Nik's Musings

  Diwali is an Indian festival that Hindus all over the world celebrate. Diwali is also known as the festival of lights. It is celebrated in Northern India to remember the day in which Lord Rama returned to his kingdom in Ayodhya, after defeating the demon king Ravan . In Southern India it is celebrated as Lord Krishna defeating the demon Narakasura.     In this year it is celebrated on 24th October. Diwali is celebrated in 5 days. These days for this year are -  Day 1: Dhanteras - October 22. Day 2: Chhoti Diwali — October 23. Day 3: Diwali — October 24. Day 4: Govardhan Puja — October 25. Day 5: Bhai Dooj -October 26. On Diwali, it is a tradition to light firecrackers, chakra, rockets etc. On the day of Diwali we decorate our homes with lights and Rangoli. Rangoli is any art made with flowers, powder, etc.                           ...

What is solar system? Solar system is made up of our star - the Sun, eight planets and countless smaller bodies. The eight planets are: Mercury Venus Earth Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Mercury Mercury is the first planet from the sun.    One day on Mercury is 59 earth days.   Mercury has no satellite. Venus One day on Venus is 243 Earth days. Venus makes a complete orbit around the sun in 225 Earth days. Venus has long days and short years.       Earth Earth has short days and long years. One day on earth is 24 hours. Earth has its on satellite called Moon.           Mars One day on mars is 24 hours 40 minutes. Mars has two moons- Phobos and Deimos. Mars has shorter days and longer years.         Jupiter One day on Jupiter is 10 hours. Jupiter has more than 75 moons Jupiter completes one orbit around the Sun in 4333 Earth days. Saturn Saturn has shorter days and long years. Saturn has 7 glorious ...

 To be a good citizen we must have civic sense.  Civic sense means we must follow the rules.    The government is the one who makes sure everyone follows the rules. People vote for government based on their preferences. In India people above 18 only are allowed to vote. As children we must look out  for the rules as we are the bright and promising future of the world.

  My question is simple: If humans have so much luxury already why is it not the same for the environment?  The answer to this question is that we humans don't care .  Now when I say this you will be saying: '' No I wont pollute the environment '' but using things like cars, ovens and AC's it all pollutes the environment in one way or another. You may not be believe me but it's true. So I request you to reduce using these items often. Lets help our earth survive.