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On International Literacy Day today know about some interesting facts regarding the literacy rate and achievements of India.

Viral and bacterial infections are on the rise during the season change. The best way to combat such infections is to build immunity by eating a clean and balanced diet.

Following the meeting of the Brahmapura Temple Pandit Mahasabha in Sambalpur, the Lagna for Nuakhai-2023 is finalised for September 20, between 10:27am and 10:42am. As per the tradition, Nuakhai is celebrated on the ‘Panchami tithi’ of the Odia month of Bhadraba.

National Nutrition Week 2023 is being celebrated in India from September 1 to September 7 so that people become aware of the foods that are not included in a healthy diet.

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.

Special rituals will also be conducted at Puri Sri Jagannath Temple on the auspicious Janmashtami.

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.

On Teachers' Day today, know about some famous Bollywood actors who were teachers in real life before they joined acting careers.

Subash Chandra Rout, a retired Headmaster of Brundaban Government High School in Jagatsinghpur district and Sashi Sekhar Karsharma, a Headmaster of Kenduapada Government High School in Bhadrak district will be felicitated at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.