Modern science has established the relationship between fast food and obesity quite a long ago. The World Health Organization (WHO) identified obesity as an epidemic in 1997. Processed foods have been identified as the main culprit for this modern-age epidemic. The number of consumers relying on processed foods and fast…
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Importance of Kumkum in Hinduism: The Story of Kumkum and Sindoor
Kumkum is of immense importance for Hindus. Especially for Hindu women, Kumkum importance extends to immense religious and social significance. In the olden days, both Hindu men and women gave importance to Kumkum and equally applied Kumkum as a part of daily rituals. If one inspects why Hindus wear Kumkum…

Significance of Elephants in Indian Culture – Elephant Facts & Tales
In India, elephants are more than wildlife. They are pampered. Revered. Loved. And worshipped. India is a home for elephants. Currently, the country has 55% of the population of Asian elephants. Amongst which South Indian states Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu have 44% of the elephants. Karnataka has…

Health Benefits of Coffee: Secrets & Story of Filter Coffee Recipe
Blame it or love it, coffee drinking is one of the most popular habits in the world. According to statistics, over 1 billion people enjoy coffee drinking every single day! If you are not a great coffee lover and say nah to a steaming cup, we are sure the health…

51 Ways to Save the Environment from Your Home
Climate change is real. We witness its many forms such as untimely cyclones and irregular weather patterns. What we do not realize is – that we can minimize the environmental damage in simple ways. Every single step towards a goal counts. And when it comes to ways to save the…

National Tree of India: Banyan Tree Facts, Importance & Significance
The Indian national tree Banyan is more popular with the name Kalpavriksha in India. Banyan Indian tree is believed to be a wish-fulfilling and an immortal one. On the other hand, there is also a belief that devils and negative energies roam around this tree. Thus, there are many contradicting…

National Flower of India: Lotus Facts, Importance & Significance
The lotus comes from the murkiest water but grows into the purest thing. –Nita Ambani No mud, no lotus. –Thich Nhat Hanh As a lotus flower is born in water, grows in water and rises out of the water to stand above it unsoiled, so I, born in the world,…

The Power of Rama Nama- Why is the name of Lord Rama so blissful?
Lord Rama’s name Rama Nama is so powerful. It can push death away and get rid of one’s bad karma. Often, the Rama nama is considered greater than Rama himself. Why? That is the power of Rama Nama. Even in Vishnu Sahasranama Lord Shiva said that he likes the name…

Dasara Festival: Importance, Facts, History & Celebration
Festivals in India bring along their dose of celebrative mood and fun, and the Dasara festival brings this in higher measures! Celebrated for ten days, Dussehra or Dussehra is one important festival of India. Dances, food, fun, worship, fasting, rangolis, and crackers – Dasara is an amalgamation of all these…