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Attukal Pongala is a Hindu festival celebrated in the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. It is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, with over 4 million devotees participating in 2019. The festival is held on the 10th day of the Malayalam month of Makaram (FebruaryâMarch) in honor of the goddess … Read more
Bathukamma Bathukamma is a nine-day festival celebrated by the Telugu people of India, especially in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The festival marks the end of the monsoon season and the beginning of the harvest season. It is also a time to celebrate the goddess Durga, who is said to have killed the … Read more
Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) is a non-profit organization that works to preserve and promote India’s cultural heritage. INTACH was founded in 1984 by a group of concerned citizens who were alarmed at the state of India’s historical and cultural sites. The organization has since grown to become one of the … Read more
The Annual Refresher Programme In Teaching (ARPIT) is a transformative initiative launched by India’s Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). Aimed at the professional development of faculty in higher education, ARPIT leverages the power of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to deliver high-quality training and resources on a vast scale. Why ARPIT Matters Continuous Learning: The … Read more
The National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) is a sub-mission under the overarching National Health Mission (NHM) launched in 2013. Recognizing the unique health challenges and disparities within India’s rapidly growing urban areas, the NUHM seeks to provide equitable and quality healthcare, particularly for the urban poor and marginalized populations. Objectives of NUHM Addressing Urban Healthcare … Read more
Stree Swabhiman is an initiative that addresses the issue of menstrual health and hygiene (MHM) in India. It seeks to empower women and adolescent girls by providing affordable access to sanitary napkins and promoting awareness about safe and hygienic menstrual practices. Recognizing menstruation as a natural biological process, the initiative aims to break taboos and … Read more