The holy festival of Janmashtami marks the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna and is celebrated on the eighth day of Savana month. According to historians, the birth of Lord Krishna goes back to the Dwapar Yug.

As one of the most important festivals in Kerala, Onam is celebrated with full vigour and enthusiasm. Legend has it that during Onam, King Mahabali’s spirit visits Kerala and the festival is celebrated to welcome the king.

Rakshabandhan is a festival that is symbolic of love, peace and brother hood. During the traditional festival, a sister ties rakhi on the wrist of her brother, who in turn vows to protect his sister in every stage of her life.

With the whole country gearing to celebrate our Independence Day with vigour and enthusiasm, it is also important to mull over the challenges that India faces today.

Recognising the power and strength of the youth, International Youth Day is observed globally every year on August 12. In 1998, a resolution declaring August 12 as International Youth Day was adopted during the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth. Later in 1999

World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5, with the first celebration in 1972. A noble initiative under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), World Environment Day aims at promoting environmental conservation globally. Every year, a theme on environment is adopted and a host country, which is citing several instances of green living, is selected.