Tales and stories about friends are told time and again to kids, in order to let them understand the true meaning of friendship. Such stories help them know how precious true friends are. Some of the stories are timeless and have been told through generations. Others are based on personal experiences and the rest are just somebody’s creative imagination! However, …

Friendship Day is celebrated every year, on the first Sunday of August. In 2017, it will be celebrated on 6th August. The day for the occasion was declared by the US congress in 1935. The occasion began as a small event, to commemorate the relation shared by friends. Today, it has taken the shape of a grand festival. Gone are …

The sounds that emanate from the dentist’s clinic in our neighbourhood are the regular ones – of the drill, spit vacuum and water being sprayed on teeth. But those sounds are often drowned by children’s giggles. This must be our desi version of Patch Adams, I thought. Even my little niece enjoys her visits to the doctor. In fact, this …

After parents and teachers, it is the child’s friends who play a vital role in shaping his character. As parents, we should give due importance to his choice and pay attention to those he calls friends. Apart from family, the first relationship that a child forms in his own  right is with his peers. At a very young age itself, …

The Generation of children that we are raising now is much more aware, exposed to the world and independent-minded than the previous ones. One can not expect blind obedience from children just because an order has been issued. Nevertheless it is the parents’ responsibility to teach their child right from wrong, to help mould her nature so that she grows …

May 19: When you think of having a child, the first thing that crosses your mind is the state of your finances. But, if you are a German worker, you do not have to think much about juggling your expenditure heads to cater to your child’s needs. Not only does the state pay for the child’s education, the German Constitutional …

The ichneumon fly is known as the farmer’s friend because it controls a great many plant pests. Species have even been transported by man to colonize areas where artificial pest controls have not been successful. Ichneumon flies, of which there are thousands of species spread throughout the world, are parasitic and their larvae feed on caterpillars, pupae and larvae of …

Try to identify the snake and seek medical attention. Even if you are not bitten by a venomous snake the bite may become infected. You should never suck on the wound! By the time you start sucking, the venom has entered the bloodstream, so your effect on the situation will be minimal. If you can, wrap from the wound toward …

Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day Quotes & Messages – Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day is observed every year on 24 November. This day marks the death anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth of ten Sikh gurus. Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day Quotes & Messages Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day is also known as Shaheedi Diwas. Guru Tegh Bahadur …

National Philosophy Day: This day encourages critical thinking, dialogue, and intellectual curiosity, addressing global challenges and promoting mutual understanding. Teaching philosophy fosters open- mindedness, tolerance, and respectful engagement with diverse perspectives. National Philosophy Day: People from all across the globe will observe National Philosophy Day. Celebrated every year on the third Thursday of November, this special day is a tribute …