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Located in the breathtaking Pamohi area of Guwahati, Akshar is a very unique school which takes just plastic waste when it comes to its fees! Yes, you read that right. This eco-friendly school lets the little kids connect with the Mother Nature in a thoughtful and amazing way. Parmita Sarma, the co-founder of the school stated "We wanted to start a free school for all, but stumbled upon this idea after we realized a larger social and ecological problem brewing in this area. I still remember how our classrooms would be filled with toxic fumes every time someone in the nearby areas would burn plastics. Here it was a norm to burn waste plastic to keep warm. We wanted to change that and so started to encourage our students to bring their plastic waste as school fees". The school is a brainchild of Parmita and Mazin Mukhtar and they together founded the school in the month of June 2016.

The lemon or nimbu is a yellow and small fruit having a lot of health benefits. It was originated in Asia (Assam, the Northeast India) which has been used for years for various culinary and non-culinary purposes all over the world. Lemon juice has approximately 5-6% of the citric acid which provides it sour taste. Actually it is a hybrid fruit of sour orange and citron. Now it is widely cultivated all over the world in enough amounts. Health Benefits of Nimbu (Lemon) Lemon is largely used for relieving digestive tract problems such as nausea, heartburn and parasites. It works best when the juice is diluted with hot water. Lemon juice contains properties that help in alleviating indigestion symptoms like heartburn, bloating and belching. Lemon in water is a wonderful remedy for people with heart problems owing to its high potassium content. By controlling increased levels of blood pressure and dizziness, the fruit of the lemon brings relaxation to the mind and body. In addition, it is known to reduce mental stress and depression. Amongst other health benefits, lemonade (lemon pulp mixed in water) boasts of providing a quick solution to weight loss. Diluting lemon juice with lukewarm water and honey is a popular choice. Lemon juice finds a place for itself in dental care as well. Applying fresh lemon juice on the areas of toothache provides relief. Massaging it on the gums stops bleeding and removes bad odour. The juice from lemon acts as a cooling agent and is thus used to reduce any burning sensations on the skin. Besides, it speeds up the process of fading scars. Any hardened surface on the skin can be dissolved or softened by applying the liquid on it. Respiratory and breathing problems are also cured with lemon juice. Being a rich source of vitamin C, it helps in dealing with asthma. Due to its aromatic and antibacterial properties, lemon juice is extremely useful for foot relaxation. It is an excellent fruit for fighting throat infections and tons