Lactose intolerance can occur if the baby has an illness like diarrhea, which causes a transient intolerance that may persist. By Dr Saugata Acharya Lactose intolerance is a disorder that affects people with a decreased ability to digest lactose, a sugar found in dairy products. Lactose intolerance can be of three types—congenital lactose intolerance, which occurs due to […]
How the Buddha gained enlightenment
Young Siddhartha renounced all worldly things in search of the ultimate truth and enlightenment, going on to become one of the world’s greatest religious leaders—Gautama Buddha. By Sonia Mehta After wandering around for days and nights, Gautama found himself near a large peepul tree. Something about the tree called out to him. He made a […]
RIP Kofi Annan: Facts for kids on the Nobel Peace Prize winner
Kofi Annan, Nobel Prize winner and the seventh United Nations Secretary-General, died on August 18, 2018 at a hospital in Bern, Switzerland after a short illness, aged 80. He is survived by his wife Nane and children Ama, Kojo and Nina. * Kofi Annan was born on April 8, 1938 in Kumasi, Ghana (formerly the Gold Coast) […]
World Elephant Day: Five elephant facts for kids
World Elephant Day: The majestic elephants are a joy to behold, but remain under threat due to poaching and loss of natural habitat. According to official estimates, there are believed to be about 20,000 Indian elephants remaining in the wild. Here are some amazing facts about the mighty elephant! Elephants love to eat! Elephants are […]