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World Health Day: 7 April April 7 of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day with the aim of making people aware of health related problems.The celebration was started in 1950 by the World Health Organization (WHO).Theme of World Health Day 2021: “Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone”.Establishment of WHO: 7 April[…]

Andhra Pradesh Governor Vishwa Bhushan Harichandan honored with ‘Kalinga Ratna’ award Andhra Pradesh Governor Vishwa Bhushan Harichandan was awarded the ‘Kalinga Ratna’ award for his contribution to literature.The award was presented to Governor Bishwa Bhusan Harichandan by M. Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India, during the 600th Birth Anniversary of Adikabi Sarala Das and 40th[…]

National Maritime Day: 5 April India celebrates National Maritime Day every year on April 5.On this day in 1919, the Indian shipping started when “SS Loyalty”, the first ship sailed to Britain from Mumbai.In its memory, india celebrates National Maritime Day on 5 April every year since 1964.World Maritime Day is celebrated every year on[…]

International Children’s Book Day: 2 April International Children’s Book Day is observed every year on 2 April. The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) has celebrated this day every year since 1967 with a view to inspire children’s love for reading and recognize the role of books.Theme: “The Music of Words.”Establishment of International[…]

International Transgender Day of Visibility: 31 March International Transgender Day of Visibility is celebrate globally on 31 March every year. The day is celebrated to appreciate transgender people and to raise awareness about discrimination happening to transgender people around the world. The first International Transgender Day was held on 31 March 2009. Odisha Day or[…]

66th Filmfare Awards 2021 The 66th Filmfare Awards 2021 announced on 27 March.the winner: Best Actor (Male): Irrfan Khan (Angreji Medium) Best Actor (Female): Taapsee Pannu (Thappad) Best Actor (Critics): Amitabh Bachchan (Gulabo Sitabho) Best Actress (Critics): Tillotama Shome (Sir) Best Film: Thappad Best Director – Om Raut (Tanaji: The Unsung Warrior) Best Actor (Male[…]

“Manohar Parrikar: Brilliant Mind, Simple Life” written by Nitin Gokhale The book ‘Manohar Parrikar: Brilliant Mind, Simple Life’ written by Nitin Gokhale. The book presents an overview of Parrikar’s journey, his contribution to nation building and his service to the Goan society. Manohar Parrikar was the first leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party to become[…]

Principal Scientific Advisor, K. Vijayaraghavan’s tenure extended for one year Principal Scientific Advisor, K. Vijayaraghavan’s tenure extended for one year. His term expires on April 02, 2021, now it has been extended till April 2022. The Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor provides practical and objective advice to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet on[…]

World Theater Day: 27 March 2021 World Theater Day is celebrated worldwide on 27 March. The day was started in 1961 by the International Theater Institute (ITI), France. The purpose of celebrating this day is to increase the importance and value of theater as a form of art. The Executive Council of ITI selects an[…]

ESAF Small Finance Bank won the ‘Great Place to Work’ Award ESAF Small Finance Bank has been awarded the ‘Great Place to Work’ certification by the Great Place to Work Institute.ESAF began its operations as an NGO in 1992 as an Evangelical Social Action Forum.MD and CEO of ESAF Small Finance Bank: K Paul Thomas;Headquarters[…]

International Day for the Right to Truth Regarding Gross Human Rights Violations and the Dignity of Victims: 24 March Every year 24 March is celebrated as International Day for the violation of gross human rights and the right to the truth related to the dignity of the victims so that all forms of violence, injustice[…]

World Tuberculosis Day: 24 March The day of 24 March is celebrated every year worldwide as World Tuberculosis (TB) Day or World Tuberculosis Day.The main purpose of this day is to make people aware of this global pandemic and try to eradicate the disease. On March 24, 1882, the German physicist and microbiologist Robert Couch[…]

Martyr’s Day: 23 March Every year, 23 March is celebrated as Martyr’s Day or Shaheed Diwas. The day is celebrated to remember the courage and valor of three great young leaders Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivram Rajguru. On this day, these three great leaders were hanged. In Lahore on this day i.e. on 23[…]

World Water Day: 22 March World Water Day is celebrated every year on 22 March. The main purpose of celebrating World Water Day is to supply drinking water to the world and explain its importance. The theme of World Water Day 2021 is “Value of Water”.Celebrating World Water Day was started in 1992 at the[…]