14 Nov
Children ‘s Day is celebrated all over India on the !4th of November with great fanfare. The first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru loved children very much and so his birthday, 14th November, is celebrated as Children ‘s Day. On this day schools and colleges all over the country organize various programs to make the children feel special and loved. This day is also meant to create awareness of the rights, care and education of children. Our first Prime...
08 Oct
[4:43 pm, 08/10/2021] Ht Digital: Sharad Navratri revolves around worshipping the nine forms of Goddess Durga on the nine nights of Navratri. It only ends with the celebration of Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. While Durga Puja celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon king Mahishasur.The festival is associated to the prominent battle that took place between Durga and demon the Mahishasura and celebrates the victory of good over evil.These nine days are solely dedicated to Durga and...
21 Sep
Monsoon Care for Plants Monsoon undoubtedly is the best season for gardening. Its time to grow new plants and reap rich harvest from those already growing. We love it as the need to water the plants is reduced. But like all good things monsoon comes with their own set of challenges. There are some thumb rules that needs to be followed during the monsoon to keep the plants healthy. Water plants on need basis. Excess water leads to rotting of...
14 Aug
Every year on August 15th, Indians all over the world celebrate Independence Day – the day that commemorates the end of 190 years of British rule in India. On this day in 1947, India was declared a free country after years of struggle by our great freedom fighters.India gained independence on 15th August 1947 at midnight.Our first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, delivered a speech on the wake of Independence day that began, “At the stroke of midnight, when the world...
05 Jun
World Environment Day celebrated on June 5th every year was first started in 1974 to encourage awareness and action for the protection of the environment.The world environment day (WED) is also called as Eco day. It has been a platform for raising awareness on Environmental issues such as Marine pollution, human over population, global warming and wildlife crime. As every year the theme for 2021 is "Ecosystem Restoration" The UN is planning to launch Ecosystem Restoration.Small steps makes huge difference...
27 May
WFH! Worried about health and stress! Don't worry let's see how plants help you during this time. Surround yourself with plants. Which helps to reduce toxins present in the air, making your air cleaner. Plants helps reducing stress and anxiety as we all know it's really tough sitting at home which can lead to stress and anxiety. What's a better way to beat all this than gardening. Gardening and growing plants helps us to reduce stress calm our mind and...
30 Apr
The Labour Day in India is celebrated in order to honor the contribution of working men and women. It is observed on the first day of the month of May.The Labour Day in India is also known as the May Day. May 1 corresponds to the International Workers' Day which is celebrated around the world. It is observed as a national holiday in around 80 countries including India.The Labour Day is celebrated as the day for protests not only in...
22 Apr
When you think of a place that is peaceful, beautiful and relaxing – the first thing that immediately comes to mind is nature. Being close to nature has a soothing and healing effect on the mind and body that few other things can provide. For city-dwellers, this effect is hard to find or replicate in our concrete jungles. Yet, one cannot deny the refreshing feeling of walking on damp lawn grass, or playing with children in a park or a...
26 Mar
Holi, a traditional Hindu festival, celebrates the beginning of spring and takes place over two days. It is a celebration of fertility, colour and love, as well as the triumph of good over evil. Holi is one of the major festivals of India and is the most vibrant of all. Historically, the gulal (colours used during holi) was made of turmeric, paste and flower extracts, but today synthetic versions are largely used. The four main powder colours are used to represent different...
15 Mar
With summer around the corner, its one of the best times to have a garden set up at your home. It can not only keep your place cool, but also comes with a wide range of added advantages like free workout, peaceful time, boosting your health, quality fruits and vegetables and soo much more. Sure, you know about flower gardens, but that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all the different types of gardens you can...