CHENNAI Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu is famous for its unique and diverse culture and natural beauty. Map of Chennai City| Source: SEBA class 3 book Chennai is the fourth largest city in India. Earlier, Chennai was famous as Madras . It is located on the south east coast of India. Chennai faces the Bay of Bengal . It is an important port. Ships carrying goods arrive and depart from the city to all parts of the world. Chennai remains warm throughout the year. The coastal areas receive pleasant sea breeze. The city receives rainfall during winters. People wear cotton clothes throughout the year. Chennai can be divided into two parts. The old city of George Town lies towards the west of the port. The other port is towards the south of George Town. Anna Salai , the main road runs through this part of the city. The officers of the state government are located in Chennai. The Governor, the Chief Minister and the other ministers live and work here. The main food of the peopl...

The Physical Divisions of India Every land has its own features and speciality. The Physical Divisions of India   Every country is divided into regions on the basis of certain similar physical features. For example, a country could be divided into a region made up of mountains, another of plains, and yet another of plateaus. India is a vast land with wide range of physical features. There are mountains, ocean, desert, in this region. The physical features of India range from the mighty mountains of the Himalayas to the fertile plains of the north India; from the plateaus of the Deccan to the eastern and western coastal plains; and from the dry deserts of Rajasthan to the wet hills of Arunachal Pradesh. Geographers usually divide India into six major physical divisions.   ·          The Great Northern Mountains ·         The Northern Plains ·         The Peninsular Plateau ...

THE HUMAN BODY The human body is like a machine which can see, hear, taste smell, move, breathe, grow, etc. The human body is a puzzle for the researchers; because the human body is very complex in its formation. It shows very vast features for its survival. The human body is made up by many tiny cells. These cells are of different kinds. Cells of the same kind join together to make tissue. Tissues join to make an organ . Many organs together form an organ system. Different organ systems together make up the human body. They work together to help us perform the many different activities that we do in a day. Sense Organs Our sense organs help us to learn about the world around us. The eyes, the ears, the nose, the tongue and the skin are our main sense organs. The sense organs are connected to the brain through nerves. They receive signals from the surroundings which they pass on to the brain. The brain makes us understand our surroundings and tell us to react accordingly...

BIRDS Birds are the animals that can fly. Some birds eat grains, some eat seeds and the others eat fruits. Birds use their beaks and claws to catch, hold and eat their food. Different birds have different types of beaks and claws. Let us discus about them. Beaks in Birds Different birds have different kinds of beaks according to the food eaten by them. Strong, Sharp and Hooked Beaks Eagle, vulture, owl, kite and hawk are called birds of prey. They catch and eat smaller animals like chicks, mice, frogs and snakes. Their strong, sharp and hooked beaks help them to tear the flesh. They also have the feature to fly in height. Short, Hard and Horny Beaks Birds like sparrow, pigeon, peacock and finch eat seeds, grains and nuts. Their short and hard beaks help them to crush or crack the grains and seeds. Curved Beaks The curved beak as of a parrot helps it to cut and crack open the nuts and hard fruits. It looks very pretty on them, but it can harm the others if they feel ...

FESTIVALS CELEBRATED IN INDIA India is a land of festivals. The people of India belongs to different religions and cultures though there is unity among them. People of India celebrate many festivals together. They also celebrate the birthdays of great persons as festivals. Some festivals are celebrated throughout the country. Some are celebrated only some particular states. Festivals bring joy to people. It is a time to wear new clothes, decorate their homes and exchange gifts. NATIONAL FESTIVALS National festivals are celebrated all over India. The National festivals are Independence Day, Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti. These festivals are celebrated all over the country. Independence Day Indian people celebrate Independence Day  15 th August, 1947 as their Independence Day. On this day, India got freedom from the British rule. The Prime Minister of India hoists the National Flag at the Red Fort and addresses the nation. Children attend the flag-hoisting ceremony in...