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The world is facing a food and nutrition crisis that has impacted millions of families, countries, and communities. International bodies are taking serious measures to combat this situation.

Janmashtami, also known as Krishnashtami, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti and Sree Jayanti, is one of the biggest festivals for the Hindus. It is a vibrant and significant Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, one of the most sacred deities in Hinduism.

As India celebrates National Nutrition Week 2023 from Sept 1 to Sept 7 know about the 5 superfoods that offer proper nutrition keeping you healthy and happy.

Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated with a lot of excitement and zeal in India. The festival is celebrated exactly eight days after the Full Moon.

Arrangements have been made at five places to facilitate the 'darshan' of lakhs of devotees coming on Janmashtami.

On this day, Lord Krishna, the eighth reincarnation of Lord Vishnu, was born in the Rohini Nakshatra. This Janmashtami is said to be the 5250th birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.

The age-old Guru-Shishya tradition has always held a paramount position in society. The culture recognizes the importance of knowledge and education in shaping individuals and, consequently, the future of society. There’s a greater significance of knowledge in human life. In this noble journey of acquiring knowledge, the teacher plays a pivotal role.

International Day of Charity is celebrated every year on September 5 to honour the memory of Mother Teresa.

Be it the ancient, medieval, or even the modern era, the country has given birth to some exemplary Gurus and scholars and equally intelligent disciples.

There are some festivals specially meant for girls like Raja and Kumar Purnima. There is also a festival called Khudurukani Osha or Bhalukani Osha observed by girls. 

Nutrition is extremely important for the proper growth and development of children. But if not taken in proper amounts can cause malnutrition.

As India celebrates National Nutrition Week 2023 from the 1st to the 7th of September, here’s an overview of the types of millets commonly grown in our country and their benefits.

National Nutrition Week was established by the American Nutrition Week in 1975 with the purpose of creating awareness among the public about nutrition.

The super blue moon is expected to reach its peak brightness precisely at around 20:37 EDT. For the best view, sky enthusiasts are advised to use a telescope or binoculars to capture all of its distinctive features.

Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates sister and brother bonding. But with the single-child concept gaining roots the festival may soon go into oblivion.

Raksha Bandhan's Importance in Odisha: Celebrating sibling bonds, this festival holds cultural and emotional significance, uniting families with threads of love and protection.

On Raksha Bandhan, it is common in almost all Hindu households that the sisters should tie rakhis to their brothers.

As India celebrates Raksha Bandhan, know more about sister-brother pairs who are an ideal example of how siblings can progress hand in hand and take their families ahead.

Raksha Bandhan is one of the special festivals in India that celebrates the bond between sister and brother. So when Raksha Bandhan did come into existence and does it have a mythological relevance?

As a tribute to Lord Balabhardra and his association with the farming community, cattle are revered and celebrated on this day.