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Appropriate infant feeding is crucial for the improvement of child survival worldwide. This review aimed to explore the recommended practices, advantages of breastfeeding, and age-appropriate complementary feeding practices. Colostrum, which serves as the first immunization for the newborn, is largely ignored owing to the various myths surrounding it in developing countries. The World Health Organization recommends an early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth and exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months to combat killer diseases such as diarrheal diseases, pneumonia, and obesity. On the other hand, complementary feeding is recommended with increase in the diversity, quantity, consistency and frequency as the child gets older along with continued breastfeeding for 12 months. Inappropriate complementary feeding is one of the major causes of malnutrition in children under the age of 5 years. Hence, appropriate guidance should be given to caregivers and health-care workers to help them promote the healthy growth of infants and young children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The fort of Golconda gained fame in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, when it was the capital of the Qutb Shahi dynasty (c. 1495-1687), but despite its legendary status many aspects of the fort's physical development remain uncharted. It is known that it existed before the Qutb Shahis occupied it, that it was developed greatly during the years it served as their capital, and that it then became essentially abandoned after their defeat by the Mughals of Delhi in 1687, but the major turning points and key developments between these landmark dates have yet to be identified and discussed. Through the visual comparison of remains from several sites in the Deccan, this article attempts to identify and date the earliest phase of Golconda's development, prior to its adoption as the Qutb Shahi capital. It thereby adds another example to the corpus of medieval Indian forts, providing more data to this subject in need of further study. It also highlights the importance of these early foundations, which remained the heart of the city in the later development of the fort as the capital of the Qutb Shahis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the historical and structural features of Panjalamkurinchi Palayam in South India. It explores the origins of the poligar system and its role in the South India's history. The key economic and social roles that the Panjalamkurinchi military households play in the declining eighteenth century are also discussed.