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Who is Jonathan - The Tortoise? Is it The Oldest Living Animal on Earth? Did you know Jonathan - The Tortoise, is the oldest living animal on Earth?  Jonathan - A Seychelles giant tortoise, lives on the grounds of Plantation House. The tortoise's age is estimated as 189 years because when he was brought to Saint Helena in 1882, he was 'fully mature'.  ‘Fully mature’ means at least 50 years old and thus reaffirms that Jonathan was definitely not born later than 1832. He is also featured in the Guinness Book of Record. Born in 1832, Jonathan is even older than the Eiffel Tower - which was completed in 1887. The tortoise of Jonathan’s species, which are a sub species of the Aldabra giant Tortoise were once thought to be extinct but have been recorded to about 80 in numbers globally.  Even though Jonathan has surpassed his usual average lifespan of 150 years, his v eterinarian says the animal is still very healthy, apart from some age-related issues. He is almost bl...

The Never-Ending Power of Literacy...International Literacy Day! 'The ability to read and write is the most powerful tool anybody could ever have by which you can change the world' - Kavya  Mehta Literacy is one of the greatest gifts a person could receive. It is a very evident right of every human being to be literate. The most common definition of it is the ability to read and write, however it's meaning  is much more deeper than that. It is the way of being able to keep up with current events, communicate fluently and share your views fearlessly and most importantly comprehend on issues that have surrounded the world.  World Literacy Day, which is celebrated on every 8th September, was first founded on 26th October 1966, by the proclamation of UNESCO. The day targets elevating focus and reminding human beings of the significance of literacy as a reminder of dignity and human rights. Furthermore, the literacy problem is a primary element of the UN’s Sustainabl...

The Day of Honouring Teacherhood...Happy Teacher's Day! Have you ever thought who is a teacher, what is the meaning of this word and why is teacher's day important?  Teachers’ day is celebrated on 5th  September  every year.  This day is celebrated to honour the great deeds of the teachers who are willing to sacrifice their time and energy for the greatest service to society. We all will always be indebted to our teachers.  Teachers are the most powerful professions in the whole world. Their work has a long-term impact on not just the lives of the children they teach but on society as a whole. They have the power to shape generations, impact minds and make the world a better place. Teachers are the mentors and guides for the younger minds. The teachers are near to God and are the soul of the classroom. Teachers are really inspiring role models for the students and they are indeed giving a lot of efforts which we students can never pay back. T eachers in Indi...