08 Nov
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is not merely a festival; it's a celebration of the triumph of good over evil, of light over darkness. With each diya that is lit, we remember the timeless mythological story of Lord Rama and his return to Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana. This festival is celebrated with unparalleled zeal and enthusiasm. It spans five days, with each day holding its unique significance. The central day, Diwali, marks the triumphant return of Lord...
14 Feb
February the 14th is a day that brings a smile to our face. One immediately conjures up a picture of red roses and heart shaped candies. These celebrations have come a long way and has evolved since its earliest avatar. It is interesting to note that in its earliest form it was a Pagan rite which celebrated the coming of spring. It included the pairing of young men and women through lottery. With the advent of Christianity this popular festival...
25 Jan
Every year 26th January is celebrated as the Republic Day of India. What exactly is the Republic Day? India became independent on 15th August 1947 yet we followed the rules laid down by the Britishers. On 26th January India adopted its own book of laws or the Constitution of India thereby severing all colonial ties and became a Republic. The Constitution was adopted on this day as 26th January was the day when the call for Purna Swaraj (Full Independence)was...
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...