Did you know?
Many fire stations have a tall pole. Firefighters slide down it to reach the fire engine fast! The first one was put up in 1878.
Savitribai Phule is often called India's first woman teacher. In 1848, she helped start a school for girls in Pune.
India has more post offices than any other country. In 2025, it had over 1.6 lakh of them!
Try this: Job Riddles
Can you guess these jobs? 1. I look after your teeth. I tell you to brush twice a day. 2. I fly aeroplanes and talk to the control tower. 3. I treat sick cows, dogs and cats. Now make up a job riddle about someone you know. Ask your family to guess!
Show answer
1. a dentist 2. a pilot 3. a vet
Go further: Jobs of the Future
When your grandparents were young, there were no app makers or drone pilots. New jobs appear when new things are invented. Some jobs you might do one day do not even exist yet! What do you love doing? Drawing, building, helping or asking questions? Imagine a brand-new job that uses what you love. Give it a name and draw yourself doing it!