"Maria, which place isn't crowded?" Zainab asked.
"You're right, Zainab! Roads, streets, neighbourhoods, schools, bus stands, stations, and even hospitals are crowded," added Simran.
"Why are you silent, Ayushi? Say something," Zainab urged.
"I agree, Zainab. I, too, see crowds everywhere. Anyway, India has now overtaken China to become the most populous country in the world in terms of population," Ayushi said, expressing her concern.
The four girls studied in a school in Delhi. Even though they were junior school students, they loved discussing current issues. Today, being a Sunday, they had come to exercise at the park.
After jogging, they all sat on a bench to relax.
Continuing Ayushi's point, Zainab said, "You're right, Ayushi! Now, the population of India has crossed 1.43 billion. Every sixth person in the world is Indian. 16% of the world's population lives in India, while we only have 2.4% of the world's land."
"You're absolutely right, Zainab! We need to think how did the population of India increased so much?" asked Ayushi.
"I have an answer to that question," chipped in Simran.
"Hey Simran, how do you know that?" asked Maria.
"My brother, Rajan is a student at the famous Indian Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS) in Mumbai. He has many books on the subject," Simran explained.
"And you, bookworm, you must have devoured all those books!" Maria joked.
They all laughed.
"I haven't read all the books, but I was curious to know about how population increases," said Simran, confidently.
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A Snowy Adventure
\"Hey, listen, quickly give me another blanket. It's freezing today,\" Meeku mouse said through his chattering teeth to his roommate, Cheeku rabbit.
Out of the Box
\"What is he doing here?\" Akshara nudged Tanusha while balancing herself in a half-squat stand or Aramandi' as their Bharatanatyam teacher Gayathri, called it.
GRANDPA'S LOUD SNORES
Misha and her younger sister Esha were visiting their grandma and grandpa for the winter.
Who is Messing with Mr. Chills?
Veer and his friends had been counting down the days to their winter trip.
My Dream Resolution
It was already the first week of January I 2025, and ten-year-old Rohan hadn't decided on a resolution.
SELVi’S SWEET SURPRISE
\"Tea Kaapppiiii! Tea Kaapppiiii!' Idli Vade, Idli Vade!'\" Loud calls from vendors woke Selvi up.
An Adventure at the North Pole
Antara, you have been decorating the Christmas tree for hours! Aren't you tired?\" Ma said after finishing up in the kitchen.
A Feast of Jalebis
The King of Champakvan, T Shersingh lion, was passionate about driving cars. One windy winter evening, he set off on a long drive by himself.
Shall we catch Santa Claus!
It was a cold, snowy night, and all the streets of Shimla were lit up.
A Unique Christmas
\"Do you realise that Christmas is just around the corner?\" Browny jackal asked his friend Brutus wolf, grumpily.
