World Earth Day 2024: World Earth Day, also known as International Mother Earth Day, is a globally recognised event dedicated to raising awareness and promoting the sustainability of our planet. Celebrated annually on April 22, this significant day engages around one billion people worldwide in activities aimed at addressing the climate crisis and fostering behavioural change to protect the environment. This year, Earth Day will fall on Monday, April 22, 2024. Participating in Earth Day events...
Mahavir Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of the founder of Jainism or Mahavir Janma Kalyanak and is celebrated by the Jain community to observe peace, harmony and to spread the teachings of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. Jainism focuses on world peace and harmony such that no or minimal harm is brought to living creatures and Mahavir Jayanti is one of the most auspicious festivals for the Jain community.Jains believe that Jainism is an eternal (sanatan) religion (dharma) with the...
One of the most special festivals of the Bengali community, Poila Baisakh or Pohela Boishakh, marks the first day of the initial month of Baishakh of the Bengali solar calendar and announces the commencement of the Bengali New Year or Nobo Borso. It is celebrated with much pomp in West Bengal and Bangladesh and also happens to be a national holiday in Bangladesh while coinciding with other regional festivals in India like Baisakhi in Punjab, Vishu in Kerala, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu and Bihu in...
Earth Day 2024: Earth Day is an annual event observed across the globe to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Earth Day reminds citizens of the world of the importance of environment conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future. The day raises awareness and inspires change, fostering a deep connection with nature.(Also Read | Uttarakhand's Manaskhand Corridor Yatra to begin from April 22 to popularise...
Last week, 49,000 professional watch nerds descended upon Geneva, Switzerland to attend Watches and Wonders, the world’s largest annual watch trade show. Here,
With the weather warming up, many Virginia residents and visitors may be enjoying the outdoors at increasing rates. Here’s all you need to know about ticks within the state in 2024.
Democrats and Republicans will help select their party nominees for various offices.
Here's what to expect at the event on the first Monday in May.
Throughout the year, a few red carpets capture our attention, but there’s only one that has us talking for days afterwards. Of course, we’re talking about the Met Gala. Hosted at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Met Gala is the most exciting day on the fashion calendar and never fails to have everyone embrace their inner fashion critic. The theme is different every year, and changes according to the museum’s spring exhibition. The Met Gala red carpet is an opportunity...
Are you going to the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit? Here is everything you need to know, from the NFL OnePass app to tickets to parking to things to do.
This year's race for the White House will be one of the most unusual - and historically consequential - the nation has seen
If you own property in France, you may need to complete a property tax declaration - here's who needs to do it, how to complete the forms and the 2024 deadlines.