Author: Surbhi Kesharwani

Tripura Education Minister Launches Auro Scholarship Program of Sri Aurobindo Society Tripura Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath launched the Sri Aurobindo Society’s ‘Auro Scholarship Program’ for all the students of the state.This one of its kind initiative, the Auro Scholarship Program, offers monthly micro-scholarships to students to motivate them to achieve better learning outcomes. Paytm[…]

International Nurses Day: 12 May International Nurses Day is celebrated every year on 12 May, the day of Florence Nightingale’s birth anniversary.Theme of International Nurses Day 2021: ‘Nurses: A Voice to Lead – A vision for future healthcare’Florence Nightingale was born on 12 May 1820.She is considered the father of the modern nursing movement.She trained[…]

National Technology Day: 11 May Every year National Technology Day is celebrated on 11 May across the country.On 11 May 1998, India conducted three successful nuclear tests at the Indian Army’s Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan under ‘Operation Shakti’.The code name for the first phase of Operation Shakti was “Smiling Buddha”. It was held in[…]

Rabindranath Tagore’s 160th Birthday: 7th May The great poet and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore was born on 7 May 1861 in Kolkata.His 160th birthday was celebrated on 7 May 2021.His father’s name was Devendranath Tagore, mother’s name was Sharda Devi and wife’s name was Mrinalini Devi.Mahatma Gandhi gave the title of ‘Gurudev’ to Rabindra ji.Rabindranath[…]

World Red Cross Day: 8 May World Red Cross Day is celebrated every year on 8 May.The Red Cross is an international organization that protects people in the event of war, pandemic and natural disaster without any discrimination.Theme of World Red Cross Day 2021: ‘Unstoppable’Jean Henri Dunant, the father of the International Committee of the[…]

The world’s longest pedestrian bridge in Portugal, opened to the public The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge built in Portugal has been opened to the public.The 516 meter long bridge is named ‘516 Arouca (Aroca)’.It is in the city of Arouca, one hour south of Porto, Portugal.About 175 meters down, the Paiva River flows through[…]

International No Diet Day: 06 May International No Diet Day is celebrated every year on 6 May.International No Diet Day is celebrated to celebrate your physical acceptance ie to accept your body shape and weight, as well as to be aware of the dangers of weight loss and dieting and to promote a healthy lifestyle.The[…]

World Hand Hygiene Day: 05 May World Hand Hygiene Day is celebrated every year on 5 May.The day is an initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO) to make people aware of keeping their hands clean.Theme of World Hand Hygiene Day 2021: Seconds Save Lives: Clean Your Hands’World Health Organization established: 7 April 1948Headquarters: Geneva,[…]

World Asthma Day 2021 Every year the first Tuesday of May is celebrated as World Asthma Day.This year, this day is being celebrated on 4 May.Theme of World Asthma Day 2021: “Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions” International Firefighters’ Day: 04 May International Firefighters Day is celebrated every year on 4 May.The day is celebrated to recognize the[…]

world Laughter day 2021 World Laughter Day is celebrated all over the world on the first Sunday of May.In the year 2021, this day was celebrated on 2 May.World Comedy Day began in 1998.The credit for its introduction goes to Dr. Madan Kataria, the founder of Laughter Yoga Movement, known as ‘Guru of Giggling’.He celebrated[…]