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It’s monsoon! Time of the year that initially brings great relief from the summer heat, but we cannot deny the fact that this is the season to be more cautious than ever by safeguarding ourselves from microbial infections. Cases of dengue, malaria, conjunctivitis and a series of viral infections rise during this season. We bring to you a few monsoon tips to safeguard yourself and your loved ones:

August 29 is marked as National Sports Day in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand. On the occasion, let's revisit some facts about the Wizard of Hockey.

“It is blood alone that can pay the price of freedom. Give me blood and I will give you freedom”— Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose (23 January 1897 – 18 August 1945)

India has many gems to its credit. Among its long list of precious gems are the country's Nobel laureates who were conferred the honour for their contributions to the progress of humankind through their hard work, sacrifice, discovery and achievements in different fields. Our five laureates whom we are very proud of are:

Initiated by Rajyavardhan Rathore, India's union minister of youth affairs and sports, #HumFitTohIndiaFit challenge has been making waves on social media lately. And with good reason. From PM Narendra Modi to cricket captain Virat Kohli, an impressive list of India's celebrities have been taking up the challenge pretty seriously while urging others to join in. Let's take a peek into how some of these celebs have inspired netizens with their fitness mantra.

Documentary films serve as a great digital and visual craft made to understand and unearth historical events of significance, past tragic occurrences, biographies and profound truths. There cannot be a better way of gaining knowledge especially in this digital era. Here’s a look at the top 5 documentary films of all time:

Makara Sankranti - the first harvest festival of the Gregorian calendar year - is celebrated with much merriment and enthusiasm across India. Makara Sankranti marks the entry of the sun into the zodiac sign of Makara (Capricorn) according to the solar cycles and is celebrated under different names —  Makara Sankranti in Central India, Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Maghi in Punjab etc. Various spiritual practices are observed, delicacies are prepared and kids and adults alike indulge in the fun activity of kite flying in several parts of India. Let's take a look at how the festival is celebrated across various parts of the country:

Come new year and it is time again to renew some old resolves. Most of our resolutions fail because they are difficult to follow. Hence it is better to set some realistic, doable goals that can be attained. And health being the most important aspect of our lives, this new year why not make some easy to follow health resolutions like the ones we've listed here?

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is observed all around the world today (January 13) by the Sikh community as the birthday of their tenth and last spiritual Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708 C.E.). The saint was the founder of the Khalsa warrior community and is popularly known as the Warrior Saint. He is also fondly remembered as a poet and philosopher.

India's great spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda's contribution to spreading awareness about the Hindu religion and Vedanta in foreign shores cannot be overemphasised. He introduced Indian philosophies and held public and private lectures in the United States, England and Europe. A strong disciple of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Vivekananda, became a sanyasi at a young age and devoted his life for the betterment of humanity. On the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda which is commemorated as the National Youth Day in his honour we bring to you some aspects of Swami Vivekananda’s life:

Today, the nation marks the 53rd death anniversary of India's second prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. On January 11, 1966 Shastri succumbed to a massive cardiac arrest in Tashkent just a day after the Indo-Pakistan War of 1965 formally ended with the signing of the Tashkent Agreement.

Sports education is steadily gaining ground in India and we have undoubtedly moved a notch higher in the global sports arena by bagging a total of 66 medals including 26 golds in the recently held Commonwealth Games 2018. In order to promote budding talent and provide world class sports training facilities in the country, several Indian sportspersons have promoted institutions which strive to make professional training in various sporting disciplines accessible to children and youth from all sections of the society. Here's a look at some of these sports training institutions promoted by India's sports legends:

According to a piece published in Oikos Worldviews Journal titled, 'Savitribai and India's Conversation on Education', "(Savitribai Phule). If you are an educated Indian woman, you owe her. If you are an Indian schoolgirl reading this chapter in English, you owe her. If you are an educated international desi woman, you owe her."

Most of us as parents feel our children are not utilizing their potential and not giving their best. We often make statements like you could do better, you should have paid more attention, you should have practiced more and similar phrases, Sushant Kalra, founder, Parwarish - Workshops for Parents, Teachers and Children tells what is the better alternative to make children achieve their full potential. 

