19 April 2023

Every year on April 18, there is a celebration known as World Heritage Day to encourage the preservation of the world's natural and cultural heritage. The day serves as a reminder of the need of maintaining and raising public awareness of places of great historical, cultural, and ecological value. Currently, there are more than 1,100 sites in more than 160 countries on the UNESCO World Heritage List. People and organisations join together on this day to honour and promote the preservation of these priceless locations since they stand for humanity's common cultural and natural heritage and ought to be protected for next generations.

17 April 2023

The Story Behind World Voice Day: Celebrating the Power of Vocal Expression

Every year on April 15th, there is a celebration of creativity and the arts called World Art Day. It is a day set aside to acknowledge the significance of art in our lives and to spread awareness of the value of art in fostering cultural variety, understanding, and international collaboration.

The great social reformer and political figure Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's birth anniversary is commemorated annually in India with the Ambedkar Jayanti festival. The day, which is celebrated on April 14, honors his contributions to the Indian Constitution's writing and the advancement of Dalits.

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Every year on April 13, people commemorate the hundreds of unarmed Indian citizens who were ruthlessly murdered by British forces in 1919 by observing the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Day. The terrible incident served as a turning moment in India's independence war and has remained a representation of colonial tyranny.

12 April 2023

Every year on April 11th, National Safe Motherhood Day is observed to raise awareness about the importance of ensuring safe motherhood and reducing maternal mortality. The day serves as a reminder of the importance of providing high-quality healthcare and support to pregnant women and new mothers in order for them to have a safe and healthy childbirth experience.

10 March 2023