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...
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...
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International Labour Day 2024: The workers and the working class are the driving force of a country. They are the ones who do most of the work to initiate development. The nation and the state are built by its infrastructure, development and the economy. The workers get down to the roots of things and start work at the basic level to initiate positive changes to the country and the world. Workers and the working class are extremely important as they are the backbone of a society. We should...
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...
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...
In the summer of 1968, I was assigned to the Central Intelligence Agency’s task force on the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. The task force met around the clock in the CIA operations center, which was outfitted with myriad television screens. Most of these screens were showing the Soviet invasion. But several screens were devoted to the violence and mayhem on the streets of Chicago, where Mayor Richard Daley’s police force was pummeling young people holding a protest rally against the...
What’s especially exciting about Disneyland After Dark events — the after-hours events like Sweethearts’ Nite and Oogie Boogie Bash that shut down Disneyland or Disney California Adventure early to people not holding a separate, pricey ticket — is how different they are. For up to $179, guests can experience a highly themed evening that has exclusive characters and specialty foods, and entertainment not usually offered in the parks. But the park’s Pixar Fest, which started April 26, has added...
The efforts towards creating a more sustainable planet go beyond just April 22. Learn about the history of Earth Day and ways to get involved.
Shafaqan English- Yazidis celebrate their New Year on the first Wednesday of April, based on the Julian and Seleucid calendars; an occasion marked by a ceremony at the Lalish Temple in the mountains of Duhok in the city of Sheikhan in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, where followers of the
For forty years the school has been running but throughout all those years the school has never had a function hall. Recently, however, the school received a significant boost when it received a green-light for a new hall. This will give the children and staff a safe place for physical education, lunch-time meals, assemblies and many other functions. Currently the school has to battle with the weather if they want to do anything outdoors which can often affect the children's opportunities for...
It’s difficult to pin down exactly when Edinburgh—as we know it—first came to be. Nonetheless, in 1124 King David I introduced a new system of local government into Scotland by creating royal burghs as part of his efforts to reform the nation’s economic and political structures and this seems an appropriate marker. The sheer magnitude of the history that has taken place in this time is hard to comprehend. Scotland’s capital has seen the rise and fall of monarchies, it has been part of different...