Another year has passed by and we have witnessed a maelstrom of news stories that dominated the headlines across all media. We bring to you such events that made major news headlines and shook the nation. 

During vacations, children indulge in free play most of the time and can get hungry really soon. With New Year around, sweet cravings are also high. Here are some healthy desserts to gratify their cravings by browsing their recipes on the Internet and YouTube and there is always scope for customisation:

Several cities in the world are identified by their magnificent skyscrapers that stand tall and proud amidst buzzing urban activity.  Besides serving as geographical landmarks, skyscrapers are the most visible sign of a city's economic prosperity and a token of the aspirations of its citizens such as ambition, freedom and hope.  

Sustainability is a booming field today with several lucrative career opportunities. Sustainability professionals basically promote protection of the environment and social responsibility. Here is a list of the flourishing sustainability jobs of the next decade.

With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, children are all upbeat and making exciting plans for the holidays. With so much activity going on - relishing the Christmas goodies, exchanging gifts and visiting friends - they are bound to get tired and long for some relaxing ‘couch’ time with their favourite movies. We bring to you some of the all-time favourite animated movies that will add to the festive fervour this Christmas; here is our pick of the 10 best Christmas themed animated movies:

With only a week left for Christmas, we are all keen to deck up our homes with Christmas trees laden with cute decorations, stars and cribs. While it’s tempting to buy fancy ready-made decors available in the market, most of us also like to enhance the beauty of our homes with theme/colour based decoratives. We bring ten such creative ideas to try this Christmas.

This is the season to be merry and to look our best, with healthy and glowing skin. But with winter and cold winds blowing skin bound to get dry and flaky, although some of us battle dry skin problems year round resulting in shedding bucks on attractively packed expensive creams and moisturisers. The best way to combat dry skin is by eating the right food that is rich in vitamins and consuming lots of water. Here are seven healthy food for dry skin.

Most of us presume that prisons are meant for serving severe punishments. While this is true, several prisons are actually hell on earth and are in very bad shape for various reasons that include the poor sanitation facilities, contagious diseases, gang violence, abuse from guards and many more. While only few prisons have come to light, with such conditions, the fact cannot be negated that there could many more. We bring you a list of the most barbaric and brutal prisons across the world.

Bored during quarantine? Here are 10 fun and amazing riddles for kids to keep them occupied and help in developing their critical thinking skills. How many can your child solve?

Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India Agni V is a long range surface-to-surface nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile part of the Agni series of missiles. Agni V was launched at Dr Abdul Kalam Island in the Bay of Bengal on 10 December 2018 at 1.30 p.m. from the ITR with the help of a mobile launcher from launch pad-4 of the ITR. Here's what you need to know about the missile: 

Of the seven billion people inhabiting the planet, 15 percent—which accounts for one billion people—live with some form of disability. Unfortunately, 100 million of them are children. While 80 percent of the differently abled people live in developing countries, 50 percent of them cannot afford healthcare.  In an effort to empower them, increase their inclusivity and accessibility, the United Nations observes International Day of Persons with Disability on December 3.

It’s December!  The time to wine, dine and soak in the merriment of Christmas carols and New Year fireworks. With celebrations just round the corner, most of us are also planning year end vacations with family or friends to some exotic locations. We bring to you some great destinations across the world where you can witness some of the best Christmas and New Year festivities besides enjoying a super-chilled and relaxed holiday. 

There is a common perception among most Indians, that our top business magnates were born with silver spoons, commuted in Mercedes and its likes to schools, and educated in the most expensive institutions in India and abroad. Though it may be true about some, the truth is that these tycoons have really worked hard to carve a niche for themselves, in this highly competitive world. Their business expansions nationally and internationally have created many job opportunities for people and in turn have contributed towards the economic growth of our country. Many top tycoons graduated in the Indian educational institutions, before taking up higher studies abroad and then taking over the business world. Below is the list of such business merchants and their Indian alma maters.

