Govardhan Puja is celebrated the day after Diwali. It is the day Lord Krishna defeated Indra, the deity of thunder and rain.As per the story, Krishna saw huge preparations for the annual offering to Indra and questioned his father Nanda about it. Krishna spoke at length about the the true ‘dharma’ or duty of villagers …
Who would have thought that almost 7 out of 10 Indians will be deficient in Vitamin D? But numbers do not lie. The tropical country, where sun is shining almost 7-9 months in the year vast majority of population is suffering from lack of Vitamin D! The sunshine vitamin, is vital for bones, heart, brain, …
Good nutrition and what you put into your body is the foundation for good health. “Food is Medicine” is a term which was originally coined by Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine; it was his belief that eating wholesomefood is the basis for good health. But food is medicine, only when it is grown right. …
I am at loss of words, when I am faced with this question almost every day through emails – “where can I get A2 milk for my new born baby?”While it is a daunting task for young parents, the answer is not straight forward. Let me re-iterate the following facts:1. The commonly available milk is …
Milk is rich in calcium , which is needed for healthy bones – is a cliché. But the fact is that pasturized milk, actually harms the bones! Our body can only absorb 30% of the calcium in cow’s milk. Further, it is not easy for us to digest the A1 protein found in commercial cow’s …
35 years ago, satellite called “Apple” became a major milestone in India’s space programme. It was used for several communication experiments, including relay of television programmes and radio networking. Incidentally, this satellite was transported on a bullock cart, captured for posterity in an unforgettable photograph. While there were other satellites before Apple but it was …
Milk, when digested properly, nourishes all the tissues, promotes balanced emotions, and helps to balance all the doshas. It is one of the most important foods to promote ojas. Ojas brings strength, strong immunity, happiness, and contentment, according to ayurveda. In order to digest the sacred ingredient – milk – properly : 1. Milk should …
Adding beneficial microbes to crops could be an effective but less controversial alternative to genetic engineering – according to a new article by MIT Technology Review. Jeevamrit is the most important component of Natural farming is based on the same principle – to increase Jeev or microbes! As per a paper in Karnataka Journal of …
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Goddess Lakshmi is the talk of the nation this season, as people get into the festive mood with upcoming VaramahaLakshmi and Deepawali.She in all her grandeur sits over lotus petals – which are the cleanest. Cleaning homes and work places are a norm to invite the Goddess of prosperity home. The recent advertisement of Swatch …
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Every year during Ganesh Chaturthi, big and small sized Ganesha are immersed in lakes leaving many environmentalists to question the sustainability of the great festival. Surely our most beloved Ganesha, would also not be happy to see his plaster of paris idols undissolved and colors causing waters to turn toxic. What is the solution to …
