Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and…
The Hindu festival is observed on the full-moon day or Purnima in the Hindu calendar month of Shravan. This year it's being celebrated on Sunday - August 22. On this day, a sister ties a thread on the wrist of her brother as…
August 20 is commemorated as National Scientific Temper Day in memory of rationalist and physician Narendra Dabholkar, who was assassinated on the same date in 2013.
Krishna Janmashtami and Gokulashtami, this day is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna. According to the legends, the eighth son of Devki, Lord Krishna was born on the 8th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada…
National Sports Day is a public holiday celebrated in various countries to honour the national sports teams and sports traditions of those countries. On this day people from different age groups take a part in sports like kabaddi, marathon, basketball, hockey…
August 26, 2020, marks the 110th birth anniversary of the great saint- Mother Teresa. Also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, she will always be remembered for her great work and contribution to society.
Every year World Humanitarian Day is observed on August 19 across the globe to promote human welfare. The day is dedicated to the people who have sacrificed their lives for the welfare of others.
Subhas Chandra Bose was an Indian nationalist whose defiant patriotism made him a hero in India, but whose attempt during World War II to rid India of British rule with the help of Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan left a…