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...
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...
Customers in participating regions can order online after Record Store Day
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 is celebrated annually on April 22nd. It serves as a reminder of the importance of environmental protection and sustainability. We celebrate Earth Day to raise awareness about the critical environmental challenges facing our planet and to mobilize efforts to address them. By coming together on Earth Day, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting the environment, promoting sustainability, and ensuring a healthier and more resilient future for all life on Earth. It's a day to reflect on...
Prepare to dance and celebrate the planet. Two new Apple Watch Activity Challenges are on the way in April. First
Apple will launch its next Apple Watch activity challenge on Saturday, April 22 in celebration of Earth Day. To complete the challenge, Apple Watch owners will need to complete a workout that lasts for 30 minutes or longer, with the activity recorded through the Workout app or an app that adds information to the Health app.Let's get moving for the planet. On April 22, do any workout for 30 minutes or more to earn this award. Record it with the Workout app or any app that adds to...
1914 - Babe Ruth's first professional game as a pitcher is a 6-hit, 6-0 win
1892 - Charles Duryea takes the first American-made automobile for a test
On April 23, 2005, the recently created video-sharing website YouTube uploaded its first clip, "Me at the Zoo," which showed YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim standing in front of an elephant
In alignment with the global observance of International Day of Forests on March 21, IUCN Pakistan rallied its efforts across Punjab and Sindh provinces, spotlighting two impactful projects dedicated to nature conservation. The theme for this year was Forests and Innovation. The advancements in innovation and technology have transformed the landscape of forest monitoring, empowering nations to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of tracking and reporting on their forest resources.