the Banni grasslands, seasonal marshy wetlands as well as the desert of Rann of Kutch. Local villagers refer to the light as Chir-Batti in the Kutchhhi language with Chir meaning ghosts and batti meaning light. At the night this light occurs as bright as a mercury lamp and changes colors to red, yellow and blue. Its speed is fast and it stops also. According to the local tales, it has been a part of their life. Some people say the light appears after 8 p.m. on dark nights. The BSF who patrol the border area of India-Pakistan of Rann of Kutch has observed it. It supports at least 37 species of grasses, 275 species of birds, 190 species of plants and several species of mammals and reptiles. According to the scientific theory it is caused due to oxidation of phosphine(PH 3 )...

Some Amazing Indoor Activities.

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  Some Amazing Indoor Activities Author : DHRUV VISHAL Hello everyone! We all know that we are staying at home for our safety. So, we need to change our lifestyle for these months. A shift from outdoor to indoor would be a difficult task for some, while it may be easy for most of them. In this blog, I'm going to tell you a few indoor activities that would make your transition a breeze. When  COVID – 19  started to spread, at first, I thought that it’s going to be fun as I love staying at home. But after a few fun days, I realized I had nothing to do. I thought of doing some kitchen gardening, because we were really struggling to get some basic vegetables and herbs, especially during the lockdown. So, I thought of growing them on our window sill. Gradually I started gaining interest in it and read some articles on growing organic plants with home grown manure. I also read that music therapy help plants grow faster. So, I played good music for them every evening. My si...

Dead Sea-A Natural Wonder.

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  Dead Sea - A Natural Wonder Author : SHRIYANS CHANDAN MOHAPATRA DEAD SEA - A Natural Wonder The wonders of nature are endless. One such wonder that I came across in one of my family vacations was when we went to Jordan two years back. It's been two years but I still cannot get over the beauty, tranquility and the absolute miracle of nature called the Dead Sea. My fascination made me curious to find more and here are some facts I found. The Dead Sea’s shores and surface are the lowest point on earth which is 423 meters (1,388ft) below sea Although it is called The Dead Sea, it is not a sea really, it is saltwater It is part of the long border of Jordan and Israel. The salt concentration of the Dead Sea is around is 9.6 times saltier than the Because of its extreme salinity, no living organism can thrive in its The dead sea spits out asphalt almost constantly. Egypt used to import this asphalt, in ancient times as it was used for The average temperature in this area is 88 F or...