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Akshaya Tritiya-Time to Gift Children With Food

by arjun on April 17, 2018

Akshaya Tritiya, signifying ’the day of gold‘, falls on between mid-April and mid-May on the third day of the lunar month’s bright half. It is the birthday of the goddess of food – Annapurna Devi. The festival holds great importance for the Hindu and Jain communities. The question is "Akshaya Tritiya is only about buying

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We, the People of India | Creating a Progressive Future

by arjun on January 18, 2018

The power of the people manifested itself to win India freedom from an oppressive colonial power in 1947 and January 26, 1950, cemented its position in history as a republic. We, the people of India,

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Human Rights Day: Dreaming of an equal world

by arjun on December 8, 2017

The post-World War II world was one that had learnt many painful and valuable lessons from the mistakes of the past. On December 10, 1948, the United Nations, in a bid to promote equality and

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Gifts from the Heart: Joy of Giving Week 2017

by arjun on September 28, 2017

Giving. The word holds much power. It denotes overcoming a very human instinct – that of wanting to possess. This week, India celebrates the biggest philanthropic event – Daan Utsav (Joy of Giving Week 2017) –

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Literacy – A Tool to Word the Roadmap for Development

by arjun on September 7, 2017

International Literacy Day, observed on September 8 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), commemorates its 50-year anniversary in 2016. This day recognises the importance of literacy and promotes it through engagement

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The domino effect: the unseen impact of child labour

by arjun on June 9, 2017

Can you imagine your life and successes without the education you received? Many children in India are robbed of the opportunities for advancement that a good education brings because they are pushed into labour for financial sustenance. On June 12, World Day Against Child Labour, an initiative of the United Nations’ International Labour Organization (ILO),

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Skill development in India: A dire need

by arjun on May 26, 2017

Skill is the ability to do something well. And when it comes to skill development in India, a lot of initiatives have been happening in the past two years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the

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7 secrets to a healthy diet!

by arjun on May 5, 2017

Doesn’t a hearty, wholesome meal leave you revitalised and lift your spirits? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have this feeling every day? A well-balanced diet can help us achieve that, as our physical well-being is

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Akshaya Patra’s takes considerable measures for water conservation and sustainable practices

by arjun on April 6, 2017

All life-force on the planet is sustained by that vital element of nature – water. Water scarcity and lack of potable water have become grave concerns, thanks primarily to exploding human population and climate change.

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God’s Own Kitchen – Author Rashmi Bansal Chronicles Akshaya Patra’s Journey

by arjun on March 10, 2017

A significant journey – one that inspires and restores people’s faith in all that is good in the world – always had the humblest of beginnings. Akshaya Patra’s voyage for the cause of ‘unlimited food

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