 

Walking is a miracle workout that can do wonders not only for our bodies but also our souls. Getting outdoors in fresh air is the best way to clear one’s mind and bid adieu to mental fatigue. It can also lift your mood and burn your extra calories effectively if done regularly. Further, this miracle workout comes free of cost helping you save on expensive gym memberships. Here are some proven health benefits of walking.

Since time immemorial, several cult establishments or movements defined by spiritual or philosophical beliefs have emerged every few decades. There have also been many media reports on certain cults which have exploited humanity and were based on paranoid beliefs of a person masquerading as a religious/spiritual leader. Documentaries are always a best watch as they offer a sneak peek into reality. We bring to you top five documentaries on cults which you will leave you glued to your seat till the end.

History has witnessed many horrifying assassinations of popular leaders whose assassinations have unfurled tremendous chaos and caused disruption to the nation’s entire economic system. The government has enhanced its security protocols in order to deter any such prospective assassins. Here's a closer look at some of the the most important assassinations that left a mark in history and sent shockwaves across the country.

“Islands are metaphors of the heart, no matter what poet says otherwise.” – Jeanette Winterson

Thanksgiving Day, also referred to colloquially as the “Turkey Day” in America is primarily a secular harvest festival celebrated in several countries around the world and especially in America with much pomp and fervour. Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, Americans thank one and other and God for all the good things in their lives on this day. People dine on traditional mouth-watering American delicacies such as roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. In fact, most Americans enjoy playing soccer during this time and children explore their creative skills and make a variety of festive crafts to commemorate this day.

Globalisation has broadened career opportunities and learning a foreign language can only be an icing on the cake with great pay packages. Infact, several reputed universities such as Jawaharlal Nehru University and Delhi University are offering courses in foreign languages today. Here’s a lowdown on some of the popular foreign languages in demand across the globe and how learning them could help us. 

Being featured on the cover of the TIME magazine is undeniably a matter of immense pride and prestige. We bring to you a list of Indians who by dint of their popularity, immense talent and commitment to their professions have made it to the cover of the TIME magazine.

A nations cultural and natural heritage embodied in buildings, monuments and natural wonders is proof of a nation or civilisations history. Moreover, great buildings and monuments of ancient times trace the progress of humankind irrespective of where they are located. Therefore with jet travel having made the worlds greatest civilisational and natural wonders within reach of a progressively larger number of students, scholars and lay people around the world, theres growing awareness of the need to preserve and maintain heritage sites and monuments as evidence of the growth and development of humankind.

Stanley Martin Lieber (Stan Lee) the co-creator of iconic superheroes and  numerous popular fictional characters, including Spider-Man, X-Men, Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Black Panther, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, and Ant-Man definitely needs no introduction. A prominent personality in the comic book world for almost five decades, Lee passed away on November 12 at the age of 95. A startling fact is that Stan Lee had also created an Indian superhero, Chakra, and was in discussions with a quite-known former Indian production house to make it into a live-action film.

November 14 is an eagerly awaited day for every child in India. For on this day, children are showered with much love, sweets and exciting gifts! It marks the birth anniversary of a great freedom fighter, erudite statesman and architect of post-independence India - Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru fondly referred to as ‘Chacha Nehru’. It was because of his special affinity to children that the day is celebrated as Children's Day every year.

Almost one out of five Indians are battling lifestyle-related health diseases such as obesity, fertility problems, high cholesterol and even diabetes. While workouts are a good way of managing these disorders for good health, we should also ensure that the food we consume has the right amount of nutrition required for the body. By eating healthy, even cardiac problems can be kept at bay. We bring to you famous nutritionists of our country who through their insights on food and nutrition have brought tremendous change in the lifestyle of many Indians from all walks of life.

Born as Abul Kalam Muhiyuddin Ahmed Azad on November 11, 1888, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad is one of the most notable names of the Indian freedom struggle. In commemoration of India's first education minister, his birthday is celebrated as the National Education Day. Here are 10 facts about Maulana Azad who was not just a freedom fighter, but also a scholar, poet, journalist and educator: