India, a country known for its cultures and traditions has been mentioned by names, in historical texts and modern literature. Although ‘India’ and ‘Bharat’ are the two renowned names of India, for the country, their origins and meanings are deeply intertwined with its ancient heritage. As recent speculations around renaming…
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Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: India’s Timeless Philosophy of Global Harmony
The ancient Indian ideal of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family) has come to represent India’s universal and holistic worldview, promoting global harmony and unity. As India assumed the Presidency of the powerful G20 forum in late 2022, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Indian culture was chosen as the summit’s theme, underscoring…
Chandrayaan-3: India’s Historic Moon Mission Explained
India again reaches for the stars with its space exploration endeavour, Chandrayaan3. After preparations, the Chandrayaan3 spacecraft embarked on a mission on July 14, 2023, aiming to uncover the mysteries that still surround the Moon. This ambitious undertaking by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) signifies an advancement not only…
The Processed Food Tsunami: How to Switch from the Foods That Cause Obesity?
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…
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…
