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Hey kids! Welcome back to  KidsCast !  Today we will be learning about the city of lakes- Udaipur!  Imagine a place where sparkling lakes reflect grand palaces, where history comes alive with every step, and where every view looks like a painting. Are you ready? Let's embark on an exciting journey through the serene lakes and majestic palaces of Udaipur! Location: Udaipur is located in the western Indian state of Rajasthan . Nestled among the Aravalli Hills, this picturesque city is famous for its beautiful lakes, earning it the nickname "The City of Lakes." History of the City of Lakes: Once upon a time, a visionary ruler named Maharana Udai Singh II founded Udaipur in 1553. Legend has it that a hermit advised the Maharana to build a city on the banks of Lake Pichola . Taking this advice, Maharana Udai Singh II created a city that shines like a jewel in the desert landscape of Rajasthan. With its beautiful palaces, temples, and gardens, Udaipur became a symbol of roya...

Hi there kids, and welcome back to KidsCast ! Today we are going to learn about one of the coolest things on earth: The Oceans!  Did you know that the oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface? That’s a lot of water! The ocean is so big that we’re still discovering new things about it all the time. Now let us learn more about them in detail! About the Oceans: Oceans are giant bodies of water that cover most of our planet. This water is mostly very salty and is salt water. They are home to millions of different creatures, from tiny fishes to huge whales. The oceans help to regulate the Earth's climate and provide us with food, transportation, and many other resources. Whenever you see the blue colour in an earth's picture, all that blue colour is oceans mostly! This is how an Ocean looks like from the Ocean's Surface The oceans are made up of different layers. The top layer, where the sunlight can reach, is called the “ sunlight zone .” This is where most of t...

Hello kids! Welcome back to KidsCast! Today, we are here with an interesting article about a canal through which the whole world's trade runs, which connects the continent of Asia with the West world. You saw it right from the name, it is the Suez Canal! About Suez Canal: The Suez Canal is a man-made waterway that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. It is situated in Egypt and is one of the most important waterways in the world, providing a crucial shortcut for international trade between Europe and Asia. The Suez Canal is 120 miles long and 300 feet wide and can accommodate ships of all sizes. The canal has no locks and relies on the natural water level of the Red Sea and the Mediterranean to flow in and out. It is also one of the busiest waterways in the world, with over 20,000 ships passing through each year. History: The idea for a canal through Egypt dates back to ancient times. The Pharaohs of Egypt attempted to build a canal to connect the Nile River to the Red S...

Hello Kids! Welcome back to KidsCast! We are here with an amazing, must-read article on the top 10 ancient cities that literally sunk into the ocean many years back! These cities have now been recovered whose architectures and art of city planning have left us spellbound.  Before we start, we would like you to know how these cities sunk. So, these cities sunk due to severe natural calamities like Tsunamis, Earthquakes, and Floods . They were so severe, that the entire city sank underwater. Below given are some and the most famous of them. To know more about such calamities and disasters, check out our article on Natural Disasters.  Click here to check out our article on: Natural Disasters! 10. Ancient Villages of Ontario, Canada The villages of Ontario that sunk underwater date back to the 18th century. They were discovered underwater in 1959 after the completion of the St. Lawrence seaway in Canada. There was an unusual thing while building this seaway, so the divers went de...

  Hello Kids! Welcome back to KidsCast for another time. It's time for learning another great and curiosity filled topic and you read it right from the title 'How were oceans formed'. Keep reading and have fun! Early Earth Kids, before learning how were oceans formed on earth, we must learn about the formation of the earth. Earth in its early stages was a ball of lava and gases. There were many volcanoes around. When many volcanic eruptions took place, there was a gas called water vapour. This gas became abundant in the young atmosphere of the earth.  Change in climate Suddenly, there was a change in the climate. The earth then cooled below 212 degrees of Fahrenheit. Now, it was 3.8 billion years ago, when the water vapour condensed due to the cool nature outside, it then rained.  Rains for the First Time It then rained for the first time on earth. It rained for years and years and continues till now. Billions of years ago, when it rained continuously for years, it ...

Hello Kids! Welcome back to KidsCast! Today we are going to talk about a very sacred river which is really the pride of India. Crores of pilgrims visit the holy places located along this river and you saw it right from the title - Ganga or Ganges. So, get geared up for this article.  Route of Ganga So, first, we will tell you the route of Ganga or you can say that the path of Ganga. Ganga or Ganges river basin flows through India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Tibet (China). Most of it lies in India. It flows in the Bay of Bengal along with the Brahmaputra in Bangladesh where it makes a huge delta named Sunderban Delta, about which we will talk later in this article. Check out this map of the route of River Ganga. Indian cities through which River Ganga flows So, as most of the Ganga lies in India, there are many cities through which it passes. These cities are many times sacred or are industrialist cities. Many of them which are famous for these are: 1.  Patna   2. Kanpur ...