International Day Of Sign Languages 2023: On the occasion of International Day of Sign Languages (23rd September), the Government of India has introduced several initiatives to improve communication and accessibility for the hearing-impaired. Initiatives for the hearing-impaired include online Indian Sign Language (ISL) courses, introduction of 267 signs for financial terms in ISL, a comprehensive […]
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World Rhino Day 2023
World Rhino Day 2023: World Rhino Day is observed on 22nd September. World Rhino Day 2023 observed on 22th September. Objective is to spread awareness for all five species of rhino and the work being done to save them. It was first announced by WWF-South Africa in 2010. This special day provides the opportunity for […]
World Ozone Day 2023
World Ozone Day 2023: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) recently celebrated the 29th World Ozone Day. World Ozone Day or International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, is observed annually on September 16. It is celebrated every year to spread awareness among people about the depletion of the Ozone Layer […]
National Engineer’s Day 2023
National Engineer’s Day 2023: Engineer’s Day is celebrated in India on September 15 every year to honour the contributions of Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, also known as Sir MV, who was born on this day in 1861. Sir M Visvesvaraya: Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, widely known as Sir MV, was a distinguished engineer, statesman, and scholar […]
World Lymphoma Awareness Day 2023
World Lymphoma Awareness Day 2023: World Lymphoma Awareness Day is observed every year on September 15. Lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is a part of the body’s immune system. The lymphatic system includes lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, the spleen, tonsils, and the bone marrow. Lymphomas are characterised […]
Hindi Diwas 2023
Hindi Diwas 2023: Hindi Diwas, celebrated annually on 14th September, holds immense historical significance as it commemorates the adoption of Hindi as one of India’s official languages. Its roots extend back to the early days of India’s struggle for independence when a group of committed Hindi scholars and activists formed the Hindi Sahitya Sammelan (Hindi […]
World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day 2023
World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day 2023: World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day was observed by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD). World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day is observed on the Seventh of September each year to raise awareness about Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The purpose of the day is to support efforts that will […]
World Sanskrit Day 2023
World Sanskrit Day 2023: In 2023, the celebration of World Sanskrit Day takes place on 31st August. The first World Sanskrit Day was celebrated in 1969. World Sanskrit Day or Vishwa Sanskrit Diwas is celebrated on Purnima Tithi (Full moon) of Shravana month every year. It serves as a tribute to the birth anniversary of […]
Navroz : Parsi New Year
Navroz : Parsi New Year The Indian Parsi community is garnering attention as they celebrate Navroz on 16th August, a festivity that heralds the onset of the Persian New Year. Navroz, also known as Nowruz or Parsi New Year, is a globally celebrated festival that heralds the arrival of spring and the rejuvenation of nature. […]
World Tribal Day 2023
World Tribal Day 2023: The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, also known as World Tribal Day, is observed annually on August 9, as per a resolution by the UN General Assembly in December 1994. This date commemorates the inaugural meeting of the UN Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights Working […]
