Sharad Purnima, also known as Kojaagari Purnima, is celebrated on a full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin. On Sharad Purnima, the moon and the Earth are very close to each other. The rays of the moon…
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October 1 The International Day of the Elderly – Age Gracefully
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World Heart day 29th September
World Heart day 29th September This year’s theme “Share the power” Heart health is at the heart of all health. Your heart is the size of your fist and the strongest muscle in your body. Your heart started beating about…
Eat an apple a day
Eat an apple a day 21st sept It’s one of the most recognizable expressions around: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” The first printed mention of this saying can be found in the February 1866 issue of the…
World Alzheimer’s Day 2017
World Alzheimer’s Day Every year on the 21st of September, Alzheimer associations across the globe unite to recognize World Alzheimer’s Day. The theme for World Alzheimer’s Month 2015 is Remember Me. We’re encouraging people all around the world to learn…
National Punch Day 20th sept
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World Water Monitoring Day 2017
Water Monitoring Day 18th sept Water is a precious commodity, and one which we tend to take for granted – until supplies run short. Water Monitoring Daypromotes considerate usage of water, so as to preserve resources and ensure that water…
National Nutrition week 2017
National Nutrition week 1st-7th September 2017 Theme for National Nutrition Week 2017 is “Optimal Infant & Young Child Feeding Practices: Better Child Health” Some of the key facts a. Early initiation of breastfeeding; immediately after birth, preferably within one hour.…