WORLD MOSQUITO DAY

2022 Theme: “Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives” World Mosquito Day, observed annually on 20 August, is a commemoration of British doctor Sir Ronald Ross’s discovery in 1897 that female anopheline mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans. Prior to the discovery of the transmitting organism, vector, there were few means forContinue reading “WORLD MOSQUITO DAY”

SAGE FOR THE AGE: REMEMBERING SRI AUROBINDO

Today we celebrate his 150th birth anniversary. His independence day message on our first independence day can be read here: https://aurosociety.org/society/index/1947%2C-August-15th-Message Literary works: In addition to The Life Divine, his major works include Essays on the Gita (1922), Collected Poems and Plays (1942), The Synthesis of Yoga (1948), The Human Cycle (1949), The Ideal ofContinue reading “SAGE FOR THE AGE: REMEMBERING SRI AUROBINDO”

EIGHT BEST HOBBIES TO REIGNITE YOUR PASSION

Originally posted on A Barbarian in Gentlemen's Clothing:
Contrary to what most people would tell you, hobbies are not a waste of time. Instead, It is a crucial outlet for you to pursue your passion and interests. It fulfills the side of you that is not stimulated under normal circumstances. Photo by Steve Johnson…

WORLD TOURISM DAY

Theme for 2021: “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”. Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day as international observances on September 27. This date was chosen as on that day in 1970, the Statutes of the UNWTO were adopted. The adoption of these Statutes is considered a milestone in global tourism.Continue reading “WORLD TOURISM DAY”

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY

Theme for 2021 is “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health”. International Youth Day (IYD) is an awareness day designated by the United Nations. The purpose of the day is to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. The first IYD was observed on 12 August,Continue reading “INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY”

ATHLETICS GOLD FOR INDIA 🇮🇳

Neeraj Chopra became the first athlete of independent India ever to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games as he topped the men’s javelin throw final in Tokyo today (7 August 2021). Proud moment for all indians!Congratulations to all…

WORLD EMOJI DAY 😀

World Emoji Day is an annual unofficial holiday occurring on 17 July, intended to celebrate emoji; in the years since the earliest observance, it has become a popular date to make product or other announcements and releases relating to emoji. World Emoji Day is “the brainchild of Jeremy Burge” according to CNBC which stated thatContinue reading “WORLD EMOJI DAY 😀”

NATIONAL SIMPLICITY DAY

National Simplicity Day is observed every year on July 12 to honour the life, work and philosophies of poet, author and leading transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. Born on July 12, 1817, Thoreau was an advocate of living a simple life and wrote a number of books around the subject. Have a nice day!