Category: Karthik

  • A Year in Review – 2018

    2018 is already coming to an end and KARSID is yet another year older. It just goes so fast! We visited many wonderful places in the brief year that we received and we’ve discovered countless wonders. Here are a few, that we shared with you, to walk along our journey of 2018.

  • Have We Finally Found an Extraterrestrial Race?

    We don’t know. Astronomers discovered an unusual behaviour from a star, many light years away, known as KIC 8462852. The light from the star was irregular and it indicated a possibility of an almighty source of energy, a virtually inexhaustible source of power – a Dyson Sphere.

  • The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

    Have you ever wondered what hitchhiking is like? Maybe you’ve experienced it, but you wouldn’t have had a penny of thought for hitchhiking into the astronomical galaxy. Find out how an ordinary Earthman, on an ordinary Thursday, hitchhikes into a ‘very strange and startling’ place, in the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.

  • Anticipate, don’t react…

    Last Sunday, whilst playing badminton, my partner told me these words. Immediately it stuck with me. In any sport, we try to be ahead of the game. Keep reminding yourself of these words.

  • Houses of Parliament – School Trip

    Influential meetings, political views, laws and legislation and the house of commons and lords are all significant sights that touch our thoughts only at the magnificently erected Houses of Parliament. For a school trip, I visited the Palace for observing the roles people take up and also the world-renowned political rooms. Educational Visit If you’re…

  • Marvel at Mallavaram

    When we think about dams, we consider the idea of dams as barriers which control water flow. So what’s special about them and why are they necessary? A visit to the Mallavaram dam in South East India, on a blazing summer day, had me pondering about the speciality and significance of them. Here’s how our…

  • The Pleasant Winds of Lake District

    Cycling is an exciting, enthusiastic and extraordinary activity for all ages. The excitement was the very reason for a fantastic morning at Lake District. The bike hire, the boat ride, the cycles then the countryside seemed like a whole story altogether. It was the story of ‘The Pleasant Winds of Lake District’. When we arrived…

  • Scorching Hike at Skafelpike

    On one hand, Lake District is famous for its ‘district of lakes’ and its picturesque greenery which surrounds you everywhere. On the other hand, the hike at Skafelpike was one of its kind, especially on a dazzling day. Our adventure to this 978m mountain was a remarkable one and the district, in my opinion, deserved…

  • Do More with Less

    Every day, we are all occupied with some form of work. Revising for exams, preparing for interviews, learning a new interest, researching or whatever it may be. And we take notes in our own styles typically in a book or on a computer. You are probably content with your work or perhaps somewhat frustrated that…

  • When Did Engineering Go This Far?

    Wales is another adventure altogether in the United Kingdom and our second visit was fantastic. We ventured south from Lake District after a wonderful weekend of activities, to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Bridge to discover a feat of engineering. Location The Bridge itself is in a magnificent location both scenically and for peace of mind. It…