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WORLD TELEVISION DAY

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On December 17, 1996, UN General Assembly proclaimed November 21 as World Television Day to commemorate the date on which the first World Television Forum was held earlier that year. The UN invited all member states to observe the day by encouraging global exchanges of television programs focusing, among other…

INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY

Theme for 2021: “Better relations between men and women” International Men’s Day (IMD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on November 19 to recognize and celebrate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of men. The objectives of celebrating an International Men’s Day are set out in ‘All The Six Pillars of International Men’s Day’. ItContinue reading “INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY”

WORLD TSUNAMI AWARENESS DAY

In December 2015, the UN General Assembly designated 5 November as World Tsunami Awareness Day. Tsunamis are rare. But they can be extremely deadly. In the past 100 years, more than 260,000 people have perished in 58 separate tsunamis. At an average of 4,600 deaths per disaster, the toll has surpassed any other natural hazard.Continue reading “WORLD TSUNAMI AWARENESS DAY”

WORLD FOOD DAY

Theme for 2021: “Safe food now for a healthy tomorrow”. World Food Day is an international day celebrated every year worldwide on 16 October to commemorate the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. The day is celebrated widely by many other organizations concerned with hunger and foodContinue reading “WORLD FOOD DAY”

WORLD POST DAY

Theme for 2021: “Innovate to recover’. World Post Day is an international day that happens each year on October 9, the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), which started in 1874 in Switzerland. The UPU was the start of the global communications revolution, introducing the ability to write letter to others all over theContinue reading “WORLD POST DAY”

🇮🇳 TOUCH THE SKY WITH GLORY 🇮🇳

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Indian Air Force Day – 8th October Today is it’s 88th birth anniversary The Indian Air Force celebrates it’s holiday on 8th October. Air force bases in India hold parades and air shows to mark the holiday. The Air Warrior Drill Team often performs on this day. Some more information…

🌺 HAPPY NAVRATRI 🌺

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This year Navratri is celebrated from 17th October to 25th October. It’s a Hindu festival which means ‘nine nights’. This festival is celebrated in various parts of the Indian subcontinent post monsoon in the month of autumn every year. The bright half of the Hindu calendar month ‘Ashvin’ marks the…

WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY

World Teachers’ Day, also known as International Teachers Day, is an international day held annually on 5 October. Established in 1994, it commemorates the signing of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, which is a standard-setting instrument that addresses the status and situations of teachers around the world. This recommendation outlines standardsContinue reading “WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY”

WORLD HABITAT DAY

It is observed on the ‘First Monday of October’ every year. Theme for 2021: “Accelerating urban action for a carbon-free world”. World Habitat Day is marked on the first Monday of October each year, and is recognized by the United Nations to reflect on the state of towns and cities, and on the basic rightContinue reading “WORLD HABITAT DAY”

ARCHITECTURE DAY

It is observed on the ‘First Monday of October’. On the first Monday in October, World Architecture Day shows appreciation for the work that architects do. The day also encourages learning more about architecture throughout the world. Architecture involves the planning, designing, and constructing process of buildings and other physical structures. The International Union ofContinue reading “ARCHITECTURE DAY”

HAPPY DAUGHTER’S DAY

International Daughters Day on the fourth Sunday in September celebrates the girl child. It is observed annually on fourth Sunday in September and falls on 26th in 2021. The observance originated in India where, even today, some cultures see girl children as burdens. Families with daughters carry a stigma. The celebration helps eliminate traditions whichContinue reading “HAPPY DAUGHTER’S DAY”